12 Best Places to Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada

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 on the 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.

Louis Vuitton's largest location in the United States 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, dominated by the massive King Baby, with its broad array of apparel, jewelry, and accessories. The slightly-less-massive Appian Way Essentials carries—you guessed it—pretty much everything essential for your stay. Carina can spiff up your wardrobe with styles for the clubs, for cruising the Strip, and for everything in between, including handbags and jewelry. Misura fills the same niche for men, with classic, funky, and sexy fashions and accessories. If you work up an appetite while shopping, know that nearby you'll find the quick-service Pronto from Giada De Laurentiis and Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, 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 creative transformation. While some of the bygone anchor stores are now given over to non-retail clients (the old Sears is now a truck-driving school), some time-honored retail chain stores remain and are surrounded with more activity- and entertainment-oriented draws: a Galaxy cineplex with the city's largest indoor movie screen, a SeaQuest Aquarium, and Rex Center, a dinosaur-themed indoor amusement park with arcade games and bumper cars. The Mercado is a separately themed area styled like a street market, with dozens of vendors in small retail kiosks, and a food court with at least 10 south-of-the-border choices. It's worth winding through the Mercado, which has more food-truck style Mexican/Central American offerings.

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 dominated by Blake Shelton's massive Ol' Red, the four-story bar, restaurant, and music venue that anchors the corner of the site at the Strip and Flamingo Road. At 27,000 square feet, it has 686 seats for dining. Other options for filling up include Dave's Hot Chicken, Dirt Dog, Fuel Bar (with its flair bartenders), Duck Donuts, Giordano's deep-dish pizza, and Wahlburgers (and now that Mark Wahlberg lives in Las Vegas, expect an occasional sighting). Feed your shopping appetite at The Raider Image, Viva Vegas Gifts, or Rollasole, to give the ol' dogs a break.

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. Paris Line and Misura offer up-to-date fashions for men and women, respectively. Eiffel Tower Gift Shop carries just about anything you can imagine emblazoned with the iconic landmark, and Les Eléments keeps a stock of home accents and gifts.

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, 12 stories up and 1,121 feet long) and, of course, shopping. A boutique specializing in Harley-Davidson merchandise brings the iconic American brand to the Strip. Socks & Bottoms has you covered underneath, The Hat Loft fulfills all your headgear needs, and Pier 30 can keep you in the swim. Pick up some sweets at I Love Sugar, Sweet Sin, or Honolulu Cookie Co.

The shops here line an indoor sidewalk built around the circular 7,000-seat Bakkt Theater, where Keith Urban and Gwen Stefani have had residencies. Along the way, you'll find notable and diverse fashion names like Tommy Bahama, Victoria's Secret, 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.

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.

"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 Around the World Tray brings you 14 sparkling and still beverage flavors from around the world. 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.

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).