While Las Vegas may be an obvious choice for a vacation spot, the city offers much more than just gambling and buffets, and it's 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. Las Vegas was also named one of the New York Times' top destinations for 2019, with a much-anticipated Lady Gaga residency sealing the deal.
Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.)
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Cheapest Las Vegas flights
The cheapest flights between Los Angeles and Las Vegas are if you leave on June 26 and return from Nevada on June 29. Allegiant Air currently has tickets for $66, roundtrip.
Top Las Vegas hotels
To plan your accommodations, 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. 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 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which has a 4.6-star rating. Rooms are currently set at $140/night.
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S)
A third option is The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The 4.3-star hotel has rooms for $149/night.
Featured Las Vegas restaurants
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Las Vegas' 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.)
One of Las Vegas' most popular restaurants is 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, " wrote visitor Anna. "Grab a seat on the patio to see the Bellagio fountains."
Wicked Spoon (Level 2, The Chelsea Tower, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd. )
Another popular dining destination is Wicked Spoon, with 4.3 stars from 93 reviews.
"Came for Sunday brunch - beat the crowds and overall had a great time, " wrote reviewer Kelly."
Earl of Sandwich (3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
Also worth considering is Earl of Sandwich.
Price tags are well under $10 for a variety of hot sandwiches, ranging from turkey and cranberry to roast beef and horseradish.
"Perfect snack to fill [your] stomach when you're hungry or looking to cure the alcohol," wrote Cyrus.
Eat (707 E. Carson Ave.)
Finally, there's Eat, a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot in downtown Las Vegas.
"Crisp bacon, fluffy eggs, and perfectly seasoned potatoes made for a hearty, satisfying breakfast," wrote Gabrielle.
Top 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.
"A nice walk for the adventurous," wrote visitor Karen.
Fountains at Bellagio (3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)
Then, there's Fountains at Bellagio.
Fountains shoot 250 feet into the air to the accompaniment of a symphony every 30 minutes until 7 p.m. After that, the spectacular display happens every 15 minutes.
"Love watching the fountain!" wrote visitor Kendra. "It is beautiful and relaxing."
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