What To Do In Las Vegas Besides Gambling

While the bright lights and bling of Las Vegas provideFashion Show Mall, the Forum Shoppes at Caesars,
the perfect entry into a world of craps, Blackjack,the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, Desert
roulette, and slot machines, there is so much more toPassage at the Aladdin Las Vegas, or the Ballys
Sin City that is quite angelic in its own right. It doesn'tAvenue Shoppes with more than 20 specialty shops
matter whether you enjoy the breath of fresh airand boutiques.
when exploring outdoor pursuits or you possess aRelax
love of culture and the arts, Las Vegas opens itsLas Vegas doesn't have to become a stressful
arms and embraces all sorts of interests. With anmemory, especially when you have a slew of
assortment of nightclubs, sporting events, andstate-of-the-art spas and salons to experience a
family-friendly adventures, Las Vegas is truly themind-blowing body treatment, wrap, tan, massage, or
non-stop destination for entertainment thatmakeover. Calm and relaxation are offered at
accommodates all.establishments, such as the Qua Baths & Spa,
Explore the Natural SightsHarrah's Spa & Health Club, Rio Spa & Salon, and the
While the casinos on the Strip certainly hoard a chuckSpa at Bally's.
of the city limelight, there are many different mainSporting Activities and Outdoor Pursuits
attractions associated with Las Vegas that allowsThe active traveler will find plenty of activities to
visitors to appreciate the natural surroundings of theburn off excess energy when touring Las Vegas. The
area. Family fun may begin by experiencing the Valleycity opens up to a wealth of opportunities, such as
of Fire ATV tour, which takes participants on amountain biking, skydiving, Indy-style auto racing, and
whirlwind adventure through red sandstoneday trips to whitewater rafting adventures. The golf
formation, brightly colored sand dunes of orange,courses in the area are also quite popular with guests.
refreshing streams, intriguing cliffs, and a fun-filledThere are more than 20 to consider about the city
terrain. Rock climbing expeditions may also take placescene, such as the Cascata Golf Club, Rio Secco Golf
at the Red Rock Canyon, where professionalClub, or the Legacy. With a backdrop and
instructors lead the way. Many people also flock tosurroundings of regal mountains, awe-inspiring
the historic Hoover Dam so they may take a glancewaterfalls, and beautiful views, you may never want
at a designated National Historic Landmark. Additionalto leave the green.
natural gems of the Las Vegas area to considerFamily Time
include the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead.Whether families dive into some of the artistic
Enjoy a Showventures scattered about the city, visit cool
Whether an infamous headliner steals the show;museums, or view some of the exotic wildlife calling
feathered showgirls parade in an explosion of blue,Las Vegas their home, there are plenty of
purple, and pink; or music, song, and color meld in afamily-friendly attractions and activities to consider.
spectacular theatric presentation, Las Vegas providesLet's take the Mirage for example. Here, you will
some of the best and most popular shows in theencounter a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium filled
nation. Throughout the year, tourists crowd the citywith angelfish, pufferfish, and sharks, while the
in hopes of landing a decently priced ticket to seeDolphin Habitat offers a chance to view these
Celine Dion, David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, or thecheerful creatures in action.
Blue Man Group. A wide-range of popular showsThe Las Vegas Natural History Museum provides
scattered about Las Vegas include Monty Python'shands-on exploration for the kiddies of southern
Spamalot, Mamma Mia!, Zumanity (Cirque du Soleil),Nevada's plant and animal life, while animated dinosaur
the Producers, and Le Reve.exhibits and live shark exhibits entertain the entire
Eat Your Fillfamily. With sparkling golden intrigue, the Tomb and
Whether you prefer to savor the creative cuisineMuseum of King Tut will open eyes wide to a glimpse
presented by world-renown chefs like Wolfgang Puckof ancient Egypt.
or enjoy sampling a little bit of everything, there is aThroughout the city, an entertaining Ripley's
dining arena made just for you in Las Vegas. ABelieve-It-or-Not museum can be found. The Ethel M
variety of restaurants and the all-you-can-eat buffetChocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden
playland of food tempt you with succulent seafood,offers free admission and self-guided tours, where
grilled hamburgers, hot fudge sundaes, andchocolate and more than 350 species of cactus,
international treats. There are also well-knownsucculents and desert plants await. Additional
eateries about the city, including the likes of Spagofamily-oriented treats include indoor go-carts at Fast
and Planet Hollywood.Lap, XPlex Racepark, or entertaining NASCAR events
Stretch the Credit Cardat the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
While some choose to take a chance with theirOverall, the attractions and activities that the
money at a casino, there are those who prefer toillustrious city of Las Vegas has to offer far exceed
get something right up front with their hard-earnedwhat meets the eye. It could take months and
dollars. Whether you are looking for the perfectmonths for one to truly capture the essence of this
souvenir or want to try on the latest in Las Vegasultra-popular destination, as new shows, shops,
apparel, there are plenty of shops within Las Vegasentertainment, bars, clubs, and restaurants pop up at
to enjoy. Some options to consider include theany given moment.