Approximately 42 million people visited Las Vegas in 2019. As travel resumes, here are eight tips for first-time visitors.
1. Pick Your Lodging
Strip-adjacent properties offer maximum action, while downtown provides a relaxed atmosphere and budget-friendly options. Family travelers should seek properties like Mandala Bay, Circus Circus, or Orleans.
2. Plan Your Experiences
Las Vegas provides diverse activities — Grand Canyon exploration, zip-lining, gambling, and shows. Plan ahead and purchase tickets early. AREA15 is an immersive venue featuring experiences like the Van Gogh Immersive Experience.
3. Budget for Gambling
Casinos are designed to encourage spending. Establish strict budgeting limits and avoid returning to ATMs after exhausting initial funds.
4. Getting Around
Transportation options include rental cars (parking fees apply), taxis, Uber, Lyft, and the Monorail. Day passes for the Monorail pay for themselves after approximately three rides.
5. Food
The city offers diverse dining from buffets to Chinatown establishments. Wynn Las Vegas provides vegetarian menus.
6. Rewards Cards
Resort loyalty programs provide savings opportunities.
7. Remember Friday
Convention season makes weekday show tickets scarce; Friday night often features the best entertainment deals.
8. Consider When
Spring (March through May) offers ideal weather, avoiding summer heat exceeding 100 degrees.
