# Las Vegas — Places to See *Candidate menu of sights. No day plan yet (Sep 30–Oct 3) — pick from here to build one.* > **Car in Vegas:** driving in from LA Sep 30 and back Oct 3, so the rental is available for day trips (Hoover Dam, Red Rock, Valley of Fire). Budget ~$20–30/night Strip hotel parking. ## 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