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LAS VEGAS ★★ Las Vegas is pure exuberance, where anything goes... or almost anything! It is also called “Sin City”. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas... Las Vegas is renowned for its countless casinos, its reputation as a party town, its bright and colorful neon lights, its fantastic hotels, its theaters, and its plethora of shopping opportunities.

FABULOUS LAS VEGAS ! © Las Vegas Tourism Bureau WHAT TO DO — Most of what there is to see in Las Vegas is concentrated along «the Strip», a 6-kilometre stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, roughly between the Stratosphere and the Hotel. The best way to explore it is on foot with a good pair of shoes, or by taking one of the city buses that run along the Strip between the different attractions. STRATOSPHERE ★ What better way to get to THE «STRIP» know a new city than with a © Las Vegas Tourisme Bureau breathtaking bird’s-eye view from high in the sky? That is what you will find at the Stratosphere, a 350-metre tower that has dominated the Strip since 1979. The best time to visit is in the evening, when you can marvel at the lights of the city. In addition to enjoying spectacular panoramic views, you can even try one of the heart-stopping rides outside the observation tower... Yes, outside: at the very top of the tower! Not for the faint of heart! Open Sunday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. 2000, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH STRATOSPHERE © iStock-459253345, mvp64 702-380-7777 WWW.STRATOSPHEREHOTEL.COM/ LA «STRIP» TOWEREXPERIENCE ADVENTURE DOME ★ The Adventuredome is an indoor amusement park located in the Circus Circus hotel-casino complex that features a wide array of rides and attractions for visitors of all ages. It’s a must for the whole family, especially on a hot day when it is uncomfortable to be outside. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (opens earlier and closes later in high season). 2880, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH 702-794-3939 WWW.CIRCUSCIRCUS.COM ADVENTURE DOME © shutterstock_176796734-Maria Maarbes

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WYNN ★★ This luxury resort and casino was built on the shores of a magnificent artificial lake, hidden from the Strip by an artificial mountain whose pine trees, lush vegetation and large waterfall give the place an exotic feel. Some of the resort’s restaurants and bars offer stunning views of the lake. 3131, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH 702-770-7000 WWW.WYNNLASVEGAS.COM ★★ The Bellagio is one of the most beautiful hotels in Las Vegas, inspired by the Lake Como town of Bellagio in Italy. Next to the hotel lobby, whose ceiling is adorned with hundreds of colourful hand- blown glass flowers, there is a large conservatory ★ ★ housing magnificent floral displays that change with the seasons. WYNN, LAS VEGAS

The Bellagio’s main attraction © Wynn Hotels is the world-famous sound and light fountain show ★ ★ on the large lake just in front of the hotel. The thoughtfully interwoven spectacle of water, music and light is mesmerizing! Monday-Friday every 30 minutes from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., 7 days a week, every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight. 3600, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH 702-693-7111 WWW.BELLAGIO.MGMRESORTS.COM

THE CASINO WITH THE KIDS?

To get the whole family into the Las Vegas spirit without spending a fortune, there are many arcades where the kids can enjoy a wide range of games. The Fun Dungeon at the Excalibur Hotel is particularly popular for its many Redemption Games, where players earn tickets that can be exchanged for prizes.

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see ★★ FREMONT STREET ★ This hotel is a Hollywood-style Perpendicular to the Strip and blend of some of the great Paris just north of South Las Vegas monuments and attractions Boulevard, Fremont Street is such as the Eiffel Tower, the the heart of Old Downtown Musée d’Orsay, the Place de la Vegas. Its pedestrian section, Concorde fountain, the Louvre between Main Street and 4th, and the Paris Opera House. The is lined with souvenirs shops hotel houses one of the most and casino hotels, including the beautiful casinos in Las Vegas oldest casino in downtown Las with its lampposts, Alexandre- Vegas, the Golden Gate Hotel III bridge, covered market, & Casino (1906), and other cobbled alleys and Fontaine des iconic establishments including Innocents. Binion’s Horseshoe (1931), 3655, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH the Golden Nugget (1946) 702-946-7000 and the Fitzgerald (1980). You WWW.CAESARS.COM/PARIS-LAS- need to go at night to live the VEGAS Fremont Street Experience – Viva Vision, a sound and light MANDALAY BAY ★ show presented on an immense This luxury tropical-themed canopy screen measuring 457 resort is home to the Shark m by 27 m, suspended at a Reef, one of the largest height of 27 metres above the aquariums in North America, heads of the crowd. The show with one hundred species and lasts about 6 minutes and is more than 2,000 animals, presented daily, every hour, including 15 different species starting between 6 p.m. and of sharks. Open Sunday to 8 p.m. and finishing around Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 midnight. Special events and p.m. and Friday-Saturday free concerts are also held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For there. FREMONT STREET a few extra dollars, you can WWW.VEGASEXPERIENCE.COM © Authentik USA, Marylène Fauvelle add the Undersea Explorer VR Experience to your visit. Mandalay Bay also has a magnificent aquatic playground ★ featuring lush vegetation, a real sandy beach and several swimming pools. 3950, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH 702-632-7777 MANDALAYBAY.MGMRESORTS. COM/EN/ENTERTAINMENT/SHARK- PARIS LAS VEGAS REEF-AQUARIUM.HTML © Las Vegas Tourism Bureau

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«WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS GETTING MARRIED IN LAS VEGAS VEGAS» SIGN Whatever your taste or budget, if you wish to tie the knot in Las Vegas, you are sure to find the perfect fit. Begin What could be a more typical by going to the Clark County Marriage Bureau to get your marriage license. This will cost you about $77. Then it’s up to you to choose among the many different options available, from luxury hotels to the many chapels such as A Vegas experience than to Little White Wedding Chapel. Expect to pay a minimum of $50 for the ceremony, and you can even rent wedding have your photo taken next dresses and suits, flowers, etc. on location. Don’t forget to book the chapel! It is important to note that Las Vegas to the famous «Welcome to marriages are indeed legal and are recognized by the authorities in most countries around the world. Fabulous Las Vegas» sign? A Little White Wedding Chapel If this is something that 1301, Las Vegas blvd. South, Las Vegas / 702-382-5943 interests you, you will find www.alittlewhitechapel.com the sign on the , near the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, at the south entrance of the city. You can get there by bus: take the Deuce Bus or the SDX (Strip & Downtown Express), get off at the Mandalay Bay and walk south for about 15 minutes. If you prefer to drive, there is a small 12-space parking lot next to the iconic sign. Note that you can only enter the parking lot when heading south on Las Vegas Boulevard (not accessible when driving north). There are no spaces for RVs, but people still pull over and park at the side of the road when possible. 5200, LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH, LITTLE WHITE CHAPEL

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see NEARBY — VALLEY OF FIRE This state park about 80 kilometres north-east of Las Vegas is a must if you have time and the desire to get out of the big city. International tourists rarely go there, preferring to stay in the city! One could say it’s a well kept secret that you will love to have visited on your west coast USA road trip. The park is renowned for its 3000-year-old prehistoric petroglyphs, its vibrant red and orange sandstone landscapes, and its many geological curiosities of all kinds. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the park closes at sunset. 29450, VALLEY OF FIRE ROAD, OVERTON 702-397-2088 PARKS.NV.GOV/PARKS/VALLEY-OF- VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK

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