8 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at The Strip and Counts Kustoms. Take a break from the city and head to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Helicopter Tours (in Henderson), Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection (in Laughlin) and Willow Beach (in Fort Mohave). There's still lots to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, get your game on at Dig This, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Charleston, and examine the collection at Pinball Hall of Fame.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip planner.

In June, plan for daily highs up to 103°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.