CITY GUIDE: Welcome to Las Vegas 2024

Williams Racing and Formula 1 are heading to Sin City for the 2024 Las Vegas GP after the city's triumphant return to the calendar last year.

We don't think that anyone can say the sport can't put on a show after the spectacle on and around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in 2023.

Racing beneath the iconic glowing lights on one of the world's most famous streets, fans have a visceral and visual feast to enjoy here.

Yet the enjoyment spreads far from The Strip, with so much on offer in Las Vegas and a little further afield. Here's our guide for any F1 fan navigating Nevada's neon city.

Where to start with the city boasting many iconic buildings, experiences, and landmarks?

Well, taking a snap at the famous 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign will show everyone back home that you're set for a time to remember once you post it on social media.

Located at the southern end of The Strip, the instantly recognisable sign has welcomed visitors for 65 years — and sent them off, with its lesser-known 'Drive Carefully' reverse side encouraging people to come back soon.

All the casinos and hotels could have a guide apiece, with distinct shows and themes in each. They're all free to enter, though, and a day wandering between their grand entrance lobbies and malls can feel like a tour around the world.

Getting away from The Strip, there's Fremont Street, where the city's casino-led economy first boomed. Though construction efforts have modernised the area, the so-called Glitter Gulch still retains its retro charm.

F1 fans may also enjoy trips to Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Speed Vegas. These circuits offer driving experiences where petrolheads can get behind the wheel of supercars and race in a safe and controlled environment.

Yes, Las Vegas is more famous for gambling and must-see shows, but there are some brilliant stops for learning more about this city's incredible history.

A trip to the Neon Museum will have you walking through a boneyard like no other, with a century's worth of Las Vegas signs that once beckoned guests into now-defunct hotels and restaurants.

Our second museum recommendation explores a very different side to the role Nevada has served to America, with the Atomic Testing Museum dedicated to the history of nuclear weapon trials in the Mojave Desert.

You'll learn how the Nevada Test Site operated at this Smithsonian-affiliated museum and even experience a simulation of a nearby detonation.

Finally, the Mob Museum is a glimpse into the history of organised crime that proliferated throughout the city in its earlier days as an adult playground and the law enforcement's efforts to clamp down on the Mafia's operations.

A concrete jungle poking out of a seemingly barren desert isn't a place where you might expect to embark on nature day trips, but there are many.

Vegas sits between Death Valley National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the Great Basin National Park, with Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area also on its doorstep. Each is a worthwhile visit to appreciate the stunning nearby scenery.

If you'd like to see a truly unforgettable sunrise and are up for a road trip with an overnight stay (or are okay with splashing out for a helicopter ride!), the Grand Canyon National Park is a four-five hour drive away.

Unsurprisingly, Las Vegas caters for every single need and offers virtually every cuisine a guest could hope for.

Everything from high-end steakhouses, rib shacks, and shrimp cocktail restaurants to greasy burgers and veggie taco spots are here to fill your stomach.

Anyone can eat like a king in Vegas, where the only question is how happy you are to empty your wallet for the sensational selections of eating options.

There is no shortage of ways to part from your cash when you're in Las Vegas, but heading to one of several outlet malls in the city might give the best bang for your buck.

Top-name brands feature at each, with bargains around if you look hard enough or use the many discounts on offer.

For a different way of shopping, head to The Venetian Resort's Grand Canal Shoppes, where you can go through the stores in the Italian-styled indoor mall beneath a fake ceiling mimicking clouds and blue skies.

As with anything in Las Vegas, transportation options vary depending on your budget.

Public transport has an elevated monorail system, a bus network called The Deuce that covers The Strip, and taxis/ride-sharing services.

On the other end of the scale, you could hire a convertible to travel down Las Vegas Boulevard in style or, perhaps, a limo to let someone else drive you around Sin City.

Language: English Currency: US Dollar (USD) Weather: Las Vegas is a hot and dry city, with the highest temperatures coming in July, where the average temperature sits at 34°C/92°F. Even though there's still desert sun, F1's visit at the end of November sees the mercury sitting in a milder range of 10-20°C/50-68°F.