Las Vegas Guides Library

Every guide we've published about Las Vegas — all 16 of them, in one place: shows, helicopter tours, Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam day trips, getting around, costs and what things really run you. This library grows every week.

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14 articles

• First Time in Las Vegas? How to Plan a Trip You'll Actually Enjoy

  Planning your first Las Vegas trip? Decide your trip type, how many nights, where to stay, and how to pace it — so you come home with memories, not just a sore…

• Grand Canyon West vs South Rim From Las Vegas: Which One Actually Fits Your Trip

  West Rim is closer and Vegas-friendly. South Rim is the postcard view but a brutal day. Compare drive time, hours at the canyon, and which rim fits your trip.

• Hoover Dam Tour From Las Vegas: Is It Worth It, and How to Do It Right

  Self-drive or guided tour? Which on-site tour to pick? How much time to budget? The practical guide to visiting Hoover Dam from Las Vegas without the rookie…

• How Much a Las Vegas Trip Really Costs: Hotels, Food, Shows, and Tours

  The real cost of Las Vegas isn't the hotel — it's everything around it. A category-by-category breakdown and a simple method to build a budget for your trip.

• How to Gamble in Las Vegas Without Wrecking Your Trip: Budget, Odds, and Responsible Play

  How to enjoy Las Vegas casinos without losing control: set a budget, understand house edge, pick beginner-friendly games, table etiquette, and when to walk…

• How to Get Around Las Vegas Without a Car: The Strip, Downtown, and the Airport

  The Deuce, monorail, free trams, rideshare, or a rental car? How to get around Las Vegas — Strip, Downtown, and the airport — without wasting time or money.

• Las Vegas Helicopter Tours: Which One Is Worth It — Strip, Grand Canyon, or a Canyon Landing?

  Strip night flight, Grand Canyon flyover, or a canyon-floor landing? Compare what you see, how long it takes, and which Las Vegas helicopter tour fits your…

• Las Vegas Nightlife and Club Crawls: How to Party Without Wrecking Your Trip

  What a Las Vegas club crawl is, whether it beats a DIY night, dress code and ID rules, and how to budget a big night out without blowing your trip. The…

• Las Vegas Shows: How to Choose the Right One (and Not Overpay)

  Cirque, residencies, magic, comedy, Sphere — Las Vegas has too many shows. How to pick the one that fits your group and budget, and where to buy without…

• Red Rock Canyon From Las Vegas: Scenic Drive, Tours, and the Timed-Entry Catch

  Red Rock Canyon is the easy nature escape minutes from the Strip — but the timed-entry system catches people out. Self-drive vs tour, e-bikes, and when to g

• Resort Fees, Tipping, and Hidden Charges in Las Vegas: How Not to Overpay

  Resort fees, CNF charges, tipping norms, and sneaky bill add-ons in Las Vegas — what's mandatory, what's expected, and what you can push back on. Read your…

• Sphere Las Vegas: What to See, Where to Buy Tickets, and Which Seats to Choose

  What to see at Sphere Las Vegas, which seats are actually best (and which to avoid), and where to buy. A practical seating and ticket guide for the dome.

• The 7 Most Expensive Mistakes First-Timers Make in Las Vegas (and How to Avoid Them)

  The costliest Vegas rookie mistakes aren't the splurges — they're the structural errors: resort fees, wrong hotel, bad ticket sites. Here's how to avoid each.

• Valley of Fire From Las Vegas: Nevada's Most Spectacular Day Trip (and How to Do It)

  Valley of Fire is the most photogenic day trip from Las Vegas — Utah-caliber red rock an hour away. Self-drive vs tour, what to see, and how it compares to Red…