Nevada

Nevada is way more than just Las Vegas. Sin City is great for luxe hotels, captivating shows like Cirque du Soleil’s “Mystere” and residencies by Adele or the Killers, and cultural spaces (including the Neon Museum and the Sphere), but the state’s natural wonders are equally impressive. Get outdoors with a hike among sandstone cliffs in Red Rock Canyon, tour through stalactite-filled Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park, or go swimming or boating on Lakes Mead and Tahoe.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Nevada.

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Chef Gabriela Cámara is opening Cantina Contramar, an outpost of her Mexico City seafood institution, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on March 28, 2026.
Plan your best-ever trip around one of these 11 Vegas hotels and resorts that offer a different side of Sin City.
Set on 25 acres with 36 restaurants and bars, a huge spa, and a world-class entertainment venue, the Fontainebleau is OTT even for Vegas.
Check into the World Famous Clown Motel next time you’re in Nevada—but don’t expect a good night’s rest.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
The first food hall of its kind in the U.S. will reimagine the hawker experience at the new Resorts World Las Vegas, set to open June 24, 2021.
Lake Las Vegas’ “oasis” moniker refers both to its calm, quiet atmosphere away from the Strip—and its man-made lake in the middle of the desert. More laid-back than originally planned, the lovely community offers hotels, lake activities, and a quaint Mediterranean-style village.
Lake Las Vegas’ “oasis” moniker refers both to its calm, quiet atmosphere away from the Strip—and its man-made lake in the middle of the desert. More laid-back than originally planned, the lovely community offers hotels, lake activities, and a quaint Mediterranean-style Village.
When the neon lights come up in Sin City, everyone comes out to play. A 24-hour destination, there is no shortage of after dark adventures to be had in Las Vegas. Here we present some of our favorite bars, lounges, clubs, and shows in one of the world’s favorite party cities.
Celebrity chefs feature in their own reality televisions shows, have taught daytime talk show hosts how to create their famous dishes, and have written books . . . and now, in Las Vegas, they’re cooking your food, too (well, sometimes). Restaurants conceptualized by celebrity chefs are all the rage in Las Vegas, and most high-end casino resorts have at least a couple restaurants that have big names tied to them.
Burlesque, Broadway shows, and Cirque du Soleil: Pick your flavor—any flavor—when it comes to the best stage shows in Las Vegas. More visitors than ever are buying tickets to see one of the many shows in Las Vegas, which seem to get more extravagant year after year. If you’re not sure which Las Vegas show is right for you, choose a showgirl classic like Jubilee! or a Cirque du Soleil standard such as Mystere.
There are hundreds of things to see, attractions to enjoy, and places to eat in Las Vegas, but there are some must-do experiences that every traveler must have when they visit. This Las Vegas bucket list includes entertainment, restaurants, spas, and shops that can only be experienced in a uniquely Las Vegas way. For those who are visiting Las Vegas for the first time, and for those who are returning again, add these must-do experiences to your list.
Once a place where the dining experience was an afterthought (and was often enjoyed in the form of a steak and a martini), Vegas has become a destination for the restaurant-obsessed. Come and make a wager on the freshest crab legs, the newest cocktail, the most refined wine list, and yes, the biggest ribeye.
At The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, here’s how three types of travelers can pick from the endless options for fun.
Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.