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LAS VEGASExperience Las Vegas - Tourist 's Paradise
Location: Situated in the rainshadow area of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Southwestern United States.Las Vegas is located at the southern tip of Nevada in a broad flat basin surrounded by barren mountains
Best Time To Visit Las Vegas: Early spring and late autumn are the best times to visit as the days are quite warm and the nights very pleasant.Places To Visit: Las Vegas' centralized location makes it a stepping off point to Southern Utah (Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park), Arizona (Lake Havasu and Grand Canyon) and even Southern California (Death Valley and Disneyland). Most of which are a mere day's drive away.Ghost Towns, The Strip, Freemont Street Experience, The mirage Volcano, Shark Reef and much more.
Activities: Gambling, Shopping, Dining, Stage Show Entertainments, Bowling, Golf, Horse Hiking , Bungee jumping, Heath spas and much more things to do.
Location Las Vegas-Travellers Paradise
Geographical Information:
Location:There’s no place on earth like Las Vegas. Situated in the rainshadow area of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Southwestern United States.Las Vegas is located at the southern tip of Nevada in a broad flat basin surrounded by barren mountains. The city itself forms a huge oasis in this desert valley. Palm trees line the streets, green grass and flowering shrubs surround the homes. This illusion is maintained by the millions of gallons of water imported from nearby Lake Mead and the massive amounts of electricity provided by Boulder Dam.
The city offers an unlimited variety of entertainment, theme dining, Casino resorts, regional flavor and world-class cuisine for every appetite, shopping experiences for every budget, art exhibits that touch your soul and more. Venture beyond the bright lights and brilliance of Nevada’s exciting cities to discover the other side of Nevada.Las Vegas boasts more neon and lights than another other city; on the famed Las Vegas Strip, visitors can view a spirited pirate ship battle, an exploding volcano, or a spectacular laser light water show.
Climate:The climate is extremely hot and dry. Most of the state only receives an average of four inches (10 cm) of rainfall per year, with more than 250 days of sunshine. Summers are quite hot with temperatures frequently exceeding 100 degrees F (40 C). In the winter months, daytime temperatures are usually a quite comfortable 60 - 70 deg. (15 - 20 C) with chilly nights. Early spring and late autumn are the best times to visit as the days are quite warm and the nights very pleasant.
General Information:
Transportation:
Las Vegas offers a multitude of travelling options.The highly recommended ones being the rental cars.They are relatively inexpensive (cheaper than cab rides all over town), offer you more freedom and choices, and are easy to park since all the major hotels offer free valet and self parking.However, several companies offer shuttles/ limousines from the airport to all the hotels and back again. You don't need to make a reservation in advance - just go outside from where you pick up your luggage and you'll see them cruising the driveway.Taxis in Las Vegas are common - you'll always be able to find them near the entrances of the hotels, at the airport, and cruising the tourist areas of town.<
Apart from these there are the monorails of which The Mandalay Bay to Excalibur monorail runs from the corner of The Strip and Tropicana next to Excalibur south to Mandalay Bay and then back again with a stop at Luxor along the way.Apart from this there is the Mirage to Treasure Island monorail, The Las Vegas Monorail, The MGM Grand to Bally's monorail, and the Monte Carlo to Bellagio monorail.Another alternative are the city buses in this town which are notoriously overcrowded and late. However, if you are on a strict budget and can't afford taxis or a rental car this is your only true alternative at this point as there are no other mass transit systems currently in place.
Las Vegas is served by McCarran International Airport - a clean, comfortable, and modern facility.Laws:
Gambling Laws:
Children are permitted in the public walkway areas of casinos but are not allowed to be near slot machines or gaming tables.
You must be 21 to gamble or enter a casino. If you look young carry ID with you.
Liquor Laws:
You must be 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
You are allowed to carry open containers on the street, however not in a vehicle.
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Place to visit
Las Vegas-Travellers Paradise
Places Of Interest:
With so many things to do, so nearby, Las Vegas is the ideal starting point for many, many memorable adventures. From nearly a dozen State and National Parks in Neavda alone, to hundreds of fun, educational, entertaining and fascinating side trips for the whole family, you might want to consider adding an extra day or two to your vacation just to see some of the sights!
Las Vegas' centralized location makes it a stepping off point to Southern Utah (Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park), Arizona (Lake Havasu and Grand Canyon) and even Southern California (Death Valley and Disneyland). Most of which are a mere day's drive away, returning in time for an evening show or dinner.
Las_Vegas Tours:
1.Mount Charleston:Located only 35 miles north of Las Vegas on route 95, Mount Charleston is where the locals go in the summer to beat the heat. Nearly always an average 30 degrees cooler than downtown Las Vegas, its a great place for horseback riding in summer, camping, skiing and snowboarding in winter.
2.Bryce Canyon National Park:Located 4 hours northeast from Las Vegas in the heart of Utah's "Color Country".Bryce Canyon National Park does not contain one main canyon, but rather a dozen smaller ravines.Appreciate the scenery from 14 viewpoints along the road, of which Bryce Point is the most famous and gives the best perspective of the extent and variety of the rock formations.Sunrise is a magical time at Bryce Canyon.
3.Zion National Park:Located in Southern Utah, a short ride from Las Vegas, Zion National Park is open year-round.This majestic park offers breathtaking scenery of waterfalls cascading down red rocks and hanging gardens. The visitor center offers a number of special programs designed for young and old. Hiking with Park Rangers is a favorite pastime here where you can learn all about the flora and fauna. This park has hiking, biking, horseback riding, river tubing, rock climbing, swimming, bird watching, rock hunting and great photography. Near the entrance to Zion National Park is the Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theatre which shows adventure films on a giant screen. Located 40 miles east of St George, Utah.
4.Valley Of Fire:About 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas lies the Valley of Fire. Site of numerous movies (including parts of Star Trek: Generations) this 26,000 acre desert landscape is about as far away from civilization as you can get. Here you'll find wonderful stone formations created by the wind and desert sands, ancient Indian petroglyphs (stone carvings) on the rocks and much desert wildlife.
5.Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge:A natural oasis in the Desert. Located about 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Amargosa Valley, it consists of over 22,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands. Here can be found more than 20 plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, including a few on the endangered list. Here can be seen environmental extremes from Sand dunes, to ash tree groves, to wetlands all in one desert environment.
6.Death Valley:Located about 140 miles northwest of Las Vegas Death Valley includes the lowest dry point below sea level in the Western Hemisphere (280 feet), a museum, Scotty's Castle at the northern tip, and even a couple of inns in case you decide to stay a while.
7.Grand Canyon:Located about 100 miles (150 km) east of Las Vegas in northern Arizona; but it requires a 300 mile (500 km) drive to reach the South Rim visitor's center. Fortunately, there are many bus-tours, helicopter tours and airplane trips departing from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon every day.One of the natural wonders of the world the Grand Canyon is more than a mile deep, 217 miles long, and 4-18 miles wide.It is among the most popular camping and hiking destinations and all around must-sees in the Southern Nevada area. Far at the very bottom flows the Colorado River offering whitewater as well as calm rafting.Sunrise and sunset are quite spectacular at the Canyon.
8.Red Rock Canyon National Conservation AreaJust 20 miles west of downtown Las Vegas is the magnificent Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Wildlife, including big horn sheep and wild burros, abounds in this region. Whether you hike, bike or rock climb internationally known rock faces, this geologic wonderland is worth the visit.
9.Spring Mountain Ranch State Park:Located 15 miles west of Las Vegas this park is nestled in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The many natural springs flowing from the mountains provided the Paiute Indians with water. Take a guided tour through the historic Ranch House and other ranch buildings on weekends and holidays. The visitor's center is open Friday through Monday and all Holidays. Visitors enjoy hiking and picnicking here. They also have a cultural events pavilion.This park was once owned by millionaire Howard Hughes.
10.Lake Mead:Only 35 miles southeast of Las Vegas,covering 300 square miles (and at least one drowned city) Lake Mead is the largest man made lake in the United States.With nearly 600 miles of shoreline it's easy to find plenty of room to pursue your interest, whether it be boating, fishing, swimming or ski-doo-ing.
11.Hoover Dam:Only 30 miles south of Las Vegas is one of mans greatest architectural achievements and one of the most popular landmarks visited by Las Vegas visitors. Still in operation since the 30's supplying electrical power to Nevada, Arizona and California, it is truly a wonder to see. Visitors can actually go into the depths of the dam and tour the inner workings. Or you can peer over the edge of the nearly 800 foot drop while standing in two time zones at once.
Ghost Town Tours:
Rhyolite Ghost Town:One of Nevada's most prominent ghost towns, Rhyolite was once a bustling metropolis. In 1904 gold was discovered in the area and the towns of Rhyolite and Bullfrog were born. Rhyolite was named after one of the main minerals found locally. At it's peak, this town housed almost 10,000 people.Rhyolite is a great place to take pictures, search for ghosts and learn about the history of the old west.*********************************************
Activities
Las Vegas-Travellers ParadiseActivities-Shopping/ Dining/ Gambling/ Stage Shows:
Shopping:There are plenty of opportunities to shop in Las Vegas. If you are just buying a few souvenirs or gifts, you need not stray far from the casinos on the strip. Every casino hotel has at least a gift shop and most of the larger casinos have shopping malls with a wide variety of stores. For more serious shopping, there are several large shopping centers in the city. For true bargain hunters, there are three factory outlet malls nearby.Two of the casino malls are so unique that they are worth visiting just for their entertainment value. The Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace are designed to resemble a Roman Forum complete with marble facades, animated statues and ever changing cloud covered ceilings. The Grand Canal Shops in the Venetian Resort recreate the architecture of Venice, Italy along a replica of the Grand Canal.
However for the more serious shopper, there are plenty of shopping malls in las vegas of which the most significant are:
1.The Boulevard Mall:It is located on Maryland Parkway at Desert Inn. It contains five major department stores and over 100 other shops.
2.The Fashion Show Mall:It is located right along the strip. It contains five major department stores and about 70 smaller shops.
3.The Meadows Mall:It is located off US-95 at Valley View Boulevard and contains four major department stores and over 140 shops and restaurants.
4.The Galleria at Sunset:is just 5 miles south of the strip on I-15 in Henderson. It contains four department stores and over 150 shops and restaurants.
Apart from these major shopping malls there are factory outlet malls which are a major attraction.Dining:
Las Vegas offers a wide variety of choicest cuisine for its food lovers and tourists.There are restaurants specialising in Steaks/Seafoods, American Fare, Italian Cuisine, Buffets, Asian Delights, Latin Favourites, French Cuisine, Middle Eastern Meals, Chinese, Gourmet, Japanese and much more.
Eating yourself into oblivion is entirely possible in Neon City — and more than a little tempting in Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas. While the latest local trend is in Asian noodle restaurants, you can satisfy almost any craving in Vegas day or night. Got a hankering for real Nathan’s hot dogs? Run don’t walk to New York-New York. Beluga? Try the Caviarteria at Caesar’s Palace. Clams on the half shell? Head for Big Al’s Oyster Bar at The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
Casinos/Gambling:
Casinos and gambling are the main attractions in Las Vegas.Gambling is everywhere in Las Vegas. Right from the Air Terminal the sounds of slot machines are located in nearly every gas station, convenience store, super market, Laundromat and bar. All through the city and suburbs and on into the small towns of Nevada there are Poker Parlors and small, medium or large casinos.*********************************************
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