Last month, my wife, Anne Doe, took me to Las Vegas because she had to go to a business convention. Needless to say, she writes for a guide to casinos and I hate gambling. But then, she liked it, and this supports us too, so I went along without any hassle. At first I was depressed, but then as I asked around and looked around, I ended up having more fun in Las Vegas than I thought. And no. I did not enter a single casino while I was there.
Entertainment:
One of the greatest things about Las Vegas, Reno, and Atlantic City (but especially Las Vegas) is the number of shows that are available. You can get to watch top-class comedians like Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Tim Allen, and even the likes of Bill Cosby and Chris Rock. If you are into music, you can watch female singers like Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Beyonc?, male performers like Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, and Snoopy Dog, and bands like Oasis and Bon Jovi. I could go on and on, but the list is endless. If you are into magic, you can watch magicians like David Copperfield do their thing metres away from you. Whatever you like, you can find it here, from Western music to oldies to jazz, rock, heavy mettle to trance. All you have to do is look at the itineraries offered during your visit. Food: From
Chinese to Japanese to Korean to Jewish, even vegetarian and proper meat-eating establishments await your every delight in Vegas. Do not opt for the cheap and oily fried dishes served for free while you play. Stop a while and take in the delightful scenery and smells of East Asian or European dishes. What is wonderful is that you get to see man’s ability to mix. A real melting pot, if I may say so myself.
But is that all that casino cities like Las Vegas are about? Do you have to remain in the city to really and truly enjoy your stay?
No.
Here are some of the better attractions you must see on your visit to Vegas:
Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon
Book yourself a seat on any of the many sightseeing tours available and go and watch the architectural marvel that is Hoover Dam, built over the Grand Canyon, which is also a grand sight to see by itself. Black Canyon is another must-see, as is Lake Mead, which is so beautiful just because it is a body of water surrounded by desert-like nature.
While looking at the dam and canyon from above, to see the true beauty of the river, you have to go down. The Colorado River is excellent for river-rafting and water sports, but you do not have to take part if it is not your thing. Instead, just sit back and enjoy another of nature’s marvels.
Who can not resist going to one of the old towns like those in the Western gun-slinging movies? Your destination needs to be Old Nevada. There you can delight in an old western town right in the middle of Red Rock Canyon. They host western shootouts too, so come prepared, partner!
I could go on and on about other attractions like the theme park in Circus Circus, the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, and Mt. Charleston, but I think you get the picture. In Las Vegas, do you hate gambling? Do not despair. Just go out and have some clean, un-gambling fun.
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