| There are many fun things to do in Las Vegas that | | | | the abundant buffets, which began in the early 1940's |
| have nothing to do with gambling. So, if you don't care | | | | at the original El Rancho Vegas Hotel. Their Midnight |
| to throw dice or drop quarters into slot machines, you | | | | Chuck Wagon Buffet was invented as a way to keep |
| can still have a terrific time in "Sin City". An increasing | | | | customers in the hotel for the second show. What |
| number of tourists are seeing Vegas as more than a | | | | followed were other hotels offering the same. Next |
| casino town and the revenue from non-gambling | | | | came breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Some hotels |
| venues has been growing steadily over the past few | | | | offer champagne brunches on weekends featuring all |
| years. Many casinos are investing their resources in | | | | the bubbly a person can drink. Many of the top chefs |
| amenities such as beautiful hotel rooms, amusement | | | | in the world have opened restaurants in Vegas. While |
| parks, luxury pools and spas, live entertainment shows, | | | | the casinos and hotels feature varied and exotic |
| animal exhibits, upscale dining establishments and | | | | cuisines, don't forget to check out the local restaurants |
| specialty stores for shoppers. In some facilities, these | | | | as well. |
| added attractions have taken over as the main draw. | | | | Family Fun |
| There is something for everyone in Las Vegas! | | | | There are plenty of family friendly venues in Las |
| Popular Shows in Las Vegas | | | | Vegas. The Lied Children's Museum is a hands-on, |
| Casinos are just as acclaimed for their shows as they | | | | interactive museum close to downtown. There are |
| are for gambling. There is a wide variety of | | | | many lessons to be learned here about science, |
| entertainment from the famous dancing shows | | | | humanities and the arts. Another destination popular |
| featuring feathered and fringed chorus girls to many | | | | with children is Circus Circus with the Circus Acts and |
| other categories. For headliner shows, there is Celine | | | | Adventuredome Theme Park. For hours of fun, ride |
| Dion at Caesar's Palace and for some doo-wop, The | | | | the rollercoaster and other rides, play a game of |
| Platters, Drifters and Coasters at the Sahara. Comedy | | | | miniature golf or challenge yourself with the many |
| shows abound with The Riviera comedy Club and the | | | | arcade games. The Gameworks Arcade at the |
| Improv at Harrah's. Tribute shows are always fun and | | | | Showcase Mall next to the MGM Grand has the tallest |
| often nostalgic. You can take in American Superstars | | | | indoor rock-climbing wall in the country and a movie |
| at the Stratoshere, Barbra and Frank at the Riviera | | | | theater. Ride the rollercoaster, play laser tag or enjoy |
| and Legends in concert at Imperial Palace. Magic | | | | racing Daytona style at the Coney Island Emporium at |
| shows entertain young and old alike. Check out The | | | | New York/New York Resort and Casino. Two more |
| World's Greatest magic Show at the Greek Isles Hotel | | | | places to thrill the kids are the old western town on |
| and Casino, Lance Burton for family fun at the Monte | | | | Bonnie Springs Old Nevada 16 miles west of Las |
| Carlo and Dirk Arthur at Tropicana with his white | | | | Vegas and the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. |
| Bengal tiger and leopards. If production shows are your | | | | Outdoor Activities |
| favorite, you are in luck. Ongoing shows include Cirque | | | | If you enjoy hiking, golf, horseback riding, hot air balloon |
| du Soliel for astonishing acrobatics at MGM Grand, | | | | riding, or just lounging by a pool, Las Vegas has plenty |
| Mama Mia at Mandalay Bay and Phantom of the | | | | to offer. Grand Canyon National Park and the Red |
| Opera at Venetian. If you enjoy adult shows, there are | | | | Rock National Conservation Area are a short drive |
| numerous ones to attend, such as the renowned | | | | away. There are also the pirate battles at Treasure |
| Chippendales at Rio, and hypnosis with Dr. Scott Lewis | | | | Island, the volcano at the Mirage and the fountains of |
| at Le Bistro Theater. You can even watch the longest | | | | the Bellagio. |
| running TV game show in history with The Price Is | | | | Specialty Shopping |
| Right at Jubilee! Theater. For every man, woman and | | | | If outlets are your favorite, visit the Fashion Outlets of |
| child, there is a great show to enjoy in Las Vegas. | | | | Las Vegas for designer clothing. Caesar's Palace has |
| Tickets and reservations are available for advance | | | | the Forum Shops or Appian Way Shops. The |
| purchase on many websites. | | | | Venetian features the Grand Canal Shoppes and don't |
| Restaurants and Buffets | | | | miss the Bellagio's Via Bellagio. For more specialty |
| Las Vegas has quickly become one of the most | | | | shops and restaurants, visit the Desert Passage. If you |
| sensational restaurant cities in the world. New | | | | prefer a mall environment, check out the Boulevard |
| restaurants are opening almost on a daily basis. | | | | Mall. |
| Nowhere can tourists dine so lavishly for so little as at | | | | |