A shimmering metropolis in the desert
Vacation in Las Vegas
City break or time out in nature? In Las Vegas, you don’t have to choose, as the metropolis offers numerous attractions, a lively nightlife, exclusive star restaurants and an incomparable shopping selection. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Las Vegas casinos, and don’t miss the many attractions and activities that will make your visit unforgettable.
Las Vegas is also the perfect starting point for exploring breathtaking natural spectacles in the US. How about a road trip through the world-famous Grand Canyon or Utah’s beautiful national parks? Las Vegas has so much to offer – try your luck and be enchanted!
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Downtown
You can still find the original Las Vegas that you know from the movies today in Downtown. Enjoy all the classic casinos and fine restaurants. You will also find comedy clubs and great options for a night out. The Fremont East Entertainment District in the heart of Downtown is a pedestrian-friendly area that has become a popular contact point in recent years. Downtown also houses the 18b Las Vegas Arts District and Brewery Row.
Gourmet restaurants
Every day, visitors to the world-class restaurants in Las Vegas are thrilled by numerous celebrity chefs and master sommeliers. Whether it’s wine festivals, hand-made sushi, night cafés or fine food – foodies will definitely get their money’s worth. Discover the constantly growing offering and immerse yourself in the tantalizing world of Las Vegas.
Shopping paradise
No matter whether you are into designer labels or more of a bargain hunter, on your trip to Las Vegas, make sure to leave some space in your suitcase. Discover the high-quality offerings of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, the Grand Canal Shops in The Venetian | The Palazzo or the Crystal Shops. Or explore the LINQ Promenade, a vast outdoor retail, dining and entertainment space with the largest Ferris wheel in the world. There are also numerous malls and outlets throughout the city, and many resorts have their own shopping area.
The Wedding Capital
When it comes to getting married, Las Vegas is absolutely unique. Almost 80,000 marriage licenses are issued here annually, and there are no limits to creativity. Planning your Las Vegas dream wedding should be a piece of cake.
Out into nature
Wide, majestic, beautiful - the Grand Canyon is one of the most famous landmarks of the USA and can be reached in less than 5 hours by car from Las Vegas. If you love water sports, you should definitely plan a visit to Lake Mead or a rafting tour on the Colorado River. Alternatively, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon in the Toiyabe National Forest invite you to take some great hikes.
Interesting information for travel planning
When you enter Nevada, you must present a machine-readable passport that is still valid for at least 6 months from the departure date. An electronic entry registration must be completed and submitted to ESTA no later than 72 hours before departure. Please also get informed about the current entry regulations on the website of the responsible representation of the USA in Germany.
Las Vegas is worth a trip all year round. Most of the Valley is about 600 meters above sea level, so it can be cooler in the winter months than you might expect. Spring or fall is the best time to travel to Las Vegas. In spring, the temperatures are summery, but not too hot, and in fall, the temperatures are also still very pleasant.
Within Las Vegas, it is easy to get around using public transit. The bus called “The Deuce” is a good choice. There is a normal bus and an express bus that run along the strip and even take you to Downtown. A 24-hour ticket costs USD 8. Alternatively, you can use the monorail. It stops at seven locations on the Las Vegas strip, and a day ticket costs USD 13. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft are also suitable for getting from A to B.
Tipping is a nice gesture in Las Vegas to say thank you. For a dinner, for example, the service tips should be between 15 and 20 percent of the bill amount before tax. As a general rule, the hotel staff is given one or two dollars per item of baggage or night, and the concierges get about five dollars. Furthermore, at the end of a guided tour, the tour guide should be given something.
In the state of Nevada, 21 is the age at which you are considered an adult. Therefore, gambling and alcohol consumption are only permitted after 21 years of age, as is checking in at most hotels. However, the city also offers numerous activities for children and adolescents.