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3-Day Las Vegas Itinerary
The Strip, world shows, and red-rock day trips
Las Vegas is pure spectacle — a neon Strip of themed megaresorts, headline shows and restaurants, and desert wonders like Red Rock, Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon within a day’s reach.
BEST TIME
March–May and September–November
BALLPARK
$400–$850 per person
Your 3-day Las Vegas itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Las Vegas with something low-key nearby. Resort fees add up — factor them in, and book shows a few days ahead.
Day 2 · Walk the Strip after dark
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: a cirque du soleil or headline show.
Day 3 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — fountains of bellagio if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Las Vegas
- Walk the Strip after dark
- A Cirque du Soleil or headline show
- Fountains of Bellagio
- Red Rock Canyon drive
- Grand Canyon or Hoover Dam day trip
- Fremont Street’s old Vegas
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Resort fees add up — factor them in, and book shows a few days ahead.
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