Brittany Barnett&Drew O'Donnell

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Harry Reid is roughly a 15-minute ride from The Strip. Since it's so heavily travelled, the security lines are quick and efficient. Taxis and rideshares are readily available to take you to and from the airport. Rental cars are available at the airport, but we do not recommend renting a car (see Getting Around).

Where to Stay

Hotel block
You can use our group code [CODE] to book a room through our room block at [HOTEL]. The deadline to book is [DATE]. Check out [HOTEL WEBSITE] for more information about the hotel.

Want something a little different? We recommend [HOTEL] if you're looking for [ATTRACTION] or [HOTEL] if [ATTRACTION] is more your thing. We highly recommend staying somewhere on The Strip, especially if it's your first time visiting Las Vegas! Staying off-Strip and traveling to The Strip frequently will likely cost more than the difference in hotel room rates.

Getting Around

Walkability
The Strip and the Fremont Street/Downtown area are reasonably walkable. That being said: some areas in Las Vegas can be sketchy to walk through, especially at night.
The Strip is longer than it appears with all of the walkways and diversions into hotels. It is about 4.2 miles as the crow flies, and it will take more time than you expect to walk the whole thing. Be careful walking around The Strat or further north of The Strip.
Fremont Street is set up to be a short, walkable tourist-centric spot and there are many bars, restaurants, and experiences. Beware of pickpockets in crowded areas, and some of the areas nearby can be medium sketchy.

Taxis, rideshares, and robotaxis

• Taxis are regulated by the state and have standardized pricing, with flat rates between the airport and The Strip. You can always catch a cab outside of any major Strip property, but you will pay for the convenience. For more information, check out the Nevada Taxicab Authority's website.
• Rideshares, such as Uber or Lyft, are plentiful in Vegas and can be ordered through an app on your phone. The apps will set their own prices based on a variety of factors, so it's not a bad idea to shop around for the best fare.
• Driverless taxis and robotaxis are another alternative to traditional taxis or rideshares. Zoox and Waymo are available through their respective apps. We have never used either of these services, so we have no further insights to offer.

Renting a car
We do not recommend renting a car unless you are planning to visit some of the further away tourist spots, such as Red Rock Canyon or The Hoover Dam, and prefer not to use a tour bus service. In that case, rent a car only for the day(s) you will need it. For the most part, you will spend just as much on a rental car as you would on a taxi/rideshare/robotaxi, if not more. Las Vegas also has a high rate of car accidents, frequent road construction, and poorly planned traffic patterns, so it is inadvisable to drive here unless you have to.

The Monorail
The Monorail is located on the eastern side of The Strip and stops at multiple hotels every few minutes. This is a great option if you're looking to get from one end of The Strip to the other without walking the whole way. A single ride is $6.25 and a 1-day pass is $15.50, but the ticket price is reduced if you purchase an e-ticket. For more information, check out the Las Vegas Monorail's website.
Some of the hotels have their own monorails between sister properties, such as Exalibur-Luxor-Mandalay Bay and Park MGM-Crystal Shops-Aria-Bellagio. These monorails are usually free so it's a great way to get around The Strip.

Things to Do in and Around Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip: Check out the different hotels and the sights they have to offer.
Free
See the wold-famous fountain show at The Bellagio, daily every 15 to 30 minutes.
Take a picture at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign at the south end of the Strip.
See the whole Las Vegas Valley from the Observation Deck on top of The Strat. If you're daring enough, you can even jump from their Sky Jump platform and descend 829 feet to the ground below (ticketed).
Ticketed
Ascend the 1/3 scale model of the Eiffel Tower at Paris hotel for a great view of The Strip or for a romantic dinner at the Eiffel Tower restaurant.
Get your heart racing on the Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York.
Take a spin on the High Roller in the Linq Promenade.
See the sea life at the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, the only AZA-accredited aquarium in Las Vegas.

Shopping
The Forum Shoppes at Caesar's Palace
The Miracle Mile Mall at Planet Hollywood
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort
Fashion Show Mall on the south end of The Strip
Nightlife and Shows

[Where to Eat]

[A handful of restaurant recommendations — mix of on-Strip and local favorites.]

[Good to Know]

[Practical notes — desert heat/what to pack, tipping norms, anything else guests unfamiliar with Vegas should know.]