Las Vegas Main Attractions

Imagine a place where you can visit Paris, New York,Freemont Street
and Italy, all on the same street. Las Vegas is thatIn downtown Las Vegas you will find Freemont Street,
place, and there is so much to see and do in "Sin City,"one of the most popular nighttime attractions. This
it is impossible to get it all done in one visit. If you arestreet, which is open to pedestrian traffic only, is
Vegas bound, you will need to make a list of "mustcovered with a 90-foot high canopy. This provides a
see" attractions. These are some of the main Lasnecessary respite from the desert sun during the day,
Vegas attractions that you may want to include onwhen you can see street musicians and entertainers
that list.along this walkway. However, it is the nightly light show
Bellagioon the canopy that is the biggest draw. Known as the
Whether is the grandeur of the inside of thisFreemont Street Experience, this free display is
remarkable resort, the beauty of the musical watersomething you really must see to appreciate.
fountain at the adjacent lake, or the opportunity toShows, Shows, and More Shows
shop in stores that rival the best in Paris, Bellagio is oneWhile the shows in Vegas do change from time to
of the premier attractions in Las Vegas. Inside Bellagio,time, so listing the "most popular" is sometimes difficult,
you can ride gondolas through a recreated Veniceit is the shows that bring many to this city. From
shopping center, where exclusive art boutiques andworld-class singers to amazing magicians and
shops await. You can also dine in five star restaurantsimpossible acrobatics, if it can be done, you can see it
like Jasmine and Circo, or see the amazing acrobaticsin Vegas.
of the performers at "O" Cirque du Soleil. Of course,Singers like Cher, Elton John, and Bette Midler regularly
the resort also has a casino.make appearances on Vegas stages. Cirque du Soliel
Miragehas several shows in the city, including an "adults-only"
Mirage is another resort casino that is known aroundsensual show. Blue Man Group is one of the most
the world because of one of its outdoor attractions.popular of all of the shows. If you can get tickets, try
Every night from 8 until midnight, the Mirage volcanoto see Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian, even if
erupts in a splendid display of water and fire. Inside theyou have seen the musical before. Many critics are
Mirage you can experience the relaxation of walkingclaiming this is the best version of Phantom ever
through a beautiful rainforest garden, complete withperformed, and the stage was built specifically for the
waterfalls and a 90-foot high atrium ceiling. The frontshow.
desk is home to a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium,With all of the shows the city has to offer, you could
and Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphinliterally spend your entire trip watching one right after
Habitat is also in the resort. This oasis is home toanother, but get your tickets early. If you are trying to
wildcats and bottlenose dolphins. Shopping, dining, andsee a popular show, they will sell out quickly.
gambling are abundant in Mirage as well.