Escape from Albuquerque to Las Vegas on a budget

While Las Vegas may be an obvious choice for a vacation spot, the city offers much more than just gambling and buffets, and is well worth a fresh look at its constantly changing offerings for accommodations, libations, recreation and relaxation.

The self-proclaimed Entertainment Capital of the World has a thriving Downtown Arts District, several museums, dozens of parks and a world-class center for the performing arts. Its iconic casino-hotels offer extensive shopping, dining, pools and spas, live shows and nightlife. And it was named one of the New York Times' top destinations for 2019, with a much-anticipated Lady Gaga residency sealing the deal.

Using travel site Skyscanner, we’ve sifted through the cheapest flights between Albuquerque and Las Vegas in the next few months, including some top-rated hotel options and highly reviewed local attractions.

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Cheapest Las Vegas flights

Currently, the cheapest flights between Albuquerque and Las Vegas are if you leave on July 8 and return from Nevada on July 12. Allegiant Air currently has tickets for $72, roundtrip.

Top Las Vegas hotels

To plan your stay, here are some of Las Vegas’ top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.

The Bellagio Las Vegas (3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)

If you're looking to splurge on top quality, consider The Bellagio Las Vegas. The hotel has a 4.5-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $149.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)

There's also the 4.6-star rated The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which has rooms for $140/night.

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South)

A third option is The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The 4.3-star hotel has rooms for $149/night.

Local restaurant picks

If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Las Vegas' many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.

Mon Ami Gabi (3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)

If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Mon Ami Gabi, which has an average of 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Skyscanner.

"Grab a seat on the patio to see the Bellagio fountains," wrote visitor Anna. "My favorite is steak with the blue cheese topping."

Eat. (707 E. Carson Ave.)

Another popular dining destination is Eat., with five stars from eight reviews.

"The hotspot has been showered with accolades and rave reviews, including being featured on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown," wrote reviewer Gabrielle.

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse (360 E. Flamingo Road)

Also worth considering is Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.

"I love that they bring all the meat to you and slice it onto your plate," wrote Trina. "If you need them to stop just flip your card from green to red. If you need them to bring more meat, then flip it back to green. The servers are really conscientious about the colors and will even bring by any special meats that you request."

PublicUs (1126 Fremont St.)

Finally, there's PublicUs.

What to see and do in Las Vegas

To round out your trip, Las Vegas offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are some top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.

Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard)

First up is the Las Vegas Strip.

With more than 30 major casinos along with world-class entertainment venues, you'll never run out of things to do in this heart of "Sin City." Stroll along the dancing fountains at the Bellagio, shop til you drop at the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian Resort & Casino or catch any number of hit musical acts, Broadway shows, magic or comedians.

Fountains at Bellagio (3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)

The Fountains at Bellagio is another popular destination.

Fountains shoot 250 feet into the air to the accompaniment of a symphony every 30 minutes. After 7 p.m., the spectacular display happens every 15 minutes.

"It is beautiful and relaxing. I love listening to the music and watching the water go with the music," wrote visitor Kendra.

The Fremont Street Experience (425 Fremont St.)

Finally, consider checking out The Fremont Street Experience.

The Fremont Street Experience is an outdoor pedestrian mall with a massive barrel vault canopy screen that hangs over four of the mall’s five blocks and has wild light shows. The mall includes multiple casinos and museums, the most popular being the Neon Museum.

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