I spent 72 hours in Las Vegas. From riding the High Roller to gambling, here are three things I’d do next time — and two I’d skip.

• I went to Las Vegas, and there are a few things I would and wouldn’t do again.
• I enjoyed my meals at The Bedford by Martha Stewart and Brasserie B by Bobby Flay.
• Though Las Vegas is known for gambling, I didn’t think playing the slots was worth it.

Las Vegas has been on my bucket list for years, so this past spring, I decided it was finally time to make the trip.

This tourist-heavy destination, also known by the nickname Sin City, draws a large crowd for its casinos and entertainment — the city saw nearly 3.4 million visitors just this past August alone.

My mom has visited Las Vegas many times — she even got married there — so I’d heard a lot about the city from her. Plus, from seeing Las Vegas in movies and TV shows, it always looked like a unique, exciting place. 

Although I felt like I saw a lot over my 72 hours in Las Vegas, I only scratched the surface. Here are three things I’d do again and two things I’d skip if I went to Las Vegas again.