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, casinos, live shows and nightlife. And it was named one of the New York Times' top destinatons for 2019, with a much-anticipated Lady Gaga residency sealing the deal.
It’s more doable than you think. According to travel site Skyscanner, there are plenty of flights from Dallas 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
The cheapest flights between Dallas and Las Vegas are if you leave on April 8 and return from Nevada on April 11. Sun Country Airlines currently has tickets for $77, roundtrip.
Sun Country Airlines also has tickets at that price point in May. If you fly out of Dallas on May 13 and return from Las Vegas on May 16, Sun Country Airlines can get you there and back for $77 roundtrip.
Top Las Vegas hotels
To plan your stay, here are some of Las Vegas’ top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.
The Bellagio Las Vegas (3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
If you're looking to treat yourself, 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 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Rooms are currently set at $140/night.
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South)
A third option is The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The 4.3-star hotel has rooms for $149/night.
Local restaurant picks
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Las Vegas's many quality eateries, here are two popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.
Mon Ami Gabi (3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Mon Ami Gabi, which has an average of 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Skyscanner.
"This is my favorite restaurant in Las Vegas and surprisingly very well priced. Grab a seat on the patio to see the Bellagio fountains," wrote visitor Anna.
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 few 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.
Fountains at Bellagio (3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
The Fountains at Bellagio are 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. This is Las Vegas, after all.
"Love watching the fountain," wrote visitor Kendra. "It's beautiful and relaxing. I love listening to the music and watching the water go with the music."
The Fremont Street Experience (425 Fremont St.)
Finally, consider checking out 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.
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