Las Vegas/The Strip

McCarran Airport is right southeast of the Strip, though the terminal is at the other side of the runway, so walking isn't really an option. You can instead take a taxi or bus, or rent a car.
If you opt for the bus, the WAX (Westcliff Airport Express) service takes you from the airport to the intersection of Tropicana and the Strip, and the CX (Centennial Express) to the Fashion Show Mall. If you need to go north or south from there, take the Deuce or SDX (Strip & Downtown Express) service. These two are also your options if you're coming in from Downtown Las Vegas. See the RTC website for exact routes and schedules.
Expect traffic jam on the Strip, especially on weekends. If you're driving to a casino hotel at the Strip, take the I-15 or one of the north-south parallel streets to get as close to your destination as possible. The parking lots of casino hotels are usually accessible from the side streets, so you won't need to spend time sitting on the Strip at all.

• Aquarium at the Mirage

  address: 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd
  There is an impressive aquarium behind the check-in counter. Nearby, the atrium of the hotel beneath the dome has a miniature rainforest, with towering palm trees and waterfalls.

• Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

  phone: +1 702 791-7188
  address: 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd
  In the back of the Mirage Hotel is a collection of exotic animals, including white tigers, panthers, and dolphins.

• Volcano at the Mirage

  address: 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd
  The volcano in front of the casino erupts in a terrific light show.

• Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  address: 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd
  Inside of the casino is a display of trees and flower arrangements, changed once for every season and once for the Chinese New Year.

• Bellagio FountainsThe Fountains of the Bellagio perform a magnificent display, set to music. If you have the time, it's worth staying for two or three shows, as it is not at all the same show every time.

• Bellagio Gallery of Fine ArtA fine-art gallery. See website for current exhibition.

• Eiffel Tower Experience

  address: Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd
  You can take an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Strip, a half-sized replica of the one in Paris. This is a popular attraction, especially at night, for its excellent views of the Strip.

• Flamingo Garden

  address: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A 15-acre garden with flamingos and other exotic birds, as well as koi and turtles.

• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

  address: Mandalay Bay Resort
  The highlight is walking through a transparent tunnel with sharks, sea turtle, fish on all sides.

• Madame Tussauds

  phone: +1 702-862-7800
  address: 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd #2001
  The only celebrity wax attraction on the Strip, featuring wax recreations of 100+ celebrities and famous figures.

• High Roller

  phone: +1 702 322-0593
  address: 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, The LINQ
  Opened in April 2014, this is the world's tallest Ferris wheel at 550 feet. One revolution lasts between 30 and 45 minutes in an enclosed cabin with excellent views of the Strip.

• Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas signPossibly the most famous of Las Vegas' many signs, this landmark welcomes visitors getting in from the south along the Strip. And even if one has arrived into Las Vegas some other way, it's still very popular to go there and take photos and selfies of the sign.

• In addition to the above, there are various characters you are likely to see while you visit the Strip, including Elvis impersonators.

• Stripper 101

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: V Theater, 3663 Las Vegas Strip
  Pole dancing classes. For ladies aged 18 and over only. Advanced scheduling required.

• The Twilight Zone by Monster Mini GolfGlow-in-the-dark Twilight Zone–themed miniature golf, on an indoor course illuminated by black (ultraviolet) lights. Good for kids.

• Vegas Indoor Skydiving

  address: 200 Convention Center Dr
  Fly your body in a vertical wind tunnel. No experience necessary, all training and equipment provided. Safe for all ages.

Rides

• Adventuredome Theme Park

  phone: +1 702 794-3939
  address: 2880 South Las Vegas Blvd
  America's 2nd largest indoor theme park with 25 rides and attractions for all ages.

• Big Apple Coaster

  phone: +1 702 740-6616
  address: New York New York Hotel
  A roller coaster that lifts riders up 203 feet, then drops down 144 feet, reaching speeds of 67 mph. Simulates a jet fighter's barrel roll, with a 180° turn, a section that leaving riders hanging in the air, then twists and dives.

• Gondola rides

  phone: +1 702 607-3982
  address: 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd

Shows

There are places on the Strip where you can buy half-price show tickets, but generally not for the really popular shows on the same day of the performance. Cash or credit card accepted.

Circus shows

• Circus Circus

  phone: +1 702 734-0410
  address: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and trapeze artists take the stage at the world's largest permanent circus daily.

Las Vegas hosts 8 popular Cirque du Soleil shows. To secure the best seats, reservations well in advance is recommended. In order of opening date, the shows are:

• Mystère

  address: Treasure Island, 3300 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A classic Cirque show, full of amazing feats, impressive costumes, and humor. Definitely worth the time and money. Although it's family-friendly, it verges on too intense and psychedelic for younger children, so consider avoiding for children who are under eight.

• "O"

  address: Bellagio, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
  The stage at the Bellagio contains a 1.5 million gallon swimming pool, from which most performers emerge and retreat to. It's an incredibly impressive show.

• Zumanity

  address: New York-New York, 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd
  An adult show. You must be 18 or older to attend.

• KÀ

  address: MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Spectacular show that tells a tale of imperial twins on a journey to fulfill their destinies.

• The Beatles Love

  address: Mirage, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd
  This addition to Cirque du Soleil is a show based on the music of The Beatles. The show explores the content of the songs as interpreted by performances from a cast of 60.

• Criss Angel Mindfreak Live

  address: Luxor, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Based on the magic acts of Criss Angel. Closes Oct. 28, 2018.

• Michael Jackson One

  address: Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A tribute to the King of Pop.

Production shows

Reserve your tickets well in advance for the best available seating. The most popular shows are sold out on the weekends. Make sure to always book your seats directly from the official hotel website.

• Absinthe

  address: Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A carnival themed mix of comedy, acrobats, and provocative performances. Filled with blue comedy, not for the timid. Adults only.

• Blue Man Group

  address: Luxor

• Comedy Pet Theater

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: V Theater, Planet Hollywood
  Extraordinary talents of performing pets. Highly entertaining for children.

• Le Rêve

  address: Wynn
  Held in a domed stage with no seat further than 40 feet from the stage. Le Rêve takes you through a young woman's dream, and features acrobats, synchronized swimming and diving.

• Menopause - The Musical

  address: Luxor

• Tony and Tina's Wedding

  phone: +1 702 777-2782
  address: Windows, Bally's

• Tournament of Kings

  address: Excalibur
  A medieval themed dinner show featuring knights, horses, swordfights, and other performances.

• V - The Ultimate Variety Show

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: V Theater, Planet Hollywood
  Includes magic, special effects, death-defying stunts, wild comedy, visual artists.

• Vegas! The Show

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S
  A trip back to the swank days of Frank, Dino and Sammy features a tap dance number, a tribute to Gladys Knight and a performance of the Can-Can.

Headliner shows

• Donny and Marie

  phone: +1 702 733-3333
  address: Flamingo, 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd

Comedy shows

There are always different comedians coming to Las Vegas. Always a great way to get a laugh and end the night.

• Sin City Comedy Show

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: Sin City Theater, Planet Hollywood

• Carrot Top

  phone: +1 702-822-6262
  address: Luxor

Impressionist/impersonation shows

• Terry Fator

  phone: +1 702 792-7777
  address: Mirage

Tribute shows

• B - A Tribute to the Beatles

  address: V Theater, Planet Hollywood, 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A popular Beatles tribute band.

• Human Nature

  address: The Venetian, The Sands Showroom
  A celebration of Motown showcasing the distinctive, dynamic harmonies of members Toby Allen, Phil Burton, Andrew Tierney and Michael Tierney. This quartet is known for outstanding concert and stage performances and has toured with Céline Dion and Michael Jackson.

• Hitzville The Show

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: V Theater, Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste. 360
  Includes the Motown hits of Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Temptations, Tina Turner, The Four Tops and Motown diva Diana Ross & The Supremes as they rock the stage.

Magic shows

• David Copperfield

  address: MGM Grand
  One of the world's most famous magicians. Some of his best known illusions are making the Statue of Liberty disappear, walking through the Great Wall of China and flying over the audience (which he does nightly).

• Mac King Comedy Magic Show

  address: Harrah's

• The Mentalist

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: V Theater, Planet Hollywood

• Nathan Burton Comedy Magic

  address: Saxe Theater, Planet Hollywood
  Comedy and magic, family friendly

• Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly

  phone: +1 702-777-2782
  address: Mat Franco Theater, LINQ
  Family friendly comedy and magic in an intimate setting from winner of America’s Got Talent Season 9.

Hypnotists

• Anthony Cools - The Uncensored Hypnotist

  address: Paris, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd

• Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis

  phone: +1 702 260-7200
  address: V Theater, Planet Hollywood

Adult shows

Topless female dancers

• Fantasy

  address: Luxor
  Vocalist Lorena Peril takes center stage. Steamy choreography and striking vocals fused with a touch of comedy. The high-energy production show features a variety of performances including salsa, belly dancing routine and celebrity impersonations by comedian Sean E. Cooper.

• Jubilee!

  address: Bally's
  Spectacular sets & elaborate costumes. 25 years running. See the Titanic sink right on stage.

• X Burlesque

  address: Flamingo
  Showcases a variety of performances by six gorgeous dancers set to contemporary music. Combines high-energy performance with the use of props such as bathtubs, guitars, lollipops and feather boas.

Topless male dancers

• American Storm

  address: DB's, Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood

• Thunder from Down Under

  address: Excalibur

Spectator sports

• Vegas Golden Knights

  phone: +1 702 645-4259
  address: T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd
  NHL (ice hockey) team that made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final in its first season in 2017–18 (though losing). The city's first team in one of the "big four" professional sports of the US and Canada, although they'll soon be joined by the relocated Oakland Raiders of the NFL.

• Las Vegas Aces

  address: Mandalay Bay Events Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
  WNBA (women's basketball) team that began play in Vegas in 2018, after having relocated from San Antonio.

• Professional Bull Riders World Finals

  address: T-Mobile Arena
  The finals of the Professional Bull Riders series, a rodeo circuit devoted exclusively to bull riding. This isn't the only contrast with the city's other major rodeo event, the National Finals Rodeo held at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center. Unlike the NFR, which is exclusive to the US and Canada, the PBR finals, held in late October/early November at the T-Mobile Arena since 2015, have more of an international flavor. PBR runs national series in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, and all of these countries, especially Brazil, are represented on the U.S. circuit.
• Las Vegas is also a major regional center for college basketball tournaments every March. As of the current 2019–20 season, four NCAA Division I conferences hold their annual men's and women's tournaments in the area; each of these tournaments sees the winner receive automatic entry to the NCAA tournament. However, only the Pac-12 Conference, one of the so-called "Power Five conferences" of Division I football, plays its tournaments on the Strip. The Pac-12 men's tournament is at T-Mobile Arena; the 2020 women's tournament will be at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

By 2020, the NFL will arrive with the Las Vegas Raiders, following their move from Oakland. The UNLV Rebels football team will join the Raiders at the new Allegiant Stadium just to the west of I-15.
Finally, Las Vegas is one of the world's main centers for combat sports. For decades, many of the biggest championship events in boxing have been held at venues on or near the Strip. The Strip has also become an epicenter for mixed martial arts; the world's biggest promoter of MMA events, UFC, is based in Las Vegas.

Escape rooms

• Lockdown Escape Rooms - Highland

  phone: +1 702 997-5107
  address: 3271 S Highland Dr, Ste 715
  Three themed rooms for 2-8 players: Hostage Rescue, Mob Boss, and Crazy Professor rated from easy to medium difficulty.

• Xterious Escape

  phone: +1 702 931-2727
  address: 105 E Reno Ave
  Six escape rooms for 2-10 in five flavors can be found here: Casino's Dark 11, Code 13, Bugsy's Nightmare, Curse of Mapuche, and two identical versions of The Great Escape to allow teams to compete against each other.

Shopping malls

There are a handful of shopping malls that are not affiliated with casinos:

• Fashion Show Mall

  address: 3200 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Offers nearly every major and deluxe U.S. retail chain store, numerous others often associated with named designers, a large food court and several excellent restaurants, all in a fully-enclosed, air-conditioned facility. Has extensive, free covered parking that often gets quite busy by mid-day.

• Forum Shops

  address: in Caesars
  A huge high-end shopping area that also offers free animatronics shows at Fountain of the Gods and Atlantis located at either end of the mall.

• Grand Canal Shoppes

  address: in the Venetian
  Another massive shopping area that features the tacky objets d'art shop featured in Martin Bashir's interview with Michael Jackson.

• Miracle Mile Shops

  address: in the Planet Hollywood Casino
  Another large shopping area with approximately 150 stores and restaurants.

• LinQ Promenade

  address: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A smaller promenade (at least in comparison to the others), but it contains a fair share of stores and restaurants, as well as the world's largest Ferris Wheel, the High Roller.

• Grand Bazaar Shops

  address: 3635 Las Vegas Blvd. S
  at Bally's.

• The Shops at Crystals

  phone: +1 702 590-9202

Buffets

Buffet restaurants can be found in pretty much every casino hotel; some of them are listed below.

• Le Village Buffet

  phone: +1 702 946-7000
  address: Paris Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
  Featuring dishes from five French provinces, the Village Buffet offers exquisite classic French foods, some made to order, and seasonal specialties under a faux sky in a village-like setting. Patrons may, for example, choose to sit in a town square or French country home. Lines can be long. For an extra $10 per person, patrons can go to the head of the line.

• Spice Market

  phone: +1 702 785-5555
  address: Planet Hollywood, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd
  The casino changed names, but the buffet is the same. All styles of food including good seafood. Line moves fast.

• The Buffet

  phone: +1 702 770-7100
  address: Wynn, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
  16 exhibition cooking stations and a luxurious selection of extraordinary dishes. Dress is casual. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served, with champagne brunch on weekends.

• The Buffet

  phone: +1 702 693-7111
  address: Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
  Arguably the best buffet on the Strip, with the dinner menu including pre-split crab legs, venison, Kobe beef, and wild boar. Gourmet Friday dinner includes Beef Wellington, Rack of Lamb, Veal Ossobuco, Grilled Swordfish, and Curried Duck Legs. The Buffet has spectacular selections from Italy, China, and Japan as well as fresh seafood and traditional American food. Wait to enter can be 90 minutes or more.

Restaurants

• Craftsteak

  phone: +1 702 891-7318
  address: MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Considered to be one of the best steak houses in America.

• Cypress Street Marketplace

  phone: +1 702 731-7686
  address: Caesars Palace
  Interesting and good for the family, with a wide variety of cuisines and mostly cheap.

• Diablo's Cantina

  phone: +1 702 693-8300
  address: Monte Carlo, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Popular Mexican eatery with an excellent bar and a great menu.

• Hash House A Go Go

  address: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd
  American food with enormous servings—two or three people can easily share an order. Has a few locations, including one on the strip, one downtown, and a couple further out.

• Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

  address: Flamingo, 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A fun tropical-themed restaurant featuring dishes named after many of Jimmy Buffett's songs (for example: the Cheeseburger in Paradise). At happy hour from 5-6PM they have beer for $0.05.

• Kahunaville

  address: Treasure Island, 3300 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Tropical island-themed restaurant with great atmosphere that serves standard fare.

• L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

  address: MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Sophisticated French Michelin-starred restaurant with dim lighting, ruby red furniture, and spectacular food.

• Mesa Grill

  address: Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
  With a brightly colored decor and festive atmosphere, chef Bobby Flay serves us some tasty Southwestern food with flair.

• Mon Ami Gabi

  phone: +1 702 944-4224
  address: Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Nice restaurant serving mostly steaks and seafood. The staff makes a tribute to the restaurant's location by talking with French accent.

• Ocean One

  address: 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Surprisingly inexpensive lunches for a restaurant on the strip. Not fine dining by any means, but a filling and tasty meal if you're trying not to break the bank.

• Peppermill Fireside Lounge

  phone: +1 702 735-4177
  address: 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd
  1970s space-age decor and waitresses that call you 'hon'.

• Red Square

  phone: +1 702 693-8300
  address: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Unique Russian themed restaurant featuring popular Russian and American entrées. Guests may also partake in visiting the ice-cold Vodka Vault to enjoy a wide selection of vodkas.

• Strip House

  phone: +1 702 737-5200
  address: 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South
  Prime cuts of beef, sides, an extensive wine list and desserts based on the New York Strip House.

• Stripburger

  address: Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Outdoor bar serving sliders. Great for stopping in for a few mini burgers and beers that won't fill you up on the way to your next destination. Waitresses are good-looking.

• The Steak House

  phone: +1 702 794-3767
  address: Circus Circus, 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Considered to be a hidden gem, The Steak House at Circus Circus doesn't seem fit in with its surroundings; indeed, it has been consistently voted one of the best steaks in Las Vegas for over twenty years. Beautiful decor, outstanding food, and impeccable service, as well as an extensive wine list.

• Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill

  address: Harrah's, 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd
  American cuisine that includes steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and even dishes like meatloaf and fried catfish. During the evening the restaurant features live country music bands.

• H2(EAU)

  phone: +1 702 476-7423
  address: 2000 Fashion Show Dr
  H2(eau) features casual American favorites and offers a vibrant atmosphere in which to dine poolside.

Bars

• Centrifuge

  address: MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Circular shaped bar/lounge; every hour the bar staff dances on the bartop or lounge tables.

• Casa Fuente Cigars

  address: Caesars Palace, 3500 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Cuban-themed lounge offering more than 100 different cigars and a good selection of whiskeys. Try the $40 Opus X cigar.

• Cleopatra's Barge

  address: Caesars Palace
  A luxurious floating lounge in a ornate replica of the barge that transported Cleopatra down the Nile.

• Nine Fine Irishmen

  address: New York-New York, 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd
  This pub was actually constructed in Ireland and then shipped to Las Vegas. A great Irish band plays most nights starting around 9PM, the crowd is always energetic, and the Guinness and Bass flow easily.

• Stripper Bar

  address: Planet Hollywood, 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd

• Todd English Pub

  address: Crystals CityCenter, 3720 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Sports bar with great pastrami sliders and over 30 beers on tap.

• Sin City Brewing Co

  phone: +1 702 732-1142
  address: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S
  Small brewpub with at least 5 of their beers on tap at any given time. First location, but there are 2 other locations near the strip.

• Sin City Brewing Co

  phone: +1 702 629-1906
  address: 3377 Las Vegas Blvd South, Ste. 2120
  Small brewpub with at least 5 of their beers on tap at any given time. There are 2 other locations near the strip.

• Sin City Brewing Co

  phone: +1 702 749-8864
  address: 3717 Las Vegas Blvd South, Ste. 210
  Small brewpub with at least 5 of their beers on tap at any given time. There are 2 other locations near the strip.

Nightclubs/dancing

• Coyote Ugly

  phone: +1 702 740-6969
  address: New York-New York, 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Just like the movie, expect beautiful 20-something women serving you drinks and getting rowdy on the bar.

• Drai's

  address: The Cromwell, 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Beach Club by day, Night Club after sundown, the most popular place for after hours on weekends, so expect long queues especially from 5AM. Relocated in 2014 to the rooftop of newly renovated Cromwell. Two dance-floors: the main floor features trance and Euro dance (otherwise rare in Vegas), the VIP floor (extra charge) features hip hop.

• Haze

  phone: +1 702 693-8300
  address: Aria, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Designed by the Light Group. 25,500 square feet.

• LAX

  address: Luxor, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Where young Hollywood goes to party. Exclusive club with an exclusive guest list. 26,000 square feet.

• LIGHT

  address: Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A theatrical night club and the only club in Las Vegas to infuse Cirque du Soleil performers.

• TAO Las Vegas

  phone: +1 702 388-8338
  address: Venetian, 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A 10,000 square foot nightclub. There is an outside terrace with Strip views, 3 bars, two main rooms playing a variety of hip hop, house and rock.

• Wet Republic

  phone: +1 702 891-3563
  address: MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A mix of a pool and a club. Have a blast swimming around in one of the many pools, or swim (yes, swim) up to a bar and order your favorite drink. Not into getting wet? Relax at a cabana or day bed. Bottle service is available. Live DJ's on select days.

• XS Nightclub

  address: Encore, 3121 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Officially, this $100 million 40,000 square foot club is the most expensive nightclub ever built. Popular among NBA stars and celebrities.

• Skyfall

  phone: +1 702 632-7777
  address: Delano at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Fwy
  Skyfall, located on the 64th floor atop the Delano Hotel at Mandalay Bay, offers guests views of the Strip and the Las Vegas Valley from its floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces.

• Pure

  phone: +1 702 731-7873
  address: Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Claims to be the hugest disco/club in Vegas, with 40,000 square foot of space. On weekends, be prepared for huge lines unless you are an attractive woman or a wealthy man. The 14,000 square foot open air terrace on the 10th-ish floor is the only area open also on weekdays. It features a panorama view of the Strip. Other areas, only open on weekends, include the Pussycat Doll Lounge and the ultra exclusive (and expensive!) VIP Red Room, frequented by many celebrities.

Budget

• Howard Johnson on East Tropicana

  phone: +1 702-476-6500
  address: 165 E Tropicana Ave
  Has a pool, free wifi, lots of parking and nearby to several bus stops.

• Hooters Casino Hotel

  phone: +1 702 739-9000
  address: 115 E Tropicana Ave
  Located behind the Tropicana and a quick walk to the Strip or monorail. Guests can expect to see the Hooters Girls throughout the property.

Mid-range

• Bally's

  address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A moderate hotel and casino, but the location at the center of the Strip and the large rooms makes it one of the best values around.

• Circus Circus

  address: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A cheaper and less upscale casino that caters to families. The Manor Motor Lodge is in poor shape; the Tower rooms are somewhat better.

• Excalibur

  address: 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Named after the mythical sword of King Arthur, this family friendly hotel has a large pool and rides for the kids.

• Flamingo

  phone: +1 702 733-3111
  address: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A pink-colored resort located in the middle of the Strip, the Flamingo was one of the first casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, and is famous for being owned by Bugsy Siegel.

• Harrah's

  phone: +1 702 369-5000
  address: 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd

• Luxor Resort and Casino

  phone: +1 702 262-4100
  address: 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd
  An Egyptian-themed hotel with a massive pyramid that offers interesting room layouts. This hotel is a good option for those looking for a lower-priced but still upscale room on the Strip.

• Park MGM

  phone: +1 702 730-7777
  address: 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Modeled after the opulent Place du Casino in Monte Carlo.

• The Linq

  phone: +1 702 731-3311
  address: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Until December 2012 known as the Imperial Palace and briefly known as The Quad. It has been refurbished and is surrounded by many forms of entertainment. The Linq Hotel offers access to the High Roller and Brooklyn Bowl, a nightlife bowling alley with live music. It also has many lounges, sports bars, and restaurants. In addition to the usual game tables, slot machines and restaurants, the Linq also hosts a car museum and the Polaroid Fotobar.

• New York-New York

  address: 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd

• Travelodge Las Vegas Center Strip

  phone: +1 702 736-3443
  address: 3735 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Cable TV, free parking for motor coaches and buses and a heated outdoor pool that's open all year.

• Treasure Island

  phone: +1 702 894-7111
  address: 3300 S Las Vegas Blvd

• Tropicana

  address: 3801 S Las Vegas Blvd

• Artisan Hotel

  phone: +1 702 214-4000
  address: 1501 W Sahara Ave
  A small non-gaming boutique hotel, popular among younger crowds seeking a vibrant night scene.

• Desert Rose

  phone: +1 702 739-7000
  address: 5051 Duke Ellington Way
  Spacious 284 condo-styled suites with the comforts of a vacation resort. Sparkling resort pool and hot tub, surrounded by lush foliage.

Splurge

• Aria

  phone: +1 702 590-7111
  address: 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Two hotel towers, nine bars, 17 restaurants, 1,840-seat theater, gift shop, 800,000 square foot spa, pool and 300,000 square feet of meeting space.

• Bellagio

  phone: +1 702 693-7111
  address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
  One of the most upscale hotels in Las Vegas, the Bellagio features an art gallery, a massive indoor flower garden, and the Cirque du Soleil show "O". One thing to do at the Bellagio (you do not have to stay there) is to have afternoon tea at the Petrossian Bar; it costs around $32 per person and is very classy, but you have to book at least a day in advance.

• Caesars Palace

  address: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Renowned for its originality and features, Caesars Palace offers 3,300 hotel rooms and more than 26 different restaurants and cafes.

• Cosmopolitan

  phone: +1 702-698-7000
  address: 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
  The resort's uniquely vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the city. The new 2,995-room resort features residential-style living spaces with expansive private terraces.

• The Cromwell

  phone: +1 702-777-3777
  address: 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Renovated in 2014, a luxury boutique hotel on the Strip. Features gambling and a rooftop pool with dayclub/nightclub. 188 rooms.

• Four Seasons

  phone: +1 702 632-5000
  address: 3960 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Occupying the top four floors of Mandalay Bay's main building, the Four Seasons is one of the most high-end accommodations in Las Vegas.

• Mandalay Bay

  phone: +1 702 632-7777
  address: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Located at the far southern end of the Strip next to the Luxor.

• Mandarin Oriental

  phone: +1 702 590-8888
  address: 3752 S Las Vegas Blvd
  The most luxurious, nongaming hotel in CityCenter. 47 floors. The guest rooms and public spaces subtly reference Asian design with art and decorative accents, paintings of kimonos, panels that slide like shoji screens, pendant lamps that resemble Japanese lanterns, and high-sheen built-in drawers that suggest the lacquer and tiers of Tansu chests.

• The Mirage

  phone: +1 702 791-7111
  address: 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd
  An upscale hotel located near the middle of the Strip, the Mirage features a "volcano" that erupts every hour, a white tiger exhibit, a 200,000-gallon tropical aquarium, and a tropical rain forest.

• MGM Grand

  phone: +1 702 891-7777
  address: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Opened in 1993, this Hollywood themed resort has 5,044 guest rooms. 6.6 acres of swimming area, 2 wedding chapels, 3 theaters, multitudes of restaurants, a spa and salon, a 380,000-square-foot conference center, shops galore, and 165,000 square feet of casino floor.

• The Palazzo

  address: 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd
  The Venetian's sister property located right next door, The Palazzo has an extraordinary 50-floor luxury tower with 3,066 suites, along with a 100,000-square-foot gaming casino, and a 450,000-square-foot meeting and convention facility. It is home to over 60 boutiques, Barneys New York, the Canyon Ranch Spa Club, the 40/40 Club, the Broadway play Jersey Boys, and 15 restaurants.

• Paris Las Vegas

  phone: +1 702 946-7000
  address: 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A hotel casino with over 2,900 rooms and large gaming floor that replicates a pleasant Parisian atmosphere

• Planet Hollywood Resort

  phone: +1 702 785-5555
  address: 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
  2,500 rooms, 2 swimming pools, casino, spa, fitness center, shops, 24-hour room service, free parking, restaurants and bars.

• The Signature at MGM Grand

  address: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A luxury suite hotel behind the MGM Grand.

• SLS Hotel & Casino

  address: 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A boutique hotel and casino with over 1,600 guest rooms and suites, gaming, two pools, and diverse restaurant and nightlife options.

• The Venetian

  phone: +1 702 414-4100
  address: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd
  A high-end hotel located near the center of the Strip and offering everything from the Grand Canal shops to shows and connected to the Palazzo complex. Rooms are spacious with quality furnishings although no coffee/tea making facilities and it can be a long walk from your room to facilities. Plumbing occasionally questionable (noise and temperature).

• Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Las Vegas

  phone: +1 702 770-7000
  address: 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Built at a cost of $2.7 billion, this is the most expensive resort in the world, with the money plowed into (among other things) a private golf course, an artificial mountain with a 5-story waterfall and a million-gallon water tank for the nightly show.

• Vdara

  address: 2600 W Harmon Ave
  57 floors. Includes a sizable spa, pool complex, restaurant, bar and nearly 1,500 suites. Vdara is one of the few upscale Las Vegas hotels hospitable to families. 250 panoramic rooms, include a four-person dining room table, a washer-dryer and full-sized kitchen appliances. A non-smoking hotel.

• Trump International Hotel

  phone: +1 702 982-0000
  address: 2000 Fashion Show Dr
  64 floors. Sweeping panoramic views of the city. 1,232 suites and 50 penthouse suites, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Spa at Trump and Health Club.

• Westin Las Vegas

  phone: +1 702 836-5900
  address: 160 E Flamingo Rd
  826 rooms and suites offer understated style.