This past weekend, I took a quick trip to Las Vegas. I flew out of LAX at 7am and arrived to my hotel by 8am. I was in Vegas for around 36 hours and flew back to Los Angeles around 8pm next day. While this was a short and sweet trip, I am an avid Vegas goer and could list off enough activates for week. I am going to keep this post short and give you first timers or people just heading there for the weekend the must see’s and do’s. If you are wanting to plan a longer trip, check back soon for a more in-depth Vegas Blog!

If it’s your first time to Vegas I recommend staying down on the strip. 

• Hotel Recommendations:
  • Harrah’s 
  • Mandalay Bay 
  • Caesars Palace 
  • Venetian
  • Cosmopolitan

If you are balling on a budget, as I often am, I recommend staying in old Downtown (Freemont Street). 

Hotels:

• Golden Nugget 
• The D 

Free Attractions: 

Las Vegas Strip:

Ballagio Fountains 

Volcano 

Bellagio Gardens 

Shoppes at the Venetian (inside painted ceilings)

Cesars Palace 

Freemont Street:

• Live Music 
• Lights over head – show 

Top Paid Attractions:

Gambling 

High Roller

Rides on the top of the Stratosphere 

Day Clubs 

Night Clubs 

Restaurants:

• Hash House Go-Go
• Black Tap 

Snacks:

Sprinkles Cupcakes 

Coney Island Hot Dog 

While exploring the strip there are a lot of free attractions worth the stop. 

My favorite will always be the Bellagio Fountains. The fountains put on a show every 15 mins. Be sure to get there a few minutes early to get a good view. You can also hang around until the next show, as every show is different. This is a good option if you are traveling with other that are under 21. 

Outside of Treasure Island you will find the erupting volcano. This is another great free attraction. I did not have time to watch the show on this trip, I have in the past and it’s worth the stop!