Last-Minute Travel Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas

Las Vegas

With Memorial Day Weekend coming right up, you may have clients looking to take advantage of some extra vacation time. Here, we’ve rounded up some last-minute travel ideas for visitors looking to kick off the unofficial start of summer in Las Vegas.

Party for Patriots at the Cabo Wabo Cantina

Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina will honor military members by hosting a four day celebration from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. The Memorial Day weekend patio party will be serving up signature cocktails, drink specials, and live entertainment. Menu items will include a Chicken Al Carbon Burrito with creamy tomatillo sauce, and Short Rib Enchiladas prepared with shredded beef and fire-roasted tomato sauce. Signature cocktails crafted with “Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum” will be specially priced. Acoustic singer/songwriter Rein Garcia will take the stage with his guitar on Friday and Sunday, while on Saturday guests can listen to the music of Shawn Eiferman and his band.   

For more information about the Party for Patriots, visit www.cabowabocantina.com.

MGM Grand

PBR Cowboy Spring Break

Clients looking for a “rough and wild” weekend should check out the PBR Cowboy Spring Break at MGM Resorts Village in Las Vegas. “Last Cowboy Standing” is one of Professional Bull Riding’s (PBR) most popular and difficult event formats. From May 22 through 24, guests can enjoy pool parties, frozen cocktails, special VIP events and concerts, as well as watch some of the world’s best rider’s take on the nation’s top bucking bulls. The competition is all part of the Built Ford Tough series, and will also feature performances by artists including Montgomery Gentry, Gary Allan, and The Band Perry. Single day prices begin at $50, with three-day and VIP packages also available.

For more information or to purchase tickets call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.pbr.com 

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art - Fabergé Revealed

Memorial Day marks the last chance for guests to view the Fabergé Revealed exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Every year the gallery features a new exhibit with different artwork from around the world. This year, 238 rare Fabergé artifacts are on display, the largest public collection outside of Russia. Many were collected from the House of Fabergé which produced 150,000 objects of art, jewels and silver articles, with many crafted specifically for the imperial family of Russia. The Fabergé items are loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and May 25 is the last day that they will be on display. Tickets start at $17. 

For more information or to reserve tickets call 1-877-847-4858 or visit www.bellagio.com 

Mandalay Bay

Kevin Hart LIVE at Mandalay Bay Events Center

Looking for a good laugh to round off the Memorial Day Weekend? Clients should check out Kevin Hart LIVE at Mandalay Bay Events Center May 23 and 24. Hart has gained popularity on the comedy scene in recent years with the success of his stand-up albums “I’m a Grown Little Man” and “Seriously Funny.” He eventually broke into the film industry after landing a role on the TV show “Undeclared”, and has acted in several movies including “Scary Movie 3”, “Ride Along”, and “About Last Night”. Hart also now has his own TV series, “The Real Husbands of Hollywood”. The show begins at 8pm, and ticket prices start at $49.

Visit www.lasvegassoul.com for more information.

EDM Performances at Wet Republic at MGM Grand

For EDM (Electronic Dance Music) lovers, the lineup of performances at Wet Republic at MGM Grand is a must-see way to kick off the summer season. Artists during Memorial Day Weekend will include Steve Aoki on Friday, May 22, Calvin Harris and Martin Garrix on Saturday and Sunday, and Tiesto on May 25. Wet Republic at MGM Grand combines elements of Las Vegas nightlife with poolside accommodations including chilled cocktails in the poolside lounge, exclusive VIP bungalows, and a main party pool deck with cabanas. The venue also has resident DJ’s between 11 am and 6 pm, including Hardwell, Dada Life, W&W, and Nervo

For ticket information, visit www.wantickets.com/events.