Sin City, Entertainment Capital of the World, Lost Wages—call
it what you will, but Las Vegas is simply one of the best
destinations for an awesome night out in the United States.
The Las Vegas Strip
is lined with colossal hotel casinos, nearly all of which
have created top Vegas clubs
and bars to suit every wish, every hope, and every fantasy
that comes through this glittering city. Whether you seek
a tame night filled with cool lounge music and classy
cocktails, a raunchy loud joint with girls dancing on
the bar and a beer in your hand, or a pulsating dance
club complete with lasers, cage dancers, or a sound system
that will blast the clothes right off your body, you can
find it in Vegas.
Club hopping is best when you don’t have to walk
too far with the rest of the crowds. For best results,
choose a clump of connected hotels (many feature skyways
or indoor walkways) or at least hotels near each other.
A nice sampling of the best Las Vegas clubs are located
in the middle of the Strip at the Bellagio
(Bank), Paris
(Risque), Planet
Hollywood (Asia or Triq).
The best clubs in Las Vegas can also be found in another
clump—Mandalay Bay (Foundation
Room or Eye Candy), Luxor
(LAX or Cathouse),
Excalibur, New
York New York (Coyote Ugly),
and MGM Grand (Tabu or
Studio 54).
The best Las Vegas clubs are always changing. What might have been the sexiest place in town two minutes ago could well be a big, empty room when you show up. If you’re concerned about being at the hub of the trends, never be shy to ask a casino employee, either at your own hotel or one that speaks to your idea of the ideal night out, where to go to find the best Las Vegas clubs.
That being said, here are some tips. Generally, the
classier the hotel, the better the clubs within. For instance,
you will not find the top Vegas clubs at Circus
Circus. Instead, turn to a place like MGM
Grand or Mandalay Bay.
Bars and lounges are located just about everywhere, from
walk-up bars in the middle of casinos to enclosed spaces
like Coyote Ugly. If you want casual and fun, these are
your top Vegas clubs. Typically, these spots are easy
to find and do not have a long line—just go in,
order your drink, and enjoy.
The best Las Vegas night clubs are another story. These are where celebrities sometimes show up, where you can dance the night away, and where how you’re dressed actually matters. Las Vegas is famously casual. You can go to a world-class show or restaurant in your pajamas if you want, but don’t expect to get into the best Las Vegas night clubs this way. Most have dress codes so toss your jeans and tennis shoes in the corner. The best Las Vegas night clubs are often prone to lines, especially Friday and Saturday night. If lines are not your thing, show up early, right when the club opens, and hang out until the party really starts. Or if you’ve got a little extra cash, make yourself a VIP. That’s right—a VIP. All it takes is a call to the VIP host, which is usually available on the club’s website (go to the hotel’s site and click on nightlife or the like) or ask your hotel to help you find a VIP host company for package deals. Cost ranges, but if you want a little extra polish on your evening, this is the way to go. VIP status lets you bypass the line no matter what time you show up and often reserves you a table or spot within the nightclub.
A great time in Las Vegas is not hard to find. Choose your destiny and then set out to find it.
