15 Best Shopping in Las Vegas, Nevada

The frontage of this fashion-devoted mall is dominated by The Cloud—a giant, oblong disc that looms high above the entrance. Ads and footage of the mall's own fashion events are periodically projected across the expanse of this ovoid screen. Inside, the mall is sleek, spacious, and airy—a nice change from some of the claustrophobic casino malls. The mall delivers on its name: fashion shows are staged in the Great Hall on an 80-foot-long catwalk that rises from the floor (on select weekends). Although you can find many of the same stores in the casino malls, there's a smattering of different fare, such as Drybar, which specializes in blowouts; Lolli & Pops, "purveyors of sweetness;" and the only LEGO store in the valley. Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy's, Dillard's, and Forever 21 serve as the mall's anchors. Along with an airy food court, dependable chains, including The Capital Grille, Maggiano's, Benihana, and California Pizza Kitchen, offer sit-down dining. There's even a Hello Kitty Café!

This is one of the most unforgettable shopping experiences on the Strip. Duck into shops like Field of Dreams, Sephora, or Peter Lik's gallery of fine-art photography. Amble under blue-sky ceilings alongside the Grand Canal. All roads, balustraded bridges, and waterways lead to St. Mark's Square, an enormous open space filled with Italian opera singers and costumed performers. Watch for the living statues, who will intrigue and amuse. If you need to take a load off, hail a gondola. Closer to The Palazzo, find powerhouse names such as Michael Kors and Tory Burch; shoe lovers will swoon over the Jimmy Choo boutique.

Amazing ambience, architecture, and design means visitors won't have to drop a single dime to enjoy touring this highly accessible mid-Strip mall. Leave the high heels at home to better roam the three levels of restaurants and retail—some paths are cobblestoned—that resemble an ancient Roman streetscape, with scattered statuary, immense columns and arches, two central piazzas with ornate fountains, and a cloud-filled ceiling-sky that changes from sunrise to sunset over the course of three hours (to subconsciously spur shoppers to step up their pace of acquisition, perhaps?).

The Mitsubishi-designed freestanding Spiral Escalator is a must-ride for the view.

Of course, shopaholics will rejoice at the selection of designer shops and traditional standbys, from high-end heavy hitters, such as Burberry, Brooks Brothers, Gucci, Fendi, Michael Kors, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga, to more casual labels like Nike, Guess, H&M, and Brighton. Armani fans will find an Exchange for menswear, along with John Varvatos, Psycho Bunny, and Canali. Gaze at stunning jewelry, watches, and crystal works at Baccarat, Swarovski, Tourneau, Tiffany & Co., Pandora, and David Yurman. Apple offers a whole host of electronics. And don't miss the flagship Victoria's Secret for lingerie and swimwear, or Agent Provocateur. When all this walking/shopping brings on the inevitable hunger, head to the renovated The Palm or Carmine's Italian. The Cheesecake Factory is popular, as are Sushi Roku and Joe's Seafood, Steak & Stone Crab.

Two levels of opulent boutiques, restaurants, and artistic flourishes are housed within the dramatic steel-and-glass structure that envelops The Shops at Crystals shopping venue at ARIA Campus. True to its gleaming facade, scads of swanky designer apparel and accessories from fashion's crème de la crème line the clean, minimalist confines within. Touch-screen directories guide you to brands such as Prada, Bulgari, Lanvin, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, Chanel, and Tom Ford. Come dressed to impress if you intend to do anything more than ogle the latest and greatest offerings; some of the salespeople here can be more haughty than the couture.

One of Louis Vuitton's largest locations in North America is here, with two levels that extend beyond leather goods to include men and women's ready-to-wear, shoes, jewelry, textiles, ties, and more.

After a long day of shopping, catch dinner at Mastro's Ocean Club (sitting inside a tree house). Afterward, stroll outdoors to cross the Sky Bridge to see the 4-ton sculpture of a blue-and-red typewriter eraser by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. For a fun way to access The Shops at Crystals, ride the sleek and silent Aria Express, the Campus's free electric tram with a fantastic elevated view of the complex.

A majestic replica of Michelangelo's David in Carrara marble marks the entrance to the Appian Way Shops, which are fronted by a massive King Baby, with its wealth of rock-and-roll handcrafted sterling silver pieces with elements of precious stones. Carina can spiff up your wardrobe with brands such as Joseph Ribkoff, Miss Me, and Alberto Makali. Misura fills the same niche for men, with fashions and accessories from brands including Hugo Boss, Fossil, and Tommy Bahama. If you work up an appetite while shopping, know that the Appian Way Shops is bookended by temptations—at one end stands Aubi & Ramsa, offering alcohol-infused ice cream for those 21 and older, and at the other Dominique Ansel, with pastries and sandwiches. Nobu's just across the Appian Way.

Like many an indoor mall, Las Vegas's first (it opened in 1968) was in danger of becoming a "ghost mall" before new owners began a transformation. Bygone anchor stores such as Sears and Dillards were replaced with more activity- and entertainment-oriented draws: a Galaxy cineplex touting the city's largest indoor movie screen, a SeaQuest Aquarium, and John's Incredible Pizza, overflowing with rides and bumper cars. The latest addition plays to the changing demographics of the neighborhood: the Mercado is a separately themed area styled like a street market, hosting small-business food and retail vendors.

This enclosed mall in northwest Henderson boasts dozens of stores and boutiques, a large food court, sit-down restaurants, such as the Brazilian steak house Rodizio Grill and Gen Korean BBQ House, and seasonal carnivals. There's also a children's play area and a kiddie train to keep the little ones entertained.

Built on two acres in front of Horseshoe, Grand Bazaar Shops is currently (and temporarily) dominated by the construction site for Blake Shelton's massive Ol' Red project: the four-story bar, restaurant, and music venue, which is expected to open sometime in 2023, anchors the corner of the site at the Strip and Flamingo Road. In the meantime, appetites can be satisfied at the new Dave's Hot Chicken, Dirt Dog, Fuel Bar (with its flair bartenders), Giordano's deep-dish pizza, or Wahlburgers (and now that Mark Wahlberg lives in Las Vegas, expect an occasional sighting), or at a number of smaller food and beverage outlets.

Petite by Vegas standards, this Parisian-style shopping lane is chock-full of Gallic delights. Le Journal stocks sundries and that jaunty French beret you know you're longing for. Pérola and Perfume de Paris carry beauty items. Premium cigars and international cigarettes are sold at Davidoff Boutique (until 2 am). Les Eléments keeps a stock of gifts and children's toys.

The shops here line an indoor sidewalk built around the circular Bakkt Theater, where Keith Urban and Gwen Stefani have had their residencies. Along the way, you'll find notable and diverse fashion names like Tommy Bahama, Urban Outfitters, H&M, and lululemon. Beauty lovers will enjoy Bath & Body Works, Lush, and Sephora, which are well worth the walk on the cobblestone flooring. Miracle Mile does an admirable job of balancing fashion designer boutiques with modestly priced shops. Many of the stores are at your local mall, but you still may discover a treasure here.

"Mall" is a bit of a misnomer here, where stores are more like highly evolved interactive marketing concepts. First off, there's M&M'S, the four-story homage to the popular candy, where huge dispensers with every color and type line one wall. More sugar awaits you at the Coca-Cola Store, where the two sizes of Around the World samplers bring you eight or 16 colorful, international soda flavors. Be sure to get a photo of the 100-foot bottle of Coca-Cola outside. The flagship two-story Lids store has all sorts of team-branded merchandise. Post sugar buzz, you can head to the Hard Rock Cafe to browse the interactive video Rock Wall or buy T-shirts, Las Vegas–branded clothing, and souvenirs. The Showcase Mall's parking structure is right next to the MGM Grand; the best access is from the fifth floor, where a pedestrian bridge crosses into the mall. A less hectic option is to park at any of the surrounding hotels (MGM Grand, NY–NY, Park MGM) and walk here.

The focal point of Caesars Entertainment's 300,000-square-foot entertainment district is the High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel at 550 feet. There's also a zip line (the only one on the Strip) and, of course, shopping. A boutique specializing in Harley-Davidson merchandise brings the iconic American brand to the Strip. Chilli Beans brings sunglasses and Brazil's largest eyewear brand. Goorin Bros. fulfills all your headgear need, and Havaianas can replace those flip-flops you blew out. Pick up some sweets at I Love Sugar, Sweet Sin, or Honolulu Cookie Co.

As you stroll from store to store, you can look at the most extensive collection of Guinness merchandise outside Ireland at the Guinness Store, or get a topper from fascinator to fedora at Chapel Hats. Beauty fans will love the all-natural Lush with its "cosmetic deli." You can also buy new sandals at Flip Flop Shops or surf gear at Ron Jon Surf Shop. Head to the Shoppes' website for coupons usable at many of the 40 shops and eateries.

Constructed to resemble Main Street America with open-air shopping and dining, this 100-acre complex contains more than 150 shops, including MAC and Sephora cosmetics, H&M, Apple, Saks Off Fifth, and Tommy Bahama. When you tire of shopping (or when the kids do, anyway), there's also a children's play area, a multiplex cinema, and rides on the Town Square train. Lazy Dog lets you bring Fido on the patio, while Yard House brings pub fare. There's also a Brio Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and several other on-site eateries, including a Whole Foods Market. The Stoney's Rockin' Country dance and live-music venue fires up the country tunes Thursday through Saturday. Need to make a quick stop? Town Square offers curbside parking so you don't have to schlep all the way from one of three parking garages to your shopping destination.

Steve Wynn spared no expense to create Bellagio, so be prepared to spare no expense shopping at its exclusive boutiques. Elegant luxury stores, such as Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Harry Winston, and Tiffany & Co., line a long passage. When you're ready to cool your heels, dine on the balcony at Spago, right in the promenade, to snag the best patio seat (first-come, first-served) for watching the Fountains of Bellagio (aka dancing waters).