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Why Now’s a Good Time for Locals to Play Tourist in Las Vegas

Posted on June 3, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Rob Kachelriess

Rob Kachelriess

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Do locals belong here? (Julian Paefgen/Unsplash)

All indications point to a slow year for tourism in Las Vegas. But what’s bad for stock prices is good for locals. We’re already beginning to see a few notable deals pop up in the tourist corridor, from the Strip to Downtown. Take advantage of ‘em while you can.

🚘 Free Parking at Resorts World

Free parking on the Strip is getting harder to find these days, so we’re happy to see Resorts World offer parking at no charge for everyone — no limits, no strings attached — between now and August 28, 2025. Locals can also get 20% hotel rooms. Come on Thursdays for 20% off most restaurant bills and select spa services, plus free entry to Zouk nightclub.

  • You only have until June 14 to dine at the pastaRAMEN pop-up inside Resorts World. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]

🧳 An All-Inclusive Stay at the Plaza

The Plaza hotel in Downtown is offering an all-inclusive hotel package through the end of August. The deal is $125 per night, which includes not only a room, but two meals a day (from Hash House a Go Go, Fresh Mexican Grill, Pop Up Pizza, or Coffee Bar) and bottomless drinks from the Omaha Bar and Sports Book Bar 🍸 No resort fees or parking fees. The Plaza is also hosting free fireworks shows on Friday nights at 9:15 p.m. throughout summer.

⛳ Summer Fun for the Kids

Two Strip attractions initially billed as adults-only are loosening their grip on gatekeeping for the summer. Swingers, which mixes minigolf with food and carnival games at Mandalay Bay, is welcoming players of all ages through the end of August. The family-friendly summer sessions run from noon to 5 p.m. and may qualify for a free second round of play when booked online 👀 Play Playground next door at the Luxor just announced daytime hours for those 13 and older, while remaining 21 and over after 7 p.m. Prices were revised too, beginning at $37 for a Play Pass (including 195 game credits or about 90 minutes of play) with access to more than 20 interactive games. No computer stuff.

🍳 All-You-Can-Eat Brunch at the Horseshoe

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Vegas Sports Kitchen at the Horseshoe has an all-you-can-eat brunch for $19.99. The deal runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Feast on chicken n’ waffles, biscuits n’ gravy, and other indulgent dishes within the 90-minute limit. You can add on steak and eggs for an extra $10 and/or bottomless margaritas, bloody marys, or mimosas for $29.99.

🌎 Cinema at the Sphere

It took two years, but the Sphere is finally offering locals discounts — 20% off tickets to see Darren Aronofsky’s "Postcard from Earth" through August 27. It’s for Clark County residents only. From Pahrump? You’re outta luck.

🤑 Ongoing Locals Discounts

If you’re looking to save a few more dollars, keep up to speed with the latest locals discounts from Caesars Entertainment, which include 20% off attractions like the High Roller observation wheel, FLY LINQ Zipline, and Eiffel Tower viewing deck, plus deals on hotel rooms, shows, and spa sessions. Other discounts show up in unexpected places. Eataly for example, gives locals 10% off on wine bottles and retail items.

  • But if you really want to do Vegas right, you need to know about the best casinos for locals. City Cast Las Vegas takes a hard look at which casinos give customers the best bang for their buck off the Strip. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
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