Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend in Las Vegas

With almost 40 million visitors a year, Las Vegas is a mecca for fun, no matter what that looks like for you and your family. Whether celebrity restaurants or decadent pools are calling your name, a weekend in Las Vegas is the perfect getaway for AAA members. With discounts on all your travel must-haves like flights, transportation and more, spending time in the City of Sin might be cheaper than you think.

Here’s a sample of what the perfect weekend in Las Vegas might look like!

Day 1, Friday: Hotel Check-in and Exploring the Strip

You arrive right on time to start the weekend! Get to your swanky hotel easily as Hertz offers discounts to AAA members on transportation.

Check-in: The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod

As a AAA Diamond Designated hotel, you’ll love staying in the 1,149-tall needle-shaped tower that boasts a rollercoaster at the top plus a rotating restaurant with an unbeatable 360-degree view of the Las Vegas Strip. Relax in the heated outdoor pool and take advantage of the quieter atmosphere of the surrounding area. Get a quick workout in to set the tone for the rest of the day and get ready to head to some incredible restaurants!

Dine: Michael’s Gourmet Room

It’s time for dinner; as a AAA Four Diamond Restaurant, Michael’s Gourmet Room is the best of the best, with distinctive fine dining and upscale ambiance in an intimate, moody red dining room. You’ve got to try the famous shrimp scampi, Châteaubriand, imported Dover sole and amazing bananas Foster.

Vegas offers endless dining options, with a whopping 335 restaurants on the Strip alone. Simply spin the wheel on what your palette desires that night and you’ll have tons of options at your fingertips. Just double check you made a reservation!

Nightlife: The Bellagio Fountain Show

An iconic Vegas landmark, the famous Bellagio Hotel fountains are a stunning music, light and water show that captures the essence of a weekend in Vegas. The show runs every 30 minutes from Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. As you can imagine, it’s even more stunning to view at night!

Nightlife: KÀ™ by Cirque du Soleil® at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

You’re not going to want to head back to the hotel just yet. Nothing says “Vegas!” quite like the jaw-dropping and heart-pounding thrill of Cirque du Soleil. Grab tickets for a later show and enjoy the AAA members-only discount. Stunning martial arts, aerial gymnastics and acrobatics conclude your perfect first day in Vegas.

Day 2, Saturday

Dine: Buffet at the Luxor

A Vegas tradition, the Saturday morning buffets are the perfect way to kick off your first full day in the City of Sin. These buffets aren’t your local, cheap food. Think crab and lobster, seafood towers, prime rib, sushi and any other cuisine you can think of. There are endless buffets to choose from, but one of our favorites is the Buffet at the Luxor. A 30-foot salad bar provides a lighter fare and a carving station is perfect for filling up before a busy day.

Shop: The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace

Inspired by Grecian architecture, this multi-story shopping experience is sure to “wow.” Whether you’re window shopping or looking for specific designer goods, high-end boutiques, luxury stores and more await.

Dine: Gordon Ramsey Steak

Head to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey’s steak restaurant in the Paris hotel for lunch. Scrumptious appetizers and famous Ramsey specials like Beef Wellington are the perfect fuel for your afternoon.

Visit: Paris Hotel Casino and Caesars Race & Sportsbook Hall

After lunch, stroll the Paris hotel’s casino with 130 table games and 1,700 slot machines and maybe place a bet at the famous Caesars Race & Sportsbook Hall. View some horse races and lounge in the cozy recliners while watching the game of the day.

Dine: Bazaar Meat by José Andrés

A weekend in Vegas isn’t complete without a dinner at Bazaar Meat by José Andrés. A groundbreaking dining experience, Bazaar Meat is a “celebration of the carnivorous” with inventive meat cuts like a whole suckling pig, “vaca vieja” and black Angus ribeye chuletón.

Nightlife: Blue Man Group

A show to blow your mind, stop by Blue Man Group with a discounted ticket thanks to your AAA membership. Save up to 30% on tickets to your favorite Vegas shows.

Day 3, Sunday

Dine: Cosmopolitan’s Wicked Spoon Buffet

Before you head to the airport, Cosmopolitan’s Wicked Spoon Buffet has a sleek spread, mixing high-end delicacies with everyday favorites.

Visit: Iconic “Welcome to Vegas” Sign

You’ll love this free activity; simply take a selfie in front of the world-famous “Welcome to Vegas” sign.

Dine: HEXX Kitchen + Bar

Perfect for a quick bite of lunch, HEXX Kitchen + Bar is a café, chocolate lounge and candy store. Grab a coffee for the road or enjoy a hearty sandwich and appetizer.

Time to head to the airport! Use your AAA membership for discounted transportation to and from the Las Vegas strip. Plus, you can get exclusive, members-only savings on flights as well. Enjoy the best Las Vegas shows with ticket discounts of up to 30%. A weekend in Vegas doesn’t have to break the bank!

Join the over a million people who are AAA members and start planning your trip to Las Vegas today. Dream up the perfect trip with our Trip Canvas research tool and use your membership to get the best discounts on hotels, rental cars and entertainment tickets.