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Las Vegas - the city

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Las Vegas - the city
Inserted: 12.12.2023
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com
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Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada in the United States of America. It is mainly known for its gambling, shopping, luxury restaurants, entertainment and nightlife.

The town was founded in 1855 as a supply station on the way to California. In 1905, an oil deposit was discovered, which attracted new residents to the town. After gambling was legalized in 1931, Las Vegas rapidly developed and became a popular tourist destination.

One of the most visited cities

Today, Las Vegas is one of the most visited destinations in the world. The city offers a wide range of entertainment options for every taste. Players can try their luck at one of the many casinos located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Shopping lovers will be delighted by the extensive network of shops and shopping centers. Gourmets can enjoy a meal in one of the luxurious restaurants. And those looking for entertainment can attend one of the many shows, concerts or sports matches.

One of the most visited cities
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Boulevard Strip

Many of the largest hotels, casinos and entertainment resorts in the world are concentrated on this wide boulevard. This makes it one of the most famous and iconic tourist destinations in the US and the world.

The boulevard is almost 7 km long and is very busy every day and night.

Boulevard Strip
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Traffic on the Strip

The multi-current Strip is the center of action in Las Vegas. Oddly enough, the price difference between motels/hotels on and off the Strip is negligible compared to the hassle of moving downtown several times a day.

Traffic on the Strip
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Nightlife

Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps. It offers endless possibilities of entertainment and pleasure for everyone. Visitors come here to have fun and forget their worries.

Nightlife
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Casinos and gambling

Las Vegas is famous for its casinos, which are one of the main reasons people come to the city. Las Vegas is home to more than 100 casinos that offer a wide variety of games, including roulette, blackjack, poker, and more.
Some of the most famous casinos in Las Vegas are Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Venetian and Wynn. These casinos offer a wide variety of games, including roulette, blackjack, poker and more.

Casinos and gambling
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Slot machines

Every hotel has a huge area on the ground floor reserved for slot machines. Some players spend many hours here playing various slot machines.

Slot machines
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Hotels

hotels that offer a wide range of services, including accommodation, restaurants, bars, casinos and more.

The unwritten rule is that every hotel must have an attraction that takes your breath away. The casino is not enough, even the smallest hotel has it.

Hotels
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Hotel Paris

Of course, she has an Eiffel Tower

Hotel Paris
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Hotel New York

It has a statue of liberty and a roller coaster

Hotel New York
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The volcano near the Mirage Hotel

At the Mirage Hotel, it is possible to watch a breathtaking audio-visual show in the evening, which is worth the 15 minutes of heat. The show is always at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays also at 10:00 p.m. The volcano explodes and spews lava after dark, accompanied by music that changes from time to time.

The volcano near the Mirage Hotel
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Dancing fountains

In front of the Bellagio hotel is a giant lake in which the famous fountains are located. But these are not just any fountains, because they are synchronized with the lighting to the music. The cost of building the fountains is estimated at around 40 million dollars, the most powerful nozzle sprays up to a height of 140 meters.

The Bellagio Water Show is freely accessible from the boulevard. From Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 18:30 they always start after half an hour, from 19:00 to midnight after a quarter of an hour. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 12:00 to 18:30 it starts every 30 minutes and from 19:00 to midnight every 15 minutes.

Dancing fountains
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Venice in Las Vegas

In the area of the Venetian Hotel you can transport yourself to the Italian Venice. Here you can see both the Doge's Palace surrounded by canals and the Rialto Bridge.

Venice in Las Vegas
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Gondola cruise

Of course, Venice also includes gondola rides.

Gondola cruise
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Endless fun of all kinds

It is possible to meet the strangest characters on the streets.
Las Vegas is also home to many nightclubs that offer live music, dancing and other entertainment. Some of the most famous nightclubs in Las Vegas are Hakkasan, Omnia and XS.

Endless fun of all kinds
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Nightlife

Las Vegas is known for its lively nightlife. The city offers a wide range of entertainment options, from casinos and nightclubs to concerts and theater performances.

Nightlife
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Restaurant

Las Vegas is home to more than 5,000 restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines. The city is also home to many award-winning restaurants that offer first-class gastronomy.

Las Vegas is home to many luxury restaurants that offer food from around the world.

Restaurant
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Culture

The city also offers a wide range of concerts and theater performances. Among the very popular are Cirque du Soleil, specializing in acrobatic and circus performances. In Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil has several permanent shows that are popular with visitors of all ages.

Culture
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