They say that what happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas. But not everything.
Today’s your lucky day because here you’ll find all the secrets in order to be ready for a trip to Las Vegas.
You’ll find advice on things to do, attractions, casinos and tips on the city: How to tackle distances and how’s the weather for instance.
Get ready to have the best experience possible when travelling to Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS GEOGRAPHY
Las Vegas is a city build on a desert.
This means that the weather is very warm, and the sun is pretty strong, so be ready to pack dark sunglasses, hats, sunscreen and a good pair of comfortable shoes for walking:
The most famous boulevard in Las Vegas is The Strip and it has an extension of almost 4,5 miles, so if you’re an athletic person you can get to know the whole boulevard by foot which is an awesome experience to do.
And don’t worry if you’re not fond of walking!
The main hotels in Las Vegas Strip offer transportation between them, like the Vegas Monorail that goes between the Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, the Excalibur, and the Luxor among others.
You also have a tramway between the Mirage and Treasure Island.
So, in terms of transportation, be sure to check out these options which are the best in terms both of price and quality.
THE BEST ATRACTIONS
Right where the Strip ends, you have the Stratosphere Tower.
This is the tallest building in Las Vegas and the whole state of Nevada, and you can climb to experience one of the most extreme free-standing observation towers.
And if you still want to feel a rush of adrenaline, the New York, New York Hotel has an amazing rollercoaster called the Big Apple Coaster.
To top off your journey, you can try a zipline on Fremont Street that’s 11 stories high and 5 blocks long called the Super-Hero Zoom.
And if we talk about attractions, we have to mention Las Vegas most popular activity for visitors: Casinos.
If you’re a beginner then this tip can make your gambling experience progress to the next level even before getting to Las Vegas: Learn how to play the games before going to a real casino.
There are many online platforms where you can try casino games such as slots, roulette, blackjack, or poker.
The best thing about them is that they even have mobile casino versions that you can try whenever you’re on the go or simply relaxing at home.
In them, you’ll even find tips and recommendations on how to play the games and you can play many of the titles for free like free-to-play slots.
These games offer such good graphics and game features that it’ll feel like the real deal!
Once you hit your first live casino in Las Vegas, you’ll feel like a pro and the first-time nerves will quickly disappear.
SHOPPING
Las Vegas is a city that attracts around 40 million tourists a year, so almost every company wants a spot to showcase its products.
This means that you can find the best brands in amazing shopping malls that make the shopping experience something unique for its combination of product offering and physical environment.
The Venetian will be in the top of most of the lists of the best shopping malls in Las Vegas. The stores located in the famous Grand Canal of this hotel are usually visited by many celebrities that are looking for the best luxury brands.
For a lower profile shopping option, you have the Miracle Mile Shops which is just perfect, and as most attractions in Las Vegas, is also located on The Strip, which by now you should take it as a stamp of quality.
SPORTS
If you are a fan of sports, Las Vegas is a city that’s putting a lot of efforts to become a hub of sporting franchises.
You have an NFL team, Las Vegas Raiders who plays in the Allegiant Stadium, one of the most modern facilities in all of USA and that holds up to 65.000 spectators.
The Gold Cup final won by the US national soccer team was held this summer in this magnificent sporting infrastructure.
A while ago, the Golden Knights, a team from the NHL, moved to Las Vegas and there are even rumors that the Oakland Athletic’s could become the Las Vegas Athletic’s in the near future in order to bring baseball to the Sin City.
And if you like playing golf, MGM Resorts has an incredible golf course called TopGolf where you can show off your skills on the drive while enjoying great food and beverage offers.