5 days in Las Vegas Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Go for a jaunt from Las Vegas to Boulder City to see Hoover Dam about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip itinerary planning site.

Saint Louis to Las Vegas is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Saint Louis in November; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 68°F and lows reach 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.