The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Vegas Vacation in 2020

2020 is going to be a great year and there has never been a better time than now to start planning your 2020 Vegas vacation. There are major events in every month, so finding the perfect time to visit is easier than ever. But choosing to go to Vegas and when to go is only half the battle… figuring out what to do in Vegas in 2020 is the next big step.

As usual, we have you covered. Here is our Definitive Guide to Planning Your Vegas Vacation in 2020. We will help you choose the perfect hotel, make sure you get the best deals on food and activities, line up the perfect meals, and attend the best shows. Whether you’re going with your significant other, taking a solo or business trip, heading out to party, or just spending some time with friends and family for the holiday, Vegas has your perfect vacation.

This is a long post, so we’re giving you the highlights up front with links to our full guides for each section below. You can get more information on all of these choices by clicking the links below each section, but we wanted to make sure you have all our top choices for 2020!

Our Favorite Vegas Hotels in 2020

Here are our favorites hotels for 2020:

• Our Favorite Hotel in 2020: The Cosmopolitan (Book)
• Our Most Booked for 2020: Aria Hotel & Casino (Book)
• Best Smoke-Free Hotel for 2020: Vdara Hotel & Spa (Book)
• Our Favorite Downtown Vegas Hotel in 2020: The Golden Nugget (Book)
• Our Best Location Value (Caesars): The LINQ Hotel + Experience (Book)
• Our Best Location Value (MGM): Park MGM Las Vegas (Book)
• Our Best Value Choice (MGM): Luxor (Book)
• Our Best Value Choice (Caesars): The Flamingo Vegas Hotel & Casino (Book)
• Most Luxury Choice: The Wynn (Book)
• Best Young Vibe: Encore (Book) & The Cosmopolitan (Book)
• Best Convention Hotel: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (Book) & Palazzo (Book)

Our Favorite Vegas Restaurants in 2020

Choosing the best restaurant in Vegas is similar to picking your favorite TV show of all time or your favorite child… It’s almost impossible to choose, but also to get wrong. There are so many amazing options spanning every taste, budget, presentation, and atmosphere. Here are our favorites:

• Our Favorite Brunch in 2020: Bouchon at The Venetian
• Our Favorite Buffet in 2020: ? Bacchanal at Caesars Palace ?
• Best Lunch Deal in 2020: Milos & Jaleo at The Cosmopolitan
• Our Favorite Steakhouse: Bavettes at Park MGM & Jean Georges at Aria
• Best Seafood: Catch at Aria
• Best Italian: Rao’s at Caesars Palace
• Our Favorite Burger + View: ? Beer Park at Paris ? – $40 of beer, drinks, & food for $26 (35% Off) – Patio overlooks the strip + Fountains
• Best Japanese: zuma at The Cosmopolitan
• Our Favorite Pizza: Pizza Rock
• Best Affordable Fusion: China Pablano at The Cosmopolitan
• Best Food Scene: The Cosmopolitan
• Best Dinner + View: ?Top of The World @ THE STRAT ? – 4-Course for $88 (M-Th)
• Best Fountain View: Prime at The Bellagio
• Our Favorite German Brewery: ? Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas ?- $15 for $25 to spend
• Best Specialty Drinks: Vanderpump LV at Caesars Palace
• Unique Dining Experience: ? Blackout Dining in the Dark ? – Save $10 per dinner

Our Favorite Vegas Swag

Our Favorite Vegas Open Bar, Happy Hours, & Drink Discounts in Vegas

Vegas is a great place for a drink, but unless you are playing at the casino, they can get expensive. Here’s some of our favorite cheap drink deals:

• High Roller Open Bar (The LINQ): $35 to ride the High Roller with 30-min Open Bar
• ?All-Night Open Bar at Koi Ultra Lounge ? (Planet Hollywood): $29 for VIP Drinks & All-Night Open Bar after 10:30PM
• Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop (Paris): $36 for Entry for One & Two Premium Drinks
• Rock & Reilly’s (The Strip): Four Hours of Open Bar for One
• Carlos ‘n’ Charlie’s (The Flamingo): Four-hour all you can drink package (margs&beer) + Entree for $46
• Vanguard Lounge (Downtown): $20 drink voucher for $12
• Banger Brewing Beer Experience: $32 for Beer Experience & Tasting for 2 people

Our Favorite Vegas Discounts in 2020

Vegas has something fun for everyone year round! Here are some of our favorite reasons to make the trip to Vegas in 2020. Here are our favorites:

• Koi Ultra Lounge – $29 VIP Drink Package – Open Bar (74% Off)
• GoJump Las Vegas – 25% Off One Tandem Skydiving Jump ($149)
• ?Bacchanal at Caesars Palace ? – Vegas Buffets at 30% or more off
• ?The Spa at Harrah’s Las Vegas ?- 50 Minute Message or Facial for $75 or 50 Minute Message & Facial for $140
• Señor Frogs: Two Yard Drinks for just $40
• Madame Tussauds Las Vegas – $40 for Admission to Madame Tussauds with LINQ Zipline for One Adult or Child

Our Favorite Vegas Stickers

Our Favorite Vegas Bucket List Adventures in 2020

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Vegas has something fun for everyone year round! Here are some of our favorite reasons to make the trip to Vegas in 2020. Here are our favorites (or view the full guide here):

• ?NASCAR Racing Experience at LV Motor Speedway ?- NASCAR Ride Along Experience for One ($110) or Practice Driving Experience for One ($230)
• ?Speed Vegas? – Three-Lap Drive in a Ferrari 488 GTB, Lamborghini Huracán, or Porsche 911 GT3 RS for $299
• GoJump Las Vegas – 25% Off One Tandem Skydiving Jump ($149)
• Vegas Rally – Five-Lap Drive in a AWD Subaru WRX
• Skyline Helicopter Tours – $129 for Las Vegas Strip Tour for Up to Three People

Our Favorite Vegas Events Happening in 2020

Vegas has something fun for everyone year round! Here are some of our favorite reasons to make the trip to Vegas in 2020. Here are our favorites (or view the full guide here):

• Our Party in 2020: NYE in December
• Our Favorite Trade Show in 2020: CES in February
• Our Favorite Vegas Holidays for 2020: Memorial Day in May & Labor Day in September
• Our Favorite Sporting Event in 2020: Raiders Opening Game in September & NFL Draft in April

Our Favorite Things to Do in Vegas for 2020

Vegas has something fun for everyone year round! Here are some of our favorite things to do in Vegas in 2020. Here are our favorites (or view the full guide here):

• Our Favorite Day Trip: Grand Canyon by Helicopter or Driving
• Our Favorite Quick Trip: Red Rock or Hoover Dam
• Best Vegas Show: Absinthe, The Beatles Love, Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal
• Best New Show: Atomic Saloon Show
• Best Concerts: Aerosmith
• Best Residency: Lady Gaga
• Best Comedy: Carrot Top, Aces of Comedy (Tosh, Allen, White, Romano, Maher, Lopez, & More)
• Best Animal Exhibits: The Secret Garden at The Mirage, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, The Shark Tank at Golden Nugget, Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo

Best Vegas Nightlife 2020

Vegas has something fun for everyone year round! Here are some of our favorite things to do in Vegas in 2020. Here are our favorites (or view the full guide here):

• Best Nightclubs: XS at Encore, Hakkasan at MGM Grand, Omnia at Caesars Palace
• Best Casino Bars: Chandelier Bar at The Cosmopolitan, Interlude at Cromwell, O’Sheas & Time Square Bar at New York New York
• Best Night Pool Party: Nightswim at XS, Drai’s Swim Night
• Our Favorite Drink: $25 Rome is Burning (A Smoked Black Cherry Manhattan) at Vanderpump LV
• Best Specialty Drinks: Vanderpump LV
• Best Magic Shows: Mat Franco, Nathan Burton, & David Copperfield
• Best 18+ Shows: Fantasy at The Luxor, Thunder Down Under, X Burlesque
• Best DJ: Calvin Harris, David Guetta & Diplo
• Best House DJ: DJ Swift at Wet Republic
• Favorite Residencies: Drake, Lady Gaga, & Aerosmith

Best Vegas Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Ideas for 2020

Vegas is the perfect location for you bachelor or bachelorette party. Here are some of our favorite ideas for you party in 2020:

• Club Tour Vegas: Club hop to five trendy venues on nighttime tour that includes VIP entry, party bus with wet bar, and drink specials – $31 (69% OFF)
• V Card – The Vegas Nightclub Pass: Free VIP entry, drink specials and other exclusive offers to the top nightspots on the Vegas Strip – $29 (75% OFF)
• Day Club Pool Party Tour with Party Bus Transportation: VIP Line, $5 vodka drink specials and 15% off food, & complimentary Mimosas, Bud Light, Gatorade and water on the bus between venues. $69 (Save 50%)
• Chippendales Male Revue: The perfect bacholerette party night Starting $59 (32% OFF)

Our Favorite Vegas Sporting Events 2020

Vegas has something fun for everyone year round! Here are some of our favorite things to do in Vegas in 2020. Here are our favorites (or view the full guide here):

• Superbowl LIV in Miami – Best Sportsbooks in Vegas – Buy Tickets
• NFL Playoffs – Best Sportsbooks in Vegas – Buy Tickets
• March Madness – March Madness coverage
• Raiders Games – View 2020 Raiders Schedule
• NFL Draft
• Vegas Golden Knights (VGK) – Buy Tickets