Best Views in Las Vegas

The neon lights and the unique buildings of Sin City are the perfect setting for a drink in the heights or a dinner overlooking the Bellagio.

If you are planning your vacation and are not sure what to see and do in Las Vegas, this article will help you a lot.

Since 2014, Las Vegas has a large panoramic Ferris wheel. It has a height of 167 meters and 28 oversized cabins. Each is equipped with screens that explain the stories of the attractions that are admired from the window. The High Roller is open every day of the week and each ride lasts 30 minutes.

As for the price of the ticket, it depends on when you choose to go. If during the day it is cheaper, around 25 €, while at night the cost of the ticket amounts to about 35 €.

Many prefer the first option to enjoy a view that reaches up to the mountains, others are inclined towards the second for the spectacle of lights.

The Ferris wheel is located on The Linq, a pedestrian walkway on the Strip. After your ride on the High Roller you can try some Hawaiian cookies at Honolulu Cookie, buy some original socks at Socks and Bottom or have a beer at the bars in the area.

Practical information

• Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Boulevard
• Price: between $25 and $35

We've seen it in dozens of movies but few know its history. It all started in 1995 when Bally Entertainment, owner of nearby Bally's Las Vegas, announced the launch of a new hotel and casino. The shareholders' meeting decided to pay homage to the French capital with replicas of its attractions.

Paris Las Vegas is a gigantic resort embellished with Art Nouveau sculptures, Impressionist paintings and replicas of monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. The Eiffel Tower is the hotel's postcard-perfect landmark and its slender silhouette overlooks the nearby Bellagio Fountains.

It is the tallest observation deck on the Strip and 5000 tons of steel were used to build it. You can go up to the vantage point from 15:00 to 22:00 paying about 25 €. For more information I recommend you to read the post about tickets to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas.

Practical information

• Address: 3655 S Las Vegas Boulevard
• Price: about 25 $

Have you ever dined at a restaurant that rotates on its axis? Among its many attractions, the made in USA entertainment capital boasts the tallest observation tower in the United States: SkyPod. Top of the World is located on level 106, approximately 240 meters above the ground.

offers a contemporary menu with a focus on steaks and seafood. It is also famous for its warm butter cake. To guarantee the best view for all guests, each table is next to the windows. Please note that you will have to respect a strict dress code.

The SkyPod is part of The Strat, another iconic Sin City hotel and casino. In addition to the restaurant, it features attractions such as the 108 drinks cocktail bar and the X-Scream roller coaster.

Practical Information

• Address: Las Vegas Boulevard S 2000
• Price: It is an upscale restaurant and its famous grilled meats are priced around $70/$80.

A Las Vegas helicopter tour gives you a bird's eye view of the urban fabric. Most gyroplane rides fly over the Strip and into the Freemont (Downtown) area.

There are several options available, from a single flight of about ten minutes to packages that include a limousine transfer or a gourmet dinner. For more information, I recommend you read the dedicated post.

Practical information

• Address: depending on the tour and the agency chosen. You also have the option to choose to be picked up at your hotel.
• Price: starting at 80 €.

On the 63rd floor of the Mandala Bay Hotel is one of the most famous clubs in the city: the Foundation Room. Its ambience mixes different styles, from Europe to India and Latin America. The result is an exotic atmosphere with comfortable sofas to relax between dances.

Normally, the dj plays the hits of the moment, but also house, hip hop and electronic music. Remember that to enjoy a night overlooking the Strip you must respect the dress code of the place. Don't worry, if you leave shorts, sandals, clothes and slippers at the hotel you should have no problems.

Practical information

• Address: 3950 S. Las Vegas Boulevard
• Price: as usual, during the week you will have to pay about $20 but the price may increase during weekends and holidays.

The Waldorf Astoria opened in 2009 as the Mandarin Oriental and was sold and rebranded in 2018. It is located in the middle of the Strip, next to Crystals mall.

One of its attractions is the SkyBar: it is located on the 23rd floor and from its large windows you can enjoy an incomparable view over the skyscrapers.

Its cocktail menu is cared to detail and includes both classic and daring options. If you book a table, I recommend ordering the following creations:

• Atomic, a nod to the state's nuclear past. About 100 kilometers from Sin City is the Nevada Test Site, a military area used for nuclear weapons detonations. During the tests, the high command used to have a drink of gin, berry liqueur, raspberry syrup, sparkling wine and a few drops of lemon juice. There are tours from Las Vegas to the test site. It is a unique opportunity to see a "hot" spot of the Cold War.
• Sinatra, the cocktail dedicated to the eponymous crooner. Its ingredients are Tennessee whiskey, Amaro, lemon juice, mesquite honey and egg whites. The singer was known both for his voice and for his possible relations with the mafia. If you are interested in this subject, I recommend you visit The Mob Museum in Las Vegas. You will learn about the exploits of organized crime and the most relevant police operations.
• The Waldorf, the drink invented at the New York headquarters of the hotel. The bartender mixes scotch, orange liqueur, vermouth and bitters and envelops the glass in a fog of absinthe.

Practical information

• Address: 3752 Las Vegas Boulevard S
• Price: a drink usually costs about $20 while a beer costs about $8.

They promote themselves as the best Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas and taking a look at the reviews it seems they are right. There are three establishments in Las Vegas and the one with the best views is La Loma.

It is open all week from 10:00 to 22:00 although on some days, the hours might change slightly.

The menu is very extensive and includes some very unique recipes. If you like to experiment, you can try the carnitas a la Coca Cola (I assure you it adds a special touch), Mar y Tierra (shrimp and steak New York style), Langosta con novillo (lobster and steak ) and much more.

If you are a lover of trying all kinds of recipes, I recommend you to read the article about the gastronomic tours of Las Vegas.

Practical information

• Address: 645 Carnegie Street
• Price: The main dishes are priced between $20 and $35, depending on the ingredients and the elaboration of the recipe.

Of course! To see Las Vegas in its entirety, the best way is to reach the Red Rock Canyon, a natural park about 25 kilometers from the Strip.

If you have a rental car, you just have to leave the city and drive along the Scenic Drive, a road that touches all the highlights of these reddish mountains.

In this desert landscape, a few species defy the scorching temperatures. While driving you can spot donkeys, coyotes, hawks and other animals. Are you passionate about nature? Then I recommend you to take a look at the post about National Park tours from Las Vegas.

To enjoy the scenery in a unique way, The Linq is the perfect choice.

It's a large urban zip line that starts at The LINQ Promenade - the shopping, dining and outdoor entertainment district on the Strip - and ends next to the High Roller.

There are 10 parallel lines and the descent exceeds 30 miles per hour. You can go down at the same time as your family or group of friends by betting on who gets to the finish line first. After all, you are in Las Vegas.

Generally, The Linq opens at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m. although times may vary. .

Practical Information

• Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Boulevard
• Price: A standard ticket is around $35.

Partying is a good way to understand the spirit of a city, especially if you are in Sin City. For a taste of the nightlife in America's entertainment capital, VooDoo Rooftopis ideal.

It's a two-story dance floor at the top of the Rio Hotel. The dress code is relaxed - no need to dress up - but there are rules to follow. Hats, tank tops, sportswear and sandals are not allowed (the latter only for men).

Practical information

• Address: W Flamingo Road 3700
• Price: between $10 and $30

When they build something in the United States, they always build it big. That's why Las Vegas doesn't just have a pool on high, but a complex of pools known as The Cosmopolitan Pool District. They are part of the eponymous luxury resort and are located in the heart of the Strip.

You don't have to visit the city in summer to enjoy the water - the Boulevard pool maintains a temperature of 26 degrees all year round!

If you're passionate about movies, you'll be pleased to know that every Monday night, the Boulevard's marquee turns into a movie screen. It is open from 8:00 to 18:00 seven days a week!

In the warmer months, the range is extended. During the summer you can also enjoy The Chelsea Pool (inspired by desert landscapes) and Marquee Dayclub, the best pool party in town.

If you are unable to return home soon, I recommend you to read the post about the 10 things to do in Las Vegas at night.

Practical info

• Address: Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard S Level 4
• Price: between $10 and $40