Las Vegas- Best Nightlife Destination in USA

This city in the desert is known around the world for fun and excitement. The Strip, Las Vegas’ famous resort-lined street, sparkles with lights and recreated glamorous sites from cities around the world. Many of the hotels are attractions in and of themselves and feature free streetside shows, from dancing fountains to erupting volcanoes. You’ll also find interesting museums, and always an impressive list of shows, and countless other things to do.

Las Vegas is a great place to visit year-round. The cooler winter temperatures are pleasant for sightseeing, and in summer, when the temperature can rise above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, the hotel pools become an important part of the daytime activities. Plan your visit and make the most of your time with our list of the top attractions in Las Vegas.

1. The Strip

Once you pass the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign along Las Vegas Boulevard South, it won’t be too long until you’re cruising the Strip. Sin City’s notorious artery acts as the epicenter of any Vegas getaway. Here you’ll find Las Vegas’ most iconic landmarks, including the Bellagio Fountains, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, Las Vegas, the pyramid and sphinx belonging to The Luxor, and The Venetian’s Grand Canal. The “Strip” technically runs from Mandalay Bay on the south end (home to an aquarium and a human-made beach) to the STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod casino on the north end, where you’ll find the tallest free-standing observation tower in the country (this is where you’ll go for the perfect Vegas photo). 

2. Bellagio Casino and Fountains

This Strip staple offers plenty of ways to lay your money on the line, from table games and slot machines to a race and sports book. This is also the choice casino among many high rollers due to its high-stakes tables. What’s more, this casino hosts the World Poker Tour, among other tournaments. But there’s more to the Bellagio than the casino floor. Even those who don’t gamble praise the Bellagio for its upscale atmosphere and variety of amenities and attractions. 

3. The Venetian Casino and Grand Canal

Why spend the money to cross the Atlantic when you can get a decent taste of Italy right in Vegas? Nestled along the Strip, The Venetian replicates the highlights of Venice, complete with gondola rides along the Grand Canal. Visitors can get a taste of what life is like in the Queen of the Adriatic thanks to The Venetian’s Streetmosphere program: singers, stilt walkers and “living statues” recreate the typical scene you’d likely encounter in the real Venice for those who opt to spend the day perusing the wares in the Grand Canal Shoppes.

4. The Mirage Casino and Volcano

The Mirage has earned a reputation among frequent Vegas visitors as one of the best places to gamble along the Strip for high rollers and thrifty betters alike. If you aren’t a gambler or you’ve got kids in tow, the main reason to visit The Mirage is its massive volcano. Every night between 8 and 11 p.m., the ground rumbles and the human-made mountain spews fireballs sky-high. Recent travelers said it’s an impressive show, and best of all, it’s free to enjoy. In addition to the volcano, The Mirage boasts a number of family-friendly attractions. The hotel houses a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium (located behind the check-in desk at the hotel), as well as Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. 

5. MGM Grand Casino

It only makes sense that a city devoted to entertainment would feature a casino hotel devoted to the entertainment industry. The casino – which sits mid-Strip across from New York-New York at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. The MGM Grand is also home to several top-notch restaurants and nightlife venues, such as Hakkasan nightclub, where celebrity DJs regularly spin hits into the wee hours. During the day, you can experience Wet Republic Ultra Pool, where you can dance, swim or relax in party cabanas. Several shops can be found here as well, but you’ll likely spend most of your time (and your money) on the casino floor, which houses poker tables, slot machines and a race and sports book.