While the bright lights and bling of Las Vegas provide the perfect entry into a world of craps, Blackjack, roulette, and slot machines, there is so much more to Sin City that is quite angelic in its own right. It doesn’t matter whether you enjoy the breath of fresh air when exploring outdoor pursuits or you possess a love of culture and the arts, Las Vegas opens its arms and embraces all sorts of interests. With an assortment of nightclubs, sporting events, and family-friendly adventures, Las Vegas is truly the non-stop destination for entertainment that accommodates all.
Explore the Natural Sights
While the casinos on the Strip certainly hoard a chuck of the city limelight, there are many different main attractions associated with Las Vegas that allows visitors to appreciate the natural surroundings of the area. Family fun may begin by experiencing the Valley of Fire ATV tour, which takes participants on a whirlwind adventure through red sandstone formation, brightly colored sand dunes of orange, refreshing streams, intriguing cliffs, and a fun-filled terrain. Rock climbing expeditions may also take place at the Red Rock Canyon, where professional instructors lead the way. Many people also flock to the historic Hoover Dam so they may take a glance at a designated National Historic Landmark. Additional natural gems of the Las Vegas area to consider include the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead.
Enjoy a Show
Whether an infamous headliner steals the show; feathered showgirls parade in an explosion of blue, purple, and pink; or music, song, and color meld in a spectacular theatric presentation, Las Vegas provides some of the best and most popular shows in the nation. Throughout the year, tourists crowd the city in hopes of landing a decently priced ticket to see Celine Dion, David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, or the Blue Man Group. A wide-range of popular shows scattered about Las Vegas include Monty Python’s Spamalot, Mamma Mia!, Zumanity (Cirque du Soleil), the Producers, and Le Reve.
Eat Your Fill
Whether you prefer to savor the creative cuisine presented by world-renown chefs like Wolfgang Puck or enjoy sampling a little bit of everything, there is a dining arena made just for you in Las Vegas. A variety of restaurants and the all-you-can-eat buffet playland of food tempt you with succulent seafood, grilled hamburgers, hot fudge sundaes, and international treats. There are also well-known eateries about the city, including the likes of Spago and Planet Hollywood.
Stretch the Credit Card
While some choose to take a chance with their money at a casino, there are those who prefer to get something right up front with their hard-earned dollars. Whether you are looking for the perfect souvenir or want to try on the latest in Las Vegas apparel, there are plenty of shops within Las Vegas to enjoy. Some options to consider include the Fashion Show Mall, the Forum Shoppes at Caesars, the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, Desert Passage at the Aladdin Las Vegas, or the Ballys Avenue Shoppes with more than 20 specialty shops and boutiques.
Relax
Las Vegas doesn’t have to become a stressful memory, especially when you have a slew of state-of-the-art spas and salons to experience a mind-blowing body treatment, wrap, tan, massage, or makeover. Calm and relaxation are offered at establishments, such as the Qua Baths & Spa, Harrah’s Spa & Health Club, Rio Spa & Salon, and the Spa at Bally’s.
Sporting Activities and Outdoor Pursuits
The active traveler will find plenty of activities to burn off excess energy when touring Las Vegas. The city opens up to a wealth of opportunities, such as mountain biking, skydiving, Indy-style auto racing, and day trips to whitewater rafting adventures. The golf courses in the area are also quite popular with guests. There are more than 20 to consider about the city scene, such as the Cascata Golf Club, Rio Secco Golf Club, or the Legacy. With a backdrop and surroundings of regal mountains, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and beautiful views, you may never want to leave the green.
Family Time
Whether families dive into some of the artistic ventures scattered about the city, visit cool museums, or view some of the exotic wildlife calling Las Vegas their home, there are plenty of family-friendly attractions and activities to consider. Let’s take the Mirage for example. Here, you will encounter a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium filled with angelfish, pufferfish, and sharks, while the Dolphin Habitat offers a chance to view these cheerful creatures in action.
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum provides hands-on exploration for the kiddies of southern Nevada’s plant and animal life, while animated dinosaur exhibits and live shark exhibits entertain the entire family. With sparkling golden intrigue, the Tomb and Museum of King Tut will open eyes wide to a glimpse of ancient Egypt.
Throughout the city, an entertaining Ripley’s Believe-It-or-Not museum can be found. The Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden offers free admission and self-guided tours, where chocolate and more than 350 species of cactus, succulents and desert plants await. Additional family-oriented treats include indoor go-carts at Fast Lap, XPlex Racepark, or entertaining NASCAR events at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Overall, the attractions and activities that the illustrious city of Las Vegas has to offer far exceed what meets the eye. It could take months and months for one to truly capture the essence of this ultra-popular destination, as new shows, shops, entertainment, bars, clubs, and restaurants pop up at any given moment.
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There are many wonderful and interesting places in Las Vegas where you can go & visit with your friends, such as, "O" or Ka shows by Cirque Du Soleil, Awesome show Le Reve at Wynn, inexpensive funny comedy Magic show by Mac King at Harrahs to many free shows like The Aquarium at the Silverton to Bellagio's Botanical Garden or you can visit the World's largest and finest classic car showroom 125,000 sq. feet The Auto Collection at Imperial Palace. There are many large shopping malls like Las Vegas Outlet Center to Galleria at Sunset. I usually visit this informative website: http://www.going-lasvegas.com/ to get most of my information on where to go and shop in Las Vegas. Good Luck and have a great time with your friends in Las Vegas!
Go see the lions at MGM grand.
Ride the Rollercoaster at New York New York (A MUST–go at night)
Ride the rides on top of the stratosphere
Go to Margaritaville and listen to some good music and take in the environment while enjoying a bite to eat
Go to the venecian. It will take your breath away from the moment you walk in.
Go to Freemont street at night for a lightshow and a glimpse of old Vegas. Its a very unique and exciting environment. You feel like you go back in time.
Theres so much. I went there 6 times before I was 21 and able to do any drinking or gambling and I still had a great time. All of the hotels on the strip are amazing. There is something unique about each one and you can easily spend a couple days exploring them all and the little adventures they take you on.
Besides Gambling here are things I love to do in Vegas:
- Walk the strip, take lots of pictures of the casinos..and pretty people
- Check out the free shows on the strip like Sirens of TI (it's okay), Bellagio fountain show, Mirage volcano show.
- Watch a production show..my personal favorites are the Cirque Du Solei ones like O, Ka, and Mystere.
- Go shopping, plenty of shopping..Forum shops at Caesars Palace, and Fashion Show Mall are my favorites.
- Check out ticketmaster.com and see if there are any shows going on or concerts special for the time you'll be there.
Have Fun
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there are tons of shows you can see!
likee Cirque du Soleil.
also check out the Fashion Show Mall!!!! its really great.
here's a site with directions; http://www.thefashionshow.com/html/mallinfo.asp
the Capitol Grill is a restaurant you could go to. its GREAT!
try not to go into the trashy side of the strip [strip = downtown lol] because nothing good [or pg-13] is down there. haha
ummm..
OH! you HAVE to go see the Bellagio!
http://bellagio.com/
it's reallyyyy amazing.
and make sure you watch the fountians outside of the Bellagio! they play music like every 30 minutes and the fountians 'dance' to it. lol http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=11919566
have fun at the jonas brothers concert!!!!!!!!!!
i was almost gonna go but we couldnt fly out there because we're going up to my cousins house.. lol.
Lots of things. I do very little gambling. There are so many shows in town, even afternoon shows, I spend my money on them.
Also I like to see the casinos so we walk through as many as we can.
We also try different things to eat. So many places to pick from
There are lots of tours to take too.
There are the Belagio fountains, TI pirate show, the Mirage Volcano. But tiger displays, lion displays, dolphines. Plus many museums.
Gambling is such a small part now.
People go to Vegas to sightsee as well as gamble. You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo Hotel and also another free one between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Barbery Coast Casino that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.
Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get there you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , “Showbiz”or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel.
JOIN PLAYERS CLUBS: Do join ALL of the players clubs because they are your ticket to lower priced return trips. The hotels will email you, or send by regular mail, specials on room rates and shows. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license.
SHOPPING: There's shopping at Fashion show mall right next to Treasure Island, or you can drive or take a taxi or the bus south of the Strip (just past the airport) to the outlet mall. For more shopping, drive south on I-15 to Primm, NV (at the Calif border … about 45 miles) and there is a big outlet mall and some casinos.
DINING: The hotel coffee shops and buffets are now much more expensive than they were years ago. So, if you want to eat for less try one of the Denny's for meals (one in the Casino Royal hotel/casino and another across from the Monte Carlo hotel/casino). There are also McDonald and Burger King on the Stip near Harrahs. You can get breakfast and dinner buffets a few dollars less at the Imperial Palace hotel/casino and at the Gold Coast hotel/casino. Buffets cost less at the Circus Circus hotel/casino and in Freemont St hotel/casinos. Some hotels have food courts. There is a food court in the Monte Carlo hotel/casino, one in the NY, NY hotel/casino, and in the Palms Hotel (across the street from the RIO. There is an Outback Steak House in the Casino Royale Hotel and another across from the RIO. There is a Cheesecake Factory and a Planet Hollywood in Ceasers Forum shops. There is a Margerittaville in the Flamingo hotel. I recommend Tony Roma’s, a ribs and chicken restaurant; one in the Stardust hotel/casino, one on Freemont St and another on Sahara Ave near Paradise Rd.
MOVIES: There are movie theaters in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the Strip across the street from the Monte Carlo hotel, near the MGM hotel.
BOWLING: If you like to bowl, there are alley's in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino. .
ACT LIKE A KID: If you like roller coasters, there are roller coaster rides at the NY, NY hotel/casino, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and rides for those with a strong heart at the top of the Stratosphere Casino/hotel. The Circus Circus Hotel/casino has arcades and an indoor amusement park. There is a place called Game Works below the Coke World experience that has all type video games
OTHER THINGS:
RED ROCK CANYON: Its about 20 miles West of Las Vegas out Charleston Blvd (you can pick up that street at the north end of the Strip) Its a scenic drive-through park. Go early, not in the heat of the day; there's no shade.
HOOVER DAM: Drive about 30 miles southeast of Vegas and go to Hoover Dam; the National Park Service offers tours there (@ $15.) and its interesting stuff. Go on past Hoover dam to Boulder City and then to Lake Meade for a swim and/or to visit the new casino there. Also, there are tour companies that will take you on a cruise of the river below Hoover Dam. Check the web sites below.
VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK: Drive about 35 miles north of Vegas on I-15 and go to Valley of Fire State Park, another scenic park area.
ZION NATION PARK: It’s a long drive (about 2-3 hours), but you can drive North on I-15 to Zion National Park and back in one day.
DEATH VALLEY: If you like to visit National Parks, drive about an hour and a half south of Vegas on I-15 and take RT-127 to Death Valley National Park (total drive may be 3 hrs each way).
GRAND CANYON: The drive to the Grand Canyon is 5 long hard hours on mostly two lane roads with trucks and campers (only a short way on I-40). You can drive there and back in one day if you leave early morning, like 6:00-7:00 AM. That will put you there about noon and you will have 4 or 5 hrs before starting back and getting back to Vegas about 11:00PM. I recommend staying overnight at the Canyon (there are plenty of motels near there, like Best Western, Ramada, Quality inns) and drive back the next day.
Be sure to see all of the free stuff:
1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in from of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.
2. The “Sirens of TI” show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM.
3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight.
4. Go down to Freemont Street and see the light show. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.
5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..
6. Go to the MGM Grand hotel to see the Lion habitat.
7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy used.
8. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.
9. Go into the Flamingo hotel to see their animal habitat with flamingos and penguins.
10 The Excalibur hotel also has a free show starting at 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
11. If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $25.
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My husband and I love going to Vegas, we are not big gamblers, we play a little craps and roulette and during football season we play the parlay card.
Besides gambling I love to shop, Las Vegas has a big beautiful Mall right off the strip across the street from Wynn Hotel. They also have two outlet stores, one in Las Vegas Blvd and the one I really like is inside the Primm Valley Hotel that is on the state line. All the big casinos also has a lot of shopping.
If you like to eat, my gosh Las Vegas has so many great restaurant,s our favorite for steak is Delmonico in Venetian it is expensive but it's well worth it. If you like French food go to Pinot also in Venetian. If you don't want to spend too much money but like the variety of food go to Grand Lux also in Venetian. Or for really inexpensive but good food go to China town.
We also love the achitecture of different hotels in Vegas. If you have time you should check out Red Rocks Park.
For entertainment, you don't have to spend a lot of money if you don't want to. There are a lot of variety of shows that are inexpensive and some of them are buy 1 get 1 free, check the local magazines or news paper. Some casinos in Down town Vegas offers free shows that are not bad at all. Some casinos have bands at night that are free, 2 that I recommend are the Fontana bar in Bellagio you could even watch the fountain show on the balcony of the bar, it is very cool and kind of romantic. Another one is the Apple Bar In New York, New York it is in the middle of the casino.
Lastly we love to just sit around the pool and read a good book or magazine. I tell you Vegas is the ultimate vacation destination. We love it a whole lot.