From pool parties to desert escapes, here’s why spring is the perfect time to visit Las Vegas.

Las Vegas in summer is hot, hot, hot—as in very popular, very exciting, and very melty. In 2024, average highs were nearly 108 degrees, with the mercury peaking at a record-breaking 120 in July. Personally, I like the extreme heat. It feels very sensual, like a full-body bear hug from a hibachi grill.

There’s more to the Mob Museum than meets the eye. Beyond its gangster galleries and mafia exhibits, there are immersive areas that take you back in time—like a 1920s-style speakeasy, discreetly located downstairs. At The Underground, you’ll discover a distillery that makes its own moonshine and a speakeasy that serves creative Prohibition-era cocktails. The best part is the vibe: artifacts and black-and-white photos decorate the walls, silent films are screened above the bar, jazz bands play every weekend, and there’s even a second lounge hidden behind a painting.