Fire up your rented RV, and get ready to discover Las Vegas, NV, one of the best tourist destinations in the world. In addition to gaming, shows, and famous food, the extended metro area is home to several state parks. Since there are plenty of nearby RV campgrounds in Sin City, you can fit more of your favorite attractions into a two-day itinerary.
You’ll enjoy great flexibility when you rent an RV for your two days in Las Vegas, NV. You can pick a sumptuous campsite at a posh RV resort, or you can choose to boondock on Bureau of Land Management land a few hundred yards outside the city limits. You can cook, sleep, and enjoy home-style entertainment in your rented RV. The city occupies a central location where you can quickly and easily branch out to visit state parks, landmarks, and other attractions.
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Preparing for Your Las Vegas, NV Trip
There are hundreds of options for renting an RV in Las Vegas, NV. Plenty of them are in the city itself, and there are more within 12 miles. Insider info: the Strip on Las Vegas Boulevard is technically just outside city limits in Paradise, NV, while the Fremont Street “old strip” is 5 miles north in Downtown Vegas.
Depending on your needs and the size of your traveling group, you can rent Class A, B, or C motorhomes, or if you prefer to have your own vehicle and tow your RV, various travel trailer options. RVshare is an outstanding place to find RV rentals with a user-friendly and comprehensive website.
Get started on planning your RV trip with a few helpful guidess:
Before booking an RV campsite, consider which amenities you want in your chosen campground, such as showers, restrooms, full hookups, and laundry facilities, among others. The RV Park at Circus Circus is one of the most popular in the area because it’s the only campground attached to a casino on the Strip. Furthermore, its 170 high-end campsites have full hookups. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort and Duck Creek RV Park are other excellent options. For cost-effective RV camping, the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Rock Campground provides both dry camping and boondocking opportunities.
Find other campground options in our comprehensive list of top-rated campgrounds in Las Vegas, NV.
Day 1: Your Customized Vegas Vacation Is About to Begin
Morning: Explore Madame Tussauds
One of the most fun destinations in Las Vegas, NV is Madame Tussauds at The Venetian. After interacting with the 80 wax figures of famous people, both real and fictional, from history you can also enjoy the Marvel Universe 4D movie experience .
Open daily, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Lunch: Dine on Turkish Cuisine
At lunchtime, try something new at the Istanbul Mediterranean Restaurant at the Grand Bazaar Shops. Sample shawarma, chikofte pita sandwiches, and falafel wraps. For dessert, relish the Turkish version of baklava.
Open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day, making it just right for lunch after your wax museum adventure.
Afternoon: Relive History at the Titanic Exhibition
One of the most stirring and popular attractions in Las Vegas is Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition inside the Luxor. You can view more than 250 artifacts recovered from the ill-fated luxury liner in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a captivating piece of history that you can experience with the whole family.
Setting Up Camp
Assuming you’ve wisely made your reservation well in advance, your first step will be to arrive at your Las Vegas campground and check in. They’ll provide you with directions to your campsite, where you will first park and then level your RV using the onboard equipment. Then, chock the wheels and connect the hookups if you’ve chosen a campground that has them. After that, you can unfurl your RV’s awning, stabilize your RV on the pad, and finally, set up the outdoor furniture that comes with your RV. Does the thought of driving the RV and setting it up sound daunting? Many RV owners will deliver it straight to your site! All you have to do is show up. Just filter for delivery options when looking for your rental.
Dinner: Have a Cookout
The best way to enjoy a family meal is in your RV. You can either cook in the RV’s kitchen or, if the campground has fire rings, start a blaze in the provided ring and have a cookout. You can tell ghost stories about the famous celebrities and colorful characters from the early days of the city and toast marshmallows for dessert.
Day 2: Further Adventures in Las Vegas, NV
Morning: The Mob Museum
The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, better known locally as The Mob Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. in Downtown Las Vegas. It’s a great first stop on your second day’s itinerary after you have breakfast. You can live both sides of the equation as you learn about the history of organized crime in the United States and the officers of the law who tried to bring the criminals down.
Lunch: Have a Picnic in the Park
Just a half-hour drive north of the Strip, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs covers 680 acres and has three lakes, mountain bike trails, and reservable picnic areas with barbecue grills. It’s a perfect spot for a cookout, and the photographic opportunities of the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range are spectacular.
Afternoon: City Skyline Views at the Eiffel Tower
Once you head back into the city after a picnic lunch, return to the Strip and ride the elevator to the top of the half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas. You’ll be 46 stories above the city, so be sure to have your camera ready for some wonderful snapshots of the legendary Strip skyline.
Evening: Take in a Comedy Show
For your nighttime entertainment, check out one of the many excellent shows in Las Vegas. Piff the Magic Dragon, not to mention his canine companion, Mr. Piffles, is one of the top comics in the country, and he does more than 250 shows a year at the Flamingo.
Day 3 and Beyond in Las Vegas, NV
Locals recommend that you enjoy parts of the city separate from the Strip itself. So, if you have a few more days to enjoy Las Vegas, NV, be sure to check out:
• Visit a Locals’ Casino – Casinos not located on Las Vegas Boulevard, like Red Rock Casino Resort and Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, are more laid back and offer better payouts than the casinos on the Strip. They’re not nearly as crowded, and you can even find single-deck blackjack with table limits much lower than in Strip casinos.
• Race at SpeedVegas – This racing center is just 15 minutes from the Strip. Rent a powerful sports car, and drive five laps on an exciting track. Children can drive go-karts at one of the most famous tracks in the country.
Winter Activities
Visit Las Vegas in early December for the annual National Finals Rodeo. When you’re not enjoying barrel racing and bull riding, explore the Cowboy Christmas exhibition at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Catch a Cirque du Soleil show, like O at Bellagio or Mystère at Treasure Island when outdoor temperatures are cooler and resorts aren’t as crowded.
Indoor Activities
If gorgeous flowers and other plants are your passion, visit the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Explore 14,000 square-feet of fresh flowers, appreciating the artistic design and arrangements. If you’re married, for some extra fun, drop by a themed wedding chapel to have Elvis perform a vow renewal ceremony!
In your rented RV, it’s easy to enjoy a two-day vacation in Las Vegas, NV. From great food to exciting shows, you can always find something fun to do, so pack up your RV, and get ready to explore this great city.
