For couples · Las Vegas · United States
Romantic things to do in Las Vegas
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
Vegas romance tends towards the dramatic: dinner with fountain views, a big show, a gondola ride and a drink high above the Strip. Add a desert sunrise at Red Rock or a flight over the canyon for something quieter. Couples tend to stay in Center Strip.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 6
- Couple-friendly sights
- 6
- Area for couples
- Center Strip
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
Romantic ideas
1.Fountain-view dinner
Book a table overlooking Bellagio's lake and watch the fountain shows between courses.
2.Gondola ride at The Venetian
Glide along the canal with a singing gondolier, indoors under painted skies or outside on the lagoon facing the Strip.
3.Helicopter flight
Evening helicopter tours fly over the lit-up Strip, and longer flights reach the Grand Canyon.
4.Sunrise at Red Rock Canyon
Drive out at dawn for the scenic loop and an easy hike while the sandstone glows and the air is still cool.
5.Chapel wedding or vow renewal
The city's wedding chapels make spontaneous weddings and vow renewals easy; check licence requirements on the official Clark County site first.
6.Cocktails with a view
Have a drink in a high-floor lounge on the Strip at sunset, when the desert turns pink and the resorts light up.
Sights couples love
Landmark · Center Strip
Fountains of Bellagio
For a higher view, watch a show from the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas across the street.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Experience · Center Strip
Cirque du Soleil's O
Seats in the centre sections give the best view of the stage as it shifts between solid floor and water.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Garden · Center Strip
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Go early in the morning, when the conservatory is quiet and the light through the glass roof is soft.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
.jpg){kind=link}
Viewpoint · Center Strip
High Roller
Ride at dusk to see the Strip in daylight and as the lights come on during a single rotation.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
Architecture · Center Strip
The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes
Walking the indoor canal is free; book a gondola ride only if you want the full serenade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Shopping
Viewpoint · Center Strip
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck
Go after dark and time your visit to look down on a fountain show.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Where couples should stay
$$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, couples and luxury
Center Strip
The stretch around Flamingo Road holds Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, The Cosmopolitan, The LINQ and The Venetian, so the fountains, the High Roller and dozens of restaurants and shows are within walking distance. The Las Vegas Monorail runs behind the resorts on the east side.
- Good
- Walk to the most famous sights; Huge choice of restaurants and shows; Monorail access on the east side
- Watch out
- Crowded sidewalks and long walks inside resorts; Resort and parking fees on top of room rates
- Nearby
- Fountains of Bellagio, High Roller, The LINQ Promenade, Caesars Palace
Romantic day trips
- Valley of Fire State Park (About 1 hour by car) — Nevada's oldest state park has red sandstone formations such as Elephant Rock and the Fire Wave, petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and short trails through narrow canyons.
- Grand Canyon South Rim (About 4.5 hours each way by car) — The national park's South Rim has the classic panoramas from Mather Point, Yavapai Point and the Rim Trail.
- Zion National Park (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — Zion's red and cream canyon walls tower over the Virgin River in southern Utah, which is an hour ahead of Nevada.
- Death Valley National Park (About 2 hours by car) — The hottest and driest national park in the United States has the salt flats of Badwater Basin, 86 metres below sea level, the Mesquite Flat sand dunes and the eroded badlands at Zabriskie Point.
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Resort buffet, Shrimp cocktail and Steakhouse dinner. Drink plenty of water between cocktails; the dry desert air dehydrates you quickly.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Las Vegas romantic?
Vegas romance tends towards the dramatic: dinner with fountain views, a big show, a gondola ride and a drink high above the Strip. Add a desert sunrise at Red Rock or a flight over the canyon for something quieter.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Las Vegas?
Fountain-view dinner: Book a table overlooking Bellagio's lake and watch the fountain shows between courses.
+Where should couples stay in Las Vegas?
Center Strip: Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the busiest stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard.