I flew across the country to spend 48 hours in Las Vegas. Here are 4 things that were worth it and 4 that weren't.

Carly NeilFeb 9, 2024, 01:42 IST

I went on a quick weekend trip to Las Vegas.Carly Neil

I flew from Connecticut to Las Vegas for a 48-hour weekend getaway.
I didn't need a ton of time to enjoy what the city has to offer, but I'm glad I planned ahead.

I recently took a weekend trip to Las Vegas for the first time in several years.

I live in Connecticut, which meant some long flights and timezone changes. But once I arrived, I was quickly reminded of just how unique the city is — I'd recommend anyone visit at least once.

Throughout my 48 hours in Sin City, there were attractions worth checking out and a few things I'd skip in the future.

I recommend enjoying at least one of the city's many incredible shows.

I went to the U2 concert in Las Vegas.Carly Neil

I recommend enjoying at least one of the city's many incredible shows.

I went to the U2 concert in Las Vegas.Carly Neil

It's worth taking a trip by the Sphere.

The Sphere is a new venue in Las Vegas.Carly Neil

It's worth taking a trip by the Sphere.

The Sphere is a new venue in Las Vegas.Carly Neil

I had a blast scoping out the best restaurants.

Las Vegas is a great city for foodies.Carly Neil

I had a blast scoping out the best restaurants.

Las Vegas is a great city for foodies.Carly Neil

Walking around all of the resorts was a fun, free activity.

The Venetian has actual canals inside.Carly Neil

Walking around all of the resorts was a fun, free activity.

The Venetian has actual canals inside.Carly Neil

On the other hand, I wasn't really into the gambling.

I'm not a huge fan of slot machines or card tables.Carly Neil

On the other hand, I wasn't really into the gambling.

I'm not a huge fan of slot machines or card tables.Carly Neil

I underestimated how expensive the short trip would be, and I'd cut down on excess spending next time.

Some of the treats I found in Vegas were fun, but they were really expensive.Carly Neil

I underestimated how expensive the short trip would be, and I'd cut down on excess spending next time.

Some of the treats I found in Vegas were fun, but they were really expensive.Carly Neil

Waiting until the last minute to decide where to eat made me waste a ton of time.

There are so many food options in Vegas that it can become overwhelming.Carly Neil

Waiting until the last minute to decide where to eat made me waste a ton of time.

There are so many food options in Vegas that it can become overwhelming.Carly Neil

I wish I hadn't spent the whole weekend in the city.

There are fun things to see outside of the Strip.Carly Neil

I wish I hadn't spent the whole weekend in the city.

There are fun things to see outside of the Strip.Carly Neil

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I flew across the country to spend 48 hours in Las Vegas. Here are 4 things that were worth it and 4 that weren't.

I recommend enjoying at least one of the city's many incredible shows.

I recommend enjoying at least one of the city's many incredible shows.

It's worth taking a trip by the Sphere.

It's worth taking a trip by the Sphere.

I had a blast scoping out the best restaurants.

I had a blast scoping out the best restaurants.

Walking around all of the resorts was a fun, free activity.

Walking around all of the resorts was a fun, free activity.

On the other hand, I wasn't really into the gambling.

On the other hand, I wasn't really into the gambling.

I underestimated how expensive the short trip would be, and I'd cut down on excess spending next time.

I underestimated how expensive the short trip would be, and I'd cut down on excess spending next time.

Waiting until the last minute to decide where to eat made me waste a ton of time.

Waiting until the last minute to decide where to eat made me waste a ton of time.

I wish I hadn't spent the whole weekend in the city.

I wish I hadn't spent the whole weekend in the city.