Las Vegas is at the heart of the hottest, harshest desert in North America, and so receives less than four inches of rain (10cm) per year.
Temperatures, however, vary enormously, with daytime maximums averaging over 100°F (38°C) in July and August, and night-time minimums dropping below freezing in December and January.
The midsummer heat on the Strip is unbearable, making it impossible to walk any distance during the day, so the ideal months to visit are April, May, September and...
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If you’re planning to come to Las Vegas this summer, you should think about the local weather conditions before you leave home.
Las Vegas is currently experiencing extreme heat conditions that involve temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Southern Nevada temperatures have been ranging from the low 110’s to 119 degrees and nearby Death Valley and Needles, California have experienced temperatures of 123 degrees.
Keep in mind that these warnings are especially important for the...
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At least you should be convinced Elvis has entered the building, where magic moments, famous celebrities and more come to life everyday at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. The most interactive “must feel” attraction located in the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
The Experience (some of the presentations inside include the following):
Elvis Presley, Blue Man Group, Speed Monsters Alive!, Hugh Heffner
George Clooney!, Celebrity Poker, Shaquille O’Neal
Puttin’ a Round with...
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So you and your spouse would like a quiet dinner together and the hotel provides a babysitter, easy right?
In Las Vegas, some hotels do have provisions for babysitters. Please be advised that the Nevada Law requires adult supervision for children under the age of 14. Children ages 14 and above may be in the room without this requirement.
For the hotels providing babysitting services, a parent must remain on the hotel property, should their return to the room be required.
Double-check the hours...
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In 1931, two events made Las Vegas’ population grow quickly. The construction of Hoover Dam brought many workers to the area. These workers needed housing and other services, and the city grew to provide for their needs. During the same year, Nevada’s legislature legalized gambling. Casinos were built, and large numbers of gamblers came to the city. Today, Las Vegas is one of the largest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Tourism is the main industry. More than 30...
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Mirage pool
The lush, tropical pool area at The Mirage consists of two pools and encompasses a series of wandering, interconnected lagoons.
Bellagio pool
Set in a distinctive courtyard setting, Bellagio’s pool area captures the romance of the Old World in the classical setting of a Mediterranean villa.
Treasure Island pool
“Hang out by our tropical pool. Soak up the Vegas sun, socialize, or relax. Cool off with a cocktail and enjoy your day of leisure.
New York New York pool
A...
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Fountains of Bellagio
Experience the most ambitious, commanding water feature ever conceived! Bellagio’s world-famous fountains will speak to your heart with opera, classical and whimsical music while flirting with your playful nature through their carefully choreographed movements.
Gallery of Fine Art – Bellagio
Located at the heart of the elegant Bellagio resort, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is Las Vegas’ premier art gallery. Each year the gallery offers two to three...
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On foot, you’d have to walk too far; on a bus, you couldn’t visit the Strip casinos that are the main focus of interest. What bus tours there are head out from the city instead, mainly to the destinations in the vicinity – Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon, and so on.
Several companies also offer free trips to the state-line casinos at Primm and Laughlin, of appeal to die-hard gamblers only.
Grand Canyon Tours
Whatever impression you may have, the Grand Canyon is not...
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Forests cover much of the North and South rims. On the South Rim, ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, and Utah juniper are plentiful. Shrubs such as cliffrose, mountain mahogany, and fernbush dot the landscape. Ponderosa
pine, spruce, fir, and quaking aspen grow along the North Rim. Desert plants such as banana yucca and claretcup cactus flourish in the warm, sunny areas along the both rims.
Below the rim, temperatures are much warmer. The desert-like climate supports cactus and shrubs that can lie...
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Lake Mead is a large, man-made lake created by Hoover Dam and is one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States. It was formed when Hoover Dam was completed in 1936. Lake Mead is 110 miles (180 kilometers) long and averages 200 feet (60 meters) deep.
There are six large recreational areas on Lake Mead with marinas and docks. Fishing, swimming, sunbathing, and boating are popular all year long. Visitors can ride on paddlewheel boats and learn about the history of the area and the...
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