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Las Vegas travel guides
Plain answers for planning a Las Vegas trip: when to go, how to get from the airport and along the Strip, where to eat, what is free, and which day trips and tours are worth it. The most read guides come first.
Las Vegas Weather: A Month-by-Month Guide
Las Vegas weather swings from a normal high of 105°F in July to 57°F in December.
Las Vegas Monorail: Stops, Hours and Fares
The Las Vegas monorail is a 3.9-mile raised train with seven stations behind the east side of the Strip, and one ride costs $6.25.
Las Vegas Airport: Your 5-Step Strip Guide
Las Vegas airport has four ways to the Strip: a taxi, a rideshare car, a city bus and a robotaxi, and the monorail is not one of them.
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Best Restaurants in Las Vegas: 6 Picks by Budget
The best restaurants in Las Vegas depend on your budget and where you sleep, so pick one area and one price level first.
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Las Vegas Buffet: Six Picks and Their Prices
A Las Vegas buffet at Wynn costs $59.99 per person for brunch and $79.99 for dinner, plus tax.
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Las Vegas to Grand Canyon: Distance, Rims and Tours
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West is 122 miles, about 2 hours and 15 minutes by car, and Las Vegas to the South Rim is 278 miles, with no drive time published.
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Free Parking in Las Vegas Strip: Who Still Offers It
Free parking in Las Vegas Strip resorts is limited to a few places, and most others charge $20 to $25 a day for self-parking.
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Las Vegas to Zion: Drive, Fees and No-Car Options
The trip from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in Utah is about 163 miles by road, so most visitors drive it in a long day or stay one night near the park.
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Las Vegas Wedding Marriage License: Cost, ID and Steps
You can get a Las Vegas wedding marriage license in about 15 minutes for $102, and you can marry the same day.
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Free Things to Do in Las Vegas: 9 Sights and Shows
Free things to do in Las Vegas are mostly shows and sights.
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Things for Families to Do in Las Vegas: Six Picks by Age
The best things for families to do in Las Vegas are indoor attractions with clear age rules, such as an aquarium, a flying theater, a wax museum and an art maze.
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Hoover Dam to Las Vegas: Drive, Parking and Tickets
Hoover Dam to Las Vegas is about 30 miles, and you drive it southeast on I-11 and US-93 through Boulder City.
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Red Rock Canyon Reservations: A Step-by-Step Guide
Red Rock Canyon reservations are required if you want to drive the Scenic Drive between October 1 and May 31 for entry from 8 a.m.
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Las Vegas at Night: 7 Things to Do Tonight
Las Vegas at night works best as a mix of free sights, one paid highlight and a late stop, and the seven ideas below come with their real hours and rules.
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Las Vegas Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 Days
A Las Vegas itinerary works best at three days, and a fourth day pays off if you want the Grand Canyon.
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Valley of Fire to Las Vegas: Drive, Fees and Closures
Valley of Fire to Las Vegas is about 55 miles, and the drive takes roughly an hour on I-15.
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Las Vegas to Death Valley: Route, Fee and Summer Rules
Las Vegas to Death Valley is about 120 miles by the fastest route, which the National Park Service puts at 2 hours each way.
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Best Time to Visit Las Vegas: Weather, Prices, Trips
The best time to visit Las Vegas is March to May or October to November, when normal highs run from 71°F to 89°F in spring and from 67°F to 81°F in the fall.
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Things to Do Outdoors in Las Vegas: 7 Picks Near the Strip
The best things to do outdoors in Las Vegas are hikes and desert days.
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Things for Couples to Do in Las Vegas: Six Picks
The best things for couples to do in Las Vegas are evening plans for two.
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Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon: A Step-by-Step Guide
Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon is about 270 miles one way, roughly four hours of driving, and you can only enter the canyon with a guided tour.
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Venetian Las Vegas Gondola Ride Tickets: Prices and Hours
Venetian Las Vegas gondola ride tickets cost $39 per person for a shared boat, and the resort sells them itself.
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Las Vegas Resort Fee: What It Covers and Costs
The Las Vegas resort fee is a daily hotel charge, such as $55 plus tax a night at the Venetian.
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Is Las Vegas Worth Visiting? A 5-Step Guide
Las Vegas is worth visiting if you want big shows, free spectacle and a few days of easy fun, and it is a poor fit if you hate heat or crowds.