Las Vegas is known to be the entertainment capital of the world with some of the finest luxury venues and amenities.

With our convenient mild weather climate with an exception to the hot summers, Las Vegas can keep you busy throughout the year indoors and outdoors depending on your choice of leisure. Below is just a few of the featured amenities Las Vegas has to offer for relaxing during your day of rest whether it be at a spa, golf, dining, shopping, art.

Convention Venues

Feature Convention Centers in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) was founded to strengthen the area's convention business, thereby eliminating a critical economic problem: the cyclical nature of the tourism industry. The LVCVA's mission is to attract visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world's most desirable destination for leisure and business travel. In the early 1950s, community leaders realized the cyclical nature of tourism caused a significant decline in the number of visitors on weekdays, throughout the summer months and during the holiday season. To bring more visitors to the area during off-peak periods, a new market was identified - convention attendees.

In 1955, the Nevada Legislature agreed to finance the Las Vegas Convention Center with a room tax that would be levied on guests staying at Clark County hotel and motel properties. Thereby, visitors, not local residents, funded the new initiative. That decision led to the formation of the LVCVA's precursor, the Clark County Fair and Recreation Board. In April 1959, construction on the Las Vegas Convention Center was completed without any assessment on Clark County residents. Monies collected from room tax enabled the LVCVA to begin a program of destination marketing. In its current form, the LVCVA promotes tourism, conventions, meetings and special events, all of which contribute to the economic vitality of the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Additionally, the LVCVA owns and operates the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center.

Today, the LVCVA has nearly 500 employees. Funds from room tax paid by visitors and revenues earned from the leasing of the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center comprise the organization’s budget. The LVCVA retains 32 percent of the room taxes generated from visitors and the remaining 68 percent is distributed among the state of Nevada and various municipal agencies in Clark County to help fund schools, roads and other government programs that benefit residents.   

Feature Spas

The “Entertainment Capital of the World” offers the perfect escape for relaxation and rejuvenation with luxurious spas located on and off the Strip. Ranging from public retreats to those exclusively for hotel guests, spas in Las Vegas are as varied as the resorts that house them. A small sampling of spa services offered in Las Vegas include sport, Shiatsu and Swedish massages to soothe tired muscles and smooth away kinks; body treatments, including herbal baths, wraps, aromatherapy and reflexology; relaxing amenities such as steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools; and full-service salons offering manicures, pedicures, facials and hair styling. Some resorts offer wellness centers, where professionally trained personnel offer advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyles, as well as innovative fitness facilities with virtual reality bicycles and Cybex equipment.

The Spa at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino takes luxury and relaxation to new heights. The expanded spa is just less than 30,000 square feet and includes 28 private treatment rooms, a 74-meter lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service salon and outdoor-accessible steam room.

Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas features a 134,000-square-foot facility offering skin care and body treatment rooms, movement therapy and Pilates studios, Watsu pools and a medical/wellness center, among other amenities. An article in Condé Nast Traveler included the Canyon Ranch SpaClub among the top 10 resort spas in the U.S. It is also the largest spa resort not only in Las Vegas, but also in North America. Vegas Scene has been to both Canyon RanchSpa and The Spa at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino and would be happy to go back.
The Spa at The LINQ Hotel & Casino boasts the only Himalayan salt cave on the Las Vegas Strip. Set among glowing salt crystals, the tranquil and calming room emulates the healing conditions found inside a natural salt cave by infusing the air with the highest quality salt. Other amenities include lavish lounges, guest audio control, aromatherapy and more. The modern and luxurious spa reflects the beautiful surrounding desert and includes an array of treatments and packages in a secluded his and hers relaxation area.

ESPA at Vdara Hotel & Spa, an 18,000-square-foot, two-level spa, salon, and advanced fitness center, is a sensuous sanctuary that spotlights holistic health and well-being in an intimate environment. Comprised of 11 treatment rooms and three distinct relaxation lounges, it offers a selection of signature treatments that use quality ingredients derived from organic herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and essential oils. Within ESPA’s intimate setting, guests are taken through signature European heat experiences, therapeutic journeys through temperature changes. Inspired by the Vegas Golden Knights, ESPA has created the “Power Play Massage,” an 80-minute treatment that features the spa’s signature Fitness Body Oil for maximum relaxation.

Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace allows guests to relax in a sacred sage-smudged space as the powers of sweet grass and detoxifying essential oils sooth away tension and balance energy. With everything from tea sommeliers to ancient ritual-inspired treatments, Qua invigorates the senses and stimulates relaxation.
Guests at Reliquary Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, will find balance for their body and soul. Reliquary optimizes relaxation and rejuvenates the body with its traditional and contemporary signature spa treatments. Melt away the worries of the day with smooth river stones that soften and sedate muscles and the drumming, tapping and rolling of ritual bamboo reeds. Reliquary signature services include the Drum Sticks Massage that includes the use of bamboo reeds and the Sweet Meloday bod therapy, a 50-minute sugar exfoliation that leaves skin glowing.
Sahra Spa & Hammam at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is inspired by the desert’s ever-expanding canopy of sky, mystifying sand sculptures and enchanting moonlit nights. A heated stone, or motherstone, is the centerpiece of Sahra Hammam, combining body detoxification, steam treatments and a cooling bath in a warm atmosphere. Sahra recently launched the BIOEFFECT® EYGLÓ facial, an exclusive treatment that is the first-of-its-kind in the United States. The innovative treatment contains a Nobel Prize winning epidermal growth factor (EGF) serum, which uses bio-identical cellular activators to stimulate blood circulation in a process called imprinting to renew luminosity, thus resulting in younger-looking skin.

In ARIA Resort & Casino’s 80,000-square-foot spa, nature’s healing properties take center stage. Salt, stone, earth, fire and water join to create a spa experience that elevates guests to a meditative state. The two-level spa comprises 62 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, an advanced fitness center and Las Vegas’ first co-ed spa balcony, featuring an outdoor infinity-edge pool and views of ARIA’s spectacular poolscape. Guests seeking respite look no further than the spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, which recently completed a $1-million-dollar renovation. The Forbes Five Star spa was designed to offer a tranquil, intimate and fully customizable experience, with 12 treatment rooms, including two oversized couples’ suites and an expanded co-ed Zen Lounge. Designed by EDG, The Spa’s new look was inspired by the beauty of the desert including warm colors and materials and artwork inspired by nature to exude a soothing feel.

The Forbes Five Star Spa at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas features designer treatment rooms, garden villas and couple’s rooms, setting itself worlds apart from the ordinary. Signature services like the Encore Escape combine the world's best massage techniques to relax mind and body. Guests seeking an experience fit for royalty can treat themselves to a Deluxe 24-Karat Facial, a treatment that utilizes gold to reawaken the skin’s youthfulness and capture its vitality.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a 27,000-square-foot oasis for serenity and rejuvenation that spans the entire seventh and eighth floors of the property. The Spa embraces a Shanghai 1930s design scheme, evoking a sleek, warm and opulent Art Deco elegance with indigenous elements of a rich Chinese culture. The relaxation haven features a menu based on Eastern methodologies with Western applications and many amenities. Water facilities including Vitality Pools, Steam Rooms and Ice Fountains allow guests to relax tired muscles and revitalize dry skin. In addition, there are five different Experience Shower journeys to choose from with dramatic light, water and sound functions choreographed into rhythmic interplay. Other amenities include the Laconium Room, a heated relaxation room with contoured bench-style seating and temperature-controlled Tepidarium chairs, with views overlooking the iconic Strip.

Bringing the natural, rustic atmosphere of the Rocky Mountains to the Nevada desert, Serenity Spa by Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is the ultimate experience in relaxation and rejuvenation. Located on the third-floor pool deck, Serenity Spa by Westgate offers a sophisticated menu of world-class massages, facials, body treatments, nail services and more. With calming décor and a staff of professionally trained therapists, all can indulge in the Gentlemen’s Facial, created to accommodate a man’s special skin care needs, or the Focus Massage, ideal for those short on valuable time as it focuses on a specific area and is customizable.

BATHHOUSE at Delano Las Vegas is heralded as one of the trendiest spas on the Strip with a simple yet elegant décor. At the core of the menu are the signature Global Journeys to reflect traditional rituals from around the world. Each Global Journey experience culminates with a personal tea and relaxation ritual from different areas of the world including Asia, India, a taste from the Islands and Europe.
Nourish the body and set the soul adrift at the lavishly modern Drift Spa and Hammam at Palms Casino Resort. With over 20 treatment rooms and an extensive list of services, Drift is truly a retreat for everybody. Inspired by Hammam tradition, this co-ed steam bath evolves what has been a Turkish custom for centuries.
Designed to be one the of the world's premier resort health spas, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s, Spa Mandalay combines classic massage and body treatments with the latest in therapeutic techniques for a unique spa experience.
A wide array of massage, hydrotherapy, body and facial treatments from around the world await at Bellagio Resort & Casino’s Spa Bellagio.
The overall design of the luxurious 55,000-square-foot Spa Bellagio is Zen-influenced, balancing natural elements of earth, water, fire and wind. The spa’s 56 treatment rooms include 12 skincare rooms with private showers, four Ashiatsu rooms, two Thai massage rooms, two Vichy rooms, a Hydrotherapy room, Watsu room and four couple’s rooms. The spa also includes an outdoor relaxation balcony overlooking the pool.
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino’s Spa by Mandara is a sanctuary for the senses. The facility stretches over 32,000 square feet and encompasses 30 private therapy rooms, some of which are multiple therapy suites for individuals and couples. Relax and enjoy a complete menu of services, including signature treatments such as the Ceremony of Love, an exotic bathing ritual, the Mandara Stone Therapy, a massage with heated Basalts, and the Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial.
The Mirage Spa & Salon at The Mirage Hotel & Casino is a place where the mind, body and soul connect. Through therapeutic massages, soothing treatments, meditation rooms, steam room, saunas, whirlpools and fitness opportunities, guest will find serenity. Experience self-awareness and harmony through Yoga with the Dolphins, a yoga class through the spa held in the underwater dolphin viewing room at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat.

Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa’s The Spa at Red Rock by Well & Being is just a short drive from the strip, and offers a variety of personalized experiences designed to transform guests from the inside out with its unique nutrition and exercise programs. Well & Being is an innovative spa concept at luxury resorts featuring immersive, fully-customized wellness experiences including fitness, nutrition, integrative medicine, mind-body therapies and advanced skincare.  Located just south of the Strip, Costa del Sur Spa and Salon at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa is designed to pamper, relax and rejuvenate. The 40,000-square-foot spa boosts one of the most extensive spa menus in Las Vegas with signature treatments such as the Pure Fiji Goddess of the Sun Ritual and Just For You Facial, among others. Treatments can be enjoyed in 27 rooms, including four newly renovated couple’s suites. A full-service salon, whirlpool, sauna and steam room allow for the ultimate relaxation.

Spa Aquae at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, located 15 minutes west of the Strip in Summerlin, is a luxury center for beauty and wellness built on the foundations of ancient therapeutic wisdom and water’s healing power. An oasis in the Las Vegas desert, Spa Aquae features signature experiences focusing on the hydration and relaxation so many travelers and desert-dwellers seek. From the Aquae Holistic Massage and Healing Hydration Wrap to the exotic Shirodhara Ritual, the spa’s signature experiences are designed to pamper

Chapels and Venues
Part of the allure of getting married in Las Vegas is that it offers the ultimate freedom of choice, ranging from an Elvis impersonator presiding over a 24 hour, drive thru chapel to a lavish soirée at one of the premier resorts. Additionally, Las Vegas has minimal pre-ceremony requirements and no waiting period, making Las Vegas an ideal wedding destination for all couples.  Nearly every major casino resort in Las Vegas has its own unique wedding chapel and ceremony spaces, offering an array of experiences from simple celebrations to elaborate affairs for brides and grooms of every taste and budget.
The Wedding Salons at Wynn Las Vegas were inspired by an antique sterling silver box made by Buccelatti, with a crème duchesse satin lining, elaborate design and decor. The extravagant Salons feature three elegant wedding locations, including two indoor venues and a beautifully designed outdoor space for wedding ceremonies or vow renewals.

Home to two wedding chapels and several outdoor locations, Bellagio Las Vegas offers intimate settings for couples seeking romance and beauty.

Terrazza Di Sogno, “The Terrace of Dreams,” is a popular choice and provides a stunning view of The Fountains of Bellagio and its surrounding Tuscan landscape. Wedding planners will time the famous water show to begin as the couple embraces for their long-awaited first kiss.

Couples can seal their love above Las Vegas inside the exclusive Suite 3678 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Purposefully designed without the traditional aisle and ceremony seating, guests stand in awe as vows are exchanged either in-suite or on the private wraparound terrace overlooking the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard. Couples can also opt for a ceremony inside The Chelsea, an abandoned glass factory turned working theater that provides a stunning combination of industrial grit and artistic glamour. Several other ceremony locations provide totally customizable and unique ceremonies. Lovers can also become husband or wife atop The High Roller at The LINQ Promenade. The tallest observation wheel in the world offers stunning views of the destination for the lucky couple and up to 38 guests. The High Roller is also great for a wedding reception, offering an open bar inside a private cabin.
From intimate weddings to a grand affair, Caesars Palace offers multiple venues for marriages and vow renewals. Classico is one of the largest chapels on the Strip, holding 196 guests, and can be found in the Augustus Tower. The property also has two outdoor locations, the Venus and Juno Gardens.

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is a non-gaming, luxury hotel on the Strip and offers several indoor and outdoor spaces that will make any ceremony memorable. Intimate outdoor ceremonies are booked on the Fountain Terrace, while the hotel’s private pool and PRESS patio can also be rented for weddings and receptions. The property’s Grand Staircase has also become an iconic backdrop for wedding photos.
The recently renovated Wedding Chapel at ARIA Resort & Casino features just one chapel to ensure exclusivity to the special couple and their guests. This venue combines sleek and modern design with lavish décor for an elegant and sophisticated experience. Lovebirds can also reserve other venues, including the Fireside Lounge and Poolside Verandah.
Everlasting love can be sealed with a kiss at several venues at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, but a favorite is the Forever Grand Chapels. Professional wedding planners help couples take a step back in time for a vintage wedding, complete with hair, makeup and dramatic lighting to mimic the ambiance of the 1940s. Those looking for an unparalleled intimate setting should consider Joël Robuchon’s Parisian Terrace. This package includes a private dining room where the wedding festivities continue with a five-course dinner menu.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas are most widely recognized for transporting couples to Venice for their vows in the White Gondola ceremony. A gondolier will perform the intimate ceremony complete with Italian song while gliding along the Grand Canal. Wedding planners also host lavish ceremonies at The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium, Venezia Pool Gardens, Wedding Terrace and other romantic indoor and outdoor locations. From Venice to Paris, lovebirds can say “je t’aime” atop the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas. This imitate ceremony includes the couple and their 12 closest friends and family, 460 feet above the Las Vegas Strip on the tower’s observation deck. Couples can also select a guitarist or violinist to accompany their special day. Brides looking to make a statement on their wedding day should consider the volcano package at The Mirage Hotel & Casino. Daytime weddings offer a serene tropical setting, while evening weddings bring the heat as vows are exchanged overlooking the erupting volcano and cascading waterfall.

For thrill-seekers, imagine taking the plunge at 67 miles per hour, while riding the Big Apple Roller Coaster at New York-New York Hotel & Casino. Family and friends can join couples as they embark on the ride of a lifetime.
Some other unforgettable backdrops include Mandalay Bay Beach and Seascape Ballroom, with windows into the shark tank at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
At Tropicana Las Vegas, couples are offered a tropical yet modern feel inside the resort’s wedding chapel. Guests are taken to paradise with its white plantation shutters, stylish palms and dark wooden chairs. The island oasis continues outdoors and through several additional venues onsite.

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, located a short drive from the Strip, offers 54 acres of lush gardens, waterfalls and streams. The property boasts multiple wedding locations, both indoor and outdoor. Once the newly wedded couple walks down the aisle, guests can celebrate in one of eight reception venues. These all-inclusive wedding packages also come with a restaurant discount for rehearsal dinners.
Station Casinos offers engaged couples two amazing options to celebrate their union. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa offers a beautiful ceremony space off the casino floor with access to a private pool area. This former club has been transformed into an event space, with the perfect lighting and sound system; it even includes a DJ booth. The Wedding Suite at Green Valley Ranch boasts the backdrop for couples who want to enjoy the Las Vegas skyline during their vows.
The Chapel in the Clouds at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower offers breathtaking views of the Strip and surrounding valley from over 800 feet above Las Vegas. Dine in the only revolving restaurant in Las Vegas, Top of the World, and raise the excitement for guests with a one-of-a-kind experience.

Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort stuns guests with its breathtaking backdrop that highlights the natural desert beauty and mountain range in the distance. The resort offers unique and elegant ceremonies and receptions, working with each couple’s individual style and needs. Other beautiful golf courses include Bali Hai Golf Club, Reflection Bay Golf Club in Lake Las Vegas and many others.

The first traveling pop-up wedding company in the United States, Downtown Las Vegas’ Flora Pop is a delightful and easy way to “get hitched.” Pick the place and Flora Pop will send “The Teardrop,” a built-by-hand mobile chapel modeled after a 1950s Kenskill trailer complete with a neon sign and flowers. From the middle of the desert to the Springs Mountain Range and anywhere in between, Flora Pop will meet the party wherever they wish. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts hosts some of the greatest acts in performing arts and wedding masterpieces. Ceremonies can take place in one of the complex’s seven stunning art deco style locations, from the Grand Lobby to the Troesh Studio Theatre, creating an elegant and sophisticated backdrop for vows. For an over-the-top ceremony, the Carillion tower is the place to say “I do” as the bell rings during that special kiss.

Lovers inspired by the glittering lights of the Las Vegas Strip can promise forever surrounded by restored vintage neon signs at the Neon Museum. The vintage signs bask the ceremony and reception areas in colorful light creating a truly only-in-Vegas memory. Located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, the Mob Museum is housed in the historic former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office and was meticulously restored to its original grandeur. The Museum offers ceremonies and receptions with a truly unique backdrop as it presents a view of organized crime’s impact on Las Vegas history and its imprint on America and the world through interactive and engaging exhibits.
Steps away from the Mob Museum and two blocks from Fremont Street Experience is Downtown Grand Casino and Hotel. Brides and grooms looking for an elegant, vintage Vegas wedding have an array of locations to pick from at Downtown Grand. From intimate rooms to celebrating beneath the Vegas lights, literally, with the option to close 3rd Street for a truly unforgettable event.

Feature Golf Courses
Las Vegas’s first golf course opened in 1938 with the Las Vegas Golf Club, located near downtown Las Vegas Southern Nevada is home to more than 45 public and private courses. There are several courses available in the outlying areas of Southern Nevada, including Mesquite, Laughlin and Primm. The Las Vegas Paiute Resort is the first master-planned, multi-course resort to be built on Native American land in the United States. Professional Golfer Tiger Woods earned his first PGA Tour victory in 1996 at the Las Vegas Invitational (now the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open) at the Tournament Players Club at Summerlin. Designers with two or more golf courses in Southern Nevada include Billy Casper, Greg Nash, Arnold Palmer, Lee Schmidt, Brian Curley, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Ted Robinson, Sr. and Ted Robinson, Jr., Rees Jones, Pete Dye, Jay Morrish and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Las Vegas has hosted stops on some of the world’s major tours, including the PGA Tour, LPGA, Seniors Tour, and NCAA Championships. Chip Beck shot the second-ever 59 in 1991 at the Las Vegas Invitational at Sunrise Golf Club. Jonathan Byrd shot the first ever walk-off hole-in-one playoff victory at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in 2010 Vegas Scene has experienced TPC Las Vegas, Angel Park Golf Club, and Paiute Golf Resort and can say all three were enjoyed with amenities and well kept grounds.

TPC Las Vegas: TPC Las Vegas is one of the few PGA Tour golf courses that can be played by the general public. The course has played host to the Las Vegas Senior Classic, Bard Capital Challenge and the Shriners Hospital for Children Open. TPC has received four-star ratings in Golf Digest, as well as ranked among Best Golf Resorts in the USA by Conde Nast Traveler.
Angel Park Golf Club: Angel Park offers spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Valley featuring 38 holes of championship Las Vegas golf designed by legendary Arnold Palmer. The course has received several awards including “Favorite Golf Course,” “America’s Top 50 Courses for Women” and many others.

Paiute Golf Resort: Just 25 minutes northwest of the Las Vegas Strip this course offers three distinctive layouts designed by Pete Dye. The 54-championship-hole course is operated and owned by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, which is the first master-planned, multi-course facility of its kind built on Native American land.

Bali Hai Golf Club: Located at the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, Bali Hai delivers an island feel with towering palm trees and sparkling green fairways accented by white crushed granite.
Bear’s Best: Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Bear's Best offers 18 replicas of Nicklaus' finest holes currently found at courses from Montana to Mexico. Bear's Best Las Vegas is home to a clubhouse that features Jack's Place, where photos, plaques and other memorabilia from Nicklaus' legendary career are displayed.

Las Vegas National Golf Club: Located less than two miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas National Golf Club is one of the most historic golf courses in Las Vegas. Las Vegas National Golf Club is past host of the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions, Sahara Invitational and Las Vegas Invitational, in addition to the LPGA Tour’s LPGA Championship. Las Vegas National Golf Club was one of three Las Vegas golf courses used during the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational when Tiger Woods won his first PGA Tour title.

Legacy Golf Club: The Arthur Hills-designed facility features tee boxes on the 10th hole that are in the shape of each suit in a deck of cards: spades, clubs, diamonds, and hearts.
Reflection Bay Golf Club: Reflection Bay Golf Club is located in the luxurious high-end resort residential community of Lake Las Vegas. Created in 1998, Reflection Bay Golf Club is designated as a prestigious Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, the only such course located in the state of Nevada. Reflection Bay has hosted the Wendy’s 3 Tour Challenge PGA event several times and has been the recipient of some of the most sought-after awards by industry magazines including "Golf Magazine" and "Golf Digest."