Know before you go

• re:Play party on Thursday night. Wear comfortable shoes: walking between campuses adds up.

Airport to The Venetian Expo and Strip resorts

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.

Sessions are spread across several resorts; shuttles link them.

Public transport directions to The Venetian Expo and Strip resorts

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: The LINQ Hotel
• Mid-range: Park MGM
• Splurge: Wynn Las Vegas

Links search the nights from 29 November to 5 December. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 30 November to 4 December 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
• Adventuredome at Circus Circus.
• Springs Preserve.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Rooftop bars and clubs on the Strip.
• Fremont East bars.

Ten tours worth booking for AWS re:Invent

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lotus of Siam Northern Thai, off-Strip
• Bacchanal Buffet Caesars Palace buffet
• Raku Japanese robata in Chinatown
• In-N-Out Burger Next to the LINQ
• Eataly At Park MGM
• Esther's Kitchen Italian in the Arts District

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Neon Museum.
• Mob Museum.
• AREA15 and Meow Wolf.

Getting around on event days

• The Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip; the Deuce bus runs 24 hours.
• Walking the Strip takes longer than it looks: resorts are huge.

Day trips from Las Vegas

• Hoover Dam: 45 minutes
• Red Rock Canyon: 30 minutes
• Grand Canyon West: 2.5 hours

Questions people ask

When is AWS re:Invent 2026?

The next edition is 30 November to 4 December 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to The Venetian Expo and Strip resorts?

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares. Sessions are spread across several resorts; shuttles link them.

Where should I stay for AWS re:Invent?

For most visitors the best base is Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.

What can we do between sessions at AWS re:Invent?

Good short outings in Las Vegas include Grand Canyon helicopter flight, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near AWS re:Invent?

Family-friendly picks: Grand Canyon West with Skywalk, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.

How far is The Venetian Expo and Strip resorts from Las Vegas centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Sessions are spread across several resorts; shuttles link them.

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