What could be deemed Steve Wynn's love letter to Las Vegas, this duo of sister properties, Wynn & Encore, are truly the best that the city has to offer in terms of escapism. Walk around the resorts to immerse yourself in a whimsical fantasy.
Take Instagram worthy pictures at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Each season, the horticulturalists and designers who make up the Bellagio Conservatory team transform this 14,000-square-foot floral playground into a showcase of the distinctive sights and colors of spring, summer, fall and winter.
Eataly is the newest hot spot in Las Vegas. It is a vibrant Italian marketplace located inside Park MGM that features an array of cafés, counters, bars, restaurants, and market. Sip an espresso or have a slice of pizza.
One of the best pools on The Strip hands down. Mandalay Bay Beach is an 11-acre aquatic playground that invites you to sun, swim, splash and soak on your terms. Ride tides in the wave pool. Flow with the Lazy River. Lounge in a lagoon. Non-hotel guests are welcome between Monday and Thursday during the summer for an entry fee.
Another distinctive theme hotel is the Luxor Hotel. Designed in an ancient Egyptian theme, the hotel is shaped like a pyramid, with a sphinx proudly gazing out over the street. One of the standout features of this hotel is the beam of light that projects from the highest point of the pyramid and shoots up into the night sky. It can be seen from throughout Las Vegas.
If you are interested in a more outdoorsy activity, go hiking at Red Rock Canyon and take in the natural beauty. Red Rock Canyon is a maze of canyons and peaks, ledges and chimneys, chutes and gullies leading to surprises around every wall. There are 26 different hikes and trails that take you from the deep canyons to the highest points of Red Rock canyon.
Want to venture off The Strip? Fremont Street is an entirely different experience. Home to some of the older hotels and casinos in Sin City, Fremont Street is also famous for the giant canopy that stretches approximately 1,500 feet (450 meters) over the boulevard. A cast of street performers, vendors, artists and musicians line the sidewalks of Fremont Street every night, adding an eccentricity to the city you won’t find on The Strip.