Las Vegas

Las Vegas is pure exuberance, where anything goes... or almost anything! It is also called “Sin City”. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...

Las Vegas is renowned for its countless casinos, its reputation as a party town, its bright and colorful neon lights, its fantastic hotels, its theaters, and its plethora of shopping opportunities.

Most of what there is to see in Las Vegas is concentrated along "the Strip", a 6-kilometre stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, roughly between the Stratosphere and the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The best way to explore it is on foot with a good pair of shoes, or by taking one of the city buses that run along the Strip between the different attractions.

THE STRAT 

What better way to get to know a new city than with a breathtaking bird's-eye view from high in the sky? That is what you will find at the STRAT, a 350-metre tower that has dominated the Strip since 1979.

The best time to visit is in the evening, when you can marvel at the lights of the city. In addition to enjoying spectacular panoramic views, you can even try one of the heart-stopping rides outside the observation tower... Yes, outside: at the very top of the tower! Not for the faint of heart!

Summit attraction schedules vary.

ADVENTUREDOME

The Adventuredome is an indoor amusement park located in the Circus Circus hotel-casino complex that features a wide array of rides and attractions for visitors of all ages. It's a must for the whole family, especially on a hot day when it is uncomfortable to be outside.

WYNN

This luxury resort and casino was built on the shores of a magnificent artificial lake, hidden from the Strip by an artificial mountain whose pine trees, lush vegetation and large waterfall give the place an exotic feel.

Some of the resort's restaurants and bars offer stunning views of the lake.

BELLAGIO

The Bellagio is one of the most beautiful hotels in Las Vegas, inspired by the Lake Como town of Bellagio in Italy. Next to the hotel lobby, whose ceiling is adorned with hundreds of colourful hand-blown glass flowers, there is a large conservatory housing magnificent floral displays that change with the seasons.

The Bellagio's main attraction is the world-famous sound and light fountain show on the large lake just in front of the hotel. The thoughtfully interwoven spectacle of water, music and light is mesmerizing! 

PARIS LAS VEGAS

This hotel is a Hollywood-style blend of some of the great Paris monuments and attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, the Place de la Concorde fountain, the Louvre and the Paris Opera House.

The hotel houses one of the most beautiful casinos in Las Vegas with its lampposts, Alexandre-III bridge, covered market, cobbled alleys and Fontaine des Innocents.

MANDALAY BAY

This luxury tropical-themed resort is home to the Shark Reef, one of the largest aquariums in North America, with one hundred species and more than 2,000 animals, including 15 different species of sharks.

For a few extra dollars, you can add the Undersea Explorer VR Experience to your visit.

Mandalay Bay also has a magnificent aquatic playground featuring lush vegetation, a real sandy beach and several swimming pools.
 

FREMONT STREET

Perpendicular to the Strip and just north of South Las Vegas Boulevard, Fremont Street is the heart of Old Downtown Vegas.

Its pedestrian section, between Main Street and 4th, is lined with souvenirs shops and casino hotels, including the oldest casino in downtown Las Vegas, the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino (1906), and other iconic establishments including Binion's Horseshoe (1931), the Golden Nugget (1946) and the Fitzgerald (1980).

You need to go at night to live the Fremont Street Experience – Viva Vision, a sound and light show presented on an immense canopy screen measuring 457 m by 27 m, suspended at a height of 27 metres above the heads of the crowd.

Special events and free concerts are also held there.

"WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS" SIGN

What could be a more typical Vegas experience than to have your photo taken next to the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign? If this is something that interests you, you will find the sign on the Las Vegas Strip, near the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, at the south entrance of the city. You can get there by bus: take the Deuce Bus or the SDX (Strip & Downtown Express), get off at the Mandalay Bay and walk south for about 15 minutes.

If you prefer to drive, there is a small 12-space parking lot next to the iconic sign. Note that you can only enter the parking lot when heading south on Las Vegas Boulevard (not accessible when driving north). There are no spaces for RVs, but people still pull over and park at the side of the road when possible.

NEARBY

VALLEY OF FIRE

This state park about 80 kilometres north-east of Las Vegas is a must if you have time and the desire to get out of the big city. International tourists rarely go there, preferring to stay in the city! One could say it's a well kept secret that you will love to have visited on your west coast USA road trip.

The park is renowned for its 3000-year-old prehistoric petroglyphs, its vibrant red and orange sandstone landscapes, and its many geological curiosities of all kinds.