Las Vegas Is Ready To Play
With all its glitz, high-stakes games, and unbelievable shows, the Las Vegas Strip fuels your need for adventure — and Margaritaville Vacation Club - Desert Blue fuels your need for escape. This resort paradise is a short drive from the Strip, and a relaxing retreat when you feel the need to sit out by the pool, drink in hand. Feel free to go all in, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Plus, your resort has enhanced level of cleaning standards and safety protocols with Vacation Ready. You can count on a safe vacation.
You can take in the views of Red Rock Canyon at the Red Rock Overlook and Red Spring Boardwalk. The conservation area’s main attraction — the Scenic Drive — is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 13-mile drive through Red Rock Canyon showcases the stunning landscape and allows for parking to hop out of the car and hike or walk one of the trailheads. The Late Night, Calico Basin, and Kraft Mountain trailheads are all open for exploration.
Lake Mead has a little bit of everything with hiking, swimming, and fishing in stunning surroundings. Plus, you can see the Hoover Dam from a distance. Boulder Beach is open to vehicles from 6 a.m. to dusk, and Cottonwood Cove, Willow Beach, Cabinsite Cove, Princess Cove, and the North and South Arizona Telephone coves are open for swimming.
Get a taste of the great outdoors at Mount Charleston in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Try hiking one of the eight open trailheads and break for lunch at one of five picnic areas.
See the famed bright red sandstone for yourself with a trip to Valley of Fire. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset for a small fee where you can take on a number of day hikes or scenic drives.
Downtown offers a variety of attractions for vacationers. Check out the Viva Vision light show every evening and take a thrilling ride on the 12-story SlotZilla zip line at The Fremont Street Experience. Or wander the exhibits at the Mob Museum or The Neon Museum.
Game on — most casinos are officially open. Wander The Strip to find your favorite. Or, let cocktails be your guide. Diablo Cantina at the Luxor Las Vegas casino is said to serve up one of the best margaritas in the city. Sip yours as you play a round of $5 blackjack.
Many of the live shows and events are back, and the rest are slowly but surely returning. Caesars locations, including Caesars Palace, Flamingo, and Harrah’s Las Vegas, have a variety of comedy acts and performances back. MGM Grand is welcoming back magicians, dance crews, and comedy back, too.
If you’re craving a shopping spree, you’re in luck. Shopping malls are re-opening, with new cleaning standards, additional hand-sanitizer stations, and even designated curbside pickup areas. Miracle Mile Shops, The Forum Shops, and Grand Canal Shoppes are open now.
For leisure seekers, take a much-needed break at the five-star Spa & Salon at ARIA. For garden lovers, stroll the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Plus, take in city views on the LINQ High Roller Observation Wheel or on the 100+ story tall observation deck at The Strat. Head to New York-New York to hop on The Big Apple Coaster. Plus, some of The Strat’s thrilling offerings are now open, including the Big Shot drop tower and SkyJump open-air leap.
Take a 4.5-hour day trip to Arizona to experience the majesty of the Grand Canyon. The park’s South Rim is open for vacationers, and it’s best to use the South Entrance in Tusayan to enter and exit the park. Some shuttles are in operation, and you can take in the views with your own scenic drive or by hiking the Canyon Rim trail. The Verkamps Visitor Centers and Yavapai Geology Museum to see the exhibits.
Drive 2.5 hours to Utah’s first national park, Zion National Park. Shuttles are in service, and you can drive through the scenic landscapes yourself. Plan to get there early so you can drive the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, which closes for most of the day once parking is full along the 6-mile road. If it is full, Zion-Mount Carmel Highway is also a scenic drive through the park, and the Visitor’s Center has more parking available for two additional trailhead hikes.
Foodies can look forward to sampling fare from a variety of celebrity chefs. Make sure to call ahead. Most open restaurants are reservation-only for those who want to dine in. Of course, you can always order your food to-go, even at the higher-end joints.
Open for delivery, takeout, and limited seating, Viva Las Arepas is the spot for tasty, authentic arepa sandwiches. $
For a midrange meal, look no further than Black Tap. Order up a juicy burger and a Crazyshake for takeout or dining in. $$
If you’re a steak aficionado, CUT is the place to treat yourself at. The full menu is available for takeout or reserve a table to dine in. $$$
