Article - America's Desert Delight
I had an opportunity to visit southwest of the USA . I had heard a lot about Las Vegas of Nevada state and it was not possible to resist the temptation to see sparkling night on the famous strip of Vegas . Here is a glimpse of Las Vegas attraction
Nevada is the driest state of the USA and has desert or semi arid regions but Las Vegas is an exception . Three fourth of the population of Nevada is in Clark county of which Las Vegas is a bigger and major .It is also known as Silver state due to its silver mining industry .
Las Vegas is the most visited tourist destination in the USA .It is famous in the world for its theme hotels , casinos and nightlife . There is a saying - Vegas never sleeps in the night .In fact life begins only in nights here . A seven kilometres long area the Strip is it's main attraction where most hotels and casinos are based . Vegas has the maximum number of 5 star hotels in the world . Some hotels have more than 3000 rooms . Even if you are not staying in a hotel , you can visit it's Casino and watch some common shows .Glittering beauty of the city in the night can't be described in words , it has to be seen and felt .
Vegas is also known by other names the Entertainment capital of the world , the Sin city , The Marriage capital , Playground of America . Nevada is the only state where prostitution is legal except in Clark county .
Some of the main hotels are
MGM Grand - It is on the theme of Hollywood's MGM .It's arena is a beauty .
Bellagio - Based on Italian Bellagio theme .It's fine art gallery and Fountains are must
see .
Luxor - Built on Egyptian theme of pyramids and sphinx Venetian Palazzo - Built on the theme of Venice . You can enjoy Venice’s famous gondola ride here both in and out along the Grand Canal Shoppe .
Paris - Theme Paris Eiffel Tower . You can go up the Eiffel tower of the hotel and have an arial view of vegas .
Mirage - Based on Polynesian theme ( Hawaii island and the Pacific ) . You can enjoy one of the best free shows in Vegas . Here you can see a volcano erupting right on the Vegas strip , an amazing show .
Caesar Hotel - Based on the theme of Roman empire . You can see replica of the Colosseum
New York Hotel - This hotel is on the theme of landmarks of New York city .
Treasure Island - On the theme of Caribbean pirates . You can enjoy a free show of pirate attacks on a ship .
There are several other hotels and casinos along the Strip - Flamingo . You can walk down the strip . Some hotels are connected by monorail .
On the north end of the Strip, this casual casino hotel with a 1,149-foot observation tower is 2 miles from the Fremont Street Experience and a 9-minute walk from the Las Vegas Monorail SLS Station.You can enjoy bungee jumping from here .
Stratosphere - One can enjoy thrill and adventure of sky Jump
Some useful tips for Vegas visit -
How to Reach - Las Vegas is an international airport . Most of airlines operate flights to Vegas .
Best Time to Visit - Best time to visit Las Vegas is March , April , October and November .
Average cost of a hotel room per night is around $ 110 . Double bed rooms have two big beds and four persons can stay in a room .
Main sources of entertainment are it's casinos , gambling , various shows and fountains in or outside the hotels . Besides late night adult shows are also there .
Distances are farther than they appear - Though buildings appear close to each other but you can't walk down all hotels and casinos . Baileys to Planet Hollywood is manageable but not beyond .
Don't buy drinks from Casinos - You may like to play slots or card games in casinos , but don't buy drinks there beforehand . In an effort to keep you gambling the waitress approaches you while gambling and can offer you free drink .
Keep a light bag - While walking on strip from casinos to casinos during daytime , keep a small bag with a water bottle , sunscreen , cap . Inside the hotel or casino is air conditioned , but outside will be hot .
Take Gambling lessons - If you are interested in gambling not trying for the first time better take lessons for it .Most casinos offer free lessons .
Avoid Peak Dinner time - You can have all types of food in Vegas including favourite Indian ones . Most of them are packed between 6- 8 pm. So better book it or avoid peak hours else you will have to keep standing and waiting .
Limousine Ride - You can enjoy luxurious limousine rides , certainly at a cost .You can share the ride also .
Take a lot of photos - You will have lots of exciting moments which you should shoot and keep the memory everlasting .
You can imagine how popular Vegas is from the fact that every year nearly 40 millions tourists visit here . Tourism contributes to the economy of the state and federal revenue .
Reno - Reno is another city in the desert of Nevada at a distance of 750 miles from Vegas . It can be called mini Las Vegas . Here also you will see hundreds of hotels built of themes like the ones in Vegas and casinos and attractive shows which are equally good . But if you have already visited Las Vegas it will be less thrilling for you .
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