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Viva Las Vegas

Hunka hunka burnin’ love, bright lights, the ultimate what happens here stays here destination,

buffets, slot machines, & burlesque galore. Get married in a chapel by Elvis (an impersonator of

course), see an epic concert by one of the many residencies, lounge by the pool or at a pool

party, wear your sparkles to a fancy dinner, spend the day at a spa, or drive to one of the most

epic views in the world, there isn’t a dull moment on what lies ahead. Don’t worry, even if you

don’t gamble or only like to dabble in the gambling game, there is still plenty to do outside of the

casinos! This trip has us leaving those kiddos at home so we can unwind for some adult

fun—let’s go to Sin City—Vegas Baby!!


Day One: Arrive in Vegas

My recommendation is to always arrive on a Thursday so you can make the most of a long

weekend in Vegas. You could also arrive on Friday and leave Monday- same vacation day

request (1-2 days depending on time, but save a little money by not flying in on the busiest

travel day). Be sure to wear a comfy outfit and take a good nap on the plane, because we have

a night full of fun!


Arrival

If you fly in, be sure to hit a slot machine right as you get off the plane, especially

if this is your first time! There is some truth to beginner’s luck. Let’s be honest, where

else can you gamble in an airport!! Literally the second you step off the plane, you figure

out quickly Dorothy isn’t in Kansas anymore. It’s a whole experience!

  • Uber or Taxi. Taxis now have fixed rates for the most part, so there isn’t so much of an uncontrollable cost anymore

  • TIPS ON THE LO: Schedule Uber in advance so it is there and ready!


Check into the hotel and settle in


Pool Time

If it is summer, I highly recommend changing into a bathing suit immediately

and spending some time relaxing (with a great drink in your hand, of course) by the pool

for awhile. Especially if the hotel has a roof top pool. You get incredible views of the city and a little mix of desert.


If it isn’t summer, I would enjoy a stroll down the strip, while wandering in the different

hotels along the way. The hotels themselves are incredible. Each one is uniquely

designed and is full of things to see, sweets to indulge in & of course, the best

shopping!

My favorite hotels to peruse & shop in:

  • The Venetian & The Palazzo (these connect)

  • The Wynn

    • The Wynn has the best displays!

  • Paris

    • The inside literally looks like you are walking under the night sky of Europe

  • The Bellagio

    • Catch the water show, I love it at night

  • Resorts World/Conrad

    • This is a newer hotel & full of cool places to shop

  • Caesars Palace

    • I don’t recommend staying here because I think it was lackluster. They have updated some but the large majority still needs it. But there are many movies that have been filmed here, so I think it is an iconic stop on the strip.

  • The Linq

    • This stop is an experience. It is known as the Linq Promenade & is home to open air shopping, dining, bars, & of course the High Roller.

      • If it is summer, add this to your to do list after the pool & before or after dinner


Shop along the strip

Add in a little shopping while you are walking the strip. I love to walk the strip at night, but to ensure all of the stores are open, I would go to some before dinner, then grab dinner, & finish after, if you do it in the late afternoon.


There are tons of stand alone stores in addition to the stores within the hotels


Be sure to also visit Planet Hollywood for the Miracle Mile Shops


PICTURE PIT STOP: There are several photo ops in the hotels. The hot spots are the

displays they set up, like my picture in front of the Carousel at The Wynn or The LOVE

sign at The Venetian.




Grab Dinner

Las Vegas has some of the very best places to eat in the United States in my opinion. I like the dining experience here better than in New York & while I am not a foody, I love everything about New York, so that is saying something here.


Visit the High Roller

550 feet over the center of the Sin City strip, you can enjoy a Ferris wheel ride, that doubles as a bar! The ride takes about 30 minutes for a full rotation. There is a Happy Half Hour option that you choose for the open bar. You can fill it with up to 25 people, & of course, you must be 21+.

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Gamble the night away!

TIPS ON THE LO: Set a gambling budget for each day. If you plan to gamble day and night, be sure to set a budget for both. This ensures that you do not spend more money than you intend to.


Day 2: Adventure City

Breakfast

I highly recommend Peppermill Las Vegas.  While you can eat there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we really enjoyed the atmosphere for breakfast & bloody mary’s.


Head to Hoover Dam

I highly recommend renting a car & taking a quick drive to Hoover Dam. It is a little outside of the city, but it allows you to see local Las Vegas & experience one of the coolest places in the United States.  You can tour the facility or just drive out, walk around & look at it. Your drive time is about 40 minutes each way.  The Dam is open daily, including weekends from 5am-9pm.  The last tour departs at 3:45pm.


Options for tours include a Guided Dam Tour and/or a Guided Power Plant Tour

  • The Dam Tour only allows ticket purchases on site 

  • The Power Plant Tour is $15 & you can purchase them here.



Lunch

I highly recommend In & Out. No matter how many times you have been, it never gets old.

  • GO LIKE LO: Get your fries animal style!


Flex Time

Pool Time, gamble, shop til you drop or explore things you haven’t seen, the options are endless.

  • Explore more flex options here.


Dinner

GO LIKE LO: Dine at Catch in Hotel Aria

PICTURE PIT STOP: The flower wall when at the Catch's entrance


See a show or concert

My top recommendations:


Nightlife

Gamble or if you love a party, they have some of the best night clubs...Just be safe! 😊


Day 3: Grand Canyon

Breakfast


Head out to the Grand Canyon

For the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam, you can take tours that take you to and from both places, with documented times, but it’s cheaper to rent your own car & go at your own free will. The drive is about 2.5 hours one way, so I would plan for your entire day to be outside of the city until night time.


Be sure to walk the skywalk! It’s a glass bridge stretched out over the Grand Canyon...INCREDIBLE! The Bridge is open 9am to 5pm and ticket prices start at $68.  There is an option to bundle with even more sights and things to do, like white water rafting in the Colorado River. Information and tickets can be found here.


You can also eat lunch at the West Rim!



Head back to Vegas and Grab Dinner


Fremont Street

Explore the historic street! It was the home of the first casino!


TIPS ON THE LO: After checking out Fremont, be sure to gamble in their casinos, the buy in is much cheaper than those on the strip. The Golden Nugget is iconic!


Nightlife

Catch another show, gamble some more or head to the club!


Day 4: Final Hours

Have brunch!


Gamble

Play a round of casino games one last time.


Head out to the airport


Want to flex one of the events above or extend your trip? Also consider:

  • Starting 7 stories high and at $69

  • Observation Decks, Thrill Rides, and even Skydiving available

  • Ride the Big Apple Coaster

  • $39 for a ride through the Venetian hotel, on the water


Dining:

There definitely isn’t a shortage for dining options in Las Vegas. There isn’t enough space on this page for me to list every option, even if I leave off what I call the bad ones.  A lot of the places are within the different hotels, giving you even more reason to check out each one! I am highlighting a few of my favorites & a few that the city is known for, whether they are found across multiple cities or just in Vegas. Whether you choose from my list below or find your own, you’ll be sure to eat good!  I also recommend wandering around the different hotels and pick something that looks good depending on the time of the day you are there! It gives it a little adventure 😊


Breakfast:


Lunch:


Dinner:


Lodging

Similar to the dining situation, there are plenty of places to stay along the Vegas strip and even on the outskirts.  While I recommend staying within the strip to get the true experience, don’t forget their AirBnB/VRBO options available for a much cheaper price.  But in my opinion, the lodging options aren’t very expensive. The options I list below are a few of my favorites!



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