✨ Classic 48 Hours · Balanced pace · 3 days
A weekend escape to Las Vegas
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
Day 1
Friday
- Evening
Lotus of Siam
Thai · $$ · East VegasOpen the weekend here — Strip-mall Thai with a James Beard award — get the Issan menu.
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Day 2
Saturday
- MorningThe Strip WalkOutdoors · Las Vegas Boulevard
Free fountain shows at the Bellagio, volcanoes at the Mirage, sphere at night.
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Esther's Kitchen
Italian · $$$ · Arts DistrictPasta and natural wine in the downtown Arts District — Vegas's hottest neighborhood.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonThe SphereCulture · Paradise
Wraparound LED dome — see U2 or the Postcard from Earth show.
Find on Google Maps - EveningFremont Street ExperienceNightlife · Downtown
Old-Vegas pedestrian canopy with free concerts and zip-lines.
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Day 3
Sunday
- MorningRed Rock CanyonOutdoors · West Vegas
Sandstone cliffs and a 13-mile scenic drive 20 minutes from the Strip.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonThe Neon MuseumCulture · Downtown
Boneyard of vintage Vegas signs — book the after-dark tour.
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