Romantic weekend in Las Vegas
A two-day Las Vegas itinerary built for couples — slow mornings, sunset views, dinners worth dressing for and the quiet corners only locals know.
Top spots in Las Vegas
Fremont Street Experience
NightlifeDowntown
Old-Vegas pedestrian canopy with free concerts and zip-lines.
Red Rock Canyon
OutdoorsWest Vegas
Sandstone cliffs and a 13-mile scenic drive 20 minutes from the Strip.
The Neon Museum
CultureDowntown
Boneyard of vintage Vegas signs — book the after-dark tour.
The Sphere
CultureParadise
Wraparound LED dome — see U2 or the Postcard from Earth show.
The Strip Walk
OutdoorsLas Vegas Boulevard
Free fountain shows at the Bellagio, volcanoes at the Mirage, sphere at night.
Where to eat
Carbone
$$$$Italian-American · ARIA
Spicy rigatoni vodka and table-side Caesar — book three weeks out.
Esther's Kitchen
$$$Italian · Arts District
Pasta and natural wine in the downtown Arts District — Vegas's hottest neighborhood.
Lotus of Siam
$$Thai · East Vegas
Strip-mall Thai with a James Beard award — get the Issan menu.
In-N-Out (off-Strip)
$Burgers · Multiple
Order animal-style at 2am after the show.
Joël Robuchon
$$$$French tasting · MGM Grand
Three Michelin stars — the city's most decorated restaurant.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: The Strip Walk, Red Rock Canyon, Fremont Street Experience. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Las Vegas and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.