Best Views in Las Vegas

The neon lights and unique buildings of Sin City are the perfect backdrop for a drink on high or a dinner overlooking the Bellagio.

If you're planning your holiday and aren't sure what to see and do in Las Vegas, this article will help you a lot.

Since 2014, Las Vegas has had a great panoramic Ferris wheel. It is 167 metres high and has 28 large cabins. Each is equipped with screens that explain the stories of the attractions you can admire 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 you go during the day it is cheaper at around €25, while at night the entrance fee is around €35.

Many prefer the first option for a view that stretches all the way to the mountains, others prefer the second for the light show.

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 biscuits at Honolulu Cookie, buy some original socks at Socks and Bottom or grab a beer at the local bars.

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 began 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 looks out over the nearby Bellagio Fountains.

It is the tallest observation deck on the Strip and used 5,000 tons of steel to build it. You can climb to the vantage point from 15:00 to 22:00 for about 25 €. For more information I recommend you read the post about tickets to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas.

Practical information

• Address: 3655 S Las Vegas Boulevard
• Price: approximately 25 $.

Have you ever dined in a restaurant that spins 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 metres 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 there is 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: This is an upscale restaurant and its famous grilled meats are priced at around $70/$80.

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

There are several options available, ranging 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 can also choose to be picked up at your hotel.
• Price: from €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 to Latin America. The result is an exotic atmosphere with comfortable sofas for lounging between dances.

The dj usually plays the latest hits, but also house, hip hop and electronic music. Remember that to enjoy a night out overlooking the Strip you must respect the dress code of the place. Don't worry, if you leave your shorts, sandals, clothes and trainers at the hotel, you shouldn't have any problems.

Practical information

• Address: 3950 S. Las Vegas Boulevard
• Price: as usual, during the week you will have to pay around $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 of the skyscrapers.

Its cocktail menu is carefully selected 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 kilometres from Sin City is the Nevada Test Site, a military area used for nuclear weapons detonations. During the tests, top commanders would have a drink made from 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's a unique opportunity to see a Cold War "hot" spot.
• 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 as much for his voice as for his possible links with the mafia. If you are interested in this subject, I recommend a visit to The Mob Museum in Las Vegas. You will learn about the exploits of organised crime and major police operations.
• The Waldorf, the drink invented at the New York headquarters of the hotel. The bartender mixes Scotch whisky, orange liqueur, vermouth and bitters and envelops the glass in an absinthe fog.

Practical info

• 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 looking at the reviews it seems they are right. There are three locations 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 opening 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 love to try all kinds of recipes, I recommend you read the article on Las Vegas food tours.

Practical information

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

Of course there is! To see the whole of Las Vegas, the best way is to reach Red Rock Canyon, a natural park about 25 kilometres from the Strip.

If you have a rental car, all you have to do is drive out of the city along the Scenic Drive, a road that takes in all the highlights of these reddish mountains.

In this desert-like setting, a few species defy the scorching temperatures. As you drive along, you may spot donkeys, coyotes, hawks and other animals. Do you have a passion for nature? Then I recommend you take a look at the post about National Park tours from Las Vegas.

For a unique way to enjoy the scenery, 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 50 kilometres 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.

The Linq generally opens at 14:00 and ends at 22:00 although times may vary. .

Practical info

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

Partyingis a great way to get a feel for the spirit of a city, especially if you're in Sin City. For a taste of the nightlife in America's entertainment capital, VooDoo Rooftopis the place to be.

It's a two-storey dance floor at the top of the Rio Hotel. The dress code is relaxed - you don't have 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: $10-$30

When they build something in America, they always build it big. That's why Las Vegas doesn't just have a pool in the sky, 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 a movie buff, 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 go home early, I recommend you 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