Sin City has become one of the most famous tourist destinations on the West Coast of the United States. A great metropolis that never sleeps and attracts millions of visitors with its flashy neon lights, luxury hotels and huge casinos. A paradise of enjoyment and an authentic call to live in the present without thinking about the consequences. As Elvis Presley would say, “Viva Las Vegas”.
It is clear that gambling is one of the great attractions of Las Vegas, but this city in the state of Nevada has much more to offer. What other plans can we make beyond trying our luck at gambling?
Fremont Street, digging into the past of Las Vegas
Fremont Street is one of the most famous streets in the city. It is located in the Downtown area, that is, in the oldest area, where the first casinos and lodgings were built at the beginning of the 20th century. At this time, the famous Las Vegas Strip, which is now its main artery, did not even exist.
In the 90s, the big hotel chains had already moved to the Strip area and Downtown began a period of decline. To prevent its fall, the merchants decided to create an open and free show that would attract visitors and thus the Fremont Street light show would be born. A huge dome almost 500 meters long that every night plays music and hundreds of images thanks to its 12 million LED bulbs and 200 speakers. In addition, since the night is young, small live concerts are also organized on Fremont Street.
The Big Shot, the most exciting attraction
The Stratosphere hotel tower boasts one of the tallest rides in the world. At the top of this viewpoint, more than 300 meters high, there is a free fall known as The Big Shot. A fascinating place where you can release large doses of adrenaline and, at the same time, enjoy incredible views for a price of around 20 US dollars.
This same building houses two other attractions, Insanity and X-Scream, a roller coaster and rotating chairs just as terrifying and exciting as the legendary The Big Shot, although with a little less height.
The neon cemetery, one of the most original museums in Las Vegas
What would Las Vegas be without its flashy and sometimes quirky neon lights? In a city as young as this, any hint of decline is quickly replaced by something new. For this reason, many neon signs retire early. Many end up at the Neon Museum, an organization founded in 1996 with the aim of preserving these iconic stamps.
The neon museum allows you to see posters from 1930 to the present
You can walk through the so-called neon cemetery looking at posters that go from 1930 to the present and discovering how trends in the universe of neon lights have evolved. A fascinating and very instagrammable place! The price of the museum ranges between 20 and 28 US dollars, depending on whether you visit the space during the day or at night.
A trip around the world through themed hotels
A trip to Las Vegas is not a real trip if you don’t spend several hours seeing its huge hotels. Walking with them will make you feel like Willy Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days. As soon as you will be in Italy, as in Egypt, or back in the United States.
The Hotel Venice is one of the most luxurious in Las Vegas.
Crossing the Rialto Bridge and taking a gondola ride is possible at The Venetian. To be photographed next to a pyramid and a colossal sphinx, all you have to do is go to the Luxor hotel. If you want to enjoy one of the best views of Las Vegas, nothing better than going up to the viewpoint of the Eiffel Tower at the Hotel Paris. Nearby, too, is the Bellagio fountain show, a show full of light and color with more than 1,200 water-propelled jets. And speaking of free shows, why not see the Mirage Hotel’s volcano erupt?
How to get married in Las Vegas
We had to say it. Las Vegas is known to be the marriage capital of the world. Getting married here can be around 200 euros and even less, and without the need for great bureaucratic procedures. You can make this wedding legal by paying an extra fee or leave it as a mere memory or madness to be able to say that phrase “What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas”.
Many churches offer wedding packages that include limousine, flowers, and photo coverage at a greatly reduced price.
There are many churches that offer wedding packages that include a limousine, flowers and even photographic reports at a very low price. These offers can be contracted both on-site and online. Of course, one of the most famous and demanded places is the Graceland chapel, which was the first to devise the typical ceremonies with officiants dressed in the style of Elvis. In fact, during its more than 80-year history, it has appeared in countless movies and television shows such as ¡Yes, I want that dress!, Good morning, America or The Tonight Show.
Shows everywhere
Magic or hypnosis shows, circus performances, musicals and big concerts usually stand out among the entertainment schedule in Las Vegas. From the Cirque du Soleil to Adele, Sting or Mariah Carey. The city offers practically the whole year hundreds of alternatives starring more than recognized faces.
Although these types of functions can increase the budget of the trip considerably, it is worth taking a look at the poster. What if your favorite international artist happens to perform during your stay in the city?
