When Las Vegas calls, pack your sunglasses and leave your watch behind. This party town shines brightly under a desert sun by day and neon lights by night.
Once a dusty, desert town in Nevada, Las Vegas is now a playground of big hotels, outrageous neon lights and outlandish personalities. Its transformation into a gambling hotspot began in 1931, when the first gaming license was issued. Since then, Vegas has continued to expand and evolve, from a post-war gangsters’ paradise and favored hangout of the mid-’60s Rat Pack to a glittering spectacle.
The themed hotels of Vegas are legendary. Experience ancient Rome at Caesars Palace or climb aboard a gondola at the Venetian. Marvel at the Mirage’s erupting volcano, see The Big Apple’s skyline at New York-New York, or drink a cocktail at the top of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris hotel.
While it’s known as Sin City, Vegas is more than gambling and adult entertainment. Families will find plenty of innocent fun, some of which, like the Bellagio Resort and Casino's nightly fountain show, is free. A stroll along the Las Vegas Strip or The Forum Shops will also cost you nothing. At the Fremont Street Experience watch the nightly parade without paying a cent.
You can also see fantastic Las Vegas shows featuring A-list, superstar performers, and for the seriously adventurous, experience the thrill of driving an exotic performance or true race car.
Las Vegas provides experiences on an extravagant scale. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon, is a just a few hours drive away. There’s a record-breaking free fall at Stratosphere Tower and exotic sea creatures at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's Shark Reef Aquarium. Even Sin City’s seedy past is on display at the fascinating Mob Museum.
Though the famous all-you-can-eat buffets and juicy hamburger joints remain, Vegas has stepped it up in the food stakes, with a fresh crop of restaurants attracting discerning clientele. The shopping here rivals New York and Los Angeles, with hundreds of designer boutiques, opulent malls, children’s stores and plenty of souvenir stops. If you can't find it in Vegas, it probably can't be found.
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Where to stay in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
4/5Very Good!(7,824 area reviews)
Here’s where you’ll find the quintessential Vegas: Lavish casinos, glamorous clubs, hopping piano bars, and those infamous wedding chapels and neon lights.
Step off the Strip and into the original and authentic heart of Las Vegas, where smoky bars, quirky museums and family-friendly attractions exist side by side.
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3.7/5Good! (75,100 reviews)
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4.1/5Very Good! (59,181 reviews)
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3.3/5 (71,361 reviews)
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The first stop is at The Hoover Dam where your guide can take fantastic pictures thanks to its wonderful views, then shop around, buy snacks, coffee, and use the restrooms. Your trip continues with pleasant landscapes until you reach your next destination, a comfort stop near Kingman, Arizona.
Go for a free-wheeling spin on The High Roller, a sky-bound adventure that revolves up and around for unparalleled views of the bright lights and landmarks of the Strip. Climb into a glass capsule on the world’s tallest observation wheel for a 360-degree look at sprawling downtown Vegas and beyond.
Le Rêve leads you into an imaginary world where dreams transform into reality. With a massive pool serving as the show's aquatic stage, this unforgettable performance features a cast of 90 world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, ballroom dancers, and divers.
An immersive journey hailed by Rolling Stone as “A virtual parade of ‘wow’ moments,” Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil is an electrifying fusion of acrobatics, dance and visuals immersing the audience into the world of Michael's music.
Helicopter City Lights w/ Champagne & Luxury Transportation
CA $96
Sip champagne before boarding your helicopter for an unforgettable flight over the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Hover over Luxor, Bellagio, and the Stratosphere Tower and travel in style to and from your hotel in limousine style transportation.
Las Vegas Night Flight Helicopter Wedding Ceremony
CA $265
Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5620 Fly over historic downtown and Freemont Street.
Pricey but fun.can get deals old vegas off fremont.strip nice stay on.if possible walk or use public bud.flat fee airport.large casinos.large portions meals. Drinks if gambling
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020
Las Vegas has everything with a good variety of price options. Great access to the outdoors just outside the city.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020
Fun city entertaining
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020
Golden Knight are amazing and well worth the effort to see next time your visiting Las Vegas
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020
worth it to go back to explore a few more places over 3 days
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Jan 6, 2020
When there was a Knights game at the T-Mobile arena, the food area was pretty packed but once the games started, it was fine again. Also - Vegas at this time of year is pretty chilly - even for us Canadians, needed a jacket in the morning and evening
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