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Is Las Vegas More Than Just Casinos?

16:36 Mon 24th May 2010 |

An ever changing fantasy land enclosed by a dazzling city filled with glamorous unique hotels, five-star restaurants, lively casinos and relaxing health spas. You will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of attractions this captivating city has to offer.

Looking for fun in Vegas?

If you’re looking for luxury you will vicariously experience prices that are not cheap, but if you go to the right places at the right time you will find they can be affordable.

One of the most spectacular sights in Las Vegas is the Bellagio Fountain, which is a distinguishing attraction of the Bellagio hotel and best of all is free to view. Featured in the film Ocean’s Eleven, the eight acre lake is vibrantly kinetic and elating for visitors. As a result of this collaboration, the Fountains of Bellagio are considered to be one of the most complex and impressive water features that have ever been designed. An additional feature is the illusion of dancing water, which proves to be a big hit with visitors- so this should be added to your must see list.

Located in the heart of Bellagio you will find the Gallery of Fine Art. The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art showcases magnificent works of art within a AAA Five Diamond Award resort setting. Inside you can expect to view the finest examples of painting, sculpture and other impressive work by some of the world’s most influential and renowned artists. This Art gallery is a must see for art enthusiasts.

The common belief is that just about anything goes in Las Vegas, which can easily be believed when you stroll downtown in the city. With this in mind it can easily be believed that a zero gravity flight experience exists in Las Vegas. It is true you will first have a short training session followed by a 90 minute trip into weightlessness. The zero gravity Las Vegas experience will be aboard a specially designed Boeing 727 jet that flies in continual parabolas in order to achieve a feeling of weightlessness. It is much the same concept as jumping out of a plane, but with the security of knowing you’re not!

The Fremont Street Experience is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places to visit in the city of Las Vegas.  With a free spectacular lightshow that operates daily, this is among the most popular attractions on the entire strip. With viva vision show times every hour on the hour from 8.30 pm till midnight you will have plenty of opportunity to witness the stunning visual and sound effects.

Looking for food and nightlife in Vegas?

Las Vegas is no longer just primarily a gambling town where you can catch a great show, now predominantly the casinos and hotels have added classy eateries that boast some of the finest dining. There are many places you can match the ambience with the quality, which rivals the food scene in both San Francisco and New York.

The Entertainment Capital of the World also provides us with some of the most desirable places to eat. Chinois boasts incredible foods as well as having a delightful patio area where you can watch the world go by, or at least the shoppers. If it’s seafood you’re looking for then Emeril’s Seafood restaurant is the perfect setting with a huge array of variety and an extensive wine list to help wash down the fresh seafood, which includes some of the most delicious crab cakes that melt in your mouth.

If you can afford to splash the cash then visit the Circo Italian restaurant, located adjacent to The Bellagio Fountains, so you can enjoy a fantastic view while taking pleasure in the culinary delights. After a romantic meal why not take a stroll around the fountains and splash out once again but this time you won’t have to spend a penny.

Las Vegas, famous for its nightlife, is one of the most fascinating places to see after dark. The Strip comes to life once the sun goes down in a display of light and sound that can be seen from miles outside of the city. So if you’re looking for more than just casinos, Las Vegas is the place to come to enjoy the fantastic ambiance of a city with a truly picturesque skyline - you won’t want to leave.

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