10-Day Las Vegas Itinerary

Fly into Harry Reid and check in

Land at Harry Reid International, grab a rideshare down Las Vegas Blvd, and check into a Strip-facing resort room.

First stroll down The Strip

Walk a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard past the casino marquees to shake off jet lag and get oriented.

Lunch at a Strip food hall

Sample tacos and noodle bowls at a casino food hall like Grand Bazaar Shops before napping off the flight.

Watch the Bellagio Fountains at dusk

Grab a rail-side spot as the Bellagio Fountains erupt to music at sunset, then browse the hotel's conservatory.

Coffee and eggs at the Peppermill

Fuel up at the retro Peppermill diner with its sunken fire pit lounge, a Strip institution since 1972.

Wander the Venetian's canals

Stroll the indoor Grand Canal Shoppes and watch gondoliers sing beneath a painted Venetian sky.

Ride the High Roller observation wheel

Book a cabin on the 550-foot High Roller at The LINQ for sweeping views over the valley and mountains.

Steakhouse dinner off the Strip crowds

Sit down for a dry-aged ribeye at a classic Vegas steakhouse like Golden Steer, away from the casino floor bustle.

Neon Museum boneyard tour

Walk among retired casino signs, from the Stardust to the Moulin Rouge, at the open-air Neon Museum boneyard.

Brunch at a downtown diner

Grab huevos rancheros at a classic Fremont East diner before the afternoon heat sets in.

Container Park and Fremont East murals

Browse boutique shops at Downtown Container Park and snap photos of the giant praying mantis sculpture.

Fremont Street light canopy show

Watch the Viva Vision LED canopy come alive over Fremont Street, then try your luck at a vintage casino below.

Drive out to Red Rock Canyon

Rent a car and head 20 miles west to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area before the day heats up.

Hike the Calico Tanks trail

Tackle the 2.5-mile Calico Tanks trail through red and white sandstone for a payoff view over the valley.

Scenic Drive loop and overlooks

Cruise the 13-mile Scenic Drive loop, stopping at Calico Vista and Sandstone Quarry for photo breaks.

Dinner in Summerlin

Head back through Summerlin for a relaxed dinner on a patio with Red Rock views as the sky turns pink.

Early departure to Grand Canyon West

Board an early coach or helicopter tour heading roughly two and a half hours to the Hualapai-run West Rim.

Walk the Skywalk glass bridge

Step onto the horseshoe-shaped glass Skywalk suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River.

Eagle Point and Guano Point overlooks

Ride the shuttle between rim viewpoints, including a lunch stop with canyon views at Guano Point.

Return drive and low-key dinner

Ride back into the city and unwind with a light dinner near your hotel after a long, dusty day out.

Slow start and pool time

Sleep in and claim a lounger at your hotel's pool deck before the desert sun peaks.

Bacchanal Buffet feast

Work through crab legs, dim sum, and made-to-order pasta stations at Caesars Palace's Bacchanal Buffet.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

Walk through rotating exhibitions at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, tucked just past the conservatory.

Circus Acts and cocktails at Caesars

Catch free acrobatic shows above the gaming floor at Caesars, then sip a craft cocktail at a nearby lounge.

Coffee in the 18b Arts District

Sip a flat white at an indie roaster in the Arts District before its galleries and vintage shops open.

Browse vintage stores and murals

Pop into retro furniture and record shops between wall-sized murals scattered through the Arts District.

The Mob Museum downtown

Explore Prohibition-era exhibits and a real speakeasy-style distillery inside the historic former courthouse.

Chinatown hot pot night

Head to Spring Mountain Road's Chinatown for hot pot or Vietnamese pho away from the tourist strip.

Fashion Show Mall browsing

Window shop the Fashion Show Mall's runway-inspired storefronts before the crowds thicken.

Ride the Strip monorail

Hop the monorail between resorts, watching the boulevard's towers slide by from the elevated track.

Lunch at a celebrity chef outpost

Try a Gordon Ramsay or Wolfgang Puck restaurant tucked inside one of the mega-resorts.

Cirque du Soleil production show

Catch a Cirque du Soleil spectacle like O or Mystere, built into a custom Strip theater.

Morning at Lake Mead

Drive 30 minutes to Lake Mead National Recreation Area for a calm morning paddleboard or lakeside walk.

Hoover Dam overlook stop

Swing by the Hoover Dam bypass bridge overlook for a quick look at the dam and the Colorado River gorge.

Spa afternoon back on the Strip

Unwind with a massage and steam room session at your resort's spa after the morning outdoors.

Farewell dinner with Strip views

Book a rooftop table with Strip views for a final, unhurried dinner and a last look at the lights.

Farewell breakfast and coffee

Grab pastries and coffee at a casino cafe while packing in the last of your Vegas souvenirs.

Last-minute gifts at the Strip

Pick up candy, dice sets, and neon-sign magnets from a Strip gift shop before checkout.

Late checkout and luggage drop

Use a late checkout window to shower and repack before your ride to Harry Reid International.

Head to the airport

Catch your rideshare to Harry Reid International for an evening flight home.