Las Vegas travel guide, things to do in Sin City
Did you know that Las Vegas is actually the largest city that was founded in the 20th century? It also happens to be the destination for vacationing, shopping and gambling in the northern US.
One hundred years ago, the city emerged from the desert to become what is now a wonderland of whims, play and surprises.
This desert city is also home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, The Bellagio (Clooney and Pitt have stayed here), Wynn Las Vegas (it has its own Ferrari-Maserati dealership) and the Ritz-Carlton with its 36 holes. expertly designed golf course.
Las Vegas may be famous for its casinos, pools, spas, and golf courses, or for those shotgun weddings, but there’s so much more to this so-called ‘City of Sin’!
In addition to the five-star restaurants, expensive buffets and luxurious casinos, it is very possible to have a cheap trip in Las Vegas. Head to the Fiesta for a game of blackjack, with betting limits as low as three dollars and single and double deck tables. Also, many salons are free.
The city is also full of night clubs. From the VIP action at Pure to the celebrity-favorite Body English, it’s hard not to have fun when the sun goes down in Las Vegas.
Enjoy a good meal at one of the many excellent restaurants on the strip. Then kick back in the casino lounge and watch the floor move. As the night wears on, head out for cocktails at Mix at the top of Mandalay Bay. Try the Stratosphere’s Top of the World lounge just before sunset to see the city light up from 100 stories above.
You can also alternate the partying and debauchery of the casino with a leisurely round of golf, rock climbing or river rafting. Go ballooning, boating, bowling, mountain biking or visit Siegfried and Roy’s famous white tigers in the multi-million dollar habitat of the Mirage.
If you’re tired of the dry desert landscape, head to Azure, with its 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium setting. Or fly over the magnificent Grand Canyon by helicopter for half a day. Go to Hoover Dam, Red Rock National Recreation Area, and the Valley of Fire.
Eager to get married, why not consider an Elvis-themed wedding in Las Vegas? You can even have your Las Vegas wedding broadcast online for all your family and friends to hear and watch for free.
The closest airport to Las Vegas is McCarran International Airport. It is located just outside of town in the unincorporated Paradise CDP.
No matter what your style of Vegas is, no one likes to be left waiting while on vacation. Take all the hassle out of traveling with your own rental car in Las Vegas. This way, you can do what you want, see what you want (even the Star Trek conventions) without getting lost in the throngs of other tourists. But last and most importantly, place a bet on black for us!