The One Part Of Las Vegas You Might Want To Avoid Entirely During The Daytime

Nightlife is a major draw for many visitors to cities like Berlin, Amsterdam, and New York City. Las Vegas likely finds itself among these cities too, despite recent efforts to change its party reputation with more varying activities. Glitzy places on the Las Vegas Strip (and the Strip's sidewalks themselves) are filled with casinos, nightclubs, venues, and other places often associated with nighttime entertainment. Therefore, this part of Sin City obviously gets pretty crowded at night.

You might think visiting the Las Vegas Strip during the day is a better, crowd-free option. But some experiences really are worth braving the crowds. The bright, glittering signs outside of the Strip's iconic hotels and casinos really are sights to behold at night. However, during the day and especially in the morning, the Las Vegas Strip also feels like visiting an epic party –– after the party actually happened, that is. You are left walking around quiet streets with a few bits of trash and lone wanderers. Even the Pixar short film "Day & Night" shows off this contrast in excitement levels, albeit lightheartedly.

Another reason why you may not want to walk along the Las Vegas Strip during the day is the hot desert sun. Hot weather can make this long road seem even longer. Desert dwellers often claim that it is a dry heat (and therefore more bearable than the mugginess and humidity in the Southeast). But the triple-digit summer temperatures can still definitely feel intense. Maybe swim in some of Las Vegas' unique pools to keep cool during the day. A handful of hotels like Circa and Caesars Palace do not even require you to make a room reservation in order to get pool access.

You can also beat the heat by wandering in and out of the Strip's iconic casino hotels. However, therein lies the issue of price. There are lots of luxury brand stores in some of the Strip's biggest hotel casinos. Think Cartier, Prada, and more. Given that Las Vegas offers some of the best fine dining options in America, restaurants along the Strip can bring the high prices of luxury too. Perhaps save your money for your evening jaunt on the Strip.

Thankfully, Las Vegas is more than just luxury on the Strip. Other than checking out the city's aforementioned pools, you can spend the day at the Arts District, also known as 18b. Located between the Strip and Fremont Street, this part of Sin City has more of a relaxed hipster feeling than glitzy partying. The Arts District is popular for its breweries, restaurants, art galleries, and shopping. Fans of all things vintage and classic Americana will want to shop at Vintage Vegas Antiques, Rockin Bettie, and Bogart Vintage in particular. There are also a few endearingly kitschy wedding chapels, such as the Elvis Chapel and the historic Little White Wedding Chapel.

Before heading to the Strip for the night, Las Vegas' museums are perfect daytime activities as well. The Las Vegas slogan, "What Happens Here, Only Happens Here" definitely applies. The Neon Museum showcases neon signs salvaged from iconic buildings of the city's past. The Mob Museum reveals the history of organized crime in Vegas and beyond, while the Punk Rock Museum is perfect for counterculture music lovers. There really is something for everyone in this world-famous city.