Guidebook for Las Vegas
Food Scene
Awesome Thai Food! The restaurant is in a fun part of Downtown and close to other bars and nightlife.
73 locals recommend
Le Thai
523 E Fremont StAwesome Thai Food! The restaurant is in a fun part of Downtown and close to other bars and nightlife.
Excellent breakfast! They have a variety of unique takes on common American breakfast fare.
13 locals recommend
MTO Café
500 S Main StExcellent breakfast! They have a variety of unique takes on common American breakfast fare.
The best latte's and espresso in Las Vegas. Unique breakfast food as well.
60 locals recommend
Makers & Finders
1120 S Main StThe best latte's and espresso in Las Vegas. Unique breakfast food as well.
Dona Maria Tamales Restaurant
910 S Las Vegas BlvdGreat value and great tamales and powerful margaritas.
Some of the best Thai food in the US. Nondescript location, but great atmosphere inside.
71 locals recommend
Lotus of Siam
620 E Flamingo RdSome of the best Thai food in the US. Nondescript location, but great atmosphere inside.
Great food and great drinks. Local and in the Arts district. Usually quiet and dimly lit.
7 locals recommend
Mingo Kitchen & Lounge
1017 S 1st StGreat food and great drinks. Local and in the Arts district. Usually quiet and dimly lit.
Hand down the best pizza I have ever had. They also have a great selection of beers and mixed drinks.
51 locals recommend
Pizza Rock
201 N 3rd StHand down the best pizza I have ever had. They also have a great selection of beers and mixed drinks.
Rated the best vegan food in the nation. Even the carnivores won't be disappointed.
45 locals recommend
VegeNation
616 E Carson AveRated the best vegan food in the nation. Even the carnivores won't be disappointed.
Great Venezuelan food. I recommend it if you're in the mood for something quick, cheap, and close. Or anything else.
22 locals recommend
Viva Las Arepas
1616 S Las Vegas BlvdGreat Venezuelan food. I recommend it if you're in the mood for something quick, cheap, and close. Or anything else.
Much more than your basic maple and chocolate donuts.
Best in the US. Probably. I have no experience to judge this by.
20 locals recommend
Donut Bar
124 S 6th StMuch more than your basic maple and chocolate donuts.
Best in the US. Probably. I have no experience to judge this by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic, unique, and fun. Good prices and lots of fun things to do including cornhole, beer pong, pool, etc.
Popular with locals and a younger crowd.
88 locals recommend
Gold Spike
217 Las Vegas Blvd NEclectic, unique, and fun. Good prices and lots of fun things to do including cornhole, beer pong, pool, etc.
Popular with locals and a younger crowd.
Atomic Liquors
917 E Fremont StGreat drinks and a large selection.
Creative drinks served in dark, bohemian lounge featuring dance floor, live bands & diverse DJs.
25 locals recommend
Artifice
1025 S 1st StCreative drinks served in dark, bohemian lounge featuring dance floor, live bands & diverse DJs.
Airy, artful cocktail lounge offering live music, DJs & rooftop bar, plus members-only "secret" bar.
57 locals recommend
Commonwealth
525 E Fremont StAiry, artful cocktail lounge offering live music, DJs & rooftop bar, plus members-only "secret" bar.
Dark, chic cocktail lounge offering inventive drinks, light snacks & DJs spinning eclectic sounds.
51 locals recommend
Downtown Cocktail Room
111 S Las Vegas BlvdDark, chic cocktail lounge offering inventive drinks, light snacks & DJs spinning eclectic sounds.
Like an old-timey stone lair type bar. Usually, dark and crowded, but a great place to meet people. Weekend DJs, too.
50 locals recommend
The Griffin
511 E Fremont StLike an old-timey stone lair type bar. Usually, dark and crowded, but a great place to meet people. Weekend DJs, too.
Sightseeing
Fountains of Bellagio
3600 S Las Vegas BlvdFun to see and lots do around this location
You can see the entire Las Vegas valley from the top of the tower. It does cost money to go to the top, though. I think $10-$15. Worth it. Great restaurant at the top too.
171 locals recommend
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
2000 Las Vegas Blvd SYou can see the entire Las Vegas valley from the top of the tower. It does cost money to go to the top, though. I think $10-$15. Worth it. Great restaurant at the top too.
Parks & Nature
Beatiful scenery and lots of hiking trails.
741 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
1000 Scenic Loop DriveBeatiful scenery and lots of hiking trails.
Great place to hike, cool off, and see some trees. Free also. Less than an hour drive to many hiking trails.
455 locals recommend
Mount Charleston
Great place to hike, cool off, and see some trees. Free also. Less than an hour drive to many hiking trails.
Yes! You can ski and snowboard less than an hour from Las Vegas. A lot of fun and only 50 minutes away.
Tickets are only about $40-$60.
63 locals recommend
Lee Canyon
6725 Lee Canyon RdYes! You can ski and snowboard less than an hour from Las Vegas. A lot of fun and only 50 minutes away.
Tickets are only about $40-$60.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful ad brand new performing arts center. Art deco styling.
169 locals recommend
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
361 Symphony Park AvenueBeautiful ad brand new performing arts center. Art deco styling.
Shopping
Lots of selection with decent prices. Many, many shops.
452 locals recommend
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
875 S Grand Central PkwyLots of selection with decent prices. Many, many shops.
Fashion Show
3200 Las Vegas Blvd SMany, many stores and a great atmosphere. Makes shopping fun.
A massive selection of shops and a really fun place to walk around. There's also a "Fall of Atlantis" show that's quite entertaining and a huge aquarium.
196 locals recommend
The Forum Shops at Caesars
3500 Las Vegas Blvd SA massive selection of shops and a really fun place to walk around. There's also a "Fall of Atlantis" show that's quite entertaining and a huge aquarium.
Entertainment & Activities
Three different rides, all of them 1000 ft above ground. Plus, you can bungee jump off the tower.
29 locals recommend
Thrill Rides
2000 Las Vegas Blvd SThree different rides, all of them 1000 ft above ground. Plus, you can bungee jump off the tower.
See some local art, have some great food, and explore. The area is pretty fun and a good place to start if you're looking for something to do.
206 locals recommend
Art District
See some local art, have some great food, and explore. The area is pretty fun and a good place to start if you're looking for something to do.
Awesome gun range. You can rent machine guns, rifles, handguns, etcetera.
11 locals recommend
Battlefield Vegas
2771 S Sammy Davis Jr DrAwesome gun range. You can rent machine guns, rifles, handguns, etcetera.
Luxury movie theatres with a bar and restaurant. Sit in reclining leather chairs and sip your beer. Best movie ever.
19 locals recommend
Eclipse Theaters
814 S 3rd StLuxury movie theatres with a bar and restaurant. Sit in reclining leather chairs and sip your beer. Best movie ever.
Can't think of anything to do? Just walk around here and sight see. The food and drinks around here are cheap and so are the people. People-watching here is always great.
463 locals recommend
Fremont Street Experience
425 E Fremont StCan't think of anything to do? Just walk around here and sight see. The food and drinks around here are cheap and so are the people. People-watching here is always great.
Usually something fun going on here. NBA games are held here regularly. There's also a lot of fun places to eat and drink here.
108 locals recommend
T-Mobile Arena
3780 Las Vegas Blvd SUsually something fun going on here. NBA games are held here regularly. There's also a lot of fun places to eat and drink here.
Aquarium, lions, tigers. Fun for the kiddos.
35 locals recommend
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
3400 Las Vegas Blvd SAquarium, lions, tigers. Fun for the kiddos.