While Las Vegas may be an obvious choice for a vacation spot, the city offers much more than just gambling and buffets, and is well worth a fresh look at its constantly changing offerings for accommodations, libations, recreation and relaxation.
The self-proclaimed Entertainment Capital of the World has a thriving Downtown Arts District, several museums, dozens of parks and a world-class center for the performing arts. Its iconic casino-hotels offer extensive shopping, dining, pools and spas, live shows and nightlife.
Whether you’re trying to get away ASAP or you’re looking to plan your trip around the future’s cheapest fares, take a look at these forthcoming flights between Seattle and Las Vegas, which we pulled from travel site Skyscanner.
We've also included popular hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Las Vegas, to get you excited about your next excursion.
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Flights
Currently, the cheapest flights between Seattle and Las Vegas are if you leave on January 19 and return from Nevada on January 23. Spirit Airlines currently has tickets for $80, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in November. If you fly out of Seattle on November 13 and return from Las Vegas on November 15, Spirit Airlines can get you there and back for $81 roundtrip.
Hotels
To plan your stay, here are a few top-rated hotels in Las Vegas that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The Bellagio Las Vegas (3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
If you're looking to splurge on top quality, consider The Bellagio Las Vegas. The hotel has a 4.5-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $149.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
There's also the 4.6-star rated The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which has rooms for $140/night.
Restaurants
If you're looking for a popular spot to grab a bite, Las Vegas has plenty of excellent eateries to choose from. Here are a few from Skyscanner's listings to help you get started.
Raku (5030 Spring Mountain Road)
If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Raku, which has an average of 4.8 stars out of 25 reviews on Skyscanner.
Eat. (707 E. Carson Ave.)
Another popular dining destination is Eat., with five stars from eight reviews.
"Crisp bacon, fluffy eggs and perfectly seasoned potatoes made for a hearty, satisfying breakfast," reviewer Gabrielle wrote.
PublicUs (1126 Fremont St.)
Finally, there's PublicUs.
"A hipster coffee shop in downtown Las Vegas with free parking, clean restroom and live plants in a relaxing atmosphere," Nadine wrote.
Attractions
To round out your trip, Las Vegas offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are some top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.
The Las Vegas Strip (South Las Vegas Boulevard)
First up is The Las Vegas Strip.
Four miles of fun, shopping, dining and gambling is what lures people to Vegas again and again. From the Mandalay Bay in the south to the Stratosphere in the north, "The Strip" is where the action is.
Fountains at Bellagio (3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South)
Fountains at Bellagio is another popular destination.
Fountains shoot 250 feet into the air to the accompaniment of a symphony every 30-minutes, that is, until 7 p.m. After that, the spectacular display happens every 15 minutes.
The Fremont Street Experience (425 Fremont St.)
Lastly, consider checking out The Fremont Street Experience.
The Fremont Street Experience is an outdoor pedestrian mall (free entry) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its principle attraction is a massive barrel vault canopy screen that hangs over four of the mall’s five blocks. This canopy is famous for its wild light shows that happen every night.
