5-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.