Must-see Las Vegas Attractions
If you are visiting Las Vegas, Nevada or are thinking about moving there
, there are some things you absolutely do not want to miss out on seeing. Spend the day as a tourist and get lost in a city that parties all night long, and offers something for absolutely everyone.
First, check out the Luxor hotel. This 30-story pyramid has been one of the best themed hotel/casinos, which is Egyptian of course.
Recent upgrades to the Luxor's atrium, or lobby if you prefer, have replaced some of Egyptian decor with non-themed "glitz" which is unfortunate. However, there is enough left throughout the casino to enjoy.
Take time to stroll if you enjoy classic Egyptian statues and monuments. If the weather is nice, you can do a quick tour of the Luxor's outside grounds and take pictures of the 10 story sphinx.
If you happen to be in the general area at night, you will see a powerful light beam atop the Luxor that can reportedly be seen by aircraft 250 miles away. Next, walk across the street to the Excalibur.
The Excalibur is well known for its castle-like appearance and medieval theme. If you are bringing the family on your trip, consider the Excalibur family-friendly.
The rooms are nothing fancy but they are reasonably priced, and the second level Food Court is easy on your wallet. Take a quick stroll through but don't spend too much time here-there are better attractions to come.
You cannot miss New York-New York! The outside of New York-New York is spectacular.
You can even ride on the Manhatten Express Roller Coaster if you dare. The outside is a must-see and the inside a nice-to-see, unless you are really into the New York City theme, then both are a must-see.
If you are doing okay on time, take a short walk through New York-New York to see what they did to achieve a New York theme. If you are ready for a snack, grab a quick Nathan's Coney Island hot dog or two.
The highly anticipated CityCenter is open for business on the Las Vegas Strip. You can't miss this 67 acre, 18 million square foot "complex" which is located between the Bellagio on the north and Monte Carlo on the south.
If you like lots of aluminum and glass, you will like CityCenter. If you like lots of high-end shops and restaurants, you will like CityCenter.
Next , walk back out to the strip and you will end up right next door to the "crown jewel" of the strip. With its Italian theme, eight-acre lake and water show, this is many people's number one pick of places to see in Las Vegas.
When you enter this hotel casino, check out the unique ceiling decoration in the lobby. Walk straight in from the lobby and you will see The Conservatory, a seasonal flower garden.
Take the time to see this. It is an absolute treat even if you aren't into flowers and greenery. The Fountains at Bellagio water show takes place in the Lake Bellagio out front and is truly a "gift" to the Las Vegas visitor.
There are a total of 1,214 fountains in the "show" and there are twenty eight different shows. You may even want to take in more than one.
The last thing you can't miss is the MGM Grand. The MGM Grand, with its emerald green glass and 45-foot bronze lion, is HUGE.
It takes a while to walk from the front entrance to the registration area in the back. The MGM Grand has changed significantly since it first opened.
Gone are the lion's paws which you could walk through from the street to enter the casino. The Wizard of OZ themed display by the entrance has disappeared also.
The must-see attraction I recommend for your first-day tour is in the front - the Lion Habitat. This popular attraction allows you to see one or more lions "up close and personal" with its glass walls and see-through tunnel.
Don't miss it. Also, the Rainforest Cafe has a gift shop that you might enjoy browsing in. If you have more than a day in town, you can always stop back and see the MGM Grand's lobby and shopping areas.
As you can see, there are countless places you should visit on the Strip alone! Take a weekend and explore all of the different adventures that lay waiting for you.
by: Jack Landry
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