Las
Vegas, Nevada is the gambling capital of the world.
However, there is so much more than gambling
and participating in the over-the-top opulence of
The Strip or in Downtown.
For instance, there are many recreational options
in the Las Vegas area. Many people come to the Lake
Mead National Recreational Area to boat, swim,
or fish in Lakes Mead and Mohave. Hiking and camping
are also popular activities here. Visit our activities
page to learn more about what there is to do here
in the Las Vegas area. Don't forget to bring the kids
because there are many family
activities here, too.
Las
Vegas is a very popular place to get married. The
wedding chapels here are great since you can walk
from the altar to an instant honeymoon. Visit our
wedding page.
With
tens of thousands of lodging
units, there are plenty options of places where people
can stay. These options range from luxury penthouses
in a casino hotel to RV spots. Of course, lodging
companies offer a wide range of amenities at a wide
range of prices. Despite the fact that there are so
many units in Las Vegas, it is not uncommon for the
city to be full in certain catergories. Therefore,
it is recommended that people book in advance. Visit
our lodging page to learn
more about where to stay in Las Vegas.
Since
Las Vegas is such a popular international tourist
destination, it has much to offer. The city is full
of restaurants that cater to all types of tastes and
budgets. Many of the fancier hotels and casinos offer
expensive, posh themed dining options and buffets
that are modestly priced. Las Vegas is also home to
many Hispanic immigrants, and many of them have opened
up authentic restaurants offering cuisine from their
home countries. Visit our dining
page to learn more about the numerous Las Vegas dining
options.
If
you are looking for a one-stop location to find information
about Las Vegas, we recommend that you visit AreaTravelPackets.com.
You can order packets full of pamphlets and brochures
about the various activity and lodging options in
the area. In addition to information about Las Vegas,
you can also order information about other hot western
travel spots like Zion
National Park, Bryce
Canyon National Park, Grand
Canyon, Capitol
Reef National Park, Lake
Powell National Recreation Area, and Grand
Staircase Escalante National Monument. For lodging
near these locations visit the city guides for Salt
Lake City, Utah, St.
George, Utah, Brian
Head, Utah, Springdale,
Utah, and Moab,
Utah.