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What to do in Las Vegas, NV
Gamble!
High-stakes or pocket-change, whatever you've got to try your luck with, Vegas gives you a way to play the odds from Black Jack to Roulette to slots and so on. And there's plenty more to do in the casinos, like watching the spectacular shows, feasting on gourmet meals, calling out requests to a lounge singer, and doing some people-watching, obviously!.
Hoover Dam
The monolithic dam, built during the Depression, is a National Historic Landmark and is rated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. Cruise the dam and its offspring, Lake Mead, with lunch, movie, and a visit to movie stars' homes.
Excursion to the Grand Canyon
Hop a bus to the Canyon for one of the most spectacular vistas on earth. Averaging 10 miles across, the canyon walls are one mile deep and meet up at the base with the Colorado River that carved it eons ago and still rushes through for some 277 miles. There are over 400 miles of trails, including the popular Bright Angel Trail that descends into the canyon and can be taken on foot or by mule. Rafting through the canyon on the Colorado River is a peak experience!.
Wet 'n Wild
Daring folk love the dozen-plus hair-raising water rides, and there's also the Lazy River for non-thrill-seekers. South Las Vegas Blvd.
Get Married
At the Candlelight Wedding Chapel, music, witness, bouquet and boutonniere are ready if you are. It's a pretty little place to exchange vows, should you be struck by a spontaneous fit of romance. You provide the spouse, they'll provide the rest.
Adventuredome
America's largest indoor theme park, featuring a double loop, double corkscrew roller coaster called Reboot the Ride. There are also numerous attractions for all ages, midway games, an arcade, clown shows, and more. Circus Circus.
Gondola Rides
Just like in Venice, with your gondolier singing love ballads in English and Italian as he rows you through a replica of the Grand Canal. After your ride, enjoy the street jugglers, as well as Italian Renaissance singers and musicians. The Venetian.
Cart Driving 101
Participate in the world's fastest driving experience, with cars reaching in excess of 180mph. Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Golfing
In Las Vegas, this means playing on some of the best courses in the Southwest - over 26 public courses designed by masters like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Rees Jones, Golf World Magazine's Architect of the Year.
Star Trek - The Experience
Beam aboard the USS Enterprise and blast through galaxies at warp speed and battle Klingons. It isn't a ride û it's a mission! Las Vegas Hilton.
Get Pampered at a Spa
Let's face it, there's just nothing like non-stop play to exhaust a person! So when you've pushed yourself to the limit, treat yourself to a massage and sauna. Or maybe a facial is just what you need. Whatever soothing kindness your body craves, you'll find it at more than 12 luxurious, fully-equipped spas in the Strip hotels.
Boutique, Mall, and Outlet Shopping
These have exploded onto the Vegas scene, and each hotel has complete upscale shopping centers right on their properties. Every name in fashion is represented from Ralph Lauren to Prada. Department stores include Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. And when you're looking for a bargain, outlet stores in the nearby town of Primm have great deals on designer clothes!.
Visit the Hotel Attractions
The goal of each new hotel is, simply, "More." Of everything. More eye-popping spectacles, more exotic displays, more glitz, more! Some favorites:.
At The Mirage, a 54-foot volcano erupts in the center of a lagoon with waterfalls and palm trees every night.
At The Bellagio, more than a thousand fountains dance in front of the hotel, enhanced by lights and music from giants like Pavarotti and Sinatra. The daily display spans more than 1,000 feet and water shoots 240 feet in the air!.
At Treasure Island, the pirate ship Hispaniola battles the British frigate HMS Brittania in a full-scale pyrotechnic war every night.
The Rio Suites celebrate the spirit of "Carnivale!" with their daily Masquerade Show in the Sky. Above the casino floor is a spectacular floating parade of dancers in exotic costumes and masks.
At Excalibur, witness a Medieval battle between Merlin and a fire-breathing dragon in the moat of a castle every night.
Fremont Street Experience
A 175,700 square-foot, 90 foot-high canopied light and sound extravaganza in a landscaped, car-free pedestrian oasis. Dancing, music, and moving images created by over 2 million lights dazzle you from a stage on high that ensures an excellent view for everyone. When the lights and music wrap up, festivals, street performers, and 10 adjacent casinos keep you entertained.
Liberace Museum
Founded by the bejewelled one himself, this is a showcase of his glittery collection of pianos, costumes, limousines and, of course, rhinestones.