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The highlight Places to Visit In Las Vegas
There are a number of joints in the city that will make your holiday better than you can ever imagine. Read on to know more about what to see in Las Vegas.
1. Bellagio Casino & Fountain Show
2. High Roller Ferris Wheel
3. Hoover Dam
4. Stratosphere
5. The Mob Museum
6. Freemont street
7. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
8. The Neon Museum
9. MGM Grand & CSI
1. Bellagio Casino & Fountain Show:
The Bellagio is a high-end, spectacular resort with a number of gems hidden away in its corridors. You can visit the Gallery of Fine Arts, Botanical Gardens, as well as the Conservatory here. The place houses several restaurants as well as a spa and salon, apart from the legendary Bellagio casino which is one of the biggest Las Vegas tourist attractions.
Apart from all this, the beautiful fountain here is another famous feature. Every fifteen or so minutes, the fountain goes off with a beautiful showcase of water along with a music set. This fountain show is a must if you are looking for free things to see in Las Vegas.
2. High Roller Ferris Wheel:
What better to do than ride a Ferris wheel in Sin City? Located at the Linq Promenade, this wheel is the icon of the city. Standing at 550 feet high, this observation wheel gives a full panoramic view of the city as well as its most famous destination, the Strip. One full rotation will take about 30 minutes. The capsules or cabins usually have around thirty to forty people, each. Riding the wheel at night offers an even more spectacular view of Las Vegas in its glory.
3. Hoover Dam:
This magnificent dam Built on the Colorado River houses Lake Mead, which is the largest water reservoir in the country. Moreover, the dam, built in 1935, provides electricity to three different states – Nevada, California, and Arizona. You should also add Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam in your list of places to visit in the USA. Both these attractions can be covered in a day-trip. You can even take a helicopter ride to get aerial views of the city along with those of the beautiful Grand Canyon.
4. Stratosphere:
Another entry on places of interest in Las Vegas is the beautiful and breathtaking Stratosphere Tower. At a height of almost 1150 feet, the tower offers a number of good reasons to drop by. You can enjoy some thrill rides on the top like SkyJump, Insanity and Big Shot. And if you are someone who does not enjoy the adrenaline rush, the outdoor deck offers some great views of the city, making it one of the best places in Las Vegas.
5. The Mob Museum:
Officially called the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, this place will remind you of the Wild-Wild-West you have seen in Hollywood movies. The museum and its exhibits are an attempt to document the story of the Mob in the USA through technology, with exhibits portraying individuals, fashion trends and even the cultural events of the time. The video clips and other portrayal is quite interactive, making it a must on all the Las Vegas sightseeing tours.
6. Fremont Street:
When you travel to Las Vegas, you might feel as if you could spend your entire trip in a single street and never get bored. But that means you would miss out on the fun to be had on Fremont Street. This street has had a makeover recently and is now a close rival for the Strip as well as a great place to enjoy the nightlife.
This street has everything you could want for a great night out. It’s lined with food stalls and souvenir shops and even has a zip line that transports people along the street 10 stories above the pedestrian walk. It’s also lined with casinos, so you can try your luck somewhere new!
7. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area:
There a number of guided tours available for Red Rock Canyon, which will take you far away from the lights and noise of the city. Enjoy the serene 25-kilometer long drive to the desert in the middle of nowhere. Take a hike here or simply enjoy the Mojave desert with its red hills. Options are limitless, which makes Red Rock a star feature in Las Vegas tourism scene.
8. The Neon Museum:
This museum is a homage to the city itself – Las Vegas has always been the home to some of the brightest neon signs on the side of the streets. The museum basically is an effort to store, showcase, and refurbish these signs which have been in use for years. The guides tell the history of the signs displayed. Some of these pieces are restored and some are in their original condition, as the whole pieces could not be recovered.
9. MGM Grand & CSI:
One of the best Las Vegas attractions for adults, MGM Grand offers CSI: The Experience. You can thus test out your detective skills by participating in this simulated version of the popular TV series. The Grand restaurant along the beautiful pool in this resort is a sight for sore eyes.
