Before getting caught up with the excitement of the strip, it is nice to enjoy some outdoor fun at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The lake itself covers 247 square miles and it is a fun haven for open air enthusiasts. Boating, fishing, swimming and sunbathing are just a few of the pastimes you will enjoy with your family at this destination. Only a few minutes from the lake you can visit the always stunning Hoover Dam which stands 726 feet tall. There is enough concrete in the dam to pave a standard 16 foot wide highway from San Francisco to New York City. The self-paced Discovery Tour is a fun way to see, learn and appreciate one of the greatest constructions in the United States during the Great Depression.
Sometimes referred to as “The Wedding Capital of the World,” there are hundreds of Wedding Chapels in the city for you to tour around. Brides and grooms may prefer the traditional chapel route, while other couples may opt for a more exciting approach like tying the knot in a helicopter over the city, getting married by an Elvis impersonator or saying “I do” at a drive up wedding chapel.
Head over to the New York-New York Casino for a thrilling ride in the scary yet exciting Manhattan Express roller coaster. It stands at 203 feet and you can reach speeds of up to 67 mph. Simulating a barrel-roll in a jet fighter, the adrenaline will kick in as your head spins and twirls while trying to catch a glimpse of the city from high above in the air. The height restriction is 54 inches. Get some air after that thrilling ride and head over to the Fountains at Bellagio Hotel for a special and unique experience. The fountains are equipped with 1,200 nozzles and 4,500 lights that span across a quarter-mile-long lake, the free show usually lasts about 10 minutes and its best enjoyed after sunset.
You cannot leave the city without visiting any of the Las Vegas Shows as they encompass many of the best attractions of “Sin City.” Try to catch a comedy show, a theatrical performance, magic shows with Bengal tigers, the exciting Cirque Du Soleil and even many of the Broadway shows from New York. These are available at different hotels and casinos around town and tickets should be bought in advance. While gaming is certainly a staple in this city, it also offers fine dining, an exciting nightlife and unparalleled fun.
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