Once a humming agricultural town, Las Vegas has rapidly developed into the brightest city on earth with more than 15,000 miles of neon tubing and modern entertainment infrastructures operating 24/7. In November 2022 alone, over 3.2 million tourists visited Las Vegas, a number that’s still 7% less than the previous year. In 2019, the city welcomed more than 32 million visitors, with Californians and Washingtonians constituting the majority.
Going to Las Vegas
Anyone can enter Las Vegas by car, plane, or helicopter.
By airplane, you can choose to land in several airport like the Harry Reid International Airport (form. McCarran International Airport), Henderson Executive Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, and Jean Airport, with Harry Reid as the busiest and 7th largest airport in North America.
If you want to go on a scenic road trip to Las Vegas from Los Angeles (usually 5 hours or less), there are several epic routes you can take, including:
- Via I-15
- Via Route 66
- Via Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree
- Via Lone Pine and Death Valley
Wherever you prefer to enter the entertainment capital of the world, we share with you some of the best places and things you don’t want to miss during your stay in Las Vegas! Plus “insider” tips from Steve himself!
Best Things to Do in Las Vegas
- The Grand Canyon Skywalk
- Watch The Bellagio Fountain Show
- Go On a Helicopter Tour
- Explore Freemont Street
- Visit the Strip
- Visit the Neon Museum
- Watch Cirque du Soleil
- Try Your Luck at Luxor Casino
Must-Try Restaurants in Las Vegas
- Joel Robuchon
- Picasso
- Restaurant Guy Savoy
- Bazaar Meat
(We are currently updating this page, so stay tuned!)