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Your Local Las Vegas City Guide
I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five. This is the page I’d hand a friend who just booked a trip, or someone who’s quietly wondering what it would take to move here for good. Everything on it links to a real page I’ve written myself.
Vegas means something different to almost everyone who lands here. Some of you are here for a weekend and want to hit the Strip running. Some of you are circling back for your third or fourth visit and looking for something new. And some of you are here quietly wondering what it’s actually like to live in a town most people only see on vacation. I’ve built this page for all three of you.
Below you’ll find the guides I send friends and clients the most: how to plan your days, the shows and tours worth booking, where I actually eat, what it takes to settle in here, and how to reach my team when you’re ready to talk real estate.
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How Many Days Do You Have?
Start with the itinerary hub, then jump to the day-by-day guide that fits your trip.
3 Days in Las Vegas
If you’re not sure where to start, start here. My 3-Day First-Timer Itinerary walks you through a full weekend, a show night, a Strip day and a slower Downtown day, with real booking links built right in.
Only got 24 hours because your flight is a layover or a quick work trip? My 24-Hour Las Vegas Itinerary is built exactly for that.
See the Full Itinerary Hub →An hour-by-hour plan for a single day, built for someone who lands in the morning and flies out the next day. Read the 24-hour plan →
A full day-by-day plan covering the Strip, a headline show, and a Downtown evening. Read the 3-day plan →
With extra time, add a Grand Canyon or Red Rock Canyon helicopter flight and a second show. See helicopter tours →
Shows, Flights & Tours Worth Booking
These are the guides I point people to most for entertainment and tours around the valley.
Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight with Optional Dinner
A classic first Vegas splurge, a night flight over the lit-up Strip.
Book This Tour →Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing
Fly out of the city and land on the canyon floor. Our top-rated helicopter pick.
Book This Tour →Big Bus Las Vegas Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
An easy first-day orientation loop past the Strip’s biggest landmarks.
Book This Tour →Tour links are affiliate links; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
My Go-To Dining Guides
A few of the roundups and restaurant pages I get asked about the most.
Most Instagrammable Restaurants
The spots worth dressing up for and photographing before you eat.
39 Best Birthday Dinner Spots
My full roundup for a celebration dinner, casual to special occasion.
Vanderpump à Paris
Lisa Vanderpump’s French bistro at Paris Las Vegas, a Strip favorite of mine.
Mon Ami Gabi
Strip-view patio dining at Paris Las Vegas, great for date night.
Thinking About Calling It Home?
The guides I send to almost everyone considering a move here.
Living in Las Vegas
My full relocation guide, written from 40+ years of actually living here.
Utilities Setup List
Every utility and service you’ll need to set up before or after your move.
Las Vegas Zip Code Map
A local’s breakdown of the zip codes and neighborhoods around the valley.
Ready to Look at Homes?
If you’re ready to search for real, my team runs a live IDX search right on this site below, the same listings you’d see on the MLS. If you’re on the other side of the transaction and wondering what your current home could sell for, my home value tool gives you a free estimate straight from Vegas market data.
I’ve helped people move to Las Vegas from every part of the country, and I’ve helped just as many long-time neighbors sell and move on to their next chapter. Either way, my team and I are a call or click away.
Get My Home Value →Search Las Vegas Homes For Sale
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Vegas is the city I grew up in, sold homes in, and still fall for a little more every year. My hope for this page is that it saves you time, whether you’re here for three days or thinking about staying for good.
Lori BallenThinking About Moving to Las Vegas?
There’s a reason so many people fall for this city. If you’re considering a move, or wondering what your current home is worth, my team would love to help.
Get My Home Value → Contact Lori
Lori Ballen
REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, leading The Ballen Group. A lifelong Las Vegan sharing the best of the valley.
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