The third thing to worry about after paying for a flight ticket to Las Vegas and finding that discount hotel room on the Vegas strip, is "how do I get around the city?"
Getting around Las Vegas is easy and actually you don't need to hire a car unless you are planning an out of town day trip.
On your next trip to Las Vegas, take advantage of the various mass transit systems the city has to offer. There are lots of ways to get around. You can take a taxi, hop on a trolley, ride the monorail, take a bus (the Deuce), take a free shuttle or simply walk.
Las Vegas has been voted time and time again as one of the great places to bring in the New Year. The four mile Vegas strip is closed down to traffic and the entire stip is turned into a giant pedestrian mall. Everyone parties outside until midnight. There are also parties and live concerts downtown at the Fremont Street experience.
Inspired by the idyllic villages and towns of Europe, the Bellagio in Las Vegas overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, eight-acre lake featuring a magnificent ballet of dancing fountains. Choreographed to music and lights, the fountains are simply breathtaking. Every visitor to Las Vegas must witness the spectacular dancing waters that come to life at the Bellagio. The attraction is free to watch.
When visiting Las Vegas, most people worry about how to get there, where to stay and where to eat. Vegas has an abundance of hotels and restaurants, but eating out can be pricey. The place to eat in Vegas, and get a lot for your buck, is a buffet. The food is good and very reasonable. Almost every hotel and casino has a buffet and most meals are priced under $20 for all-you-can-eat.
If you love Broadway shows like I do, Las Vegas is the place to visit. Most hotels on the Vegas strip have shows and concerts - everything from Le Reve or Cirque Du Soleil 'O' to famous magicians like Penn and Teller - the list goes on.
Show tickets, on the other hand, can cost you between $40-$200 per ticket, but don't despair, there are ways to get discount or half price tickets. Here are some tips:
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