Morning
Bellagio Conservatory
Las Vegas Strip
Wander through the seasonal displays indoors and take a quiet break from the Strip.
Las Vegas: a 3-day plan and the best time to go
A relaxed first visit with time for the Strip, downtown and a scenic view. Plan for heat, walking distances and breaks.
Best monthsMarch, April, October and November
In October81°F (27°C) by day, 56°F at night
Fly intoHarry Reid International (LAS)
From New Yorkabout 4 h 54 min in the air
The best time to go
The most comfortable months for walking about are March, April, October and November: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 106°F (41°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is February.
- Jan57°18 mm
- Feb62°23 mm
- Mar71°12 mm
- Apr79°8 mm
- May90°4 mm
- Jun102°1 mm
- Jul106°15 mm
- Aug103°15 mm
- Sep96°9 mm
- Oct81°13 mm
- Nov67°12 mm
- Dec55°18 mm
Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.
Three days in Las Vegas
Written with AI from public facts about Las Vegas, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.
Day 1 The Strip at an easy pace
Afternoon
Fountains of Bellagio
Las Vegas Strip
Find a comfortable spot to watch the famous water show; check the current schedule before you go.
Evening
The Venetian Grand Canal
Las Vegas Strip
Enjoy dinner in the resort and explore its indoor canals at an unhurried pace.
Day 2 Downtown and its lights
Morning
Fremont Street Experience
Downtown
Explore the pedestrian mall, take in its canopy and pause at a café.
Afternoon
Neon Museum
Downtown
See historic Las Vegas signs on a guided visit; reserve ahead and check access details.
Evening
Fremont Street dining
Downtown
Choose a nearby restaurant for dinner, then enjoy the lively street atmosphere if you wish.
Day 3 A scenic final day
Morning
Red Rock Canyon
Take in the desert scenery at the visitor center or on a short, manageable trail.
Afternoon
High Roller Observation Wheel
The LINQ
Take a seated ride for broad views of the Strip and surrounding valley.
Evening
The Arts District
Arts District
Have a relaxed dinner among the district’s restaurants and cafés.
What to eat
- Try a buffet, a classic Las Vegas dining option; check current availability and accessibility before visiting.
- Look for Southwestern dishes and Mexican food around the city.
- The Strip and downtown both have restaurants at a wide range of price points.
Getting there
- Fly into Harry Reid International (LAS).
- From New York: about 4 h 54 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
- From Los Angeles: about 1 h 7 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
- From London: about 10 h 32 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
- Harry Reid International Airport is close to the Strip. Taxis and rideshares are widely used, and buses serve the Strip and downtown. Distances between resorts can be longer than they look, so plan rest stops and use transport when useful.
- Check official U.S. entry rules for your circumstances before travel.
- Desert heat can be strong, especially in summer. Carry water, take breaks indoors and check current attraction schedules and access details.
Where to stay
- Las Vegas StripIt keeps many major resorts, restaurants and sights close together, though walking distances can be substantial.
- DowntownIt offers access to Fremont Street and a different, more compact city center.
- SummerlinThis quieter area is a practical base for visiting Red Rock Canyon, with transport planning needed for the Strip.
The official Las Vegas tourism siteWhere to sleep, on Wikivoyage
About Las Vegas
Las Vegas, colloquially shortened to Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. It is the 24th-most populous city in the United States, with 641,903 residents at the 2020 census. The Las Vegas metropolitan area has an estimated 2.4 million residents and is the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the country. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Most of these venues are located in downtown Las Vegas or on the Las Vegas Strip, which i…
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each picture. Climate: NASA POWER (public domain). Introduction: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). The plan was written with AI from those public facts.
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