Las Vegas: 4-Day Couples Itinerary + Zion Day Trip
Las Vegas. A city of lights, fun, and over-the-top casinos and resorts! The perfect place for a couples trip or girls getaway! Located in the Mojave desert in the western United States, this oasis has long been the playground of adults looking to let loose and have some fun. With over 130 casinos in the greater Las Vegas area, you can’t go wrong! In this Las Vegas Itinerary, I will detail where my husband and I stayed, ate, and played including a day trip up to Zion National Park! Look no further for things to do in Las Vegas! Enjoy!
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Las Vegas: Day 1
The Bellagio
On our first day in Las Vegas, we got settled in our hotel the Vegas classic, The Bellagio! This beautiful Las Vegas resort is famous for its amazing musical fountains and over-the-top conservatory. You may have seen the Bellagio featured in films such as Focus and Oceans Eleven. Built in 1992, this luxury resort is inspired by Lake Como in Italy and you can really feel the theme throughout the property.
Our room (pictures below) was their classic king room. Some of the amenities included bath tub, tiled shower, mini bar and a great view of Las Vegas Boulevard!
The Bellagio at night 
Chihuly Glass in lobby 
Hotel decor 
Bathroom 
Bedroom 
Desk, closet and mini fridge
The Bellagio Pool
The pool at the Bellagio is one of the best on the Las Vegas strip! There are multiple small private pools to relax at as well as two larger pools to enjoy with lots of places to sit! You can rent a more comfy chair for $75 per day or a Cabana starting at $200 per day. On your first day in Las Vegas, I highly recommend you relax a little bit, get settled in your room, and spend some time by the pool- it’s one of my favorite things to do in Las Vegas!
View of the pool 
Miami Vice drink 
The Bellagio Pool
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Dinner at Lago (The Bellagio)
After spending time at the pool and relaxing before you know it, it will be time for dinner! On your first night (and last night) I would suggest picking someplace a little fancy! You are in Vegas after all and eating and drinking are all part of the experience. We chose to eat within our resort at Lago. This restaurant is an Italian small plates style eatery with a fantastic view of the Bellagio Fountains. They have amazing food that can be purchased ala carte or via a pre-fixed menu. We enjoyed a small Margetite Pizza for an appetizer with Lasagna and Lobster Gnocchi for our entrees. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the Trimisui! They also have an extensive wine list to choose from with my personal favorite, Chianti being my top choice.
Drinks with a view 
Lobster Gnocchi at Lago 
Outside Lago
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After Dinner
There are so many things to do in Las Vegas after the sun sets! You could see a show, gamble, or just wander through the casinos! On your first night in town (especially if you have never been) I would suggest exploring the strip. The casinos are so over the top, they are really a sight to see. I will include some of the MUST see casinos later in this post!
Pro Tip- If you choose to walk the strip, it’s about 4 miles which is a lot farther than it looks! Other ways to get around include Uber, Lift, Taxi, or the Las Vegas Monorail!
Las Vegas: Day 2
Breakfast at EggSlut (The Cosmo)
Whether you stayed up late gambling or exploring the stip you can’t go wrong with a nice breakfast in Vegas! One of my favorite places for a quick breakfast is EggSlut at the Cosmopolitan. Located right next to The Bellagio, the “Cosmo” has tons of great restaurants, lounges, and a great sportsbook. They market toward the younger generation so the vibe of the place is really cool! Eggslut is located on the second floor right across from the Chandelier Bar. They offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches including one with wagyu beef! Be prepared to wait in line as this place is very popular!
Looking for a nice sit down breakfast place? Check out this post which shares the 11 Best Breakfast and Brunches in Las Vegas!
Pro tip– Vegas is an expensive place to eat so if you plan on having a sit down style breakfast be prepared to spend about $50 per person.
Yummy Breakfast Sandwich at Eggslut 
Eggslut
Walk the South Strip
Up next, you should be well-rested (maybe?) and have a full belly from breakfast- time to walk! This is the time I suggest doing some more exploring! Please do not try to walk the entire stip in one day- as I mentioned before it is a much longer walk than it looks. I suggest dividing it up into the “South” and “North” strip. Let’s explore the South Strip below:
- The Cosmopolitan– this is where your walk will begin and is really considered more “center” strip. The Cosmo is a great place to stay for young people. It features popular spots to eat/drink including Eggslut, Secret Pizza, and the Chandelier Bar! They are also famous for their rooftop pool parties!
Lounge near Eggslut 
Lobby at the Cosmo 
Cosmo entry way
- Aria– Up next is Aria! One of my favorite Casino/Resorts on the Strip! Located just past the Cosmo, set back off the strip, Aria is a modern style casino known for its swanky lounges and amazing lobby! Try out The Catch restaurant for lunch or dinner.
View of Aria towers 
Lobby at Aria 
The casino floor at Aria
- New York New York– Next up is New York, New York! Famously themed after the city with the same name, this casino/resort embodies the vibe of New York, complete with a mini Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Streets of New York restaurant area inside. Take time to ride the Big Apple Coaster – such a fun ride!
Outside view of New York New York 
Mini Statue of Liberty at New York New York
- Mandalay Bay– located at the far end of the strip, Mandalay Bay has an airy beach theme. We stayed here on one of our trips and we loved it! Mandalay Bay has an amazing pool, great sports book, and lovely rooms. Make sure to book yourself a ticket to visit the Shark Reef Aquarium!
The view outside Mandalay Bay 
Aureole Wine Bar 
The pool at Mandalay Bay
- MGM– cross the road for your next stop at the famous MGM Grand! This resort/casino takes the top spot as the largest hotel in Las Vegas with over 6,000 rooms! Make sure to walk all the way in to see their lobby and keep your eyes open for the golden Lions throughout the property.
View of the MGM Grand
- Paris Hotel and Casino– keep walking north for your next stop at the Paris Hotel and Casino. Located more center strip, across from The Bellagio, this resort/casino is themed after the famous city in France. Complete with its own mini version of the Eiffel tower, Paris can’t be missed on any trip to Las Vegas. Make sure to book yourself brunch or drinks at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant! Eating here is one of my favorite things to do in Las Vegas!
Side note- the real Paris is one of my favorite places to enjoy a nice glass of wine!
View of Paris Hotel and Casino 
Mini Eiffel Tower at Paris
Lunch at Hussong’s Cantina (Mandalay Bay kinda)
When we were walking and exploring the strip we got hungry near Mandalay Bay! There are tons of great options but we were feeling Mexican. We stopped at Hussong’s Cantina which is located between Mandalay Bay and the Luxor. It was a very nice relaxed place to eat with good food! We got fish tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Yes, it was around noon but it’s never too early to enjoy a drink in Las Vegas!
Enchiladas 
Frozen Margaritas 
Fish Tacos
Neon Museum
After we were done exploring and having lunch we went on to our next adventure- the Neon Museum! The Neon Museum, located just 12 minutes from the Strip, has been the home to the old neon Vegas signs since1996. They are dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts, and cultural enrichment. We had the opportunity to visit the “Boneyard” of signs on our most recent visit to Las Vegas. It was so cool to see all the old signs and explore the museum. Some of the highlights included the old Stardust Casino sign, the Hard Rock Cafe sign which is a giant Gibson Guitar, and the Moulin Rouge Casino sign. They also offer specialty tours and numerous fun events throughout the year.
Cost:
- General Admission- $20
- Admission and Tour- $28
- Admission, tour, and 25 minute light projection show- Brillant– $45
Big thanks to the Neon Museum for hosting our visit!
Stardust sign 
Moulin Rouge sign 
Hard Rock Cafe guitar
Downtown Las Vegas
The Neon Museum is fairly close to downtown Las Vegas so it is a natural next stop on your Las Vegas Itinerary! We took a short Uber ride to The D and wandered from there. The D was actually a really fun place to gamble plus they have a balcony on the second floor that overlooks all of Fremont Street- so cool!
SlotZilla Zip Line
After wandering for a bit we decided to take a ride on the Slotzilla Zip Line! This one of a kind experience will take you 11 floors up soaring over the downtown streets with Fremont Street Experience above you. It is one of the coolest things. You can do the lower “sitting” version or the higher up “superman” style one (this is the one we did). It was such a blast! Totally worth giving it a try on any Vegas trip.
Cost:
Regular Zip Line: $29
Superman Style: $49
Fremont Street Experience
You will experience this the entire time you are downtown Las Vegas. The Fremont Street Experience is the largest screen in the world that lives high above Fremont Street. There are constantly colorful images and video streaming on the 16.4 million pixels on this screen. Every hour from 6 pm-1 am you can also see the Fremont Street Experience Light Show which features custom video footage set to music and lights- it’s a free show that can’t be missed in Las Vegas! Check it out on their Instagram below:
Dinner at Whiskey Licker Up (Binions)
For dinner, we decided to visit Whiskey Licker Up at Binions Gambling Hall which is located right on Fremont Street. We got seats at their window bar area that overlooked Fremont Stree below- it was fun to people watch and enjoy the Fremont Experience Show! We had some really good food too- I got the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Mint Coconut specialty drink.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich 
Licker Up Speciality Drink
Zion National Park: Day 3
For our third day in Las Vegas, we decided to escape the city for a little natural beauty. We rented a car and drove roughly 3 hours north to Zion National Park! Located in southern Utah, Zion National Park is famous for its breathtaking vistas and amazing hiking! Some of the most famous being The Narrows and Angels Landing. We were only there for the day and are not experienced hikers so we chose to participate in some easy day hikes. Read the full story here!
Hike 1: Emerald Pools
Our first hike on our day trip to Zion was to the Emerald Pools via the Lower Emerald Pools trail. This is one of the most popular hikes within Zion National Park! The Lower Emerald Pools trail is an easy to moderate level hike and most of the path is paved. The incline is only slight, at 70 ft throughout the journey. There are some drop-offs along the path so make sure to pay close attention. This hike leads visitors to the glistening waterfall that flows between the upper and lower Emerald Pools.
Lower Emerald Pool 
Waterfall at Lower Emerald Pool 
Walk on Lower Emerald Pool trail
Hike 2: Kayenta Trail
After visiting the Emerald Pools we set off on our next hike, the Kayenta Trail. This trail connects back down to the shuttle pick-up area but at the next stop down the line, stop #6 The Grotto. The Kayenta Trail is also used by many hikers as a more challenging way to reach the Emerald Pools. This hike is about a 2 miles round-trip and takes roughly 2 hours. This trail is considered moderate difficulty and reaches about 200 ft in elevation from its base.
Sara taking in the beauty of Zion 
View along the trail 
View along Kayenta Trail
Hike 3: Riverwalk Trail
Next on our Zion National Park day trip, we took the shuttle up the canyon to the last stop, #9 Temple of Sinawava formerly known as “Gateway to the Narrows”. This hike is a really lovely walk along the Virgin River as it flows through the canyon. It is an easy hike, all of which is paved and wheelchair accessible. The trail is also mostly level (no elevation), with lots of shade. Hikers can access the river at certain points along the way and take in the beauty that is Zion National Park.
Virgin River along the trail 
Near the start of The Narrows 
View along the trail
Hike 4: Canyon Overlook Trail
Our last hike of the day was Canyon Overlook Trail. This is one of the few trails that lead visitors to a view of the Upper East Canyon within Zion National Park. At the overlook, there is a plaque that points out all the major landmarks for you. Some of the most interesting ones include the Route 9 switchbacks, Bridge Mountain (highest on the left side of the canyon), the East Temple, and the Pine Creek Stream way far below.
View along the trail 
View at sunset 
View at Canyon Overlook
Read the full story here!
Make sure to get all your essentials for hiking at Zion National Park before you go!
Saw Themed Escape Room
Our day was not over after Zion! We drove back to Las Vegas, happily eating In-N-Out Burger on the way, to participate in a Saw Themed Escape Room. It was so cool!
If you haven’t had the opportunity to do an escape room yet, what better place to give it a try than Las Vegas! Where everything is over the top and crazy fun. The general concept of an escape room is that you/your group has to solve riddles or puzzles to “escape” within a certain amount of time. Sometimes it’s one room and sometimes it’s many. We participated in a fully immersive Saw themed escape room hosted by “Egan & Co Meat Packing” on our most recent visit. It was so much fun and pretty scary! There were 7 rooms total to escape from and the adventure started right when you walked up to the building. It was very well done.
Cost:
- General admission- $50
- Private booking- $70
Souvenir photo at the Saw themed Escape Room
Las Vegas + Hoover Dam: Day 4
After a full day at Zion National Park, we were so tired as to be expected. So we slept in on our last day in Las Vegas and went to brunch around 10 am. There are so many great places to have brunch in Las Vegas including Sandelles at The Bellagio.
Breakfast at Sandelles (The Bellagio)
Sandelles is modeled after its famous counterpart located in New York City and has amazing food! The settling is lovely and overlooks the Bellagio Pools. We sampled the Steak and Eggs, Mimosas, and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict- so yummy!
Pro Tip– Make sure to get a reservations- this place is very popular for couples and girls getaways.
Salmon Eggs Benedict 
View of Sadelles 
Mimosas!
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
After brunch, we used our rental car to head out to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. This is an easy 30-minute drive from Las Vegas. We stopped at several lookouts and scenic drive areas along the way.
Built between 1931-1936, the Hoover Dam is one of the largest dams in the world. It dams up the colorado river and supplies power to much of Nevada and California. The Hoover Dam also has a visitor center and you can actually walk on the dam itself! They also offer various tours and have a cafe on site.
The dam created Lake Mead which is a great place to rent a boat to experience the lake and dam! Lake Mead also has a great recreation area where you can swim, boat, hike and so much more! You could easily spend more than just a half-day here.
View of Lake Mead 
Hoover Dam 
Sara at Lake Mead
Explore the North Strip
After returning our rental car and refreshing a bit we set out on our last night in Las Vegas. We decided to explore the rest of the strip before dinner. Check out my top North Strip casino/resorts to visit below:
- The Venetian– modeled after the famous city in Italy, the Venetian is dripping in Italian beauty. The exterior of the building is reminiscent of St. Marks Square in Venice. You can even take a Gondola ride on The Venetians man-made water canals. This is one of my favorite things to do in Las Vegas! Make sure to spend some time exploring the Grand Canal Shoppes!
The Venetian 
The Venetian and bridge 
Inside The Venetian
- The Mirage – This amazing casino resort is Polynesian themed. It is well-known for its free Volcano Show and they are the host of Cirque du Soleil’s Love Beatles show! I had the opportunity to see this show back in 2013 and it is truly amazing especially for me being the massive Beatles fan that I am. The Mirage also hosts the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat as well as a massive 53 by 8-foot fish tank behind the lobby desk- so cool! Check out the Mirage Volcano show via the Mirage Instagram page below:
- Wynn– located at the far north end of the strip along with its twin, Encore, The Wynn cannot be missed. It may be one of the most luxurious casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Their decor, restaurants, bars, lounges, casino floor, everything is just so well done. The Wynn complex is the only place on the Las Vegas strip at which you can golf 18 with casino and desert views! Make sure to check out the free Lake of Dreams show while your exploring.
Overlooking the Lake of Dreams 
Wynn and Encore 
Wynn Lobby
Dinner at Mizumi (The Wynn)
For our final night in Las Vegas, we decided once again to eat at a fancy place. We love Japanese food so we decided on Mizumi at the Wynn. First let me say the setting was just amazing as you will see in my photos below, we had a waterfall view from our table. The restaurant is set behind a false wall of water and lush plants to really make you feel transported to Japan.
The food at Mizumi was outstanding. It was certainly the best food we had in Las Vegas and made my top 5 meals ever right behind Pici in Cortona Italy. We enjoyed Shrimp Tempura and Spicy Salmon Roll, Seared ‘Aburi’ Yellowtail Sunazuri Sushi (the best ever!), and Angus Beef Filet and Black Truffle Teriyaki. Check out their full menu- here!
Japanese steak 
Signature Mizumi drink 
Mizumi Sushi 
Mizumi enterance 
Yellowtail Sushi 
Waterfall view
Ride the High Roller
After dinner, we made our way to the Linq Promenade to ride the High Roller. Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, the High Roller is the biggest Observation Wheel in the world. It rises a staggering 550 feet above the city which gives way to breathtaking views of Vegas below.
Cost:
- Day- around $20
- Night- around $32
- Prices subject to change and current deals
The High Roller 
Riding capsule 
View from the High Roller
The Bellagio Fountain Show!
Finish off your 4- Day Las Vegas trip by watching the famous Bellagio Fountain show! One of my favorite things to do in Las Vegas! This show runs every 15 minutes throughout the day and is different each and every time! Check it out on their Instagram below:
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Wow. This is a great itinerary. I am saving it for when my husband and I can get to Las Vegas. Love the suggestions and the pictures.
Thank you! I am glad you will be able to use the info someday soon 🙂
This is awesome! I am actually heading to Vegas in a week, so this could not have come at a better time. Thank you so much for sharing! I am even more excited now!
Oh perfect! I hope you have the best time 🙂
This sounds like a fun couples trip. Bellagio is where it is at. So nice and romantic!
It was such a great trip and the Bellagio is amazing!
I’ve never been to Vegas but it’s definitely on my travel list now! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and providing a little travel inspiration! 🙂
I am so happy my itinerary is a source of travel inspiration for you! 🙂
Wow! What an amazing itinerary and trip! I can’t wait to visit Vegas one day. I love all of your suggestions!
Oh thank you so much!
I’ve been through Vegas lots of times, but I haven’t done all of the activities you mention. I will have to try the Fremont St experience and zipline next time!
yes you should! They are so much fun!
Las Vegas looks like a lot of fun. I haven’t been yet, but I hope to go when my daughter is a little older. I’d love to visit the resorts and casinos, and the attractions and restaurants look like a lot of fun, too. This is on my list!
Its such a fun place for a girls trip! Sounds like a great mother/daughter trip for you guys someday 🙂
What a perfect trip with slots, lots of wonderful food, some rides thrown in , and hiking. You have perfect itinerary mix in this. Love it. The food though looks so yummy.
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed my itinerary 🙂
Great itinerary. I’ve heard you only need about 4 days in Vegas so I’ll keep this for future reference.
Yes a short trip is all you need! A few days to unwind and let loose 🙂
This is an awesome Vegas itinerary. I’ve been countless times but I’ve yet to visit the Neon Museum and take a day trip to Zion. Will need to do that next time!
Sounds like another trip is in your future!
There is so much to see and eat in Vegas and the fact that Zion and Hoover Dam are so close, make it possible for some great day trips.
So true! The food is totally amazing and there are so many day trips to take too!
I haven’t been to Vegas yet, but I’m glad I came across this itinerary. I’ll be saving it for my future trip!
You would love it! Such a fun city!
Wonderful itinerary!!
thank you!
Fantastic itinerary! I’ve visited Vegas a couple of times but I’ve still never made it to Fremont Street! Next time hopefully! I’ve never visited Zion National Park either but it looks like a great day trip. Thanks for the great guide!
Thank you!! Sounds like you need to go back and visit Fremont street and do the Zion Day trip! I am glad my guide could help 🙂
Awesome itinerary! Every time I visit I think I want to go to Eggslut for breakfast, but I never do. So it was great to read about it here!
Thank you!! Yes the food there is so yummy!
This brought back great memories from the time I spent in Las Vegas.
Oh good! Vegas memories are the best 🙂
Vegas is a dream!! I went there back in 2016 and it was an unforgettable experience.
Totally agree! I find myself wanting to go back again and again because it is so much fun!
The Bellagio lobby is so beautiful. I trust I could spend hours wandering around looking at all the art.
Me too! I love the conservatory too- its always different each time I visit!
Love fabulous Las Vegas! Great fun to explore there!
Yes- such a fun city!
Zion is right up there on my travel list. It looks beautiful.
Yes!! It’s so amazing in person! Worth a visit for sure!
I’ve never been to Vegas, somehow. I want to though. This itinerary looks perfect!
It’s so amazing! Make sure to add it to your travel bucket list!
We have done a few trips where we start or end in Vegas and stay for a couple days. It is the perfect amount of time there. Looks like you got to see all the best stuff.
Yes I totally agree!
Great Las Vegas itinerary! I have so wanted to go to the Neon Museum but it was closed the last time we were in Vegas, unfortunately. There are so many things to do!
It so amazing! Make sure to go back soon and check out the Neon Museum!
Amazing inquiry! I was supposed to be in Vegas when covid started and it got canceled 🙁 Hoping to do these thing in my visit (hopefully soon)
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