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3 days in Las Vegas

Neon, shows and a launchpad for desert parks. Here's how to spend 3 days in Las Vegas: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Las Vegas trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Las Vegas itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Timeline of Las Vegas~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
12:30
Archdiocese of Las Vegas
The Archdiocese of Las Vegas is an archdiocese of the Catholic Church in southern Nevada in the United States. The seat of the archdiocese is Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas.
16:00
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue~$5
The Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is the fire department and emergency medical services provider for the city of Las Vegas in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is the second largest fire depa
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Las Vegas City Hall (1973)~$5
Las Vegas City Hall was the center of municipal government for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is located downtown, with its main entrance on Stewart Avenue. It is cited as an ex
16:00
Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse~$5
Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse is a Neo-classical building located in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. It is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
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Day 3

09:00
Mob Museum~$15
The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a history museum located in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
12:30
Real World: Go Big or Go Home~$5
Real World: Go Big or Go Home is the thirty-first season of MTV's reality television series Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several mo
16:00
Downtown Grand~$5
The Downtown Grand, formerly the Lady Luck, is a hotel and casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is owned by CIM Group and operated by Fifth Street Gaming. The pr

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What 3 days in Las Vegas costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Las Vegas: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Las Vegas?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Las Vegas without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Las Vegas?+

Start with Timeline of Las Vegas, Archdiocese of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Las Vegas cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?+

The best months to visit Las Vegas are March, April, May and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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