38 days in Las Vegas Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Apocalypse Vegas. Get in touch with nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Escape Adventures and Las Vegas Cyclery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Vegas: Mesquite (Wolf Creek Golf Club, Little Finland, & more), Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (in Alamo) and Spring Mountains Visitor Center (in Mount Charleston). Spend the 23rd (Wed) riding across the waves with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure. Spend the 7th (Thu) exploring nature at Lake Mead National Recreational Area. Next up on the itinerary: shop like a local with The Strip, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Charleston, explore the fascinating landscape at Mojave Desert, and have fun at The Range 702.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas online tour itinerary maker .

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are McCarran International Airport and Laughlin Bullhead International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.