A three-day weekend in Las Vegas is just enough time to give you that vacay refresh you’ve been longing for. You’ll be entertained, pampered, wined and dined. A long weekend in the destination offers a getaway experience so fantastic, you’ll be ready to turn around and do it again. Now pack your bags, it’s time to go!
It’s Friday Night in Vegas, Baby!
After checking in at your hotel, it’s time to set the tone for your Vegas vacay. Head to Juliet Cocktail Room at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, a Victorian-inspired lounge that opens midafternoon. Be sure to try the Spicy Flamingo), a fruity and spiced cocktail crafted in an owl-themed glass.
A steakhouse with some celebrity flair is nearby, as Emmitt’s Vegas offers a modern menu right on the Las Vegas Strip inside Fashion Show Las Vegas. While most steakhouses are open for dinner service, lunch is served here with fun finds like sushi rolls, rice bowls and sandwiches, adding to its classic dinner menu.
Dinner and a show is a great duo, so consider seeing Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas. The mesmerizing spectacle with fantastic choreography, incredible visuals and costumes, and more, is narrated by Sir Anthony Hopkins himself, adding a celebrity touch to its over-the-top production value.
Don’t want the night to end? In Vegas, it doesn’t have to. Get in line at Zouk Nightclub within Resorts World Las Vegas, where artists like Illenium, Kaskade and Lil Wayne routinely put on incredible performances.
Self-care Saturday: Spa Treatments and Retail Therapy
Start the day off right with a revitalizing beverage or bowl at Pressed Juicery. Whether you seek energy, a cleanse, or just something delicious and packed with nutrients, this juice bar at Town Square Las Vegas has the kick-start you’ll need after an exciting Friday night out.
Stick around for some shopping, and then, for steals and deals, consider a jaunt to the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, where you’ll find discounts on designer and department store brands. Looking for luxury? The Shops at Crystals will have everything the latest fashion week had on display.
Enjoy a light lunch at Happy Leaf inside the Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. The casual, plant-forward addition to the collection of eateries is just what you’ll need to power through the rest of this wellness-focused day. And doesn’t a Waldorf Chicken Salad sound delish?
Continue your rejuvenation adventure at Waldorf Astoria Spa in Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. The tranquil sanctuary, set high above the Strip, offers wellness treatments in addition to the usual spa offerings — the Essential Stress Release option includes exfoliation, aromatherapy and a stone massage.
Your day of Zen-focused “me time” will need a fantastic finish. Find just that at Nobu inside Caesars Palace. The iconic Japanese restaurant’s menu is straight from one of the world’s foremost sushi chefs, Nobu Matsuhisa. From the sashimi and rolls to even cooked fare with the teppanyaki options, it’s going to be a meal to remember — and one that’s going to make you feel good, too.
An Extra-sunny Sunday
Your alarm goes off. It’s time to rise and shine! Trek downtown to Mothership Coffee Roasters for a kick of caffeine and maybe even a breakfast burrito, chia bowl or egg croissant. Set among the quaint collection of boutiques and eateries that is Fergusons Downtown, we’d recommend taking your order to-go to check out all the fantastic murals and art installations.
Properly caffeinated and contently full, next up is your trip out to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Just 17 miles from the Strip, the park offers a scenic drive, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and plenty of nature to observe.
Sometimes, slowing it down is exactly what Sunday Funday needs. Kick back on a chaise lounge or daybed at the sparkling and luxurious Resort Pool at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa. The pool deck, also called The Backyard, features a sand-entrance pool giving beach vibes, views looking down on the Las Vegas valley, and even an enclosed dayclub called The Pond — if you want to lounge in an adults-only area with a fantastic soundtrack.
In Vegas, What Happens Here, Only Happens Here, and you’re getting the photo to prove it. As the sun sets on your trip, pose under the legendary Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on your way out of town.
As mentioned, this itinerary is going to inspire a repeat trip as soon as you hit the road (or air) back home. While you’re on the road (or in the air), start planning another Vegas vacay. Consider a downtown bar crawl for your next trip, and don’t forget to book those hotel rooms (and snag some deals) early.