Travel is different now. Rest assured that both your resorts and the city have thought it through to make it safe. Your resorts have embraced an enhanced level of cleaning standards and safety protocols, and so has Las Vegas. Expect sanitization stations, employees wearing masks, and limited capacity areas and activities for a safer, more enjoyable experience.
Plus, the various activities and attractions open or soon-to-be-open are doing all they can to keep vacationers like you safe. Discover all the fun things you can do in Las Vegas and start planning your summer vacation today.
You can take in the views of Red Rock Canyon at the Red Rock Overlook and Red Spring Boardwalk. The conservation area’s main attraction — the Scenic Drive — is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 13-mile drive through Red Rock Canyon showcases the stunning landscape and allows for parking to hop out of the car and hike or walk one of the trailheads. The Late Night, Calico Basin, and Kraft Mountain trailheads are all open for exploration.
Lake Mead has a little bit of everything with hiking, swimming, and fishing in stunning surroundings. Plus, you can see the Hoover Dam from a distance. Boulder Beach is open to vehicles from 6 a.m. to dusk, and Cottonwood Cove, Willow Beach, Cabinsite Cove, Princess Cove, and the North and South Arizona Telephone coves are open for swimming.
Get a taste of the great outdoors at Mount Charleston in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Try hiking one of the eight open trailheads and break for lunch at one of five picnic areas.
See the famed bright red sandstone for yourself with a trip to Valley of Fire. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset for a small fee where you can take on a number of day hikes or scenic drives.
The Fremont Street Experience is open again to visitors aged 21+ or if accompanied by a guardian. Check out the Viva Vision light show every evening and take a thrilling ride on the 12-story SlotZilla zip line. Live music is still suspended.
The Mob Museum is welcoming vacationers back. Reserve your timed ticket online or by phone, and make sure to arrive 30 minutes before your time slot to allow time for a wellness check.
The Neon Museum is open, and for a limited time will be offering a reduced ticket price to Nevada residents. Tickets are limited to accommodate social distancing, so make sure to book yours online ahead of time in order to experience the history of Vegas through neon signs.
Game on — many casinos are officially open. To help keep you safe, they’re operating at limited capacity, adding physical barriers to separate areas, adding sanitization stations, cleaning equipment between games, and all employees will be wearing masks.
Caesars Palace, Harrah’s Las Vegas, LINQ, and Flamingo casinos are all open. Bonus: take advantage of free self-parking at open casinos. Get the latest info.
The Cosmopolitan casino is open, full of table games, slots, and the Race & Sports Book Bar. Get the latest info.
The Bellagio, MGM Grand, Excalibur, and New York-New York casinos are open now, but all poker rooms are closed. Betting is also available on your phone for the ultimate social distancing through the BetMGM app. Bonus: all locations will offer free self-parking when open. Get the latest info.
The Strat, known as the Stratosphere for its 1149-foot observation tower, has opened its casino — and has the best views. Get the latest info.
Both The Venetian and Palazzo casino floors are open. Get the latest info.
Foodies can look forward to sampling fare from a variety of celebrity chefs. Make sure to call ahead. Most open restaurants are reservation-only for those who want to dine in. Of course, you can always order your food to-go, even at the higher-end joints.
Open for delivery, takeout, and limited seating, Viva Las Arepas is the spot for tasty, authentic arepa sandwiches. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. $
For a midrange meal, look no further than Black Tap. Order up a juicy burger and a Crazyshake for takeout or dining in. Open daily, hours vary. $$
If you’re a steak aficionado, CUT is the place to treat yourself at. The full menu is available for takeout or reserve a table to dine in. Open daily, 5-10 p.m. $$$