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36 Hours in Las Vegas

Beyond the Strip: immersive art, legendary food, and hidden cocktail bars.

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Friday

May 29
Accommodations
5pm / Check In

NoMad Las Vegas

NoMad Las Vegas sits inside Park MGM. The rooms are quieter than most on the strip. The library bar downstairs is one of the better spots in the city. Skip the casino floor if you can.

Coffee
7pm / Coffee

Mothership Coffee

Mothership has a few locations around the city. The cold brew is solid. Order one to walk with while you figure out dinner.

Restaurants
8pm / Dinner

Lotus of Siam

Lotus of Siam is a Thai restaurant in a strip mall that has earned national attention. The northern Thai dishes are exceptional. The room is plain. The food is not. Book ahead.

Bars
10pm / Drinks

NoMad Library

NoMad Library is dark and handsome. The room stays calmer than most in this city. A good end to the first night.

Saturday

May 30
Health
5pm / Spa

Qua Baths & Spa

Qua Baths at Caesars is a large spa with Roman pretensions. Hot tubs, cold plunge, quiet rooms. A couple of hours here helps after time on the strip.

Restaurants
8pm / Dinner

Joël Robuchon

Joël Robuchon is the splurge. French fine dining in a formal room. The tasting menu is long and precise. Dress accordingly. Save it for when you want an event.

Bars
10:30pm / Drinks

Atomic Liquors

Atomic Liquors is the oldest freestanding bar in Vegas. People used to watch nuclear tests from the roof. The crowd is mixed. A different pace than the hotel bars.

Coffee
9am / Breakfast

PublicUs

PublicUs is a cafe and restaurant in the arts district. The food is good and the space has life to it. A useful home base for the morning.

Cultural
11am / Morning

Omega Mart

Omega Mart is an immersive art installation disguised as a supermarket. It takes a couple hours to explore fully. Strange, funny, and worth the confusion. Buy tickets in advance.

Restaurants
2pm / Lunch

Le Thai

Le Thai does reliable Thai food in a cheerful room downtown. The portions are generous. A good casual stop between activities.

Cultural
3:30pm / Afternoon

The Neon Museum

The Neon Museum collects old casino signs and displays them in an outdoor lot. It sounds simple but walking through decades of signage has a strange pull. Book a daytime or evening tour depending on what light you want.

Sunday

May 31
Coffee
9am / Breakfast

Siegel's Bagelmania

Siegel's Bagelmania is a no-nonsense deli. Good bagels, solid plates, strong coffee. The crowd is locals and tourists who found their way off the strip.

Coffee
10:30am / Coffee

Vesta Coffee Roasters

Vesta Coffee Roasters does careful work in a small space. A good last cup before the airport.

Bookstores
11:30am / Before You Go

The Writer's Block

The Writer's Block is an independent bookstore with a thoughtful selection. They also have a store-within-a-store that donates notebooks to kids. A nice final stop before heading out.

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What's included

  • 1 Accommodation
  • 4 Coffee and Teas
  • 3 Restaurants and Foods
  • 2 Bars and Rooftops
  • 1 Health and Wellness
  • 2 Cultural and Artistic Venues
  • 1 Bookstores and Library