Destinations/Las Vegas & the Southwest (USA)
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Las Vegas & the Southwest (USA)

Travel journal · 11 entries

A resort city in the Mojave with 42 million visitors a year, and the best base in America for red rock: Bellagio's fountains and the Sphere at one end of the day, Red Rock Canyon's sandstone loop at sunrise, the Hoover Dam's 221-metre arch, the Fire Wave's striped slickrock, the Grand Canyon's rim by helicopter and Death Valley 86 metres below sea level.

Sahara Boulevard and the north end of the Strip, Las Vegas ( ) — travel photo of The Strip, Las Vegas & the Southwest (USA)Wikimedia Commons · InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA
Best season
March–May and October–November · summer highs pass 41°C
Currency
US dollar (USD) · cards everywhere, plus resort fees of $35–55 a night and 18–20% tipping
Articles
11
Emergencies
911 · three litres of water per person on any desert trail

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Sahara Boulevard and the north end of the Strip, Las Vegas ( ) — travel photo of The Strip, Las Vegas & the Southwest (USA)Wikimedia Commons · InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA

The Strip

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Downtown & Fremont

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Red Rock Canyon

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Hoover Dam

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Valley of Fire

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Grand Canyon West

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Zion

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Death Valley

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Its own page for each subject

Churches, museums, food & tours in Las Vegas & the Southwest (USA)

Each locality below has its own dedicated pages: what to see inside every church, museum opening hours and admission, where to eat, and the best-selling excursions with live prices from our partner.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in The Strip — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in 18b Arts District — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Angels Landing — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Aria & CityCenter — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Artists Palette — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Atlatl Rock — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Badwater Basin — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Bellagio & Fountains — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Bird Viewing Preserve — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Black Rock Desert — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

Museums & galleries

Museums in The Strip — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in 18b Arts District — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Angels Landing — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Aria & CityCenter — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Artists Palette — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Atlatl Rock — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Badwater Basin — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Bellagio & Fountains — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Bird Viewing Preserve — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Black Rock Desert — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Food & wine

Where to eat in The Strip — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in 18b Arts District — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Angels Landing — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Aria & CityCenter — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Artists Palette — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Atlatl Rock — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Badwater Basin — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Bellagio & Fountains — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Bird Viewing Preserve — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

Food & wine

Where to eat in Black Rock Desert — restaurants, markets & tastings

The dishes worth ordering, real restaurants and wine bars listed one by one with cuisine, hours and price bracket, the food markets to walk at opening — plus bookable tasting tours, wine visits and cooking classes.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026