Las Vegas

If you are into gambling - or thinking about getting into it - and want to experience that real casino rush, there is probably no better place than fabulous Las Vegas, especially if you're already in the United States (or close by in Canada or Mexico).

What is very interesting about Vegas is that, though it began as a gambling destination, over the years it has evolved into a more comprehensive entertainment center featuring some of the hottest acts in the world, fine restaurants, exclusive nightclubs, and endless shopping possibilities, both on the Strip and off. Played every slot machine in town and looking for a change of pace? Check out any of the exhilarating rides at a number of Sin City's themed casinos. There is also plenty of action just outside the city like helicopters rides and hiking in Grand Canyon.

Things to do
Besides gambling, there are actually tons of activities for the whole family, including some of the best performances in the world. Catch live shows featuring Celine Dion, Barry Manilow, Blue Man Group, Cirque de Soleil, and many, many more spectacular performances. Be sure, however, to check current show dates/times as these can change without notice.

Even More Things to do in Las Vegas
Adventuredome at Circus Circus
Antique Collection at Main Street Station
Atomic Testing Museum
Auto Collections at Imperial Palace
Bellagio Fine Art Gallery
CBS Television City
Circus Circus Carnival Midway
Cyber Speedway at Sahara
Downtown Arts District
Eiffel Tower Experience
Fantasy Fair Midway
Fly-Away Indoor Skydiving
GameWorks
Gondola Rides
Guardian Angel Cathedral
Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum

Restaurants
Surprisingly, or perhaps not, Las Vegas has become one of the hottest restaurant markets in the USA. With every new major resort constructed come new restaurants run by world-famous chefs. That's not to say you won't find any more of the old steak houses and buffets; you will. Today, however, the range of dining options in Vegas has proliferated to the point of suiting virtually every possible appetite and budget imaginable.

Shopping
Beyond the ubiquitous tourist and Elvis memorabilia shops, many visitors to Las Vegas are indeed surprised by how fantastic the shopping has become. Closing in on shopping Meccas like New York, London, and Paris, today's Las Vegas boasts some of the most exclusive shops on the planet including Yves St. Laurent, Cartier and Caesars' massive Forum Shops. Enjoy a stroll along a Venice canal at the Venetian or experience what travelling the North African trade routes was like, at the Aladdin. Of course, the gifts inside the casinos are chic both in style and in price. Outside the casinos you'll find plenty of Elvis clocks and every other tacky souvenir known to man.