Description
Nestled in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is world-famous for glitzy casinos, glamorous entertainment shows, classic restaurants and living life up in the fast line. With scenes from the movies on almost every street corner, Las Vegas is a must on the way to see the dramatic Grand Canyon and staggering Hoover Dam- just make sure to avoid the Little White Chapel during the early hours!
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Things to do
Fremont Street
A stroll down Fremont Street will prove to be a fun-filled walk, particularly at night when the vibrant signs really light up. Alternatively, visitors can zipline along the ceiling with SlotZilla, and enjoy the free Viva Vision light shows.
Caesars Palace
The renowned hotel and resort, Caesars Palace, has no shortage of luxurious attractions and features. Visitors can relax at the Garden of the Gods Oasis, and enjoy cocktails at a number of different bars, as well as shopping and even a wedding venue.
Mob Museum
Based in Downtown Las Vegas, this fascinating and quirky museum tells the history of organised crime in the United States, including an exhibition of the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre featuring the wall where it took place.
Hoover Dam
The incredible Hoover Dam is located at the intersection of Nevada and Arizona. Completed in 1936, this expert example of engineering is rich with history and tours of the area are a great way to learn all about its creation and purpose today.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
From the Las Vegas Strip visitors are able to spot this vast landscape of bright-red rock formations and open desert. This is a popular area for scenic hiking and cycling with over 26 marked trails, while climbing is also available with the highest point belonging to La Madre Mountain.
High Roller Ferris Wheel
Standing at 550 feet tall, the High Roller offers unrivalled 360-degree views of Las Vegas from the Las Vegas Strip. In spacious cabins visitors can admire the landscape, enjoy sweet treats and a drink, and even practice yoga. A rotation takes approximately 30 minutes.
Neon Museum
Created in 1996, the Neon Museum is home to iconic signs of Las Vegas which have been carefully preserved and studied. An exhibition of these fantastic signs is found in the ‘Neon Boneyard’, while a separate space is available for weddings and events.
Stratosphere Tower
The Stratosphere Tower offers a hotel, a casino and an exhilarating thrill-ride all in one place. Featuring X-Scream – the fourth highest thrill ride in the world – as well as multiple pools, parties and shops, the Stratosphere Tower offers something for everyone.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
For motor-enthusiasts, casual fans and everyone in between, Las Vegas Motor Speedway offers an action-packed day out. Visitors can enjoy the lively atmosphere of a NASCAR race or jump into a classic stock car and go for a spin themselves.
Death Valley National Park
Ominously named due to its harsh conditions, Death Valley is one of the hottest places on earth famous for its rolling sand dunes and salt flats inhabited by the mysterious ‘sailing stones’. Despite its extreme weather, vibrant life thrives in this park and is well worth a visit.
Mojave Desert
Spreading out over 25,000 square miles over California, the Mojave Desert is one of the driest regions on the planet but actually the smallest of US desert regions. Teaming with national parks themselves, the most famous has to be the ominously named Death Valley.