Things to Do in Las Vegas: An Essential Visitors' Guide

If you're headed to Las Vegas for the first time, planning for your trip can seem almost overwhelming. Of course, you're going to want to spend some time walking down the Strip and gaming at some of the world's best casinos. But you might be stumped wondering what are the things to do in Las Vegas after that—not that there is a dearth of options, but because you might be overwhelmed with options.

Where should you eat dinner? If it's going to be hot, which resort has the most-spectacular pool to swim? Which of Vegas's famously glitzy shows should you see? Are downtown Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience worth visiting? And if you're trying to save money, what are some cheap things to do in Vegas?

We'll answer many of your questions with this comprehensive Las Vegas visitors' guide, and we even throw in a casino tips for beginners to give you the best chance to beat the house.

Vegas on a Budget: How to Do a Sin City Weekend for $300

It takes a plan and discipline to stick with it to do Las Vegas on a budget. But if you follow our guide, you can nab a hotel room, eat in style, see a show, and even do a little gambling for only $300.

Fun Things to Do in Vegas During the Day

You've got a dinner, a show, and plenty of nightlife hot spots planned for the evening. But what are things to do in Las Vegas during the day? We've got a few ideas.

The 10 Best Pools in Vegas

Las Vegas is the only place in the world where you can both swim underneath the Eiffel Tower and alongside Roman statues. We list the best pools to take a dip in this desert oasis.

The Best Las Vegas Shows for Under $50 in 2017

You don't have to shell out $200 to see a spectacular live show in Vegas. Some of the best entertainment is available for $50 or less, with options ranging from musicals to magic shows to even something call "pet theater."

The 5 Best Spas in Vegas

Long, crazy Vegas nights often mean hangovers in the morning. Rejuvenate with a massage, a facial, or another therapeutic treatment from one of these spas, which are rank among the most luxurious in the world.

Casino Tips for Beginners

Whatever happens in Vegas, make sure a lot of your money doesn't stay in Vegas. Use our casino guide to avoid the games with the worst odds and learn when you can get a free lesson.