Las Vegas : Top Attractions of Las Vegas

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                Situated amidst a vast desert, the city of Las Vegas seems like the most real destination to find yourself in. the city with its motley crowd of interesting buildings is an attraction entirely on its own! There is an entire street lined with all kinds of resorts that you wouldn't even dare imagine called The Strip. Walking through The Strip would seem like a walk down the fantasy lane. Some of the resorts and hotels along this path are attractions in their own right! The Grand Canyon is just a short distance away while the mountains surrounding the city offer ample opportunity to engage in some adventure activities such as hiking, camping, boating, and skiing. Here's a list of the top things that you have to do if you are planning a trip to Las Vegas.

The Strip

The Strip

Between the Mandalay Bay Hotel and the Treasure Island Hotel, running from the northeast to the southwest lies the main charm of Las Vegas- The Strip. This 2.5-mile road is what people think of when they are planning a trip to Las Vegas. This is one of the most happening places in the whole world! There are variously themed hotels and you can visit anywhere from Venice to New York to Paris within a few minutes walk. The Strip is a particularly exciting sight at night when everything on the streets is illuminated by flashy neon signs. The Strip always promises a night of fun and goes on and on like a never-ending feast. You have to walk through The Strip and maybe stay in one of the major hotels on it to get the true sense of Las Vegas in your heart.

Fremont Street

Fremont Street

A few miles away from The Strip, in old downtown Las Vegas is Freemont Street. This is one of the first places that you should visit while you are in Las Vegas. Freemont Street is pedestrian-only and no vehicle is allowed inside the area. and it is home to some of the most unique things that you will ever see. A section of Fremont Street covering 5 blocks is covered in LEDs which are used to color the sky in vibrant hues for you to enjoy!
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Freemont Street is not just a walk- it is an experience. Audio-visual shows are organized every night around the year with the sky being the canvas on this street. There are various street performers to be found and many special acts of entertainment. The best way to reach Freemont Street would be a taxi from The Strip.

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Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is not very far away from Las Vegas. It is one of the most impressive natural features of the United States and has a certain charm to itself. However, traveling to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas is equally charming. Every experience in Las Vegas is larger than life and this is going to be the same. Many private operators organize helicopter rides from Las Vegas to give you a remarkable aerial view of the city. You could fly over the Strip and are allowed to take the helicopter as far up to the Grand Canyon. Witnessing the Grand Canyon itself would be a memorable experience- think how wild it will be when you get to see it from the skies!

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The Hotels in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a grand experience- everything here is larger than life. This includes the hotels in Las Vegas too which are attractions of their own! The Strip is lined with all kinds of hotels and you can visit a lot of the interesting cities in the world as you walk down the road.

Situated across from Treasure Island is the Venetian Hotel- a slice of Venice in the middle of the dessert. Inside the premises, you will see the city of Venice recreated! There is a Venetian-themed shopping arcade with recreated attractions from Venice such as the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. You could also go on Gondola Rides within the Hotel premises. The attractions are not only limited to this and you will truly get a taste of Venice as you see this hotel.

The most recognizable among the hotels have to be the Paris Hotel. It is marked by a scale model of the Eiffel Tower situated right outside the hotel while as you go inside you will find your way into the Paris Opera House. The top of the recreated Eiffel Tower serves as an amazing observation deck on the 46th floor that gives you a stunning view of the entire city. A floor below is a fine-dine restaurant with stunning views of the Strip.

Next comes the Bellagio Resort, one of the most popular resorts in Las Vegas. It is a high-end hotel complex with all kinds of attractions that you wouldn’t even dream of. There are many fine restaurants within the complex along with such attractions as the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, a Conservatory, and a Botanical Garden. There is a showroom where the theme keeps on changing and gives you glorious presentations. And the water fountain- you have to at least witness the stunning dancing water fountain situated right outside the hotel on the Strip.
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Las Vegas is a resort paradise with hotels and resorts showcasing all kinds of themes. Other notable hotels and resorts you have to see while you are here are the New York Hotel, The Colosseum in Caesar’s Palace, the Luxor Hotel, and the MGM Grand Hotel. All of these hotels have all kinds of entertainment options that you can think of. And all of these hotels come in a theme that you cannot think of!

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The Mob Museum
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One of the most unique features of Las Vegas has to be its Mob Museum or the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement as it is actually called. It is built in a neoclassical building dating back to 1933 which used to serve as a post office and courthouse. The Mob Museum is one of the most standout features of Las Vegas and houses exhibitions which gives an accurate picture of the history of the Mob in America. From standalone characters involved with the Mob to the culture associated with them at different times- the museum has it all.

Madame Tussaud’s
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Madame Tussaud's waxworks is famed all around the world and Las Vegas has its own display to be proud of. The Madame Tussaud's in Las Vegas is situated near the Venetian Hotel and you have to visit the place to witness sheer expertise. Lifesize models of your favorite stars decorate the walls of the museum with some of them being so lifelike that it seems that they are actually there.