4 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 find plenty of places to visit near Las Vegas: Spring Mountains Visitor Center (in Mount Charleston), Boulder City (Veteran's Memorial Park & Hoover Dam) and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (in Henderson). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, push the limits with an extreme tour, shop like a local with The Strip, and try to win big at New York New York Casino.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip planner.

In August, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 101°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F.