Shopping · Las Vegas · United States
Shopping in Las Vegas
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Shopping on the Strip mixes luxury malls inside the resorts with large outlet centres just off it, while Downtown and the Arts District have vintage and quirky souvenir shops. Best souvenirs: Used casino cards and dice, Neon-sign prints and Ethel M chocolates.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Used casino cards and dice
Where to shop
The Forum Shops at Caesars
Designer and high-street shops along Roman-style streets under a painted sky, connected to Caesars Palace.
Grand Canal Shoppes
Shops along the indoor canal at The Venetian and The Palazzo.
Fashion Show
A large mall on the Strip opposite Wynn with department stores and mainstream brands.
Las Vegas Premium Outlets
Two big outlet centres, one north near Downtown and one south of the Strip.
Markets
First Friday
A monthly evening event in the Arts District with local artists, crafts, music and food trucks.
What to buy
Used casino cards and dice
Resort gift shops sell decks and dice retired from the gaming tables as inexpensive souvenirs.
Neon-sign prints
Prints, postcards and replicas of classic signs from the Neon Museum shop.
Ethel M chocolates
Chocolates from the Henderson factory, which also has a free botanical cactus garden.
Vintage Vegas kitsch
Retro postcards, ashtrays and showgirl memorabilia from Downtown and Arts District shops.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · The Strip
The Las Vegas Strip
The 6.8 km stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard from Mandalay Bay to The STRAT is lined with themed mega-resorts: a pyramid at Luxor, the canals of The Venetian, a half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and the Roman forum of Caesars Palace.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Architecture
Street · Downtown
Fremont Street Experience
Five blocks of Fremont Street in Downtown are covered by Viva Vision, a giant LED canopy that plays free light-and-music shows after dark, while stages, street performers and vintage casinos such as the Golden Nugget line the pedestrian mall below.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- History
Architecture · Center Strip
The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes
The Venetian recreates Venetian landmarks from the Rialto Bridge to St Mark's Campanile, and its indoor Grand Canal Shoppes line a canal under a painted sky where singing gondoliers pole boats past the shops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Shopping
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Secret Pizza and Frozen cocktails in a yard glass. The third floor of The Cosmopolitan. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Center Strip | $$$ | Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the busiest stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard |
| South Strip | $$ | Mandalay Bay, Luxor's pyramid and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign |
| North Strip | $$$$ | Wynn, Resorts World and Fontainebleau near the convention center |
| Downtown and Fremont Street | $ | Vintage casinos, old neon and the Fremont Street light canopy |
| Arts District | $$ | Galleries, vintage stores and craft breweries between Downtown and the Strip |
| Henderson | $$ | Quiet suburbs, local casinos and the resorts of Lake Las Vegas |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tipping is expected: about 18–22% at restaurants, a dollar or two per drink at bars and for complimentary casino drinks, a few dollars for valets, porters and housekeeping, and an occasional tip for dealers when you win.
- At gaming tables, wait for a hand to finish before joining, place cash on the table rather than handing it to the dealer, and ask about the rules if unsure.
- Sign up for free casino loyalty cards; even modest play can earn food or room discounts.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in February and July–August; the busiest months are May and October.
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Las Vegas?
Used casino cards and dice, Neon-sign prints, Ethel M chocolates and Vintage Vegas kitsch.
+Where is the best shopping in Las Vegas?
The Forum Shops at Caesars: Designer and high-street shops along Roman-style streets under a painted sky, connected to Caesars Palace.
+What are the best markets in Las Vegas?
First Friday.