Sightseeing in Las Vegas
hen
most people think of Las Vegas, they usually imagine the
Las Vegas Strip occupied with only upscale hotels and
casinos everywhere you turn. But there is so much more
to do and seein Las Vegas! Don’t deprive yourself of the
full experience of sightseeing in Las Vegas.
Each year, millions of people vacation to Las Vegas.
Tourism is Las Vegas’ primary means of financial
support. Some people go to Las Vegas for the casinos and
a chance to try their luck. While others vacation in Las
Vegas to experience the amazing top name concerts and
other types of renowned entertainment. As far as
sightseeing goes, Las Vegas itself is at the top of the
list, in its’ own right, with magnificent natural as
well as man-made creations.
The
Grand Canyon
TThere are various tour groups that can bring visitors
to see the breath-taking view of the Grand Canyon.
Airplane tours, helicopter views from above and Greyline
bus tours are some of the local options available for
touring the Grand Canyon. Another option is driving
yourself for a day journey. Don’t forget to bring a
camera to capture the natural beauty in an everlasting
memory.
The
Hoover dam
LLocal tours from Greyline Tour Buses can also bring
visitors on a day journey to the Hoover dam. A day trip
to the Hoover Dam is quite exciting. It is only about a
30 minute drive but definitely worth it and along with
the short drive comes some superb scenery. The Hoover
Dam was named after former U.S. President Herbert
Hoover. It’s size it massive; The Hoover Dam expands
into more than 600 feet wide and has a height of 720
feet tall. A must see historical landmark for every Las
Vegas visitor.
The
Las Vegas Strip
In the center of Las Vegas is the ever popular Las Vegas
Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard). Popular hotels, an
assortment of famous restaurants and the most famous
nightclubs in the nation, the Strip has something to
offer to everyone. Casinos are also located in hotels
and restaurants as well as some other stand alone
casinos. Most visitors come to Las Vegas with a dream of
winning the odds in casinos. May luck be your lady.
Bellagio
fountains
Any visitor to Las Vegas should stop to observe the
glorious Bellagio fountains. The fountains are designed
brilliantly to ‘dance’ to music from Mozart to the
U.S.National Anthem. Bellagio also offers visitors its
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens free to all visitors
and open all day and year around. A must for visitors
who need an hour or two to just wind down and relax.
Paris
Las Vegas
Across from the Bellagio fountains are the Paris Las
Vegas and a reproduction of the Eiffel Tower in the
center of the Las Vegas Strip. At 300 feet high, going
to the top at nighttime will provide an absolutely
magnificent view of the Las Vegas strip and the Bellagio
dancing fountains below, all glowing in their splendor.
Atomic
Testing Museum
Experience the feeling of an atomic bomb going off. This
is just one of the features of visiting the Atomic
Testing Museum east of the Strip on Flamingo Road.
Throughout the 1950's and during the 1960's, "The Nevada
Test Site” about which is only about a one hour drive
north of Las Vegas - would test atomic bombs. Now, the
Nevada Test Site is closed; but many of the machinery,
photos and memorabilia from the era are displayed at the
Atomic Testing Museum
Adventuredome
Adventuredome is a colossal indoor amusement park.
Adventuredome is located at the admired Circus Circus
hotel on the Las Vegas strip. The park presents
twenty-five (25) rides and interesting sights. The theme
park offers unlimited fun and excitement with a roller
coaster, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a rock
climbing wall, along with an arcade and clown shows with
carnival type games.
Madame
Tussauds
As an interactive wax museums Madame Tussauds is world
famous for the lifelike features of the wax celebrity
figures. With museums around the globe, the Madame
Tussauds museum in Las Vegas is the most popular as it
creates a Hollywood style atmosphere.
Lake
Mead
Just a short drive from the Las Vegas area is an
attractive leisure area at Lake Mead. Water sports
thrive on this man-made lake that provides a great
escape from the sometimes sweltering Las Vegas heat. You
can boat, swim, camp, fish, or even hike around the
entire area. Be advised that there is a small fee for
entrance, and additional fees if you choose to camp for
the night.
Ethel
M Chocolate Factory
Just slightly off of the Las Vegas Strip is the Ethel M
Chocolate factory. Here you can sample some of the
finest chocolate in the United States.
Area
51
Most people, especially in the U.S. have most likely
heard of Area 51. Many UFO and alien conspiracies
surround area 51. Most notably is the allegation that
area 51 is a top secret Air Force base where the
Government is performing experiments with technology
from outer space and hiding the bodies of aliens. And
this conspiracy theory continues today.
Zion
National Park
Zion National Park, thirty (30) minutes outside of Las
Vegas offers visitors the most stunning scenic sites in
the state of Nevada. With its astonishing waterfalls and
perfect pools and vast rock formations, lovers the great
outdoors or new adventures, absolutely must add this
location to their site seeing list.
There are many locations noteworthy of visiting in Las
Vegas. There you will find sights for the whole family.
Off the strip entertainment is merely minutes, up to a
full day journey. When planning a vacation to Las Vegas
it's best to plan to visit some of the most notable
locations, most of which is located on 'the strip' but
also plan some time to visit some spectacular locations
'off of the strip' as well.
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