Half-Day Speedrun Guide to Las Vegas

The second stop on our West Coast road trip—Las Vegas! As a transit point, we stayed one night each on the way there and back, squeezing in a rapid half-day city walk to soak up the neon vibe. 🌟 Must-See Attractions 1️⃣ Welcome to Las Vegas Sign 📸 Classic landmark photo op! We arrived before 8 AM — barely any line. 🅿️ There’s a small free parking lot nearby, but spaces are limited. 2️⃣ Luxor Hotel The iconic pyramid-shaped hotel — unforgettable architecture! 🔺 3️⃣ Mandalay Bay Hop on the free tram here to Excalibur 🚊. 4️⃣ Excalibur Hotel A fairy-tale castle exterior 🏰 — fun to see even from outside. 5️⃣ New York-New York Hotel Features a mini Statue of Liberty + roller coaster 🗽🎢. Don’t miss the Hershey's Chocolate World on the ground floor! 🍫 6️⃣ MGM Grand Snap a pic with the famous golden lion statue — pure Hollywood vibes 🦁🎬. 7️⃣ M&M’s World Colorful, fun, and full of photo ops 🎨. 8️⃣ Coca-Cola Store Must-try: Taste Around the World — sample 14 global Coke flavors 🌍🥤. Head upstairs for photos with the giant Coke bottle and cool merch. You can even personalize your own Coke bottle! ✨ 9️⃣ Paris Las Vegas Home to a ½-scale Eiffel Tower + Arc de Triomphe 🗼🇫🇷. (We skipped Bellagio and Flamingo — our legs gave out 😅) 🌕 Sphere at Night The night light show is breathtaking! 💫 We tried the Encore parking deck viewpoint, but security shooed us away after about 10 minutes — didn’t get to see the emoji sequence 😢. 🛍️ Shopping: Las Vegas North Premium Outlets Outdoor lovers, this is your spot! 🏕️ The North Face — biggest discounts, around 60% off 🧥🔥 Lululemon — checked Scuba hoodies, but prices weren’t better than China’s 618 sale 🇨🇳 Rag & Bone — popular Miramar jeans, just over $200 after tax 👖 Levi’s, Nike, Under Armour — also great deals! 🛒 Vegas in half a day: iconic sights, shiny lights, and smart shopping! #US #Florida #Las Vegas