Las Vegas is one of the most visited and celebrated destinations in the United States.
And Sin City doesn’t turn off crowds gather all year for 24/7 access to fun.
A general breakdown of the seasons goes like this.
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Some years, the city draws more than five million convention attendees!
If it does, be sure to make flight and hotel reservations in advance.
During popular conventions, Las Vegas hotel bookings and prices surge.
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Keep an eye out for the Consumer Electronics Show in January and the Electric Daisy Carnival in May.
But these off-seasons do deliver more manageable crowds than you’ll find the rest of the year.
In recent years, though, winter has actually seen fewer visitors than summer.
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Plan a trip in February for pleasant weather and the city’s smallest crowds.
Another tip for the crowd-averse: Try spending time away from the famous Strip.
Winter in Las Vegas can also be a nice escape for travelers fleeing ice and snow.
But most visitors associate the Strip with the heart of Sin City.
(Just remember to drink water, too.)
To hit the sweet spot for climate and cost, try visiting during the winter shoulder season.
Winter, on the other hand, brings bothlow pricesand temperate weather.
One exception to that rule is New Year’s Eve.
