Vegas Tourist Attractions: Things to See and Do in Las Vegas
The city of Las Vegas is instantly recognisable; its skyline dominated by neon-signs displaying the names of any number of hotels and casinos sited along the famous strip. Many would believe that it is here that Las Vegas tourism is centred, but in reality the city offers tourists much more than casinos.
Of course, casinos in Las Vegas arenâ??t like casinos anywhere else in the world and a visit to a Las Vegas casino can become an all-day and even all-night venture. Not only can visitors wager on any number of casino games from roulette to blackjack, or play on the slot-machines, there is also the opportunity to take time out from the frenetic gambling on show to indulge in fine dining, or take in a live performance from comedians, musicians and other performers â?? all under the same roof! Whatâ??s more, many casinos are actually based in hotels, so when it all gets too much there is an easy escape.
Away from the hustle and bustle, the glitz-and-glam of the casino, tourists can take also take in some of the other sights and activities that Las Vegas has on offer. Wonder at the Bellagio Fountain â?? one of the most popular free attractions in the city and the front for the cityâ??s Bellagio Hotel. The fountain is located in a large eight-acre eight, and comprises more than 1000 water nozzles co-ordinated with 4000 lights and spanning a total length in excess of 1000 metres. Watch in awe as the movements of the water respond to music, dancing in time with musical choices spanning several genres and popular tunes.
See also the spectacular erupting Mirage volcano, which is situated at the famous Mirage Las Vegas hotel and â??eruptsâ?? throughout the night. Combining music with pyrotechnic displays, the musical score which accompanies the eruptions was part-composed by legendary musician, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead.
Alternatively, visit Fremont Street for a glittering experience which blends the traditional idea of Las Vegas with high tech displays and live entertainment that can rival the famous strip itself! The Viva Vision canopy and light show, for example, is the largest and most well known attraction in the Fremont Street Experience as it is known, and places the viewer in a spectacular array of lights which towers some 90 feet above ground and covers the length of five football fields. With more than 12million LED modules and an over half-a-million watt sound system, tourists and locals alike canâ??t fail to be mesmerised by the lights and sound show that will pound the senses.
Although situated in neighbouring Arizona, no trip to Las Vegas would be complete without a trip to the Grand Canyon, and tourists can take advantage of numerous tour opportunities to this wondrous site. Fly over the Grand Canyon in an aeroplane or helicopter and take in stunning aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon itself. Alternatively, take a coach tour and hike around the many trails that wend their way through the canyon and along the Colorado River.
As a premier tourist attraction, the city Las Vegas is always evolving and introducing new attractions so it is little wonder that tourists return to the city year-on-year to experience something new and so flights to Las Vegas are always highly popular throughout the year. With attractions such as these â?? both man-made and natural, the allure of Las Vegas can only continue to grow.