Jason Harris

Sin City is best seen from above, specifically from one of Las Vegas' best rooftop bars. While the High Roller and helicopter flights provide stunning over-the-top views, we’re focusing on more down-to-earth places–that means restaurants and bars with amazing rooftops or just a spot with an elevated platform to soak it all in. That means we have a couple of longview lounges on this list. So grab a drink and come along for the ride as we take you to new heights with the best rooftop bars in Vegas. This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate and review restaurants, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED:🍸 The best bars in Vegas🏖️ The best pools in Vegas🏨 The best hotels in Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas

Although the best Las Vegas casinos and the best pools in Vegas have put Sin City on every traveler’s must-visit list, the city is about so much more. From amazing shopping to a whole lot of family-friendly activities (here are the best things to do with kids in Las Vegas), there’s an entire roster of things to do in Las Vegas that is sure to change your opinion about the city—starting with the best museums in Las Vegas. From the Neon Museum to the National Atomic Testing Museum, these venues are part and parcel of the essence of Sin City and you should make it a point to visit every single one of them.

Okay, so when you think of great tacos, you might not be thinking of Las Vegas. You’re probably thinking of California, or better yet, Mexico, right? Well sure, those are the hotspots, but if you happen to be in Vegas for the weekend, don’t panic. You absolutely will not miss out on all the tacos.  Las Vegas has pretty much every cuisine under the sun, but one of the things it does best is good old tacos. So many tacos. Famous tacos. Tacos in Chinatown next to a strip club. Tacos from Tijuana. Posh tacos with imported wagyu. Greek tacos covered in feta cheese. In true Vegas fashion, you can get every kind of wild fusion taco imaginable, right here. Read on for the best tacos in Vegas.  RECOMMENDED:🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas🥩 The best steakhouses in Las Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas

The best Thai food in Las Vegas includes plenty of authentic, regional dishes and the kind of addictive fiery flavors that give the cuisine a good name. There’s so much more to Thai fare than the cartons of pad Thai you might order at your go-to delivery restaurants. If you’re for something other than tacos, Italian food, or the ubiquitous Las Vegas buffet, it’s time to give Thai a try. Las Vegas has a wealth of spicy, delectable, and even revolutionary Thai restaurants. From traditional eateries to modern takes on the cuisine, these local restaurants serve top-notch food and then some. Spice-hunters and chowhounders alike flock to these eateries to devour plates of sinus-clearing curries, spicy seafood dishes and flavor-packed stir frys. More than just noodles and fried rice, these Thai menus feature whole fried fish with basil and chili, minced pork omelets, Bangkok street food favorites, and piquant bowls of khao soi from the northeastern Isan region. From the Strip and environs to farther afield, here’s where you’ll find the best Thai food in Vegas, where friendly staff and skilled chefs will help expand your Thai horizons. Time to get spicy. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in Las Vegas

Whether you are having a shotgun wedding or are planning the most opulent nuptials imaginable, Sin City is the perfect place to say “I do.” You can tie the knot in a penthouse, in a Cadillac while driving around town, with Elvis presiding over your ceremony and even in the middle of nature—just consult our list of the best Las Vegas wedding chapels and venues to find the perfect location. Make sure to book a suite at the best Las Vegas hotels for your first night as a wedded couple and spend the next day pampering yourselves at the best spas in Las Vegas (after devouring the best brunch in Las Vegas, of course).

There’s more to Las Vegas than just the Strip. In fact, there is more to the Strip than most people think about. Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and with that comes the proliferation of neighborhoods filled with shopping centers, playgrounds, parks, malls, restaurants, bars, clubs and more. Part urban, part suburban and sometimes even a bit rural, Las Vegas boasts areas that fit the wants and needs of its varied growing population. Wondering where you should stay in Las Vegas the next time you visit? We’ve got you covered.