Priding itself to be Entertainment capital of the World Las Vegas offers a plethora of options such as entertainment shows, gambling, fine dining and shopping to let your hair down and rejuvenate yourself. The hotels and the casino clubs in the city have been tastefully decorated that it gives the impression of a fantasy land. Most of the hotels are located on Las Vegas Boulevard which is popularly called the strip.
The city is host of a wide range of entertainment shows. The hugely popular Cirque du Soleil shows which mix circus arts with street entertainment can be seen at seven hotels in the city (New York, Mirage, Treasure Island, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Luxor, Aria) and it would be advisable to book the ticket in advance so as to obtain the best seats. The water based show Le Reve – The Dream which is organized at Wynn Las Vegas sees swimmers perform ballet as they glide through the water as the divers leave the audience gasping as they jump into the water from 80 feet above. The audience is left enthralled by the antics of the Blue Men perfectly tuned to the beats of energetic music, innovative lighting and technology at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino. Apart from these shows there are a variety of adult, comedy and tribute shows in the city to keep you entertained.
No visit to the gambling capital is complete without a visit to the numerous casinos in the hotels and the numerous Casino clubs on the Strip. The casinos have been named and designed to various themes invoking romance, nostalgia and exotic locations. While penny slots are available throughout the city one can increase the stakes as Aria, Bellagio and Wynn where one can play in the comforts of your room.
The best way to explore Las Vegas is by talking a walk down the Strip admiring the beautiful themed hotels. One can admire the world’s largest free standing marquee at the Mirage or be transported to the world of pyramids at the Luxor or be captivated by the dancing fountain at the Bellagio. A large number of hotels in the city are based on the famous cities of the world such as one can see a 541 feet replica of Eiffel tower, the Paris Opera House and other Paris attractions at the Paris Hotel and Casino and see the replica of Statue of Liberty and the Empire state Building at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. One can escape the hustle and bustle of the city by taking a quiet, romantic gondola ride at The Venetian or one can increase one’s heart beat by taking a ride at the roller coaster at New York New York as one is dropped 144 feet after being taken up to a height of 203 feet.
A visit to Las Vegas can be quickly taken by taking advantage of US Visa Waiver Program which is available for citizens of 37 countries who can visit the United States without a visa for a duration of maximum of 90 days for business, leisure and tourism purposes.