Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Las Vegas
Experience the dazzling neon lights of Las Vegas, the ultimate entertainment destination featuring massive casinos, world-class shows, and extravagant dining.
Las Vegas is served by Harry Reid International Airport; many visitors also drive from LA or Phoenix. Spring and fall offer the best weather for walking the Strip; summer is extremely hot. The Strip is walkable (with air-conditioned detours through casinos); use the Monorail, ride apps, or taxis for longer hops. Book shows, top restaurants, and pool clubs ahead. Allow time for a day trip to the Hoover Dam or Red Rock Canyon. Set a budget for gambling and dining—Vegas can get expensive quickly.
Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Las Vegas.
Best Time to Visit Las Vegas
Spring
27°C / 12°C
Warm and perfectly sunny
Summer
40°C / 25°C
Scorching desert heat, strictly AC or pools
Fall
28°C / 13°C
Cooling down, excellent for walking the Strip
Winter
16°C / 4°C
Cool days, very cold desert nights
Packing Lists for Las Vegas
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Day 1
Bellagio Fountains
Soaring, iconic fountains featuring dramatic aquatic shows choreographed with music & lights.
Morning activity: Bellagio Fountains.
Mon Ami Gabi
Charming French bistro highlighting classics such as steak frites & onion soup, plus wine.
Lunch nearby: Mon Ami Gabi.
Paris Eiffel Tower Experience
46th-floor observation deck atop Paris Las Vegas' half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower.
Afternoon sightseeing: Paris Eiffel Tower Experience.
Gordon Ramsay Steak
Ultramodern celeb-chef spot serving dishes such as beef Wellington in a boisterous British setting.
Dinner in the area: Gordon Ramsay Steak.
Cirque du Soleil Show
Purpose-built theater with moving stage & sets for KÀ, Cirque du Soleil's acrobatic action show.
Evening experience: Cirque du Soleil Show.
Day 2
Hoover Dam Tour
Morning activity: Hoover Dam Tour.
In-N-Out Burger
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
Lunch nearby: In-N-Out Burger.
The Neon Museum
Guided tours of a collection of Vegas signage, some from famous landmarks, from the 1930s to today.
Afternoon sightseeing: The Neon Museum.
Hell's Kitchen
Concept restaurant at Ceaser's Palace with decor and dishes inspired by its namesake TV show.
Dinner in the area: Hell's Kitchen.
High Roller Observation Wheel
This 550-foot-tall Ferris wheel with observation cabins offers city views & holds up to 40 people.
Evening experience: High Roller Observation Wheel.
Day 3
Venetian Gondola Rides
Venetian Resort attraction offering indoor & outdoor boat rides on traditional gondolas.
Morning activity: Venetian Gondola Rides.
Lotus of Siam
Northern Thai specialties plated in a polished venue that has chic decor & a full bar.
Lunch nearby: Lotus of Siam.
Fremont Street Experience
Afternoon sightseeing: Fremont Street Experience.
Golden Steer Steakhouse
Restaurant, bar, and lounge serving steak, seafood, and wine in a vintage Vegas atmosphere.
Dinner in the area: Golden Steer Steakhouse.
Omnia Nightclub
Large, tri-level club inside Caesars Palace offers DJs & dancing plus bottle service & Strip views.
Evening experience: Omnia Nightclub.
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