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A list of Things to See in Las Vegas will give perspective to any busy Las Vegas visitor. It's tough to choose from the huge selection of shows, casinos, and attractions in Southern Nevada. This list shows only the most well-visited and popular attractions in Southern Nevada.
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On Strip Entertainment.
The Las Vegas Strip is a section of Las Vegas Boulevard cluttered with attractions and shows. It runs North-South in the middle of the Las Vegas Valley. While the literal ends of the Strip are different depending on who you talk to, it is generally accepted practice to begin with Mandalay Bay at Russel Road, which is what drivers from California see first, and finish with the Sahara and Stratosphere casinos at Sahara Avenue, up near the business sector. Plenty of transport options abound on the Strip, so generally a car is easy to go without. Big draws like the Palms, Hard Rock, and Rio are not technically on the Strip, but are close enough to be considered a part of it.
For Everyone:
The Bellagio Fountains
The most fabulous water and light extravaganza in the world is at the Bellagio resort, and your whole group can experience it for free. The fountain erupts every day and night, and provides ample viewing space on the wide sidewalk in front of and around the lake. Show Begins:
Monday-Friday
3:00pm-8:00pm
Show every 1/2 hour
8:00pm-12:00am
Show every 15 minutes
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
12:pm-8:00pm
Show every 1/2 hour
8:00pm-12:00am
Show every 15 minutes
The Stratosphere Tower.
The tallest building West of the Mississippi river is also a hotel, casino, and mini amusement park. The outdoor observation deck on level 109 is the best place in Las Vegas to view sunsets, as well as a good look at rides that dangle, drop, and spin guests high above the city. The Stratosphere is best visited at sunset, but any time of day brings a great view. TOWER HOURS:
Sunday-Thursday: 10am-1am
Friday-Saturday: 10am-2am
TOWER TICKETS:
Adult - $15.95
Child - $10.00
Senior - $12.00
Hotel Guest - $12.00
Nevada Resident - $12.00
A Really Great Swimming Pool.
In Summer, when temperatures can climb unreasonably high, a swimming pool becomes a lifesaver. Las Vegas possesses the best swimming options. Pick the pool for you:
For the scientist: The Tank, at the Golden Nugget, is the most fascinating swimming pool currently in Sin City. A two-story aquarium dominates the pool, chock full of sharks. Swimmers and water sliders can observe the sea life from within the pool or without, through a glass wall. Above the crowds, a 18+ provides a resting place for European sunbathers. And drinks and cards surround the area
For the club kid: Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino kicked off the daylife events in Las Vegas, and is still the loudest, raunchiest, and most stuffed with hard bodies. Don't go to relax, save money, or lay out. Do go to see hard bodies.
For the beach lover: The Beach at Mandalay bay has it all: A collection of swimming areas to put kings to shame, restaurants, bars, and cabanas. It has four pools total encompassing11 acres, plus three whirlpools and a jogging track. Overall the best place to get sun in Sin City, but busy on Saturday and Sunday.
For the Trendy:
The Forum Shops at CaesarsSee for yourself what the mall with the most earnings per square foot in America is. The Forum Shops was Las Vegas' first destination shopping center, and is still the best.
For the Young (At Heart):
The Adventuredome at Circus Circus has been the kid destination in Las Vegas since the '90s. The 5 acre attraction is filled with attractions. Admission is free, and tickets for the attractions are available to suit every need.
Off the Strip:
Some Las Vegas attractions are far enough away to require a car, and at least one is not even in Nevada.
For Everyone:
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign:
While technically the Strip, the sign is a piece of dull street away from the closest casino, Mandalay Bay. The non-gaming hotel The Four Seasons is a tad bit closer. Hardy pedestrians can venture South to the sign, but be warned that it is an uninteresting voyage, with none of the excitement that make ambling through the heart of the Strip so great.It's better to drive to the sign, but even driving can be a pain. The sign is in the center of Las Vegas Boulevard, a bustling roadway. The parking lot connected to the sign has ten parking spaces for cars, two for buses or limousines, and a couple more for wheelchairs. More are needed.. The queue of vehicles entering this parking lot can grow long and untidy.
Those who want to see the Sign, but don't have a burning desire to snap their picture under it, should just have a passenger take the photo from the car as they drive by. This will help the busy traveler with no time to spare. Those who have a burning desire to get their picture by it should think about this option: a replica of the sign, standing on Boulder Highway just north of Tropicana Avenue. This perfectly similar attraction sees far less traffic than the original.
Fremont StreetAlso going by the names Downtown, Old Las Vegas, and the Fremont Street Experience, the section of Fremont Street between Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard is the original home of Las Vegas gambling. The earliest standing, the Golden Gate (Est. 1906!), still operates here. Fremont Street is about two miles North of Sahara Avenue, so traveling on foot from the Southern part of Las Vegas is not reccommended.
The Fremont Street experience is a 10-story tall, 4-block long curved ceiling made from 2.1 million lights. In the evenings, the ceiling illuminates to to musical accompaniment. The shops, casinos, hotels, and carts that share this space all contribute to the lively atmosphere. This is the most excellent place to get a glimpse of some fantastic mullets, pick up a beer and a hot dog for two dollars, and see tourists from almost every country on Earth.
The Hoover DamOne of the engineering marvels of the world is free every day for anyone with a car or bus. About 45 minutes from the heart of the city, the Dam is accessible via highway 95. Drivers will go East from central Las Vegas, on any major street or highway, then South on the 95 through Henderson and Boulder City. Turn left onto Highway 93 in Boulder City, and continue to the Dam.
The Hoover Dam is the most imposing man-made structure many travelers will ever see. Since 1936, visitors have stood on the top and looked 726 feet down into the Colorado River as it emerges from the hydroelectric plant.
The Grand CanyonWhile residing entirely in Arizona, the Grand Canyon sees more visitors from Las Vegas than anywhere else. Other nationals often use Vegas as their gateway to the West, traveling to Death Valley, the Canyon, and Zion nation park from this one city.
The West Rim of the Grand Canyon is about two hours driving time away, making it a great way to spend a day or half a day. Helicopter tours to this area require only a portion of the day to view the scenery. The South Rim, six hours away by car, is going to take more time. The North Rim, also six hours away, is the least visited part of the Canyon, closed during the winter. Las Vegas Facts:
Tourist vists/year: 38 million
Public Transportation Costs: The Deuce bus: $7/day pass, $3/two-hour pass.
Monorail: $12/day pass, $5/one way.
Average Temperature: Summer 103 F (39 C)
Winter 61 F (15 C)
Hotel Room Rates: $50 - $10,000
Cost of a lightbulb in the Luxors' apex: $1,200
by: Tielman
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