Las Vegas Questions and Answers

These are some of the most popular questions about Las Vegas asked online, answered.

Who owns the Las Vegas Strip Hotels?

See our article on the Battle For Control Of The Las Vegas Strip

What is the largest Sports Arena In Las Vegas?

Currently it's the 19,522 seat Thomas and Mack Center on the UNLV campus, but Harrah's is building the largest sports and entertaiment arena in Las Vegas.

what to wear in las vegas?

The weather in Las Vegas is hot in the summer, and mild in the winter. It can get cold in the evening from mid fall until mid spring. Check out Las Vegas Weather for a better understanding of the Las Vegas Climate. As for casual versus formal, most of Las Vegas is very accepting of casual clothing. The few exceptions may be a few of the highest end restaurants and nightclubs.

how long is the las vegas strip?

Many people would say that the Las Vegas Strip runs from Mandalay Bay to the Stratosphere Tower, in which case the Strip is slightly over 4 miles long.

what time is it in las vegas?

Las Vegas is in the US Pacific Time Zone

when do las vegas hotels have the cheapest rates?

With the exception of New Years Eve and a day or two before and after New Years, mid-December through mid-January is the cheapest time of year to visit Las Vegas.

what are best value golf courses in las vegas?

The best value golf courses in the area may be those in Pahrump, Nevada, 60 miles out of town.

how to get a upgraded room in las vegas?

Try the $20 bill trick when you check in. Put a $20 bill in between your ID and credit card and ask if any upgraded rooms are available. Most desk people will return the $20 if they cannot help you, but much of the time you'll get a better room, even a suite.

how far from california to las vegas?

Las Vegas is just 40 miles from the California border, and about 280 miles from the Greater Los Angeles area.

who has cheap ticket to vegas shows?

There are ticket discounters located on the Strip that offer same day 1/2 priced tickets to many shows. You can't get them earlier than the same day, so when you get to Vegas look them up in the free tourist magazines that are readily available throughout town.

how far is it from las vegas to the grand canyon?

It's about 400 miles from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, depending on where you are heading.