# Las Vegas with a day in Red Rock Canyon
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Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base
- Region: North America
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 7
- Interests: Design, Arts & Theatre, Nature, Food & Drink
## Route and nights
- Las Vegas · 7 night(s)
Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.
Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable
## Day-by-day agenda
Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
### Day 1 · Las Vegas
- 14:30 to 15:20 · Check in or drop bags · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 15:40 to 16:55 · Walk the public spaces around Park MGM and The Park · The Park, Las Vegas. Keep this optional on a late arrival and verify event access.
- 17:10 to 18:00 · Explore the nearby resort storefronts and public areas · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 18:15 to 19:40 · Dinner near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 2 · Las Vegas
- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 09:40 to 11:25 · Compare the public spaces around CityCenter and Park MGM · CityCenter, Las Vegas. Use signed pedestrian routes and publicly accessible interiors.
- 11:40 to 12:50 · Lunch near the central Strip · Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
- 13:10 to 14:35 · Walk through another resort's public arrival areas · Las Vegas Strip, Nevada. Compare how the hotel, retail, and street entrances connect.
- 15:00 to 16:15 · Travel downtown and take a break before the museum · The Neon Museum, Las Vegas
- 16:30 to 17:50 · Visit the Neon Museum using a confirmed ticket · The Neon Museum, Las Vegas. Check the museum's current location, ticket options, and actual entry time. Shift dinner if you choose a night visit.
- 18:10 to 19:40 · Dinner downtown or near the hotel · Las Vegas, Nevada
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 3 · Las Vegas
- 09:10 to 10:00 · Breakfast near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 10:20 to 11:40 · Explore public resort spaces near the central Strip · Las Vegas Strip, Nevada. Use a short indoor route in hot weather.
- 12:00 to 13:10 · Lunch near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 13:30 to 16:15 · Take a hotel break before the evening · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 17:00 to 18:20 · Early dinner near your chosen theater · Las Vegas, Nevada. Move dinner to fit the booked curtain time.
- 19:00 to 21:30 · Attend a booked performance · Las Vegas, Nevada. Choose an actual show, then use its confirmed time, venue, and runtime. Check seating and entry instructions.
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 4 · Red Rock Canyon
- 07:30 to 08:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 08:25 to 09:25 · Drive to Red Rock Canyon · Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. Check Bureau of Land Management alerts, weather, seasonal timed entry, and driving access. Bring water.
- 09:35 to 11:30 · Drive the scenic loop and stop at open viewpoints · Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive, Nevada. Use marked stops and choose a short trail only if conditions suit it.
- 11:35 to 12:30 · Take a short established walk or another viewpoint stop · Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. Skip hiking when heat, storms, or access notices call for it.
- 12:40 to 13:35 · Eat lunch at a permitted stop or on the return route · Summerlin, Nevada
- 13:45 to 15:00 · Return to Las Vegas · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 15:20 to 17:00 · Take an indoor break · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 5 · Las Vegas
- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 10:00 to 11:35 · Explore the public commercial blocks around Spring Mountain Road · Chinatown, Las Vegas. Travel between clusters rather than expecting the whole corridor to be easy on foot.
- 11:50 to 13:10 · Lunch at an open food hall or a group of nearby vendors · Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas. Check the venue and stall hours in advance.
- 13:30 to 15:05 · Choose a bakery, café, or short nearby walk · Chinatown, Las Vegas
- 15:25 to 16:55 · Return to the hotel before dinner · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 18:00 to 19:40 · Dinner at an off-Strip restaurant · Chinatown, Las Vegas. Book if needed and leave time for the ride.
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 6 · Las Vegas
- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 09:15 to 10:10 · Travel to Springs Preserve · Springs Preserve, Las Vegas. Confirm opening days, admission, and outdoor conditions.
- 10:20 to 12:15 · Walk a short open Springs Preserve trail · Springs Preserve, Las Vegas. Choose a shorter route in heat and use indoor exhibits if outdoor access is limited.
- 12:25 to 13:20 · Lunch at an open café or a packed meal · Springs Preserve, Las Vegas. Check food availability and follow posted rules.
- 13:30 to 15:15 · Visit an indoor exhibition at the preserve · Springs Preserve, Las Vegas. Check current exhibits and allow time to reach the entrance.
- 15:30 to 16:35 · Return to the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 7 · Las Vegas
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Breakfast near the hotel · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 10:00 to 10:50 · Travel to the Arts District · 18b Las Vegas Arts District
- 11:00 to 12:20 · Explore galleries and storefronts around Main Street · Main Street, Las Vegas. Check individual hours and keep an indoor alternative for hot weather.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch in the Arts District · 18b Las Vegas Arts District
- 14:00 to 16:10 · Keep time for a postponed museum or a hotel break · Las Vegas, Nevada
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
Overnight: [Park MGM Las Vegas]() · Las Vegas
### Day 8 · Las Vegas
- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Park MGM · Park MGM Las Vegas
- 09:25 to 10:10 · Take an optional walk near The Park · The Park, Las Vegas
- 10:20 to 10:50 · Check out and collect bags · Park MGM Las Vegas