Las Vegas, NV
Often called the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas is famous for its casino resorts, unrestricted alcohol, and adult entertainment. Popular as a destination for movies and TV programs, this is one city that will never leave you bored.
Travelled through as early as the 19th century, and even named by Spanish travellers, Las Vegas is one of the most famous cities of the American West. Starting off as a railroad town in 1905, the city legalized gambling in 1931, and in 1946, with the opening of the first hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard, set the foundation for the future of Vegas. The Boulevard, now commonly referred to as the Las Vegas Strip, houses some of America's most famous casinos, including the Golden Nugget, the Fremont Casino, the Plaza Hotel & Casino and the Las Vegas Club.
Of course, there is a lot to do apart from gambling in Vegas. From the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, to the Floyd Lamb State Park, Vegas has a number of outdoor areas that make for great strolling. The city's music scene too is quite developed, with several notable bands including The Killers, Panic! at the Disco, The Higher and Escape The Fate starting out there. Although the city has no major-league sports teams, a number of high profile one-time events have been held there, including the NBA 2007 All-Star Game, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.
In recent years, Vegas has also been hyped as a major shopping destination, a move that some hope will help diversify the city, moving the focus away from pure gambling. Malls such as the Bonanza Gift Store, The Boulevard Mall and the Fashion Show Mall all provide a varied shopping experience, and of course, most casinos on the strip also offer many shopping options.
The chances are that you're coming to Vegas for the gaming. However, in the rush to get your chips, don't forget that the city is larger than just the Strip. With an avid nightlife, and a large metropolitan area, there is certainly more to Vegas than meets the eye at first glance.
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Your 2 night stay in Las Vegas area, NV, US
Check-in: Friday, September 17, 2010
Check-out: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Room 1: 1 Adult, 0 Children
Riviera Hotel And Casino
Location. This Las Vegas hotel is at the north end of the Strip, 3 blocks from the convention center and less than a mile from
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Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
With an entrance marked by a 123-foot laughing neon clown, Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, located toward the north end of The Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., has been a permanent fixture $5.76 Early Booking Bonus - Save 40% on your hotel stay
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Palace Station Hotel and Casino
A favorite gaming destination among local patrons, the Palace Station Hotel and Casino is one-quarter mile off the north end of The Las Vegas Strip and three miles from the Fremont $4.32 Stay 2 Nights and Save 20% on Your Stay!
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Excalibur Hotel Casino
The Excalibur Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., is located on the Las Vegas Strip, connected by walkways to the MGM Grand Hotel Casino and the New York New York Hotel and Casino, over $8.60
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El Cortez Hotel and Casino
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This old-fashioned Las Vegas hotel and casino is located in historic downtown Las Vegas, 1 block from Neonopolis, 2 $2.69 2nd Night Free Only 1 rooms left!
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Luxor Hotel and Casino
Located on the far south end of The Strip in Las Vegas, NV, Luxor Hotel and Casino is connected to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and and stands adjacent to Excalibur Hotel Casino. $9.60 72 Hour Sale: save up to 20%
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Ramada Las Vegas
The Clarion Hotel & Suites offers a casual, non-gaming atmosphere in Las Vegas, Nev., just three blocks from The Strip and one mile from Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. The Las Vegas $4.72
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Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
The Asian-themed Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is located on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., within one mile of Fashion Show Mall and Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas. The Las Vegas $7.85 72 Hour Sale - Don't miss this great deal!
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Harrah's Hotel and Casino Las Vegas
Harrah's Hotel and Casino Las Vegas (Nev.) on The Strip offers Las Vegas excitement directly on the city's monorail line, at the Harrah's Imperial Palace station. The hotel is $12.00
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Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
Poised on the famous Las Vegas Strip, two miles from the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace, is the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. This French Riviera-style property is $13.31 48 Hour Sale: save up to 20%
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Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel
Located on the northern end of the Strip, the Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel is less than two miles from downtown Las Vegas, Nev. The Las Vegas Convention Center is $7.52
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Mirage Resort & Casino
The South Seas-themed Mirage Resort & Casino is located on the center of the Strip in Las Vegas, Nev. The hotel offers a tram to TI Treasure Island next door, and is across the $22.72
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Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
This Las Vegas property is close to Fashion Show Mall, Sands Expo Convention Center, and Thomas and Mack $13.70 Sale! Save 20% on this Stay.
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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Located on the Vegas Strip and about five miles from downtown Las Vegas, the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is maximum Vegas with all of the energy and excitement under one roof $14.00
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Bally's Las Vegas
Bally's Las Vegas is located in the center of The Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., adjacent to the Paris Hotel and Casino and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. McCarran International $12.89 72 Hour Sale - Don't miss this great deal!
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Paris Las Vegas
Designed to emulate 1920s Paris with replicas of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, the Paris Las Vegas is located on the south end of The Strip in Las Vegas, Nev. The Paris $15.60
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Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino is located in Las Vegas, Nev., and offers complimentary shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel is located two miles from the Guggenheim $12.32
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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Located centrally on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is themed after the glamour and bright lights associated with Tinseltown. Connected to the $16.32
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Hooters Casino Hotel
Hooters Casino Hotel is located near the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nev. This property stands one block off the Strip, and less than four miles from the Las $7.12
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Flamingo Las Vegas
The Flamingo Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nev., across the street from The Forum Shops and within one mile of the Sands Expo Center. Situated at the center of The Las Vegas $20.40
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Key Attractions
- Atomic Testing Museum
The Atomic Testing Museum portrays world history through varied representations of the story of the Nevada Test Site and its programs.The museum features many not seen before, first-person narratives, large iconic artifacts, environmental re-creations, theatrical devices, and interactive elements for personal exploration.
- Downtown Fremont St. Las Vegas
Fremont Street is a street in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas metropolitan area after the Las Vegas Strip.
- Fashion Show Mall
Fashion Show Las Vegas is located at 3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Fashion Show Mall is owned by the General Growth Properties Inc.
More Attractions from Las Vegas, NV
- Fountains at Bellagio
- Gondola Rides at the Venetian
- Henderson Executive Airport (HSH)
- Henderson/Green Valley
- Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- Las Vegas McCarran Intl. Airport (LAS)
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand
- Little Chapel of the Flowers
- Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
- Mandalay Bay Cnvtn Ctr
- North Las Vegas Airport (VGT)
- Northwest/Summerlin
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
- Sam Boyd Stadium
- Sands Expo & Convention Center
- The Neon Museum
- The Strip
- Thomas & Mack Ctr
- UNLV
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