Las Vegas, NEVADA USA
"Things To Do in Las Vegas, Nevada"
Las Vegas can be overwhelming to any first time vivistor or even repeat visitor. There is so much to do and see in Las Vegas. You can spend 2 days sightseeing and not even see half of what this city has to offer.
Planning ahead and putting together a list of must-do's is important. This page will serve you as guide to the 15 plus things to do on your visit to Las Vegas. Each item in the list is a summary of the activity with a link that takes you to a more detailed page. Viva Las Vegas!
1. Take a photograph
next to the "Welcome
to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, located South of Mandalay Bay on
Las Vegas Blvd.
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| Considered by many as the most famous sign in Las Vegas, the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign on south side of the Strip has been greeting visitors since 1959. Now a registered historical landmark, the sign has a 12-car parking lot for visitors who wish to take a picture. |
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The Strip
The 2.5-mile-long central section of Las Vegas Boulevard, which runs through the city from northeast to southwest, known as The Strip, is lined with huge entertainment palaces, many built with a defining theme and home to performance venues, luxury hotel rooms, and fine dining. The Strip is particularly impressive at night, when the city is illuminated by an endless succession of glittering neon signs.
Most visitors enjoy walking along the Strip and taking in the
sights. Generally speaking, the Las Vegas Strip runs from the Mandalay Bay
Hotel to the Treasure Island Hotel. Many of the hotel complexes have free
street side entertainment, from dancing fountains to erupting volcanoes.
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| New York-New York Hotel & Casino is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip at 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. |
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| Me and my very own partner of my life David. |
Perhaps one of the
best known of all the Las Vegas hotel resorts, Caesar's Palace continues to
evolve. Currently Caesar's Palace is a massive complex in the middle of the
Strip, complete with every imaginable entertainment option. The hotel is
closely associated with shows held in its huge concert venue known as "The
Colosseum." Top performers (which have included Celine Dione and Elton
John) perform here for extended periods and shows are often booked out well in
advance. Visitors planning a trip and hoping to see a performance here will
want to check out dates and ticket availability as early as possible.
Address: 3570 S Las
Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
Official site: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace
5. Take a photograph next to the Pyramid with Pharaoh Egyptian style of Luxor Hotel.
Another distinctive theme hotel, at the far southwest end of the
Strip, is the Luxor Hotel. Designed in an ancient Egyptian theme, the hotel is
shaped like a pyramid, with a sphinx proudly gazing out over the street. The
Luxor, like all the major resorts, offers a wide variety of restaurants and
shopping opportunities. One of the standout features of this hotel is the beam
of light that projects from the highest point of the pyramid and shoots up into
the night sky. It can be seen from throughout Las Vegas.
Address: 3900 S Las
Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
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| The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower has become a one-of-a-kind landmark in the Vegas skyline and, at 1,149 feet high, its tower is the spot for the ultimate view of Las Vegas. But offering a spectacular view, the highest thrill rides in the country, a bevy of dining options and a variety of accommodations, is just the beginning. |
9. Step into M&M's World for one of a kind M&M's Gift and Souvenirs. Shop at the chocolate heaven and learn about the history of M&M's Characters.
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| Red, Green and Yellow are just a few of the recognizable M&M characters you'll see when you visit M&M’s World at the Showcase Mall next to the MGM Grand Hotel. This unique 28,000 square-foot entertainment-retail complex is a monument to all things M&M. A perfect family trip, M&M’s World features more than 7,000 gifts, souvenirs and edible delights. And, only in Vegas, can you catch the free 3-D movie, "I LOST MY 'M' in VEGAS" starring Red and Yellow. |
10. Visit the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. Home of free live nightly entertainment and free light and sound shows.
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Fremont Street is a street in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas Valley after the Las Vegas Strip. Named in honor of explorer John Charles Frémont and located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, Fremont Street is (or was) the address for many famous casinos such as Binion's Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, Golden Nugget, The Mint, and the Pioneer Club.
Official site: www.vegasexperience.com
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| Circus Circus Located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park has been a family favorite for years. With circus acts in the midway, thrilling rides in The Adventuredome and both casual and gourmet dining, this hotel has something for everyone. |
12. Watch Circus Act at Circus Circus Midway for FREE!
12. Take a selfie photograph next to the Lion Statue of MGM Grand Hotel.
MGM Grand Hotel and CSI: The
Experience
The
MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas is across the street from the New York-New York
Hotel and kitty corner to the Excalibur Resort Hotel. The MGM Grand Hotel has
all the amenities visitors would expect to find at a luxury hotel including
above average accommodations, an exceptional pool area, a multitude of
restaurants, and plenty of entertainment options. One of the hotels popular
activities is CSI: The Experience, based on the popular CSI TV series, where
participants can test out their detective skills.
Address: 3799 S Las
Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
Official site: https://www.mgmgrand.com/en.html
13. Treasures Island
14. Visit the high energy arcade, family friendly 4D rides, novelty shops, several pools and a relaxing spa at Excalibur Hotel and Casino.
15. Dont forget to have a selfie with the "Bliss Dance Statue"
13. Treasures Island
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| Treasure Island - TI Hotel Casino is the most exciting, distinctive and friendly resort destination in Las Vegas. The hotel is within walking distance or short driving distance of all the best restaurants, shopping, shows, hotels and entertainment offered on the Las Vegas Strip, downtown and beyond. |
15. Dont forget to have a selfie with the "Bliss Dance Statue"
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The Park’s most recognizable piece, “Bliss
Dance” by Marco Cochrane (above), is a sculpture of naked dancing woman
that measures 40-feet in height and was inspired by the artist’s maiden
voyage to Burning Man. “It represents female strength, self-confidence
and expression, and sends the message that everyone should find their
bliss,” says Don Thrasher, president of The Park.
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| Me and David at The Park with Lego Men Bricks sitting on the park benches they called it "People Park" Installation constructed by Nathan Sawaya |
16. Before you leave the Nevada! Try to visit the one of the biggest Dam in the world "The HOOVER DAM"
Hoover Dam
Built
during the Great Depression as a way to provide jobs, Hoover Dam is a marvel of
modern engineering, Unfortunately, more than 100 workers died during its
construction, but today the dam is a major tourist attraction. A 45-minute
drive from the center of Las Vegas, the 726-foot-high dam contains Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, and provides
hydroelectric power to much of Nevada, Arizona, and California. It attracts more than one million visitors
every year.
Official site: http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
Accommodation: Where to Stay near the
Hoover Dam - TripAdvisor.com
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"The Las Vegas"
Nickname(s): "Vegas","Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World","The Entertainment Capital of the World", "Capital of Second Chances", "The Marriage Capital of the World", "The Silver City", "America's Playground"
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