The spectacular Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Connecticut, is the second largest casino in the world. The designers of the Mohegan Sun placed the casino in the best tourism area in the state, and the strategy paid off tremendously.

The Mohegan Sun Arena, the Cabaret Theatre, and the Wolf Den are the three major entertainment sections of the Mohegan Sun, with many smaller venues as well. There are also many ballrooms and meeting places, making this a must-see for just about any vacation.

The Mohegan Sun is the home of Connecticut's only professional sports team, the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Additionally, the Mohegan Sun is also home to an FM radio station.

More than anything else, the Mohegan Sun is a casino, and a large casino at that. Conversely, it is a fantastic place to study distant stars as well, with a very large and well-thought-out planetarium. There is also a beautiful display featuring Mohegan tribal history, and it is a moving display that features the Mohegan culture.

If you aren't already sold, here are just a few tantalizing reasons to visit the Mohegan Sun:

• It is the second largest casino in the world. Who knows, it might just be your lucky day...
• The wonderful atmosphere featuring traditional Native American decor is a sight for anyone, whether they have Mohegan roots or not.
• Spectacular visual effects in the displays make this location is a great way to spend time with the whole family while having some adult fun in the same trip.

Anyone not interested in the more than 6,200 slot machines, gaming tables, and baccarat areas, might enjoy the various dog races, horse races, and Jai-Alai. There is so much to do that it would take several days just to get a taste of what the Mohegan Sun has to offer.