Las Vegas Tourist

 

The world capital of entertainment teaser gamers with its neon lights, glitz and its superstars. It is also a family destination in itself.
The name of Las Vegas, which means "The Prairie" or "The Fertile Valleys," was given to him by the Spanish because of the water in basements. Located in a valley on the borders of California, Arizona and Utah, Las Vegas is surrounded by snow-capped mountains in winter. The climate is arid, however, maintaining mild temperatures in winter and a little more "hot" in the summer, but no matter: everything is air conditioned!

The arrival of civilization is at the heart of recent Mojave Desert! It was only in 1930 that Las Vegas really developed with the construction of the Hoover Dam, about fifty kilometers from the city, but mainly because of the legalization of gambling in 1931 casino hotels out of the ground, the "Strip" or boulevard that forms the backbone of the city, is emerging to the explosion of notoriety in 1960-70. It's on both sides of this artery hectic of 6,7km that have built the most iconic casino hotels: Flamingo, created in 1946, the Tropicana, Caesars Palace built in the 60s in Italian Renaissance style in the Colosseum receiving the biggest stars of the song, with its Paris Eiffel Tower ... 24/24 and 7/7, the strip can be traveled by bus through the Deuce.

Other more modern establishments have joined this cohort: the Wynn, Bellagio, Trump, The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, Four Seasons ... And more recently a Mandarin Oriental but also the Aria and Vdara forming since 2009 the City Center in the heart of the Strip. In total, 20 of the 27 biggest hotels in USA there. Note that Vdara is the only hotel on the Strip both non-smoking and no casino.

Downtown is more famous for its chapels and Fremont Street Experience. In addition, Arts District creates the event every month in Downtown with an art fair, the First Friday.

Suffice to say that Las Vegas offers visitors sets and custom environments. In addition, there is no need to ruin the gaming tables in Las Vegas shopping addicts have the opportunity to indulge in their favorite pastime: the Strip and major hotels are full of "malls" where credit cards have another opportunity to blaze. But it is also smart shopper in Las Vegas. First in the "outlets" or markdown malls, which are selling large American claws. The main lie, one to the north near Downtown, the chic; and two south of the city. Another vein: shopping on "second hand" where one can find for nothing festive outfits, quite fitting with the city. Sequined dresses, tuxedos and accessories shock: it's time to let go! Finally, the capital of Nevada is THE place to afford the pair of cowboy boots all his life we will!

Gourmets are not left out: The Michelin Guide has dedicated a special edition to Las Vegas, so that there is enough to make food side! Local specialty buffets where you can eat at any time of day or night ... The most gargantuan of the world!