Las Vegas Travel Information
By night Las Vegas, with its sheer
multitude of vast, flashing hotel casinos will simply take your breath
away as you make your way down famous four mile strip.
Las Vegas
USA
This is a city that never sleeps and a place
where if you tire of gambling you can take in a world class show or even
go golfing on one of the twenty courses.
Take your pick of the
innumerable restaurants and luxurious shopping malls and make sure you
take a flight over the Grand Canyon for some spectacular views.
A
man made oasis in the midst of the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the most
amazing city on the planet.
Home to the world's largest and most
spectacular hotels, every possible form of gambling, renowned class
shows and a wide range of exciting attractions.
A visit to Las
Vegas is a must on any trip to America's West.
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Las Vegas Travel Information
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Getting There
Scheduled flights to Las Vegas can be
booked at Hessle Travel with direct flights departing from the UK. The
flight time to Las Vegas is approx 10 1/2 hours.
Getting
Around
A trolley service and buses run along the Strip at
regular intervals. A small number of hotels are connected by monorail.
Things to See and Do
The fantastically themed
hotels, some with roller coasters, conspire to keep you amazed and busy
24 hours a day.
As the worlds gaming capital you will be spoilt
for choice if you fancy a flutter or why not take in one of the
spectacular shows available at all the major hotels.
Wet 'n Wild
water park offers a whole day of thrills and those looking to shop will
not be disappointed with mega malls, factory outlets and the individual
boutiques in places such as Caesar's Palace.
Beyond Las Vegas
lies the awesome Grand Canyon which is a must for every visitor!
The Grand Canyon
Weather
Daily average
temperatures (Approx) 'C
JAN 7 FEB 10 MAR 13 APR 17 MAY
22 JUN 27 JUL 30 AUG 29 SEP 25 OCT 19 NOV 12 DEC 8
Main Attractions in Las Vegas
Gambling
Its difficult to visit Las Vegas
without trying your luck at some form of gambling. Every major hotel
offers the widest possible choice of ways to either win or lose your
money. Some hotels even give lessons for 1st timers!
Plenty of gambling opportunities at Las Vegas
Adventuredome
The worlds largest indoor theme park featuring
a double loop, double corkscrew roller coaster and numerous attractions
for all ages. Found at Circus Circus hotel.
Stratosphere
Tower, Big Shot and High Roller
The Stratosphere is Americas
tallest observation tower and offers the best views in Las Vegas.
Located on the top of the tower, 100 storeys up, is the High Roller
which is the worlds largest roller coaster and Big Shot where you are
propelled a further 160 feet in the air before free falling back to the
launching site!
The Stratosphere Tower, Las Vegas
Manhattan Express
Twist, lop and dive around the New York skyline on this thrilling roller
coaster. The twists are claimed to be as close as it gets to doing a
barrel roll in an aeroplane. At New York, New York hotel.
Race for Atlantis
Experience the thrill of a chariot
race through ancient Atlantis on the largest 3D IMAX screen in the
world. Situated at the Forum Shops.
GameWorks
Home to over 300 interactive and virtual reality video games. Next door
to MGM Grand.
Pirates Battles
Watch HMS
Britannia battle it out with the pirate ship Hispaniola in a free
pyrotechnic show. Found at Treasure Island.
Star Trek -
The Experience
Get beamed aboard the USS Enterprise and
experience a 24th century battle with the Klingons - all at warp speed!
Afterwards view the largest collection of Star Trek memorabilia in the
world. Found at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel.
Wet 'n Wild
A poppular 15 acre family water park, open seasonally.
Attractions include a Lazy River, large wave pool, 76 foot 70 degree Der
Stuka water chute and the Black Hole - where you can hurtle through the
dark on a special two person tube. Next to the Sahara.
Liberace Museum
An entire museum dedicated to this great
showman. See his custom cars, glittery pianos and his outrageous
costumes and jewellery.
Las Vegas - Highlights
> For real thrill seekers, nothing beats the Big Shot at the
Stratosphere - especially at night!
> Trekkies will love the Star
Trek Experience
> Use the free transportation that connects the
major hotels
> Check out the name brand bargains at either the
Belz Mall or the premium outlets at Primm just half an hour away
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