Las Vegas Ultimate Checklist
π¨ Accommodation & Location If itβs your first time, stay near the Strip β not necessarily the most expensive, but definitely within walking distance to major attractions. Otherwise, youβll waste too much time and money on transport. Recommended area: Near Bellagio From here, you can walk to: Bellagio Fountains (0 mins) Shows every 15β30 mins (more frequent at night) πβ¨ Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (indoors) Free, themed by season/holiday β especially magical at Christmas ππ· Paris Las Vegas & Eiffel Tower (3β5 min walk) Right across from Bellagio πΌ Caesars Palace & Forum Shops (5β8 min walk) Roman-themed luxury shopping ποΈποΈ Mirage Volcano (10β12 min walk) Erupts nightly (schedule varies) ππ₯ The Venetian & Grand Canal (15β18 min walk) Indoor canals, gondola rides, great shopping and photo spots πΆπΈ Most efficient walking route: Bellagio β Paris β Caesars β Mirage β Venetian Many are connected indoors or via skybridges β no backtracking needed! For Sphere-view rooms: Wynn / Encore These hotels are at the north end of the Strip β youβll need rideshares or a car to get around. Not all βSphere viewβ rooms are equal β angles vary widely! Pro tip: We used the βsandwich methodβ at check-in β a friendly front desk agent upgraded us from the 6th to the 29th floor! π₯ͺπ Success depends on: holidays + timing + staff attitude. π Sphere Experience The Sphere film is a must-see β full of immersive surprises, lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes, and kid-friendly π₯π. Best seats: Section 210 We sat there and nearly everyone caught a falling apple! The immersion is incredible πβ€οΈ. Book via: Ticketmaster or at the box office. π½οΈ Dining & Reservations Popular restaurants book up fast β reserve early, especially on holidays! If sold out, try refreshing between 12β1 AM on the day β last-minute slots often open up. Use Yelp to jump directly to official reservation pages. π Transportation & Value Vegas now has self-driving taxis (Zoox) π€π Limited routes but covers the core Strip area. If staying off-Strip: Choose a 5-star hotel just 1β2 blocks away (often much cheaper). Then use Zoox or Uber for quick, affordable rides to the Strip. Money-saving tip: Prices on the Strip are inflated β walk just 1β2 blocks away for local-priced food, drinks, and supplies ππ°. Vegas is all about smart planning β stay central, book ahead, and wander beyond the glitter for the best value! Have a blast, and may the odds be ever in your favor! #US #Nevada #Las Vegas