Arrival
Since the city lacks train connections, the only viable option for tourists is by plane. I arrived at the Harry Reid International Airport after my trip to San Francisco. I stayed at Bungalows Hostel, which I can't recommend. The place was dirty, and the staff was extremely unfriendly. To make matters worse, someone stole my phone charger that I had left on my bed. (Who steals a phone charger?) The area of the hotel was also somewhat shady, and I felt unsafe. I would highly recommend staying at a hotel on The Strip and never going outside that area.
The Strip
In essence, the only two places you should visit as a tourist are The Strip, where all the casinos and hotels are located, and Fremont Street, where all the partying takes place. The rest of the city is full of homeless people and drug addicts. I’m serious, I’ve never seen so many homeless people in my entire life before. You should also always take the bus to travel between these two places. A day ticket is pretty cheap. Walking between those two places takes too long and feels unsafe. (I tried it.) During the day, The Strip is relatively empty, likely due to the unberable heat of the sun. The only place I believe is worth visiting is the iconic Las Vegas sign. You can reach it by bus. However, if you’re planning to take a photo, be prepared to wait in a long line.
Caesars Palace
During the night, The Strip gets crowded more and more. I went into Caesars Palace, one of the largest casinos on The Strip. The place looks very prestigious, and there are many things to explore. They've built a city inside the casino featuring luxurious stores and restaurants. Notably, there’s also Hell’s Kitchen, a restaurant by Gordon Ramsay.
Fountains of Bellagio
Next to Caesars Palace lies Bellagio, another huge casino. They have these cool fountain shows that play every fifteen minutes.
Fremont Street
Fremont Street is the place to go for partying. It has a variety of bars, discos, and restaurants, and of course, casinos. You’ll see all sorts of weird people there. If you’re not drunk, you’ll feel like the only normal person on the planet. It’s actually fun to walk around for a while and watch everyone doing stupid things.
Conclusion
Las Vegas was an unpleasant experience for me. I felt unsafe walking around there, and the homeless people made me feel bad. Sadly, this place is only for drinking and gambling.