Viva Las Vegas! In the middle of the desert, Las Vegas is like a mirage. The colors of the casinos and their neon lights contrast sharply with the dry and barren land around. What brings you to Vegas is clear: it's all about having fun, more precisely, having fun and gambling. And that is exactly what Vegas offers: mind-boggling, out-of-this-world, oversized casinos in every size, shape and theme. Eiffel towers, Roman palaces, Egyptian pyramids, even Mardi Gras and the Brooklyn Bridge! The sights of Europe, Africa and the United States all come to you – in one destination. The Las Vegas Strip – at the heart of this playland – sparkles like no other place on earth. The hub of the action is at the Flamingo Road intersection. Here's where you find Paris, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, and the Flamingo. You can also walk from this area to the Mirage, Treasure Island, and the Venetian. The southern part of the Strip includes Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, New York-New York, and MGM Grand. Other spots a bit farther away include New Frontier, Stardust, Westward Ho, Circus Circus, and the Stratosphere. Las Vegas has become a family destination too. These days you can spend your entire time in the city enjoying attractions other than the requisite gaming options. If thrill rides are your antidote for the hectic life, Las Vegas offers a multitude of choices for adventurous spirits. Motion simulators can be found throughout the city as a technological alternative to the roller coaster. Buffet restaurants are a cost-effective way of feeding the family and meeting everybody's needs. Don’t miss the Fremont Street Experience with its overhead light show that changes every half hour or so. And most of all, just wandering the strip and ducking in and out of casinos and hotels provides a seemingly endless panorama of gaudy architecture, theme fountains and funky ambiance. When you tire of gambling and the commercial hype, close by in Boulder City just 30 minutes away is the Hoover Dam with plenty of sights to see and tours to take there. North about 80 miles is a State Park called The Valley of Fire that has beautiful rock formations and petroglyphs.  To the west, straight down Charleston Blvd, there is Red Rock Canyon for wonderful hiking and rock climbing. Vegas offers all of this and more – with no jet-setting necessary, and although Las Vegas is all about money, there are so many free or at least very cheap shows on offer, that it is still easy to have a great time without spending too much. In fact, some of the bigger, better known casinos offer guests free drinks while they are gambling. So, stand around near your favorite gambling table and order away; just don't forget to tip the waiters. TOP Contents © Kola Nut Travel, Inc. * All Rights Reserved