Best time to visit Vegas?

[melchor]

I know Vegas is named Sin City and the place to let loose and lose all your morals. But before you do, I wanted to give you some tips so you won't end-up wasted before you even land in Vegas.

People don't seem to realize that Las Vegas is open 24 hours, yet most people insist and getting drunk and acting as it Vegas was going to all of the suddenly disappear. My advice is don't let loose on your first day in Las Vegas, and stay away from drinking and driving, and other illegal activities over there.

Originally Posted by jrc

It seems we have a couple guys here who are pretty familiar with Las Vegas, I was just wondering if I could get a ranking of each month as far as when to visit Vegas. Which month is best? Which is worst? And none of this "every month is awesome!" crap please. I'd like to eventually make it out there, but would hate to pick one of the bad months and not enjoy myself as much as I could. As for what I like...a little gambling, a little partying, but nothing too excessive, and I don't want to die of heat stroke. Thanks in advance.

[helena23]

If you want to spend all your Vegas vacation partying the night and day away, I suggest looking for a hotel with a great atmosphere and lots to do such as Caesars Palace or Hard Rock.

Trust me, you and your buddies will love it in Caesars Palace as it has a number of great restaurants; while Hard Rock is the spot to party with all the rock stars, celebrities and party types, so you'll feel right at home.

Oh, did I mention that the nightclub Pure is at Caesars Palace? Pure has to be not only one of the top nightclubs in Vegas but also the world.

Originally Posted by jrc

It seems we have a couple guys here who are pretty familiar with Las Vegas, I was just wondering if I could get a ranking of each month as far as when to visit Vegas. Which month is best? Which is worst? And none of this "every month is awesome!" crap please. I'd like to eventually make it out there, but would hate to pick one of the bad months and not enjoy myself as much as I could. As for what I like...a little gambling, a little partying, but nothing too excessive, and I don't want to die of heat stroke. Thanks in advance.

[advent34]

I have gone to Vegas during thanksgiving and I can tell you that it's very quiet over in Vegas, but it's far from dead so you can still have a great time. I'd actually suggest coming during thanksgiving as you will be able to get around without to much of a problem.

Trust me, when its busy is Las Vegas it can take an hour to drive down the strip; whereas during thanksgiving it will probably take 15 minutes. Either way, you are going to have a great time in Las Vegas no matter when you visit as there is always something going on in Las Vegas.

[freddi01]

I agree with wanderer...if you travel this summer to Las Vegas and are the party type, a pool party in Las Vegas is the way to cool down. There are many hotels such as the Venetian, MGM Mirage, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay with their own pool parties.

the only real drawback for me about Vegas in summer is that it's damn hot and temperatures average 90 degrees most days, though it is a dry heat, so it isn't as bad as Florida's heat. Make sure you drink lots of water especially if you are outside as you can get dehydrated pretty quickly.

Originally Posted by wanderer

Boy, I think the best time to go to Las Vegas depends on what you want. If you are the kind who's looking for the big pool party, you'll want to go in the summer.

I think winter might be the best time to visit Vegas for an impromptu visit. If you look at a time when a lot of people aren't traveling, you might be able to find a good package or a special rate.

Then again, the best time to visit Vegas might be when you want to go. It's always great there!

[9jouer]

the good thing about going to Vegas on a shoulder month like September and February is that hotels in Las Vegas offer plenty of offers and package deals. Also, avoid staying over the weekend and visiting Vegas during a convention as you'll find that a typical room that goes for around $70 a night normally may cost well over $200 a night because of a big convention in town.

Btw, casino hotels also have a reduced "casino rate" for guests who play their slot machines and table games so, if you plan to gamble you may want to book your room at one of these casino hotels.

[bmd]

As far as month to month...that seems to be asking a lot. There are twelve months, and the seasons don't change so drastically that you would need a month to month assessment; however, the seasons are very significant to learn about when thinking about when to go to Las Vegas. I went in the summer and mid winter. I enjoyed my time both times, but if you do go in the summer and decide to go for a walk, make sure your sack is packed with water, because you'll be in for a scorcher. All I had to do was step out of the hotel, and I was sweaty within five minutes, no exaggeration. My winter experience was much more pleasant with regards to the weather. I did wear a light sweater or jacket for most of my outdoor time, but I saw some others with shorts and tank tops. I would even venture to say that early spring and later autumn would be very pleasant times to visit as well.

[gaurav467]

It’s difficult to say when the best time to visit Las Vegas is since it's perennially peak season in the city that never sleeps. While the cooler climes of spring and fall make the stay that much more pleasant, Las Vegas's weather in summer brings the kids and the TMZ-style pool parties.