Part 9 of our CES 2024 guide: Sightseeing, shopping, and dining in Las Vegas: A CES side trip. CES, the world’s largest tech show, is coming to Las Vegas again in 2024.
In our previous posts, we’ve covered a lot of information about what to expect at CES, but here’s our final guide to enjoying Las Vegas during the show.
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CES side trip: Explore the Las Vegas Strip
Glamorous casinos and hotels
World-class casinos: Visit world-class casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, including Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Venetian, and Wynn. You’ll find colorful interiors and a wide variety of games. Even if you’re not a casino player, the hotel interiors are a sight to behold, tying in with the theme of the exterior.
Hotel show tours: The hotels on the Las Vegas Strip are iconic symbols of the city. The fountain show in front of the Bellagio is one of the most iconic, and it’s a great way to feel like you’re in Vegas. There’s also a volcano show at the Mirage, a gondola ride at the Venetian, and more.
Shows and entertainment
See a live show: Las Vegas is known for its wide variety of live shows. As well as Cirque du Soleil, you can enjoy magic shows, music performances, and more. In particular, you should check out a venue called the Sphere, which just opened recently. I haven’t been there yet, but it’s said to be an overwhelmingly immersive experience with a screen made up of a complete sphere when performing.
Enjoy the night view: The Las Vegas Strip has a number of nighttime attractions, including a giant Ferris wheel, the towers of the Paris Hotel, and the high floors of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, and you can even climb the Stratosphere Tower to get a bird’s-eye view of Las Vegas, albeit from a distance.
Downtown and the Media Tunnel: If you’re not on the Las Vegas Strip, you’ll want to head to the old town, which has its own charms. You’ll find old-timey hotel facades and a large overhead tunnel where you can see media art.
Sightseeing in Las Vegas: Grand Canyon and natural wonders
Grand Canyon Tour
Day Tours: Book a day tour of the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. You’ll get to experience the magnificent natural landscape. There’s even a Korean-run day tour program for Koreans.
Helicopter tour: Seeing the Grand Canyon from the air in a helicopter is an unforgettable experience. This program includes a short drive to the helipad, followed by a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, and a walking tour once you land at the Grand Canyon. It’s a great way to save time over a day tour.
Explore the nature around you
Red Rock Canyon: Located near Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon offers beautiful natural scenery and hiking trails. A day’s rental car is all you need to get there, and you’ll see red rocks and unusual formations in the middle of the desert.
Visit the Hover Dam: Visit the historic Hover Dam to see the impressive architecture and surrounding landscape. It’s been featured in several movies, so your visit will likely remind you of a scene from one of them. It’s often a stop along the way when visiting the Grand Canyon.
Shopping and dining
Shopping in Las Vegas
Premium Outlets: Shop a wide variety of brands at discounted prices at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets. There are outlets on the south and north sides, but I personally prefer the north side, which is also easily accessible by public transportation (buses).
Upscale malls: There are several upscale malls located around the Las Vegas Strip. For example, ‘The Forum Shops at Caesars’, ‘The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian’, etc. where you can find the latest fashion items from luxury brands.
Foodie experiences in Las Vegas
World-class restaurants: Las Vegas is home to restaurants by world-class chefs. You’ll find a wide variety of culinary experiences. Gordon Ramsay’s many restaurants are also located in Las Vegas.
Local eateries: Get a taste of what Las Vegas has to offer by visiting some of the best restaurants recommended by locals. When it comes to Korean food, some restaurants have gone out of business, so there are no strong recommendations, but the Kimchi Restaurant at the entrance to LVCC from the Las Vegas Strip is a good option. Just be warned, it’s not the most flavorful.
One of the places I always pack whenever I’m in the US, especially on the California and Nevada side, is In-N-Out Burger. It’s a burger, it’s affordable, and it’s something you don’t see a lot in my country, especially the fries, which are cut from whole potatoes and fried. They only sell one type of cheeseburger, so you should definitely stop by.
In addition to attending CES 2024, exploring the various tourist destinations in Las Vegas will be another pleasure. We hope this guide will help you plan your trip to Las Vegas. Have a great experience and unforgettable memories!