Best shopping on and off the Las Vegas Strip

Ten great places to splash the cash, Sin City style, from the Downtown Container Park to high-end Forum Shops at Caesars and the airplane hangar-sized Fashion Show Mall.

By Casey Makovich
Published: July 18, 2024
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Shopping in Las Vegas is almost as big a deal as casinos, nightlife, fine dining and showboating super-hotels. There are literally thousands of retailers across Sin City, all primed and waiting to send your credit card into meltdown. We’re talking everything from luxury boutiques at Caesars to hip container parks, edge-of-town designer outlets and, for fans seeking the ultimate sugar rush, an M&Ms megastore. Ready to give your bank manager a fright? Then let’s go shopping!

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Statue at Caesars Palace

Yearning for shopping that’s fit for a Roman emperor? You’ve come to the right place. Roman-style columns, arches, fountains and murals set the scene and, well, if there’s anywhere toting more marble surfaces than this place in Vegas, we’ve yet to see it. Inside this gilded cavern of capitalism, you’ll find 150+ stores, running the gamut from luxury retail legends like Tiffany & Co, Armani and Lalique, to more affordable high-street stalwarts including H&M, Kiehl’s and Juicy Couture. Heck, there’s even a car showroom in here.

Plunder the stores for togas, tiaras and other trinkets, and expect plenty of spectacle – fountain shows, aquariums and animatronics – along the way.

Downtown Container Park

Downtown Container Park

You can’t miss the uber-trendy Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas: it’s the one with the giant praying mantis guarding the entrance – its flaming antennae and ear-shattering sound system hinting at what you might expect to find inside. Comprised of multiple re-purposed shipping containers and locally manufactured metal cubes, this place is as much entertainment hub as shopping destination. Expect plenty of super-trendy indie boutiques, with no two retailers offering the same products – cool, huh? There are also restaurants, further Insta-tastic sculptures and a massive slide and water-play area in the central courtyard to keep the kids entertained while parents fill their shopping bags with unique art pieces, handcrafted jewelry and retro candies.

Pro-tip: pair your shopping adventure with discounted entry to Downtown attractions available on the Las Vegas pass: the Mob Museum, the Neon Museum and a Fremont Street walking tour, to name just a few.

Fashion Show Mall

Located across from Wynn Las Vegas at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Spring Mountain Road, this shopping wonderland is prime Strip real estate. More than 250 stores – including seven big-name anchors (hello, Macy’s, Apple and Saks Fifth Avenue!) – join restaurants like The Capital Grille and Maggiano's Little Italy (plus dozens more delicious and diverse eateries scattered throughout) for a mall-meets-mealtime extravaganza that’s loved by tourists and locals alike.

Pro-tip: use the Big Bus Las Vegas (included with the Las Vegas pass, natch) to hop on and off at malls and attractions along the Strip and beyond.

The Shops at Crystals

Diamonds

Not for the faint of heart (or low of bank balance), this super-luxury complex is where it’s at for all your top-end designer duds and trinkets. We’re talking 500,000 square feet of luxury goods from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Bulgari, Cartier, Fendi and Hermès. Big spenders might even be inclined to go the whole hog and shell out for some luxury Louis Vuitton to carry their priceless haul safely home. Naturally, a place of such quality and distinction also promises luxury dining, as well as several eye-popping art galleries and elegant interior design featuring ice sculptures and water features. 

Pro-tip: in-keeping with its regal vibe, Crystals also plays host to an exhibition dedicated to Princess Diana, featuring elegant evening dresses, handwritten letters and other trinkets that once belonged to Lady Di. Entry to the exhibition is included with the Las Vegas pass. You can also experience the immersive world of Van Gogh here.

M&M’s World Las Vegas

Need a sugar fix? Look no further than the Showcase Mall, home to the four-story M&Ms World, plus a Hard Rock Café, FlyOver Las Vegas and, as trailed by the 100-foot-high Coca-Cola bottle that marks its facade, a Coca-Cola Store. Little prepares you for the sensory assault when you step through the doors of M&Ms World. Those colorful little guys are everywhere – everywhere – you look. We’re talking great kaleidoscopic columns of self-serve candies, super-sized video screens showing M&Ms cartoons, even dancing troupes of life-sized M&Ms. Kids will absolutely love it, though you may have to scrape yours off the ceiling following the most intense sugar rush of their little lives. Adults, tearfully clutching bags and bags of M&Ms merch, may wish to repair to the Brewdog bar up on the roof afterwards to recharge and lick financial wounds.

Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian

Gondolier at the Venetian

For a unique shopping experience, mosey over to the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, where gondoliers ferry shoppers to upscale stores along a replica of Venice’s Grand Canal. It’s a whimsical bit of roleplay, designed to woo the unwary passenger into stumbling straight out of the boat and straight into an eye-wateringly expensive Dior diamond choker. Sure, you can window shop here too, but where’s the fun in that? Get that credit card primed for action and go full Italian fashionista mode at Cartier, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and more.

Pro-tip: Take a break from all that shopping to schmooze with Miley, Kourtney, The Rock and others in Madame Tussauds Las Vegas – entry is included with your Las Vegas pass, and you’ll find the legendary wax museum on level two at the Venetian.

Grand Bazaar Shops

Strip favorite Horseshoe is home to the Grand Bazaar Shops. This colorful series of tent-like buildings and stalls blends the feel of an open-air market with the sensory extravaganza that is the Vegas Strip for an intoxicating combo that will have the whole family buzzing. Shopping is only half the story here though, where there are also several bars and restaurants, an escape room, a nightly light show, and a karaoke joint where caterwauling is positively encouraged.

Pro-tip: entry to the Real Bodies exhibition at the Horseshoe is included with the Las Vegas pass.

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets

Handbags in a luxury store

The Premium Outlets (as locals call it), is located in Downtown Las Vegas, just north of the Strip. Wear comfortable shoes and pack a few energy snacks, because this cavernous cathedral of capitalism covers some 40 acres and is home to nearly 200 outlet stores, including popular brands like Ann Taylor, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Nautica, Disney, Coach, DKNY, Versace and more. The indoor/outdoor vibe allows visitors to enjoy the fine Vegas weather and the bargains here (price tags are often well below high-street levels) should leave you plenty of cash for late-night adventures back on the Strip.

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood

Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile – billed as ‘Hollywood meets Times Square on the Vegas Strip’ is quite the wild ride. Its circular mall packs in around 170 retailers, including big names like Mac, Oakley and Pop Mart. But that’s only the half of it. As well as 30+ bars, restaurants, diners and dessert stores, there’s also a faux-sky ceiling overhead, that comes complete with regular (simulated) rainstorms, thunder, lightning and fog effects. If the weather outside is even worse, you can also slip into any number of world-class shows at the mall, from zombie burlesque (yep, you read that right) to comedy, magic and musical tributes.

Pro-tip: catch shows including Carpenters Legacy and Elton John tribute Piano Man here with the Las Vegas pass from Go City.

Shopped ‘til you’re ready to drop? Get great ideas for things to do between bouts of retail therapy with our guides to weekend sightseeing in Sin City and fun day trips beyond the city limits.

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Best Museums in Las Vegas

An energetic entertainment hub, Las Vegas is a vacation destination quite unlike any other. And whilst the city is known for its booze-fueled nightclubs and dazzling casino floors, there’s a lot more to Sin City than perhaps first meets the eye. Peek beyond the bright neon lights, and you’ll find one-of-a-kind museums and award-winning collections dotted all across the city. At the Pinball Hall of Fame, visitors can wander through a unique collection stretching right back to the game’s inception. Or, if museums dealing with unusual subjects intrigue you, Vegas hardly falls short, with outstanding exhibits at the National Atomic Testing Museum. And for those looking for the ultimate family-friendly educational experience, we suggest checking out the Neon Museum. With so much to see and do here, it’s always a good idea to conduct a little bit of research before travelling. So, without further ado, here are some of the best itinerary tips to help you get the best out of your Las Vegas trip! Learn About the City Designed to be equal parts unsettling and illuminating, The Mob Museum offers a comprehensive look into the history of organized crime in America. The institute’s exhibitions are displayed across two floors: the ground floor features displays covering use of force and organized crime today while the upper floor is home to a provocative look into the culture of brutality and the Kefauver Hearings. The museum’s permanent collection is engrossing and varied - visitors can expect to see everything from elaborately-embellished flapper dresses and timeworn leather briefcases to historic rifles and wiretap recordings. The remarkable preservation of these relics provide an inside look into this fascinating period of American history. After exploring the institute, we suggest checking out its fully operational speakeasy and distillery in the basement - The Underground. Highly informative and undoubtedly unique, this spot is perfect for anybody who wants to learn a little bit more about organized crime in the U.S. and also the law enforcement personnel who fought it. Another one of our favorite stops in Sin City has got to be the Neon Museum. For first-time visitors to Vegas, this is a great place to start learning about the distinctive background of the city and have fun at the same time! Living up to the unique culture and reputation of Las Vegas, this place features a fantastic and unique repository of neon signs from old casinos and other businesses. Wandering through the institute, you’ll notice that each of the restored signs has a story of who created it and why it is important. With over 800 historic signs spread across 2.25 acres, there’s most certainly a lot to see here. There are three main sections: Restored and Installed Neon signs, the North Gallery, and a fan favorite, the Neon Boneyard, featuring additional rescued signs. Captivating, quirky and educational all at once, this only-in-Las-Vegas attraction is a total must-see. Get Cultured Located along the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is one of the most popular visitor attractions of its kind in the region. It’s only been open since the year 1998, but it has already acquired quite the reputation for its remarkable holdings. Though the institute’s collection is small, it features some of the world’s most compelling and prolific artists. From impressionism and surrealism to pop art and minimalism, this space has it all. Previous shows have featured works by Picasso, Fabergé, Warhol and more. These exhibits are carefully curated and switched up throughout the year to provide something new with each and every visit. You don’t have to be an art aficionado to enjoy the wonderful seminal works displayed in this space. Try Something Different For those visitors of a curious mind, the next item on our list should definitely spark some intrigue. With a concentration on the intersection between science and history, The National Atomic Testing Museum works to inspire excitement for STEM learning. The museum operates as an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, providing fun and engaging exhibits for those of all ages. The institute is home to over 12,000 artefacts covering the history of atomic testing from the first check at the Nevada Test Site in 1951 right through to the present day. Its unique and extraordinary collection includes rare artefacts, photographs, videos, scientific and nuclear reports and more. Breaking away from all of the bright lights and casinos, this unusual little gem is a great way to spend a couple of hours in Vegas. For those who are looking to try something a little different, we recommend checking out the Pinball Hall of Fame. Reflecting the playful nature of the city, this living museum houses the impressive and expansive collection of Tim Arnold. Inside, visitors can enjoy nearly 700 different types of pinball games from past to present. In addition, the museum is home to other classic video arcade games and novelty machines like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong and Ms Pac-Man. These machines aren’t just there for show, though - show up with your game face on and a whole lot of change to play for a couple of hours! Offbeat, kitschy and fun, this spot is the perfect place to spend a bit of quality time with the family. Las Vegas is often overlooked when it comes to its museums - though it shouldn’t be! From world-class art and fascinating history and quirky little gems, there’s no shortage of spaces to explore. Maximize your travel experience with GoCity’s All-Inclusive Pass or Explorer Pass. If you’d like to know more, connect with us on Instagram and Facebook. With Go City, you can see more, for less.
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Las Vegas in June

Things are heating up in Sin City! June is a busy month in Vegas, as the last of the spring clouds are gone, the sun comes out in all its glory and party goers flock to the strip in search of fun and festivities. Most of the excitement is now happening indoors away from the heat, but for those who seek the sun there’s still plenty going on outside – and the pool parties never stop, of course! Hotel prices are at a premium now, especially around the Juneteenth commemorations, but there are some good deals to be had if you come mid-week, or book ahead. Visiting Las Vegas in June Average temperature: 99oF • Average rainfall: 0 days/mth • Average Sunshine: 14.5 hours/day You won’t need many layers in June, as the mercury will hit the 80’s most days and will probably nudge over 100 on some too. It doesn’t cool down much overnight, either – the average low is a very mild 75, so you can look forward to some lovely warm evenings. Plan to be indoors in the air conditioning during the day, and if you are going out wear sunscreen and a hat. There’s almost no rain in June, although the wind does pick up to a breezy 10 miles per hour, so if you’re heading out of the city make sure you have sunglasses to protect your eyes from flying dust. Remember to keep hydrated, and you’ll be fit to keep partying for as long as the sun is up – or down! What’s on in Vegas in June? Juneteenth Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the official abolition of slavery in the US, which was declared on June nineteenth in 1865. The day itself is marked with special religious services, speeches and family gatherings, and in Vegas is usually accompanied by a festival that takes place on the weekend closest to the day. This uplifting and inspiring holiday is a showcase of the city’s African-American heritage, particularly in the entertainment industry, so expect music, art and plenty of dancing. Sports Most outdoor sporting events wrap up in June, but sports fans can still find some indoor events if they need a break from the gambling and partying. The local WNBA team, the Las Vegas Aces, plays at the Mandalay Bay Michelob ULTRA Arena, where there’s also some quirky silver art in the lobby that’s worth checking out. Or if you want to keep up with all the sporting action around the country, head to the massive pool complex at Circa’s Stadium Swim, where you can catch all the action on a massive 40-foot-tall LED screen while you’re keeping cool in the pool or sipping cocktails on a comfy sunbed. Where to cool off? When you need a break from the heat of the strip, duck into a casino and enjoy a moment in air-conditioned splendor. You don’t have to be a gambler to appreciate all they have to offer (although if you do fancy a flutter you’ll be spoilt for choice!). Caesar’s Palace is famous for its round lobby with classical marble pillars and renaissance-themed frescoes, the MGM grand has a games and billiards arcade, the Cosmopolitan has a bar famous for its edible cocktails, and Circus Circus has its own family-friendly indoor amusement park, complete with roller coasters, bumper cars and acrobats. For a refreshing twist on things, have a wander through the indoor botanical garden at the Bellagio – stopping on the way to check out their world-recording-holding chocolate fountain, of course. Muse in a museum Despite its reputation for drunkenness and debauchery, there’s quite a bit of culture to be counted up in Vegas. There are several museums, all air-conditioned and ranging in themes from the very traditional Natural History Museum to the surprisingly educational Erotic History Museum. In between there’s a Madame Tussauds, a Mob Museum (where you can explore the history of organized crime and try your own cocktail in an underground speakeasy) and an Illuminarium, which is a 4K, 360o immersive cinematic experience that takes you past the moon and into the far reaches of the galaxy. If that doesn’t cool you off, you might need to try more extreme measures – jumping off the STRAT, perhaps? Party by the Pool A summer trip to Vegas wouldn’t be complete without visiting at least one luxury resort complex and spending a day at the pool. There are plenty to choose from, although keep in mind that some of them charge a fee for non-guests and you’ll probably have to book. Mandalay Beach does a good job of imitating an actual tropical beach, but if you prefer to know you’re in a city then perhaps try the Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan, which overlooks the strip. Others to look out for include the Golden Nugget’s Shark Tank, the uber-luxurious eight-pool complex at the Venetian, or the Mount Olympus-inspired Garden of the Gods at Caesar’s Palace. Keep an ear out for hotels hosting pool parties (which is basically a club, but you can wear your swimsuit) or if you can’t decide, jump on a Rock Star Pool Party Tour and let someone else chauffeur you around from party to party like a proper celeb. Emerge in the evenings When the sun goes down you can finally step outside and breathe in a bit of warm summer air. Stroll down the strip, and maybe try an evening tour from the top deck of a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour – be sure to jump out at the ‘Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign now it’s all lit up, and retrace your steps to the Bellagio Hotel to see the water fountains, which will also now be brightly illuminated. If you’re in the mood for views you can look down on it all from the Eiffel Tower Experience, the Fly LINQ Zipline or even from a helicopter, or you can go for full escapism with a show like Cirque du Soleil’s KA or the Blue Man Group’s bright fusion of color and sound. On the other hand, if you want to keep up the heat, head to Senor Frogs for a sizzling fiesta of Mexican food, drinks and party vibes. Keep things cool with Go City In Vegas, it’s never too hot to have a good time! Be sure to get your Go City All-Inclusive or Explorer Pass, and you’ll get cool savings on all the best attractions in town!
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Best things to do in Las Vegas in February

Rising like an oasis out of the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is an all-year-round destination, with plenty to do when it's scorching hot and just as much in the cooler months. February is a great time to see Las Vegas. You’ll still be guaranteed warmth and sunshine, with the benefit of fewer crowds. However, believe it or not, it can actually get chilly out in the desert, especially once the sun goes down, so don’t forget your layers! Here are some ideas of the best things to do in Las Vegas in February. Iconic sights You can't come to Sin City without ticking off the most iconic sights. Make sure to do the poker-player pilgrimage to the Strip, the home of all the world-famous casinos where you’ll also see the Bellagio fountains, the Luxor Pyramid and the Eiffel Tower! Vegas isn’t short of sky-high thrills and sights. Why not also head over to SkyPod at The STRAT – the tallest freestanding observation tower in the US – where you’ll get a whole other perspective over the city and the desert beyond. If you’re daring enough, then you’ve got to try out the hair-raising SkyJump at The STRAT. This heart-pumping open-air leap will see you hurtle at speeds of up to 40mph from a height of 855 feet! Shows Get outside Museums If that doesn’t tickle your desires, then give yourself a giggle at the Erotic Heritage Museum which explores human sexuality through art, multimedia displays, and powerful exhibitions. You’ll see how erotic art has influenced today’s culture and get a look at all sorts of cheeky artefacts from the world over. Where better than Sin City for a little naughtiness? Save on Attraction Admission Pick up a Go City® pass for Las Vegas and save on combined admission vs paying at the gate. Remember, this February itinerary is just one of many ways to experience Las Vegas. Go City® gives you the flexibility to create your own itinerary, so grab your Las Vegas pass, and choose from dozens of top attractions and create a vacation tailored to your interests.
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