Las Vegas Travel Guide

Viva Las Vegas! In the middle of the desert, Las Vegas is like a mirage, like a fata morgana. The colors of the casinos and their neon lights, contrast sharply with the dry and barren land around.

What brings you to Vegas is clear: it's all about having fun, more precisely having fun and gambling. Or, more truthfully, having fun, drinking, gambling, strip club hopping, drinking, and wondering "Hey, how long's the sun been up?" as they toss you to the curb because you ran out of gambling money.

And that is precisely what Vegas offers: mind-boggling, out-of-this-world, oversized casinos in every size, shape and theme. Eiffel towers, Roman palaces, Egyptian Pyramids, even Mardi Gras & the Brooklyn Bridge! The sights of Europe, Africa and the United States come to you - in one destination.

 

If you aren't into the gambling or legalized prostitution (actually, while prostitution is leagal in Nevada, it's not in Las Vegas or the surrounding county), close by in Boulder City 30 minutes away is the Hoover Dam with plenty of sights to see and tours to take there.  North about 80 miles is a State park called The Valley of Fire that has beautiful rock formations and petroglyphs.  To the West straight down Charleston Blvd there is Red Rock Canyon for wonderful hiking and rock climbing. In the Red Rock Canyon one can see the largest Eolian sandstone cross-bedding in Nevada (see the photos in the album section).

Don't forget that Las Vegas is the wedding capital of the world--they truly make it easy for wedding parties of 2 to 200--sites galore to choose from, easy marriage license requirements (better be careful!) and a plethora of new restaurants for celebrating afterwards.

The new Wynn hotel and casino provides a great new location to check out, even if you are not staying there for the night.  Its beautiful design will have you in awe, as will the likewise styled Ferraris at the dealership located on site.

Vegas offers all of this and more - with no jet-setting necessary and although Las Vegas is all about money, there are so many free (or, at least, very cheap) shows on offer, that it is still easy to have a great time without spending too much. In fact, some of the bigger, more well known casinos offer guests free drinks while they are gambling. So, stand around near your favourite gambling table and order away; just don't forget to tip the waiter or waitress. And don't forget the kids! Las Vegas has many fine public libraries, outdoor parks, and recreation opportunities that cater to children. Just contact the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce for more details.