Summerlin

The upscale master-planned suburb on the west edge of the valley, backing directly onto Red Rock Canyon. Summerlin is 22,500 acres of planned neighborhoods between the 215 Beltway and the Red Rock escarpment. It is where locals with money live — golf courses, Whole Foods, Downtown Summerlin outdoor mall with a Nordstrom Rack. The Red Rock Casino Resort on Charleston and Pavilion Center is the anchor: $200-$350 rooms, a 72-lane bowling alley, and 16 movie screens. At 9pm the parking lots are full and the sportsbook is packed on Sunday. This is the base camp for anyone doing Red Rock, Calico Basin or Mount Charleston.It suits business travelers who want quiet, wedding parties who want a resort without Strip chaos, and hikers who want to be at the Red Rock scenic loop trailhead in 15 minutes. It does not suit anyone who wants to walk to bars, wants downtown grit, or wants to gamble at $5 tables — minimums here are $15-$25. Rideshare to the Strip is 20-30 minutes and $25-$45.

Towns & villages

Where to base yourself

Las Vegas Strip Downtown Las Vegas Henderson

Good to know

Questions, answered

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How far is Summerlin from the Strip?

12 miles, 20-30 minutes by car depending on traffic and which end of the Strip. Rideshare $25-$45 one way. If you plan to be on the Strip every night, this is not the right base.

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Do I need a car in Summerlin?

Yes. Bus service is minimal and rideshares within Summerlin (say, Red Rock Casino to Tivoli Village) run $12-$18 each way. Rent a car at the airport if you’re staying more than one night.

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