Las Vegas

Whether or not the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas appeals to you, this city in the Nevada desert is a good stopping off point on a road trip as it’s relatively close to attractions like Death Valley and the Grand Canyon. And yes, it really is as flashy as it looks in the pictures!

You don’t have to be into gambling to appreciate a visit to Las Vegas, and despite the adult image there’s actually a lot for families with children to enjoy here too. The crazy architecture turns a walk down ‘The Strip’ (aka Las Vegas Boulevard) into a travel brochure as you venture between Italy’s Venice, New York, Paris, and Luxor. Ride the roller coaster at New York New York; venture to the top of the identical, though scaled down version of the Eiffel Tower; ride a gondola on the waters of Venice; or watch the lions in the MGM Grand’s Lion Habitat. You can do all this and more, and only in Las Vegas!

Once you’ve got over the fact that Vegas is full of the unimaginable there are several things you really should see and do here – the Fountains of Bellagio are world famous and one of the Strip’s top attractions, not to be missed! While the view from the Eiffel Tower is good the best view is from Stratosphere, the 1,149 feet (350m) high tower. From the observation deck at the top of this tower you can see the whole of the Strip, the rest of city, and for miles out into the surrounding, barren desert. Finally, it has to be done – a photo by the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign in the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard; best taken at night when you get the lights of the Strip behind you!

Quick Facts:

--- The first hotel in Las Vegas was the Golden Gate, built in downtown Vegas in 1906 and extended when gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931. You can still see the Golden Gate here today within the newly developed downtown area called the Fremont Experience.

--- The Mirage was the first mega resort to be built on the Strip in 1989, paving the way for all these other spectacular hotels and casinos that Las Vegas is now so famous for.

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8 trips match your search criteria.

Arizona's Grand Canyon Country and Sedona via Las Vegas

11 to 14 Nights | Starting from $4,550

Take a portion of old Route 66 and see some of the old west in Oatman on your way to the natural wonders of Northern Arizona. Experience the magnificent Grand Canyon by foot and/or air. Visit ancient Puebloan dwellings of stone, climb an extinct volcano, slide over slickrock to cool off in Slide Rock State Park. Spend a night gazing at the stars through giant telescopes. Top off your trip with a stay in trendy Sedona with its beautiful red rocks.

Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks

7 to 10 Nights | Starting from $3,175

Priceless views in Utah and Arizona are what this trip is all about. Zion National Park is quite possibly Nature at its most eloquent. Towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, arches, seeping springs, and waterfalls await you. At Bryce Canyon National Park delicately colored spires, fins, and mazes beckon you to explore. And at the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you're treated to breathtaking views of layers of rock exposed in the canyon walls.

Death Valley National Park - Quick Getaway

Under 7 Nights | Starting from $1,325

Visit the lowest place in North America on a quick 3 night trip from Las Vegas. Enjoy sweeping views of Death Valley itself, and take short hikes and scenic drives. Play on the sand dunes and take a tour of Scotty's Castle before heading back to the city. This trip is only available from mid-October through mid-April.

Exploring the Southwest's Canyons and Lake Powell

11 to 14 Nights | Starting from $5,050

With close to two weeks, you'll be able to get into some of this area's most favorite and spectacular scenery. Explore beautiful Zion Canyon, watch the sunset on Bryce's hoodoos. Play on Lake Powell beneath towering sandstone cliffs, then gaze over the edge of the Grand Canyon. You'll start and end your trip in glitzy Las Vegas.

Highlights of Northern Arizona

7 to 10 Nights | Starting from $3,250

Start in Las Vegas, touring Hoover Dam and Route 66 along the way. Take in Grand Canyon's South Rim by foot or mule. Walk among ancient ruins at Wupatki and lava flows at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, before heading to Flagstaff for stargazing. A great tour for those seeking outdoor and educational experiences.

Las Vegas to San Francisco

Over 14 Nights | Starting from $5,955

Enjoy two popular western cities in addition to some of the best national parks in the country on this one-way trip. Start with a visit to Las Vegas, a truly one of a kind place. Hike or ride horses through the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Walk the canyons of Zion National Park and be dwarfed by huge walls of sandstone. Visit ghost towns and mining towns of the Old West as you drive through Nevada. Experience Yosemite National Park, with its granite mountains and waterfalls. Top off your visit in San Francisco with a tour to Alcatraz Island or bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Trips longer than 15 nights can also tie in a short trip to the Grand Canyon. RV availability is limited; please call before purchasing airline tickets.

Las Vegas, Grand Canyon and Sedona

7 to 10 Nights | Starting from $3,350

Depart from Las Vegas, see Hoover Dam and drive old Route 66 to the natural wonders of Northern Arizona. Take in the magnificent Grand Canyon by foot and/or air. Visit ancient Puebloan dwellings of stone, climb an extinct volcano, slide over slickrock to cool off in Slide Rock State Park. Top off your trip with a stay in trendy Sedona with its beautiful red rocks.

Zion National Park - Quick Getaway

Under 7 Nights | Starting from $1,835

Take 4 nights and head from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in Utah. The park features huge sandstone walls carved by years of erosion. Enroute, you'll visit sand dunes, lava tubes, and dinosaur tracks. In addition to spectacular short hikes and river swimming and tubing, you can try horseback riding, canyoneering or a jeep tour.