All this natural 'beauty' is making sick! What about the glitz, glamor, and utterly tasteless display of American capitalism and non-culture that is Las Vegas! Here are some things in and around the city that I think are worth hitting (in no particular order):
1) The Fremont street experience - a three block TV suspended over the street with light/music shows at night.
2) Outdoor classic Vegas neon signs from the old school (now destroyed) hotels and casinos
3) The little church of the west - a quaint western chapel where everyone and their neighbor has been married - from Elvis to Mickey Roony (come '0n, a little lame I know, but wouldn't mock wedding photos be fun!)
4) Pictures in front of the fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign
5) Showcase mall - with the worlds largest indoor playground and a several story coke bottle, chocolate "museum" and other assorted strangeness. (not a must see, but fun for a few minutes)
6) Bellagio water dance - a must see - or so 'they' say. It takes place several times a night in front of the casino of the same name.
7) Pirate show - another free show which takes place in front of the Treasure Island everynight.
8) Mirage Volcano - from what I have read, it is among the lamer (is that a word) of the outdoor 'shows' but should be easy to catch because it takes place every 15 minutes (once its dark).
9) random acts performed at circus circus in and around public areas of the hotel throughout the day.
10) antique and collector car show at the imperial palace - note: look for free coupons.
11) The Star Trek Experience at the Hilton!!! need I say more?
12) the crazy touring/shopping/gawking/ centers at Ceasers, Venetian, and Excalibur (or is it the Morocco?)
13) tours of all the other theme hotels - Luxor, Treasure Island, Paris, New York, etc.
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Within a short drive are these other cool areas:
14: Hoover Dam
15: Red Rock Canyon
16: Valley of Fire
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