Weekend Las Vegas trips are a staple of summer, no matter how old you are. Sin City has a little bit of fun for everyone. You can drink, gamble, eat, look for night life, or even have some good, clean family fun. If you are planning a weekend Vegas trip, here are a few tips.

Take a half day: leaving to Vegas on a Friday night can be a complete mess. If you take off after work, an otherwise simple 3 to 4 hour trips can double in an unbearable 6-hour one. If you plan to get to Vegas stress free, take a half day from work and leave around noon.

Download Uber or Lyft: first time users of Uber and Lyft typically receive $5 discounts on multiple rides. Once you get to Vegas, fight for taxi’s can be the worst. Instead, download a rideshare app and use your discount rides.

Take snacks: weekend Vegas trips can get expensive, so be sure to take water bottles and snacks. By taking snacks you can skip a meal and just eat in your room.