Las Vegas is a mystical, dazzling, glitzy sea of neon lights beckoning visitors with luxurious accommodations, unbelievable shows, exquisite restaurants, world class gambling and decadence on a grandiose scale. It is ancient Rome, romantic Paris, exotic Egypt, exciting New York City and the Canals of Venice all rolled into one fabulous vacation destination.

With millions of people having Las Vegas in their sites every year, it is not difficult to see why it has earned the title of Entertainment Capital of the World.

It is impossible to see and do everything Las Vegas has to offer in one trip, which is what keeps visitors returning over and over again. The choices can be overwhelming; good planning is the key to any great vacation.

Gambling
There is no doubt that the main attraction in Las Vegas is gambling. There is a level of gambling for every visitor, whether experienced or a first-timer. If you are new to gaming, most casinos offer free lessons, usually in the morning hours on table games such as Blackjack, Craps and Roulette. The new penny slots are probably the most popular with the recreational gambler because of the bonus games within the games. The jackpots are, of course, not nearly as large as dollar slots, but the games are fun and entertaining and there is money to be won. The 21-year age limit for all gambling is strictly enforced.

Fountains of Bellagio
The Bellagio Fountains - a choreographed dance of water and light, set to 29 different opera, country or pop musical selections. It is presented at the quarter-mile lake in front of the Hotel Bellagio. Each is different and lasts 5 to 10 minutes, with the water blasted hundreds of feet into the sky. Shows are every 30 minutes from 3pm to 8pm and every 15 minutes from 8pm to midnight. Best time to see the fountains is at night stand on the street side of the lake. Crowds will start to gather about 5 minutes before each show get there a little early to get an unobstructed view.
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South (Center Strip)

Fremont Street
Experience The Fremont Street Experience is a highly successful attempt to draw the millions of visitors to Las Vegas back to the downtown area. A domed-canopy 90 feet above the street was constructed along five city blocks lined with some of the oldest casinos in Las Vegas. Every evening from sundown to midnight, the canopy becomes a giant screen showing high resolution images accompanied by concert-quality sound. At the top of each hour, visitors pour into the streets, looking skyward in anticipation of one of the six different show lasting 6 to 9 minutes.
Address: 425 Fremont Street (Downtown)

Volcano at the Mirage
Every 30 minutes from 7pm to midnight, the tranquil waterfalls in front of the Mirage are transformed into an erupting volcano, beginning with thunderous explosions, followed with bright orange flames leaping into the night sky, molten lava streaming through the three-acre lagoon area. The heat can be felt by on-lookers standing across the wide Las Vegas Boulevard. Address: 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd

Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy and The Dolphin
Habitat Enter the Secret Garden, a tropical sanctuary for some of the most exotic and rare creatures in the world. Siegfried and Roy, famous for their magic shows, are deeply committed to saving these animals from extinction through research and education. In addition to the Royal White tigers, there are spotted leopards, white lions, black panthers and an Asian elephant. Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins live in a 2.5 million gallon water habitat including an artificial coral reef.
Address: The Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd

Lion Habitat at MGM Grand
At the MGM Grand visitors can walk in a protective glass tunnel through a 5,000 square foot jungle showcase, complete with waterfalls, and stand nose to nose with majestic lions. Be sure to bring your camera.
Address: 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd

Fall of Atlantis
Fountain Show at Caesars Palace On the hour, between 10am and 11pm (Midnight on weekends) the Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show is presented in the Forum Shops next to the Cheesecake Factory. The show involves the mythical King Atlas, sibling greed, a 20-foot winged beast, fire, floods and best of all, giant talking statutes.
Address: 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Walking
Walkways are always packed, day or night on the Las Vegas Strip. The streets are well lit and there are many elevated crossovers making it safe and easy to traverse the busy Las Vegas Blvd. The Strip is divided into three sections. If you want to visit another casino in the same area, walking is certainly an option. However, if you wish to walk from the South Strip to the North Strip, you will need to take a taxi, private car, or bus.

The Monorail
Launched July 2004 and operates from 7am to 2am daily, with stations at Sahara's, Las Vegas Hilton, Harrahs/Imperial Palace, Bally's, Paris and the MGM Grand.

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