One Day in Las Vegas Itinerary - Experience Vegas in a Day for Under $100

By Casey Makovich
Published: July 18, 2024

Heading to Las Vegas with limited time to explore and wondering what to do? You’re in luck, because we have some great advice for where to go and what to see if you have only one day in Las Vegas. We put together a sample one day itinerary designed to showcase a few of the best Las Vegas highlights with limited time. This one day itinerary includes:

  • Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Las Vegas Sightseeing Tour
  • High Roller Observation Deck at the LINQ
  • Fountains at Bellagio (free!)
  • Show at V Theater

Spending more time in Sin City? Then take a peek at one of our weekend in Las Vegas or popular 3 day itineraries.

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With a 3-Choice Las Vegas Explorer Pass you can visit these great attractions all while saving on combined admission vs. paying at the gate. Remember, this one day itinerary is just one of many ways to experience Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Explorer Pass gives you the flexibility to create your own itinerary, so you can choose from dozens of top attractions and create a vacation tailored to your interests.

Stop #1: Big Bus Las Vegas Sightseeing Tour

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This Hop-On Hop-Off bus is the perfect introduction to Las Vegas. More than a city bus tour, it will take you up and down the Strip past all the most iconic landmarks and provides a convenient way to get around and see lots of places along the Strip quickly. Your guide will provide fun facts about the city's history and culture and give you some insider insights and suggested points of interest along the way. Tip: Check out our guide for getting around Las Vegas with Big Bus before your visit. Bus tour highlights include the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada” sign, the Golden Nugget, and Fremont Street. Passengers will see lots of legendary hotels and casinos, Miracle Mile, the malls, museum, monuments, and more along the Strip. Getting In: Big Bus Las Vegas Hop-On Hop-Off Day Tour tickets are available as an option on the Las Vegas Explorer Pass.

Stop #2: High Roller Observation Deck

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One of the other top ways to see the fabulous Las Vegas is from a great height. Get stunning aerial views from the High Roller Observation Deck at the LINQ. This is actually the world's tallest observation wheel -- standing at 550 feet above ground level. Enjoy a 30-minute ride with phenomenal, 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip and beyond. The LINQ itself is an exciting outdoor shopping and dining destination, so you'll have plenty to explore after your 30 minute ride. Grab a drink, some snacks, or indulge in some shopping afterwards and enjoy a delightful afternoon! Getting In: High Roller Observation Deck tickets are available as an option on the Las Vegas Explorer Pass.

Stop #3: Fountains at Bellagio (free!)

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After lunch, take a short stroll over to the Fountains of Bellagio, one of the most popular things to do in Las Vegas, for a mesmerizing musical water show. The stunning fountains are choreographed in time to famous musical numbers. Shows feature a variety of recognizable music, from concert opera and classical to Broadway tunes, for an always entertaining (and always free) show.

Stop #4: Show at V Theater

Take advantage of being in the “Entertainment Capital of the World” and catch one of the amusing and engaging shows Las Vegas is famous for. Choose from the huge variety of shows at the V Theater, located right on the Strip. Owned by the famed Las Vegas producer David Saxe, the V Theater is home to some of the most entertaining, award-winning performances on the Strip. Shows you can choose from include:

  • V - The Ultimate Variety Show: A little bit of everything Vegas packed into one, award-winning show featuring some of the best talent for a fun and memorable experience.
  • VEGAS! THE SHOW: Experience all of the glitz, glamour, and extravagant costumes that make Vegas the 'Entertainment Capital of the World' - a must-see show for all ages.
  • The Mentalist: This show features mind-blowing magic, mind-reading, and comedy from the TV show phenomenon, Gerry McCambridge.
  • and more!

Each show creatively pays tribute to the spectacle that is Las Vegas’ unique entertainment culture. No reservations required. A Go Las Vegas Explorer Pass grants you general admission seating only. Located inside Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Getting In: Vegas Shows at the V Theater are available as an option on the Las Vegas Explorer Pass.

Let’s Recap

This One Day in Las Vegas Itinerary features the perfect selection of activities and attractions to experience some of the best Las Vegas has to offer in a limited amount of time. Saving on things to do in one day in Las Vegas is easy. If you visit the stops mentioned in this Las Vegas itinerary you can save up to 55% off combined admission prices with a 3-Choice Go Las Vegas Explorer Pass. The pass offers flexibility to pick attractions you want to visit from over 10 choices, making it the perfect way to explore Las Vegas for any length of stay.

Casey Makovich
Go City Travel Expert

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Getting Around Las Vegas with Big Bus Las Vegas

Strip Route (Red) (buses run every 20-30 minutes): Big Bus Tours Welcome Center Circus Circus Resort & Casino (catch a free circus show, one of the many free things to do in Las Vegas) Fashion Show Mall (with over 250 shops, this is a shopper's paradise) Treasure Island (get off here and take some photos with your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds and grab a bite to eat at the Planet Hollywood restaurant) Caesar's Palace Park MGM Excalibur Hotel & Casino (be sure to check out their Tournament of Kings dinner show if you're traveling with kids) Welcome to Las Vegas Sign/ Harley Davidson Tropicana Hotel & Casino Old Vegas Tour Route (Blue) (buses run every 20-30 minutes): Big Bus Tours Welcome Center Hawaiian Marketplace (here is also where you'll find the CityCenter Fine Art Collection -- a must visit for art lovers) LINQ (explore this outdoor shopping and entertainment area and then take a 30 minute ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel) SLS Hotel Arts & Antiques District (featuring funky shops with great finds; many will ship your purchases so you don't have to try to find a way to bring them on the plane) Las Vegas Premium Outlets (an excellent shopping destination for the die-hards) Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (hop-off here to experience Fremont Street, or, take a Fremont Street Walking Tour) The Mob Museum (our regional manager's favorite attraction in Las Vegas!) Gold & Silver Pawn Shop (Pawn Stars) Stratosphere Hotel & Casino (head to the Stratosphere Observation Deck for amazing views of downtown and the Strip) Circus Circus Hotel (be sure to check out their theme park and whimsical circus acts)
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Las Vegas in February

Nothing says romance like gazing into your partner’s eyes over a tense game of roulette. Yes, it’s Valentine’s month in Las Vegas and temperatures are rising in all the right places, whether you’re here for a sizzling weekend of romance or simply to come in from the cold in the rest of the Western Hemisphere, as Sin City declares winter well and truly over (well, nearly). Check out our guide to what’s hot in Las Vegas in February. Visiting Las Vegas in February Average Temperature: 53°F • Average Rainfall: 6 days/mth • Average Sunshine: 9 hours/day February is a fine time to visit Las Vegas, with daytime highs in the low 60s meaning you might even get away with shorts and tees outdoors, if only during the mild afternoons. The city’s relative warmth makes for busy flights and full hotels, but there are still good deals to be had, particularly in the latter half of the month once the excitement of Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl has died down. Clear, sunny days with cool mornings and cooler evenings are still par for the course here as winter ebbs away, so make sure to pack layers: jumpers, jeans and light jackets remain essential gear if you’re planning to spend time exploring the Strip’s many brightly illuminated attractions after dark. Likewise if you plan to go hiking out in the desert canyons, where warm, sturdy footwear is also a must. Top tip: falling on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day is one of Vegas’s least crowded holiday weekends, meaning there are plenty of good deals to be bagged from the hotels, leaving you with plenty of pocket change for the one-armed bandits! Things to do in February “I’m just the devil with love to spare... viva Las Vegas!” So sang Elvis on his hip-wiggling ode to the city that never sleeps. And, whether you’re a little devil or an old romantic, there are plenty of activities in Vegas that will ignite the flames of passion. What better time to give them a spin than in February, the month when Valentine’s Day sends the whole planet gaga with grand romantic gestures. Sweep your better half of their feet (literally in some cases) with Sin City’s dizzying plethora of mile-high activities. A private pod on the High Roller Observation Wheel is a great place to start. Book yours with a glass of bubby to add some serious sparkle as you watch the sun set over the Neon City and desert beyond from a heart-fluttering 500 feet up. Not high enough for ya? Attractions at the top of the Strat hotel’s SkyPod tower include the aptly named Insanity ride, in which a giant metal claw dangles and spins you out into mid air 900 feet above the Strip. You can also bungee jump from way up here on the 108th floor. Or perhaps just take in the views from the observation tower as helicopter tours zip past at frighteningly close range. You could also hop aboard one of those helicopter rides yourself. After all, cruising the Strip’s neon-lit length by chopper at nightfall is arguably way more romantic than hurling yourself off the top of a skyscraper. As romantic as Vegas may be, you’ll be hard-pushed to find anyone who’d claim it’s a patch on Paris or Venice. Yet, not to be outdone, Vegas of course comes with its very own Paris-themed resort, complete with replica Eiffel Tower. Take your beau or belle on a thrill ride to the top in the glass elevator, before gorging on caviar, steak tartare and escargots in the tower’s panoramic restaurant 100 feet above the Strip. Ooh la la! Then head over to the Venetian for a neon-lit gondola ride along the resort's swoonsome replica of Venice’s Grand Canal. Layer up and take a walk to see some of Vegas’s most impressive free spectacles. There’s the dancing fountains out front of the Bellagio – a must-see on any Vegas bucket list – as well as the Mirage’s incredible exploding volcano. But it’s also worth getting ‘off Strip’ and into downtown Vegas for the Fremont Street light show. Here, millions of LED lights hang over the street’s pedestrianized section, creating an eye-popping display when the sun goes down. There’s also (free) live music and some fine bars and restaurants to explore down this way. And if all that fails to impress, there’s always the Erotic Heritage Museum, where thousands of curious artifacts chart the history of sex across the centuries. Think lingerie, celebrity sex tapes, erotic Peruvian smoking pipes and, um, an interactive 10-foot vulva. What’s on in February? Sporting Events Local heroes the Golden Knights’ hockey season is in full swing in February, attracting sports fans to Sin City in their droves. Catch them in action at the Strip’s huge T-Mobile Arena. February is also, of course, Super Bowl month, when venues across the city (including hotels and casinos) screen the big event, bringing a real party spirit back to the city for the first time since the Strip’s OTT New Year pyrotechnics. Expect it to be off-the-scale in 2024, when the Super Bowl takes place in Vegas itself! Taste and Sounds of Soul Festival This free event takes place downtown at the Fremont Street Experience and is one of the biggest Black History Month events in Nevada. The three-day party fuses live music from local bands and DJs with banging BBQ and Creole flavors from the Deep South. Chinese New Year Las Vegas celebrates Chinese New Year with the same restraint it does every major festival. So expect a city-wide extravaganza complete with parades, floats, enormous dragons and, naturally, some of the best Chinese food on the planet. There will also be themed displays in major hotels including the Bellagio, Venetian and MGM Grand as well as most of the major shopping malls. Save on attractions in Las Vegas Save on admission to Las Vegas attractions with Go City. Check out @GoCity on Instagram and Facebook for the latest top tips and attraction info.
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