So is it a good place for tourists? It all depends on what you want, but there\’s somethingfor almosteveryone;.
Downtown is whereit began,and the fun continues. Thereare historic hotelsand casinosunder sleek new lights;. They all glowwithneon at night,and street performers comeout to entertain the crowdsbeforethey dive in to the casinos. Though historic, it still rivals the Strip….
The Strip is wherethe mind-bogglingnew hotelsare.It pulses withlightat night. A volcano erupts, pirates fight,fountains dance.Thousands of peoplewanderup and down the strip looking at the displays in a free-flowing, fluid party… and that\’s only fromthe outside. Onceyou enter one of the casinos, you’veentered a wholenew world.
What aboutVegasshows,and events, and nightlife? It\’s truethatLas Vegasis all aboutthe gambling, but thereis so much more.Manypeoplego to Vegasfor the shows. And the showsrun quite a gamut…. fromclassic showgirls and magicians, to legendary singers and performers, to Cirquedu Soleil shows(sixof them at the moment!).Thereare Broadway plays,big name rock concerts, and classic car shows.
Thiscityin the desertused to be knownfor its all-you-can-eat buffets and cheap coffee shop breakfasts thatweremeant to lureand keep gamblershappy. Those are still around, but now celebritychefs haveopened restaurants in many of the hotelsand casinos, makingLas Vegasa culinary hotspot.
Shopping? You wantshopping? You can findanythingyou want. Clocks thatlook like dice? Sure. Playing cards and T-shirts? Without a doubt,”traditional” souvenirs are available, but so is hautecouturefromtop designers and the mostprestigious jewelry and watches.Vegasis all aboutindulgence, whateveryourbudget.
Youwillneverbe bored.Not a gambler;? Therereallyis an endlessarray of attractions and activities. Even at the casinos. Shark Reef is a greataquarium.You can ride a roller coaster high in the sky. Watchcircusacts or singing cowgirls. Visit a fine art gallery.
Golf is always an option. The cityclaims more than 60 golf courses… somethingfor every;skillleveland budget.
Youcan probablysee a new bride and groom almostany day in Vegas.It has becomea wedding destination…. whetherit is a formal affair,a theme wedding,or one of the drive-thru chapels thatVegasis knownfor.All the happy couple has to do is show up…. Gettinga license is quickand easy, and the chapels haveeverythingyou need…. rings,flowers,wedding gownsand tuxes.Weddings takeplace almostaround the clock.
