Yeah, that's it! The prosperous metropolis with dazzling lights and unceasing cheers, the shooting place of scores of famous movies----Leaving Las Vegas and Honeymoon in Vegas by Nicolas Cage, Rush Hour 2 by Jacky Chen, Ocean's Eleven by Brad Pitt and America's Sweetheart by Meg Ryan, and the most important, the celebrated gambling city in the world. Desire a relaxing and luxurious holiday? Las Vegas definitely is your No. 1 destination!
Las Vegas is a tourist paradise in all respects. Ideally located in the Mojave Desert, which is as well a basin, the city is surrounded by colorful rocks, from pink to red to gray. Due to its unique location, diverse topography presents a vast scene from the tropics to the Frigid Zone. Being the largest city in Nevada, some people call it the Entertainment Capital of the World, whereas others condemn it as the Sin City. Whatever should Las Vegas be defined, it is for you to judge.
Ok, now let's start our real Las Vegas tour! Every year Las Vegas attracts some 30 million tourists, and most of them are coming not for pursuing sheer wealth, but for a lifetime memory of casino games. The Liberace Museum is one place you must go. Don¡¯t get me wrong----it¡¯s not the museum in normal sense, actually it's a super casino just 2.5 miles away from the Las Vegas Strip. Countless of slot machines, waving neon, pretty showgirlsit's so different from what it's like in the movies, with more vigor and the magic power of rejuvenation. You are an expert player? That¡¯s good! Come realizing your golden dream. An entrepreneur? Well, it could be a profitable project for you to invest. Never mind you are neither----as long as you are keen on learning. Besides, there are some demonstrators here helping new starters. It also proves the proverb ¡°There¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch¡± to be wrong----in the Liberace Museum, you can enjoy your meals without spending a single cent!
Now that you've reached the Liberace Museum, then you can go to the Las Vegas Strip by the way. Never think that Las Vegas is nothing apart from casinos; this strip will change your mind. Malls, restaurants and hotels are lined up on both sides of the strip, and make sure not to miss out the fantastic singing and dancing performances in the night for it's also one of the Las Vegas attractions.
One specialty about this city is that the words entertainment and accommodation are nothing different in its dictionary. In other words, the city joins casinos and resorts together. It¡¯s ok if you fail to enjoy yourself to the full during the daytime----you can find some compensation where you live. Many hotels, such as the Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino and the Flamingo Las Vegas, provide gambling facilities. It doesn't mean that their other amenities are on discount----outdoor pools, tennis courts, babysitting are as the same good as the hotels in other cities.
Las Vegas is really a considerate city. It has built many cheap resorts in case you are hard up. The Aladdin Hotel and the Boardwalk Hotel & Casino are of this kind. Your average budget for such hotels can be under $100 and can be as low as $40 per night.
Las Vegas is a large city, so it's better to rent a car for convenience. Actually it's quite easy; you can find many car rental companies as soon as you get off the plane. Fees vary according to different car size and whether you choose an in-city trip or a cross-city trip. Generally speaking, a budget of $130 is enough for a family. In addition, Las Vegas doesn¡¯t require a certain time to see its specialties: it has plenty of festivals and events all the year round. January has the High Roller Super Bowl, while May is marked by the Stars, Cars & Guitars Motorhead Festival. The Motor Trend International Auto Show is held annually in November and the New Year's Eve on the Strip is a traditional local celebration in December.
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