For many Americans experiencing Las Vegas is one of those trips that make the bucket list of things to do before kicking the bucket. But whether this is your first time visiting or it is part of your yearly retreat Las Vegas will always keep you wanting more. Internationally renowned as the major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment, the city of Las Vegas, also known as Sin City and The Entertainment Capital of the World, is the most populous city in the state of Nevada and the largest American city founded in the 20th century. The Las Vegas Strip (also known commonly as The Strip) is a 4-mile section of Las Vegas Boulevard South that is perhaps the most renowned district of Las Vegas and sees excesses of 38 million visitors in a given year. Along with touting an annual 11 billion dollar gaming revenue the area is also known for being one of the few places in the US where possession and consumption of open containers of alcoholic beverages are allowed year-round, just so long as your not in a vehicle. Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on The Strip, and include such famous casino names as: Tropicana, Excalibur, Boardwalk, Bellagio, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Luxor, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Paris Las Vegas and New York-New York. These are just a glimpse of what you can find on the South end of the famous Las Vegas Strip, but have no fear there is still North and middle sections if you haven’t found the one you like.
Looking for a short break In between rounds of blackjack and roulette, Las Vegas has hundreds of other entertainment venues where the returns might not be as high but they are guaranteed. Take for instance the shark reef at Mandalay bay hotel, the light and water show at the front of the Bellagio, or the Manhattan Express Rollercoaster at New York/New York Hotel, you can go rock climbing at Gameworks, a huge arcade right in the showcase shopping area adjacent to the MGM Grand. Theme parks more your style? Try Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel, or The Stratosphere Tower, with the tallest rollercoaster in the world. If your looking for something free to do check out the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas. The music is loud and the lights dance above your head. It is an experience. Shows begin at 8:30. Easily the best free Las Vegas attraction. If none of that was to your liking Las Vegas is just as famous for its adult entertainment as it is for its gambling, the entertainment capital of the world isn’t just called Sin City for nothing.