Wellness in Las Vegas: A Healthy Vacation Guide to Spas, Hiking, Yoga, and Vegan Dining
Las Vegas may not be the first destination that comes to mind for maintaining New Year's resolutions, but it offers a thriving wellness scene. Beyond the buffets and casinos, discover over 45 spas on the Strip, scenic hiking trails from paved paths to red rock adventures, and unique yoga classes—including sessions 550 feet in the air.
Visit now for ideal conditions: mild 60-degree days, fewer crowds, perfect hiking weather, and affordable hotel rates.
To highlight the best wellness experiences, we partnered with Instagram influencers @MattManiego and @Melissademata, whose insights and photos are featured below.
Check into a Health-Boosting Room
Begin at the exclusive Stay Well check-in lounge at MGM Grand Las Vegas, featuring spa water, nutritious snacks, and aromatherapy air. Rooms include plant-based memory foam mattresses with hydrating linens, customizable lighting (dawn simulator to jet lag relief), chlorine-reducing showers, wellness app with Deepak Chopra meditations, and purified air options like Energize (citrus, lavender, peppermint). Available also at Park MGM and Mirage Hotel and Casino. 
Relax at Premier Spas
Experience one of the world's largest day spas (134,000 sq ft) at Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Venetian on the Strip. "We felt pampered from the start," shares Melissa. Highlights include the 24K Facial, Wave Room with projected waves and ambient sounds, Ashiatsu Massage (therapist uses feet via overhead bars), meditation pod, crystal steam room, and Experiential Rains showers. 
Other top spas: mosaic hammam at Forbes five-star Mandarin Oriental Spa, Watsu at Spa Bellagio, and chakra balancing at Spa at Encore with its stunning lantern-lit corridor.
Practice Yoga Your Way
Las Vegas offers diverse yoga: candlelit, goat yoga, aerial ropes, helicopter sessions, or atop The High Roller. Enjoy silent disco-style classes with instructor audio and music, gazing at the Strip at sunset. "Opening your eyes to that view is unforgettable," says Melissa. Mats, water, and headphones provided; bring your own towel. 
Indulge in Vegan Cuisine
Vegan options abound, from wine and chocolate tastings at Hexx kitchen + bar to extensive menus at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. At Wynn's Jardin, savor pretzel bread, avocado toast, mushroom toast, kale salad, quinoa salad, veggie pizza, buffalo cauliflower, minestrone, green juice, smoothies, and vegan tapioca. Downtown's Container Park features all-vegan dishes at Simply Pure. 
Stay Fit at Top Gyms
Vegas gyms rival any fitness hub. At Cosmopolitan's Fitness Center, arrive early for YouTube-enabled treadmills and ellipticals, plus tennis courts, kinesis wall, and Sweat 60 classes. More: 40-foot climbing wall at Canyon Ranch, indoor hiking at ARIA, Bod Pod analysis at Spa at Red Rock. 
Explore Hiking Trails
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, just 20 miles from the Strip, spans 196,000 acres with 26 trails like Calico Tanks, climbing routes, and scenic viewpoints. Hike at sunrise or sunset; note the one-way loop road.
Urban Hiking Adventures
Walk the four-mile Strip or Downtown Fremont Street for street art from The Plaza to Fremont East and Neon Museum. 
