Travel Recs: Las Vegas, NV

Things to Do

• On the Strip: Explore iconic spots like New York-New York, Luxor, the Venetian gondolas, Paris, and the Bellagio Gardens and Fountains. Visit the Wynn lobby, check out the Arte Museum, unwind at the spa at Resorts World, or simply relax at your hotel pool.

• Off the Strip: Visit 7 Magic Mountains, the famous Vegas sign, and Old Vegas to walk around, explore the casinos, and stop by Circa. You can also wander around the Container Store area for shopping and fun vibes.

• Shows: Catch Absinthe or “O” by Cirque du Soleil for unforgettable performances.

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Drinks

• Chandelier Bar (try the secret Verbena cocktail)

• AFT (inside Monaco)

• Vanderpump Paris (great for celebrations like birthdays or anniversaries)

• Vanderpump Cocktail Garden (known for matcha drinks)

• Velveteen Rabbit

• Alle Lounge (rooftop drinks with a view)

• Pinkys (pull-apart bread and cocktails)

• Gatsbys Lounge

• Fuhu (drinks and apps)

• Ole Red (for country music and Strip views)

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Food

• Breakfast: Pepper Club (a must — try the ube-stuffed French toast), Cafe Lola, Saint Honore Donuts (Tiktok viral!), Bouchon, Dandelion Chocolate (coffee), Donuts at Donutique, Sadelle’s, and Daily Dose Cafe (the Wildflower Matcha is amazing).

• Lunch: Spago (get a seat outside to watch the Bellagio fountains and try the miso-glazed salmon salad), Black Tap (for burgers, watermelon smash, and the best milkshakes).

• Dinner: Catch (lobster mac & cheese and crispy shrimp), Beauty & Essex (grilled cheese dumplings, chicken meatballs, and street ravioli), Kassi Beach House (squid ink pasta), and Secret Pizza (perfect for late-night pizza).

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Stay

• Favorite hotels include The Cosmopolitan, Venetian, Virgin Hotels, and Resorts World — it really depends on the vibe you’re going for and what you want to be close to.