Things to do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas packs an astonishing amount into a few miles of Las Vegas Boulevard: themed resorts that recreate Venice and Paris, an observation wheel and a 350-metre tower with sweeping views, and shows and attractions running late into the night.

The city is also a surprisingly good base for the outdoors. Within an hour's drive you reach the sandstone cliffs of Red Rock Canyon, the painted boulder towers of Seven Magic Mountains and the fiery formations of Valley of Fire, so it is easy to balance a night on the Strip with a morning in the Mojave Desert.