Originally Posted by
m907
Personally, I have only ever visited because of the proximity to national parks like Death Valley and Zion, and only during times of year when it's possible to find cheap non-casino hotels. I think the city deserves its reputation as a hellhole, other than the mountain scenery.
It is a great location for those other activities. Grand Canyon too. Plus the airport has so many flights in/out, I feel like it is difficult to get "stuck" due to flights cancelling at LAS.