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Las Vegas, Nevada Photo: oneinchpunch/Shutterstock.com Las Vegas is a dazzling sea of neon lights that beckons its visitors with luxurious accommodation, unbelievable shows, exquisite restaurants, world-class gambling, and decadence on a grandiose scale: it is ancient Rome, romantic Paris, exotic Egypt, exciting New York City, and the Canals of Venice all together rolled into a single vacation destination. Millions of people fulfil their dream of vising Las Vegas every year, and as to its manifold shape, it is not difficult to see why it has earned the title of the world's Entertainment Capital. somchaij/Shutterstock.com Top 5 Grand Canyon National Park Pretty much everyone has heard of the Grand Canyon, and the stunning landsca... The Mob Museum Do you know what happened with the familiar phrase 'what happens in Vegas, s... High Roller Nejron Photo/Shutterstock.com The High Roller is the largest and tallest observation wheel in the world, a... Stratosphere Tower This sight at Stratosphere Hotel is the tallest freestanding observation tow... The Strip The Strip is probably the world's best-known boulevard stretch, so do prepar... egd/Shutterstock.com Updated 21 October 2019 Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2019-10-21 THE CITY a domed structure covers several blocks in the downtown area. DO & SEE egd/Shutterstock.com Shortly after gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931, construction of the rst hotel/casinos stux/Pixabay began but who could have known that it was the beginning of the phenomenon known simply as It is impossible to see and do everything that Las Vegas: a glamorous, fantasy oasis in the middle Vegas has to oer during only one trip, and this of the desert. is what keeps visitors returning over and over again – the choices can be overwhelming. Good Although the city's image seems to be dominated planning is the key to any great vacation but by casinos, there is much more to Las Vegas especially for Las Vegas, it is highly than 'just' gambling, eating, and shopping – it is recommended to set up a bucket-list. a vibrant, fast growing city that attracts some of Grand Canyon National Park the largest conventions and business meetings in the world. Each year, over 50,000 people Pretty much everyone has relocate permanently to this city, thanks to the heard of the Grand abundance of jobs, low taxes, healthy climate Canyon, and the stunning and beautiful surroundings, and with 320 days of landscape with its sunshine annually, Las Vegas can also boast impressive size should some of the country's best golng facilities. Las not be missed if you are Vegas is a growing city that gets bigger every anywhere close by. The national park consists of year, with more spectacular hotels and casinos 277 miles (446 km) of the Colorado River and the being designed and built in order to amaze and erosion's eects on the surrounding landscape. entertain people from all over the world. The Grand Canyon itself is 18 miles (29 km) wide, and a mile (1,6 km) deep. It is possible to Beyond the famous ve-mile Las Vegas Strip, hike 9 miles (14,5 km) down the Bright Angel there is also the historically exciting Fremont Trail to the very bottom, and this quite tough Street, the home of the original casinos that walk is most certainly worth it! started this very Vegas craze back in the 1930s. Photo: Alexey Suloev/Shutterstock.com Millions of tourists come to see the Freemont Address: Grand Canyon, Arizona Experience every year, where an incredible and Opening hours: 24/7 breathtaking light and sound show presented on Phone: +1 928 638 7888 Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2019-10-21 Internet: www.nps.gov/grca While an informative video will explain Email: [email protected] interesting and surprising facts about Las Vegas, More Info: The Grand Canyon lies 250 miles (400km) from the sunset can here be enjoyed best. Las Vegas but there are several companies that oer trips of all kinds. When going there by car, you take highway 93 Photo: View Apart/Shutterstock.com south to Interstate 40 east to highway 64 – count on Address: 3545 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas approximately 4.5 hours for getting there. Opening hours: Daily 11:30am-2am Phone: +1 702 322 0537 The Mob Museum Internet: www.caesars.com/linq/high-roller Do you know what Email: [email protected] happened with the familiar phrase 'what Stratosphere Tower happens in Vegas, stays This sight at Stratosphere in Vegas'? Follow the real Hotel is the tallest life stories of criminal freestanding observation characters that are only familiar to you from TV tower in the United dramas, as you walk through this one-of-a-kind States, and – with one of Mob Museum, as you can here discover the story the best panorama view from the birth of the Mob to the activities of of the strip – a perfect spot for having a drink. them today. The museum features real stories of The tower will give you a glimpse of the both sides, from the Mob and the justice system, shimmering Las Vegas Strip and the grand so that you will learn about how Las Vegas came casino's, and if you are feeling adventurous and to be, and about the hidden stories that have brave, then do take the 829-feet Sky-jump, or the unfolded in its busy streets. free fall drop tower. Be aware, however, that this activity is only meant for daredevils! Photo: Stokkete/Shutterstock.com Address: 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas Photo: Kichigin/Shutterstock.com Opening hours: Sun-Wed 9am-10pm. Thu-Sat 9am-12am Address: 2000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas Phone: +1 702 229 2734 Opening hours: 24/7 Internet: www.themobmuseum.org Phone: +1 702 380 7777 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.stratospherehotel.com Email: [email protected] High Roller The High Roller is the The Strip largest and tallest The Strip is probably the observation wheel in the world's best-known world, as its 146 m beat boulevard stretch, so do both the London Eye and prepare for an intense the Singapore Flyer when few hours among casinos, it comes to height. For one of the best views restaurants, stores, combined with a fun experience, take a half hour top-notch hotels and many other establishments. ride and discover the city from a whole new One of the most popular activities is taking angle, with 360-degree views and stares in awe. pictures with people dressed up as the famous, Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2019-10-21 and one of the choices are Marilyn Monroe, Elvis as serenity and beautiful landscape for and even Alan from the movie 'The Hangover'. retreating from the smothering summer heat of When having been here during the day, come the big city – you here deserve to catch your back at night to rediscover, and for getting dizzy breath at one of the most enchanting places of and amazed in the area of glimmering light. Nevada. Photo: sirtravelalot/Shutterstock.com Photo: MaxFX/Shutterstock.com Address: South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas Address: 2525 Kyle Canyon Road, Las Vegas Opening hours: Daily 9am-4pm Eiffel Tower Experience Phone: +1 702 872 5486 Internet: www.gomtcharleston.com There is no need to leave Email: [email protected] the US soil for having a romantic meal on the Gambling Eiel Tower, as you only There is no doubt about have to visit this Las gambling being Las Vegas landmark for Vegas' main attraction, dining with a 460-foot-high and 360-degree city and there is a level for view over the breathtaking Bellagio fountains. every visitor: experienced Rise above the crowded Las Vegas Boulevard in and rst-timer, as most Paris Las Vegas, and enjoy some ne-dining casinos oer free lessons that usually take place whilst looking at one of the most beautiful views in the morning hours on table games such as of Las Vegas. Do net forget to immortalise this Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette. The new penny moment by taking a professional picture in slots are probably the most popular among the ''France in Vegas''. recreational gambler as to the bonus games within the games themselves. While the jackpots Photo: Michał Parzuchowski/Unsplash.com Address: 3655 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas are, of course, not nearly as large as dollar slots, Opening hours: Daily 10am-1am these games are fun and entertaining anyways, Phone: +1 888 727 4758 and you can still win some money. Internet: www.caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/things-to-do/eiel-tower Photo: Nejron Photo/Shutterstock.com More Info: Make reservations in advance for best seating. More Info: The age limit of 21 years is for all gambling strictly enforced. Mount Charleston With its great hiking Hoover Dam trails, this area – only a Hoover Dam is a national 40-minute drive away historic landmark and the from the Strip – is a highest concrete dam in perfect getaway if you try the Western Hemisphere, to escape the city for a as it is more than 725 while. Charleston Peak is with its 3,632 metres feet (220 m) above the one of the highest mountains in the Nevada area, Colorado River. Once known as Boulder Dam, and it promises you clean and crisp air, as well this concrete arch-gravity dam on the border Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2019-10-21 between Arizona and Nevada has 17 generators Death Valley National Park that produce 4 billion kilowatts of electricity a Death Valley is a low and year, which makes it one of the country’s largest dry desert valley of about hydroelectric power facilities.