# Las Vegas — Places to See

*Candidate menu of sights. No day plan yet (Sep 30–Oct 3) — pick from here to build one.*

> **No car in Vegas:** the rental is dropped at LAX on Sep 30 before flying in. Getting around the Strip is walkable + rideshare/monorail, but **any day trip (Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, etc.) needs a tour or a separate Vegas rental** — plan that ahead.

## The Strip

- **Bellagio Fountains** — free water show, every 15–30 min
- **Hotel-hopping** — Venetian, Caesars, Bellagio conservatory, etc.
- **High Roller** — observation wheel at The LINQ
- **Sphere** — shows + exterior display

## Old Vegas

- **Fremont Street Experience** — light canopy, downtown vibe

## Shows & Entertainment

- **Cirque du Soleil** residencies (O, Mystère, etc.)
- Headliner residencies — book ahead

## Day trips (need tour or rental)

- **Hoover Dam** — ~45 min
- **Red Rock Canyon** — ~30 min, scenic loop drive
- **Valley of Fire State Park** — ~1 hr, red sandstone
- **Grand Canyon (West / South Rim)** — long day, ~2–4.5 hrs each way
- **Death Valley** — ~2 hrs, extreme heat in early Oct