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.
It’s more doable than you think. According to travel site Skyscanner, there are plenty of flights from San Antonio to Las Vegas in the next few months, and the prices aren't too shabby.
So if you're looking for a change of scenery, here are some deals to put on your to-do list.
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Flight deals to Las Vegas
Currently, the cheapest flights between San Antonio and Las Vegas are if you leave on March 3 and return from Nevada on March 7. Allegiant Air currently has roundtrip tickets for $101.
There are also deals to be had in February. If you fly out of San Antonio on Feb. 5 and return from Las Vegas on Feb. 8, Frontier Airlines can get you there and back for $135 roundtrip.
Top Las Vegas hotels
To plan your stay, here are some of Las Vegas’s top-rated hotels, 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 treat yourself, consider The Bellagio Las Vegas, known for its dancing fountains. The hotel has a 4.5-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $149.
"This is a classy hotel with great service," wrote visitor Roe. "I loved my stay here and did not want to leave my room. The decor is absolutely beautiful and the garden is amazing!"
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
There's also the 4.6-star rated The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Rooms are currently set at $140/night.
"One of the best hotels on the strip. The customer service is outstanding. ... Modern and high-tech services help make the experience awesome," wrote reviewer travellove.
The Wynn Las Vegas (3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
If you're looking to treat yourself, there's The Wynn Las Vegas. The 4.6-star hotel has rooms for $179/night.
Featured Las Vegas food and drink
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Las Vegas's many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.
Mon Ami Gabi (3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
First off, head to Mon Ami Gabi, which has an average of 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Skyscanner. It serves everything from classic roasted chicken and juicy steaks to onion soup and a frisée-and-bacon salad with a poached egg on top.
"This is my favorite restaurant in Las Vegas and surprisingly very well priced," wrote visitor Anna. "Grab a seat on the patio to see the Bellagio fountains."
Wicked Spoon Buffet (Level 2)
Another popular dining destination is Wicked Spoon Buffet, with 4.3 stars from 92 reviews.
Eat. (707 E. Carson Ave.)
Finally, there's Eat.
"I had the pleasure of meeting Natalie Young, owner of the downtown Las Vegas brunch joint Eat when I came in to check out the hot spot that has been showered with accolades and rave reviews, including being featured on Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown,' " wrote reviewer Gabrielle. "Ms. Young's secret to her success appears to be that she keeps things simple with fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared from scratch."
Featured Las Vegas attractions
Not sure what to do in Las Vegas, besides eat and drink? Here are a couple of recommendations, provided by Skyscanner.
Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard)
First up is the Las Vegas Strip.
Four miles of fun, decadence and fantastic shopping, dining and gambling is what lures people from around the world back 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. With over 30 major casinos along with world-class entertainment venues, you'll never run out of things to do in this heart of Sin City.
The Fremont Street Experience (425 Fremont St.)
Lastly, spend some time at The Fremont Street Experience, an outdoor pedestrian mall. 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. The mall includes multiple casinos and museums, the most popular being the Neon Museum.
