Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian is one of the best places for Shopping in Las Vegas

14 Best Places to go Shopping in Las Vegas (on and off Strip) in 2024

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Las Vegas is the ultimate destination to shop till you drop! I feel spoilt here for choices, with so many unique shopping hubs to choose from.

Whether you are into luxury designer brands, looking for affordable shopping, love to score at premium outlet malls, like to browse unique boutiques to find that special something, or looking for fun shopping places to visit with your kids, Las Vegas has something for every budget, shopper style, and need.

The luxury shoppers will be spoilt with designer clothing brands and the latest fashion accessories like purses, watches, fine jewelry, and shoes at upscale malls like The Shops at Crystal at Aria, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian or Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, or Shops at Wynn and Encore.

The bargain hunters are sure to find great deals at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets, Fashion Show Mall, or Miracle Mile Shops.

I have been to Sin City more times than I can count and have been to all the shopping malls here, both on and off the strip.

Where else do you get to shop in a mall that has a fake sky ceiling and makes you feel like you are walking in Venice or Rome? Only in Vegas!

Las Vegas Shopping Scene: Quick Overview

Below is a quick overview of the various shopping options available in Las Vegas.

Best Luxury Shopping in Las Vegas on the Strip:

  • The Shops At Crystal at Aria
  • Wynn Plaza and The Shops at Wynn and Encore
  • Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian
  • The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Best Affordable Shopping in Las Vegas on the Strip:

  • Fashion Show Mall
  • Miracle Mile Shops
  • LINQ Promenade

Best family-friendly Shopping in Las Vegas:

  • Town Square Las Vegas
  • M&M’s World
  • Hershey’s World
  • Downtown Container Park

Best Outlet Shopping in Las Vegas:

  • Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
  • Las Vegas South Premium Outlets

Let’s get into the details of each of these shopping malls in Vegas and have some window-shopping fun!


Best Shopping in Las Vegas on the Strip

Like everything else in Las Vegas, shopping in Las Vegas is also over the top! The best shopping malls on the Las Vegas Strip not only have great collections of stores, but they go above and beyond to make the ambiance unique and provide entertainment to visitors.

This Las Vegas malls list includes all the top shopping malls on the Las Vegas Strip with dining and entertainment options as well. Pick the one or several that match your shopping style.

Anu’s Pro-Tip– Even if you are not into luxury shopping, some of these shopping malls are unique, like the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian (my favorite!) or Forum Shops at Caesars (runner up!), and are a must-see because of their ambiance and make for great photos.

Whether you are traveling to Las Vegas for a family vacation or on a fun Vegas getaway with friends, or planning to embark on road trips to the National Parks near Las Vegas, or Vegas day trips, shopping should be on your must-do list to experience the unique shopping malls in Vegas.


1. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian

  • Shopping Type: Luxury and mid-range stores
  • Location: Las Vegas Center Strip, at Venetian Resort
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants and a small Food Court
  • Entertainment: Yes, free shows, paid gondola rides
Gondola rides and Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Resort
Gondola rides and Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Resort

Venue:

Grand Canal Shoppes located at the Venetian Resort, is the most beautiful shopping complex I have ever been to. The Venice-themed décor with a light blue fake sky ceiling is welcoming and feels like day, even at night!

The Grand Canal Shoppes connects the Venetian and the Palazzo Resorts, making it accessible to the guests of both resorts. You will spot gondolas touring the Grand Canal, complete with singing Gondoliers! You will feel like you are transported to Venice.

Make sure to take the iconic gondola ride while here which is one of the best Las Vegas attractions!

Shopping:

The Shops run along both sides of the water canal with connecting bridges. It’s a great place to stroll and do some luxury shopping or even window shopping.

At Grand Canal Shoppes, you will find over 160 stores, from premium luxury brands to mid-range stores. Luxury shoppers will find top designer brands like Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, and Tory Burch, as well as brands for fine jewelry and watches.

Venetian Grand Canal Shoppe indoor area with stores and walkway
Grand Canal Shops at Venetian

There are also mid-range shopping stores like Coach, Michael Kors, Sephora, White House Black Market, etc.

Dining:

Grand Canal Shoppes has more than a dozen sit-down restaurants like Canonita, Cut by Wolfgang Puck, and Trustworthy Brewing Co. I loved Canonita on my last visit, right next to the Grand Canal, with great food and excellent service.

There is also a food court area with several casual restaurants like Chipotle, Panda Express, Subway, etc.

Entertainment:

There are often free shows happening at Grand Canal main hall. I once saw a balancing act acrobatic show, which was awesome! Of course, the gondola rides are the main highlight of this shopping paradise.

Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum, KAMU Ultra Karaoke which is a high-end karaoke club, and the Escape room PanIQ Room are other entertainment options.


2. The Forum Shops at Caesars

  • Shopping Type: Luxury and mid-range stores
  • Location: Las Vegas Center Strip, at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
  • Dining: Yes, several restaurants serving various cuisines
  • Entertainment: Yes, free ‘Fall of Atlantis Show’
Forum shops at Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Forum shops at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Venue:

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is an upscale shopping mall with an unrivaled ambiance in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip inside the Caesars Palace Resort and Casino.

The décor here is ancient Rome, complete with Roman statues, beautiful columns, water fountains, and a dark blue twilight fake sky ceiling, giving it a unique ambiance.

Even if you are not planning to shop, this is a great place to walk around during the day and escape the heat. There was lovely holiday decor here when I visited during the holidays.

Shopping:

This massive shopping complex is a hub for luxury shopping with designer brands like Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, and many more. You will find mid-range stores here as well, like H&M, Levi’s, LUSH cosmetics, and souvenir stores.

Dining:

At Forum Shops, you will find dining options for all budgets. There are upscale restaurants like Joe’s Seafood, RPM Italian, and The Palm, as well as mid-range restaurants like Cheesecake Factory, SOL Mexican Cocina, Carmine’s Italian, and many more.

Entertainment:

The free Fall of the Atlantis show happens every half hour in the Forum Shops hall. I thought it was a cool 5-minute watch with music, fire, lights, and animatronics. But only if you happen to be here at that time. I wouldn’t come to this mall, especially for this show. There is a huge aquarium here with various marine life to marvel at while waiting for the show.


3. Fashion Show Mall

  • Shopping Type: Department stores and mid-range brand stores
  • Location: Las Vegas North Strip, across from Wynn
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants and Food Court
  • Entertainment: Yes, free fashion runway shows on weekends
Exterior of Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas, a large oval disc like structure with red pillars
Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas

Venue:

Fashion Show Mall is a huge shopping hub on the Las Vegas Strip across from Wynn Resort. This is not a part of any resort or casino but an independent mall with over 250 stores and restaurants.

Fashion Show Mall is a place to shop with family and friends and find something for everyone in your group. My teen kids loved to shop here on our recent visit.

Shopping:

You will find department stores here like Niemen Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, and Dillard’s.

Indoor Fashion Show Mall with a large two-story open area and shops around it.
Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas

This is the place to shop at familiar brand-name stores like Forever 21, Coach, Micheal Kors, Pandora, Swarovski, Skechers, Shoe Palace, Pacsun, Sephora, and many more. You will see some luxury brands like Tiffany and Co. and Louis Vuitton here as well.

Dining:

There are a few sit-down restaurants here: Galpao Gaucho Brazillian Steakhouse and El Segundo Sol Mexican Restaurant.

Fashion Show Mall has a large food court with casual dining like Panda Express, Chipotle, Sbarro, the Habit Burger, Johnny Rockets, etc. It was easy to find family favorites at the food court when we visited.

Entertainment:

The Fashion Show Mall has free runway shows on weekends with lights, music, and models. A great event to watch if you happen to be shopping there on a weekend.


4. Wynn Plaza and The Shops at Wynn and Encore

  • Shopping Type: Luxury designer brand stores
  • Location: Las Vegas North Strip, at Wynn and Encore Resorts
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants
  • Entertainment: No free shows
Wynn at Las Vegas
Wynn at Las Vegas

Venue:

The Wynn Plaza is an upscale Shopping mall at the Wynn Resort. The Wynn-Encore Resorts have a collection of 3 shopping malls – Wynn Plaza, The Shops at Wynn, and The Shops at Encore. They are all connected, and you can stroll through the plaza for some luxury shopping or window shopping (like me!).

The Wynn Resort is also one of the best places to stay in Las Vegas on the strip.

Shopping:

Wynn Plaza is home to luxury designer brands like Bottega Veneta, Balmain, Celine, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Stefano Ricci, Fendi, and many, many more. The Shops at Wynn has designer brands like Dior, Balenciaga, Cartier, CHANEL, Givenchy, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Rolex, etc.

Dining:

There are several sit-down restaurants at the Wynn Resort, like the Wynn Buffet (my favorite buffet in Vegas!), Delilah, Lakeside, Sinatra, and many more.

Entertainment:

There is no free entertainment for shopping guests. Wynn has several popular ticketed shows.


5. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood

  • Shopping Type: Mid-range and affordable stores
  • Location: Las Vegas Center Strip, at Planet Hollywood
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants and a Food Court
  • Entertainment: Yes, ticketed shows
Exterior of Miracle Miles Shops in Las Vegas
Miracle Miles Shops in Las Vegas

Venue:

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is an indoor shopping mall with mid-range and affordable brands of clothing, fashion accessories, shoes, art, and several casual and sit-down restaurants.

You will also find the fake sky ceiling, which seems to be trending in Vegas shopping malls!

Shopping:

Miracle Mile Shops has over 150 retail shops of mid-range and affordable brands like H&M, Guess, Fossil, Lids, Lucky, Lulu Lemon, Pandora, Mac Cosmetics, and many more. There are art galleries, unique collectible stores, and souvenir stores as well.

Dining:

Miracle Mile Shops has several average-priced sit-down restaurants like Blondies, Buffalo Wild Wings, La Salsa, etc. It has a lot of quick-serve restaurants like Chipotle, Panda Express, Subway, Sbarro, etc. You can find many drink joints here, like Fat Tuesday, Blue Moon, The Lounge, etc.

Entertainment:

Miracle Mile Shops has ticketed live shows on most nights. There are a variety of comedy, magic, and performance shows.


6. LINQ Promenade

  • Shopping Type: Unique specialty stores, treats, souvenirs
  • Location: Las Vegas Center Strip, between LINQ and Flamingo Resorts
  • Dining: Yes, several restaurants
  • Entertainment: Seasonal
A street at night lined with colorful shops on both sides and the High Roller observatory wheel in the background
LINQ High Roller Observatory wheel with LINQ Promenade in the front

Venue:

LINQ Promenade is an open-air shopping strip between the LINQ and Flamingo Resorts. This is a great place to stroll, especially at night when it’s lit, and also a great place to bring your teens and kids!

There are many specialty stores here for treats and gifts, as well as souvenir stores. There are several dining options as well.

The LINQ High Roller Observation Wheel is at the other end of this strip mall, which provides fantastic city views. The ending point of the LINQ zipline is also here.

Shopping:

The LINQ Promenade is a lively place bustling with unique and specialty stores. The I Love Sugar is the largest candy store I have ever seen with a Candy Martini Bar. They have a huge gummy bear chandelier for some great Instagram photos!

You will also find specialty stores like Honolulu Cookie Company, Havaianas Flip Flops, Sky Shop, Pier 30, Socks and Bottoms, Razer, Chili Beans, and souvenir shops.

Dining:

There are several sit-down restaurants here, like The Yard House, Flour and Barley Pizza, Off the Strip, Jaburritos Sushi Burritos, etc. There are many drink joints here, too, like minus 5 ICEBAR.

Entertainment:

During the holidays, they occasionally have a holiday light show. The street itself is pretty lively and fun to walk on for some window shopping and people-watching.


7. The Shops At Crystal at Aria

  • Shopping Type: Luxury brand stores
  • Location: Las Vegas South Strip, at Aria Resort
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants and Starbucks
  • Entertainment: None

Venue:

The Shops At Crystal is a beautiful, high-end shopping mall inside the Aria Resort with the top luxury brands from around the world. The place always smells amazing and the decor with Wisteria trees makes for some great photos.

If you are looking for some high-end shopping and spending some top dollars, then this is the place to be.

Shopping:

The Shops At Crystal has several flagship luxury designer brand stores like Cartier, Balenciaga, Brunello Cucinelli, Bulgari, Celine, Dior, Hermes, Harry Winston jewelry, Prada, Tiffany & Co, and many more.

Dining:

Mastro’s Ocean Club is the only upscale sit-down restaurant at the Shops at Crystal, and it is a steakhouse and seafood restaurant. There is a Starbucks here as well. The main Aria resort has several restaurants to try.

Entertainment:

None at the Shops At Crystals; this is primarily a luxury shopping destination.


Specialty Shopping on the Strip (make great gifts!)

There are a few noteworthy specialty stores on the Strip, like M&M’s World, Hershey’s World, and Coca-Cola World, that are great places to shop for kids, teens, and even adults!

I always try to stop by and pick up some gifts for friends and family back home.

8. M&Ms World

  • Shopping Type: M&M brand candy gifts, merchandise
  • Location: Las Vegas South Strip, Next to MGM Hotel and Casino
  • Dining: No, but you can sure eat the candy after buying it!
  • Entertainment: None
M&M World at Las Vegas
M&M dispensers with unique colors and flavors at M&M World, Las Vegas

The LAs Vegas M&Ms store is an enormous 4-level store with tons of M&Ms-themed merchandise and candy gifts to browse. There is a giant wall with dispensers filled with different types of M&M candy flavors that you can only find here.

Everyone has their favorite colored M&Ms that they eat first! Well, here you can buy a bag full of just that! I bought a pound of just red M&Ms. I also found brownie M&Ms, rainbow M&Ms, and many other unique flavors.

You can even customize the M&Ms with your name or some fun message on them. It makes such unique gifts. I was really a kid in a candy store here!!

On our recent family trip to Vegas, my kids loved visiting M&Ms World. It is one of the best family-friendly things to do in Las Vegas. If you are visiting Vegas with kids, you should definitely bring them here!


9. Hershey’s World

  • Shopping Type: Hershey’s brand candy gifts, merchandise
  • Location: Las Vegas South Strip, Outside New York New York Hotel and Casino
  • Dining: An in-store cafe
  • Entertainment: None
Hershey's World in Las Vegas for candy and gifts shopping
Hershey’s World in Las Vegas for candy and gifts shopping

Another great store to visit with family in Vegas. This is a must-stop for Hershey’s candy lovers! This Hershey’s West Coast flagship store has a huge assortment of Hershey’s candy items to purchase.

There is a giant wall here for different flavors of Kisses and Reese’s candy; many of these flavors are only found here.

The store has a Statue of Liberty made out of 800 pounds of Hershey’s milk chocolate! You cannot eat it, but you sure can take a selfie!

You can customize the candy wrappers to put your name or a message. Makes great gifts! Kisses candy wall is impressive!

They also have candy-themed merchandise and souvenirs like T-shirts and mugs with your favorite Hershey’s candy logo on them.

They have an in-store cafe serving specialty items like cookies, smores, milkshakes, and Hershey’s chocolate-covered strawberries. Great for a quick treat after all the walking!


10. Coca Cola Store

  • Shopping Type: Coca-Cola brand merchandise
  • Location: Las Vegas South Strip, Next to MGM Hotel and Casino
  • Dining: A Coca-Cola tasting bar to sample different flavors
  • Entertainment: None
Coca Cola Store at Las Vegas
Coca-Cola Store in Las Vegas

Coca-Cola or soda fans should stop by the World of Coca-Cola. The store has a lot of cool Coca-Cola merchandise to shop like Coke logo clothing, accessories, jewelry, toys, keychains, and Coca-Cola bottle-shaped souvenirs.

A red try with 16 clear glasses with colorful cola-cola flavors
Sampling Tray of Coca-Cola Flavors from around the World

The second level has a Coca-Cola tasting bar and sitting area where you can order a sampling tray with 16 varieties of Coca-Cola brand sodas and floats. Many are unique and only found here. You must stop if you are in the area.


Best Shopping in Las Vegas off-Strip

If you are traveling with family, there are some great shopping centers just off the Las Vegas Strip with play areas and activities for children.

11. Town Square Las Vegas

  • Shopping Type: Mid-range and affordable stores
  • Location: One mile South of the Las Vegas Strip
  • Dining: Yes, Sit-down and Quick service Several Restaurants
  • Entertainment: Movie Theatre, Children’s play area, Train ride, Gaming+arcade, Seasonal events

Venue:

Town Square Las Vegas is a great family-friendly open-air shopping destination just 1 mile south of the Las Vegas Strip. It’s refreshing to be a little away from the hustle-bustle of the Strip for a change, especially if traveling with family. They have several attractions for kids and teens and a good range of shopping and dining options.

Shopping:

Town Square Las Vegas is great for family-friendly mid-range and affordable shopping and has several brands like Saks OFF 5th, Express, Hollister, H&M, Tommy Bahama, and Kay Jewellers. You will also find home furnishing stores like The Container Store.

Dining:

Town Square Las Vegas has several sit-down restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen, Lazy Dog, P.F. Changs, etc., as well as fast food places, cafes, and ice cream parlors.

Entertainment:

Town Square Las Vegas has a children’s play area and a train ride for little kids. Velocity Esports has gaming, an arcade, and bowling. There is a movie theatre as well. There are seasonal events here, like outdoor movies in the summer and Halloween and holiday events.


12. Downtown Container Park

  • Shopping Type: Speciality boutique stores
  • Location: Downtown Las Vegas
  • Dining: Yes, several Restaurants and bars
  • Entertainment: Yes, free sunset drum circle and concerts

Venue:

Downtown Container Park is a shopping center in historic downtown Las Vegas made with repurposed shipping containers. There are some boutique stores here and some restaurants and bars.

It is family-friendly during the day, with a children’s playground and the cool fire-breathing mantis at sunset time. On weekends there are free outdoor concerts here in the evening. Kids are not allowed here after 9 PM.

Shopping:

At Downtown Container Park you will find a variety of unique boutique stores for clothing and accessories, candy, gourmet popcorn, and other treat stores.

Dining:

The Oak & Ivy bar is popular here. There are several sit-down and quick-service restaurants like BIN 702, Downtown Terrace, Mob Pie, etc.

Entertainment:

Downtown Container Park has free concerts on most weekends in the lawn area stage. Every day at sunset, there is a drum circle to wake up ‘Mantis, ‘ the fire-breathing metal structure that is fun to watch!


Best Outlet shopping in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is home to two premium outlet malls on either end of the Strip, the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets and the Las Vegas South Premium Outlets.

13. Las Vegas North Premium Outlets

  • Shopping Type: Luxury, mid-range, affordable outlet stores
  • Location: North of Las Vegas Strip, 2 miles north of Stratosphere
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants and Food Court
  • Entertainment: None

Venue:

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is a huge open-air outlet mall with over 175 name-brand and designer stores at outlet prices! If you want to do some serious bargain shopping, then this is the place to go! You can reach here by taxi, ride share or bus. There is a parking lot but there is a fee ranging from $5-$10.

Shopping:

Enjoy bargains and outlet prices at brands like Micheal Kors, Coach, Pandora, Tory Burch, Nike, Lululemon, Kate Spade New York, Burberry, and many more.

Dining:

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets has a few restaurants like Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, Chipotle, and a food court with Subway, Villa Italian, Starbucks, etc.

Entertainment:

None. Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is primarily an outlet shopping mall.


14. Las Vegas South Premium Outlets

  • Shopping Type: Mid-range, affordable outlet stores
  • Location: Around 2.5 miles South of the Las Vegas Strip
  • Dining: Yes, Restaurants and Food Court
  • Entertainment: None

Venue:

Las Vegas South Premium Outlets is a little smaller and older compared to Las Vegas North Premium Outlets but has the advantage of being an indoor mall and air-conditioned. Las Vegas South Premium Outlets has over 140 brands of outlet stores for clothing and accessories. Parking is free here.

Shopping:

Outlet prices and sales at several brand name stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Under Armour, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade New York, Nautica, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Michael Kors, Cole Haan, and many more.

Dining:

Las Vegas South Premium Outlets has a food court with a variety of quick-serve dining options.

Entertainment:

None. Las Vegas South Premium Outlets is primarily an outlet shopping mall.


FAQs about Shopping in Las Vegas

Below are some frequently asked questions about shopping in Las Vegas:

Is Las Vegas good for shopping?

Las Vegas is one of the best places to shop in the USA. Here you will find world-class retail and outlet shopping, top-designer brand stores from all over the world, as well as affordable shopping centers. Many shopping complexes have unique themed decor, free entertainment, and plenty of dining options.

Which outlets are better in Vegas – North vs South?

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is newer and has over 170 stores and more luxury brands as compared to Las Vegas South Premium Outlets which has over 140 stores and more mid-range and affordable options. In terms of shopping choices, North outlets are a better option as they have more stores.

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is an open-air mall, and Las Vegas South Premium Outlets is an indoor air-conditioned mall. So if you are visiting in the summer, South outlets might be a better option due to the heat.

Keep in mind that Las Vegas North Premium Outlets charge a parking fee of $5 to $10, while Las Vegas South Premium Outlets have free parking.

Where is the best luxury shopping in Las Vegas?

The Shops at Crystal at Aria and The Shops at Wynn and Encore are the most upscale shopping venues in Vegas.

Louis Vuitton store at Forum Shops
Louis Vuitton store at Forum Shops Caesars Palace

Where can you shop in Las Vegas for cheap?

Las Vegas Premium South Outlets are great for deals on brands. Miracle Mile Shops and Fashion Show Mall are also good locations for affordable shopping. M&M’s World and Hershey’s World make for some great gifts.


Final Takeaways: Best Shopping in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the number one shopping destination in the USA! Shoppers of all budgets, styles, and tastes will find what they are looking for. From top name-brand luxury retail shopping to affordable brands to bargain outlets, Sin City has everything!

Hope you have a blast shopping in Las Vegas! Also, check out the best day trips from Las Vegas to add some outdoor fun to your trip.


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