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Family Vacation to Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada offers excitement to whoever sets foot on the Vegas Strip. There's so much to do and see, and only so much time to do it in.
This hub outlines a few of my favorite Las Vegas attractions. In 2008, I took a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. I was twenty years old, and this trip left me with many fond memories. I went along with my parents who were visiting on business, and we stayed at the Mirage Hotel. I had been to Vegas once before, at age fourteen (and stayed at the Stratosphere), but the second trip was more memorable due to my older age, my newfound ability to try out the slot machines, and the fact that I had been there prior and was excited to see more that the city had to offer.
The Vegas Strip is is an exciting place that will capture the attention of all ages. The main attractions we visited during our trip are outlined in this hub. If you are planning a trip to Vegas in the future, be sure to check out some of these places.
Take the Las Vegas Monorail
- Las Vegas Monorail - Ride
Take the Monorail and see the Strip.
Explore the Vegas Strip
While in Vegas, be prepared to do a lot of walking! The streets will get congested, and it may feel like a herd of elephants is crossing the street at each corner, when the traffic stops and the pedestrians have their turn. Relax, and take in the sights.
- Grab a bite to eat.
- Do some shopping.
- See some of Vegas's entertainment.
- Explore nearby hotels, such as the Venetian or Caesars Palace. Each hotel has different things to offer.
If you get weary, hop on the reliable, climate-controlled Monorail! Cruise along the Las Vegas Strip and go from one end of the strip to the other, all in less than 15 minutes.
Visit Caesars Palace
Visit Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino and embrace the beauty in the spectacular architectural structures inside and outside of the hotel.
Since the hotel was constructed in 1966, Caesars Palace has become one of the world's most popular destination resorts.
Modernized design techniques have been implemented into Caesars Palace, and they have stayed current throughout the years.
The statue to the right is said to be the first emperor of Rome, Augustus Caesar, the nephew of Roman general and dictator, Julius Caesar.
Caesars Palace offers:
- The Forum Shops: People come just to see the Forum. Some of the most famous restaurants in the world are located in this venue. It's not just a mall but a destination spot.
- A Rome theme exists at Caesars. The store fronts were designed to offer a realistic ancient Rome feel to them.
- Look up! The ceilings above have been painted to resemble the sky.
- A beautiful set of winding stairs connects the various levels of Caesars Palace.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
- Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
As a Las Vegas Luxury Hotel, Caesars Palace offers the best rooms, impeccable service & spectacular entertainment.
Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden for Dolphin Habitat
The Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden for Dolphin Habitat is part of the Mirage hotel and is used for purposes of education and preservation of these exquisite animals. The animals are relaxed in their own environment which was modeled after their natural habitat.
Some of the animals seen at the Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden for Dolphin Habitat include:
- Black Panthers
- Leopards
- Lions
- White Lions
- Golden Tigers
- White Tigers
- Bottlenose Dolphins
- Ostriches
- Parrots
- Flamingos
Information on the Secret Garden
- Welcome to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat
Welcome to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden where Royal White Tigers, Magical White Lions, panthers and leopards. The Dolphin Habitat is both an educational and research facility. Guided tours for the public are conducted throughout the day.
The Mirage Pool
The Mirage pool was once in the list of top ten pools by TripAdvisor. Various areas of the pool are available for relaxing, lounging, swimming and ordering beverages. The pool is very large, has a waterfall, and has the perfect water temperature for this hot, but non-humid climate.
- Pools - The Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
The Mirage is the ultimate Las Vegas hotel experience.
The Beatles at the Mirage
- The Beatles LOVE | Las Vegas Show at The Mirage | Cirque du Soleil
Celebrate the musical legacy of The Beatles through their timeless, original recordings.
2012 Vegas Performers
- Las Vegas Shows April 2012
Find info on upcoming Las Vegas concerts, sporting events, celebrity hosts & guest DJ's.
Prepare for a Las Vegas Vacation
Las Vegas Shows
A great part of visiting Las Vegas is seeing one of their shows. The Beatles LOVE show is currently celebrating their 5th year performing at the Mirage. This show is a Cirque du Soleil performance, intertwined with the musical legacy of The Beatles.
Many big names perform in Vegas. Here's a list of some of the celebrities who will be in Vegas in 2012, and the location they will be performing at.
- Tim Allen - Venetian Hotel
- Elton John - Venetian Hotel
- Rod Stewart - Caesars Palace
- Jay Leno - Mirage Hotel
- Jerry Seinfeld - Caesars Palace
- Weird Al Yankovic - Star of the Desert Arena
- Uncle Kracker - Orleans Hotel
- Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic - Thomas & Mack Center
- Lionel Richie - MGM Grand Hotel
- Ray Romano & Kevin James - Mirage Hotel
Plan a trip to Vegas
- Las Vegas Vacation Packages
Create the perfect Las Vegas vacation by comparing prices, reading reviews and finding great deals.
Visit Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada is a welcoming, entertaining, and memorable place to visit. With many sights to see, you may have to come back again to see it all. If you find yourself planning a Vegas Vacation, be sure to spend significant time on the Vegas Strip.
Be sure to...
- Check out the Secret Garden at the Mirage.
- Spend time poolside.
- See a Vegas show.
- Venture off the strip and check out the thrilling rides on top of the Stratosphere hotel.
Enjoy your stay!!!!! Viva Las Vegas!
© emilybee, 2011-2012. All Rights Reserved.
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Comments
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Hello JamaGenee- I kind of do believe it - it probably feels like any city to native Las Vegas residents and becomes 'just the strip', but to outsiders it is quite the experience. I agree- although Vegas is notorious for gambling and partying, that is not all it's good for. The entertainment value is huge. I know I missed a lot of great things on the Strip during our visit that I'd love to see, maybe will on a future visit. Great point you make with not spending on a room at a major hotel, great tip. We chose the Mirage because our business convention was being hosted there. Turned out they had the awesome animal exhibits. Thanks for your words and advice related to vacationing in Vegas!
I lived in Las Vegas several times (a little over a year total) and can attest the Strip AND Fremont Street ARE surreal, to put it mildly. One does NOT have to be a gambler to partake of the treasure trove of treats available. Of course, living there allows one the opportunity to explore and enjoy many delights tourists pressed for time never know about. And odd as it may sound, many residents never go near the Strip or Fremont unless friends or relatives come to town.
One suggestion I'd make, having been there as a tourist myself - to give a friend the Grand Tour - unless you only want your luggage to have a nice place to stay while you're there, don't waste your money on a room at a major hotel. Unless you're a real stick-in-the-mud, you'll hardly ever see your room except to shower and grab a few hours sleep. ;D
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Hi Jomitra! I'm so glad you enjoyed my hub! I know what you mean- Vegas is in so many movies that when you finally go it will feel surreal. You will notice many hotels you've seen on television shows or in films. Have a wonderful time and thanks for reading this hub!
Loved ur hub! Full on info
I always used to watch Las Vegas in movies this time i am going to visit in June for the first time..it's my birthday going to celebrate with ma friends already booked everything through Yatra.com India's leading travel company .. going to have joyful Yatra!
I can't express how excited i am to visit Las Vegas! Thanks for your hub it helped me alot!
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Hi F: Yes there are soo many hotels in Vegas - some insanely expensive- and others more moderately priced. Unfortunately I did not get to see the Hoover Dam. I didn't venture off the strip much due to time constraints. Hopefully I will get to see it someday though, I would love to!
Interesting; and there's a lot of available hotel accommodations to suit every budget. Did you also go see the Hoover Dam? It's not too far away.
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Hi Winsome - Referring to Prasetio's comment - I think we all think of Vegas as the city that never sleeps - but apparently Google doesn't think so, lol.. Good reference to Alaska, great similarity! And it is great you don't feel the gambling need - I don't either, it's merely a waste of lots of money - but it is fun to try out the slots just to say that you did - as long as you don't get sucked in! It's true - just recently I head that the blue sky in my picture above has subliminal messaging in it that says "spend money" every time someone looks upwards. I guess that does not shock me, makes sense for Vegas!!! Nonetheless, Vegas is an awesome place!!! Hope you get to check it out again sometime!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Emily, I think Vegas is the town where nobody can sleep because it is SOOOOO bright. People walking down the strip at midnight have something in common with Alaska and Norway where you can see the sun 24 hours a day during the summer.
I am grateful that I don't feel the need to gamble because that leaves so many free things to do in the Hotels and around them. The food is inexpensive and the rates are usually modest because they want you to frequent their gambling rooms.
Thanks for the tour--I haven't been in a long time so maybe it will make a fun weekend. =:)
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Prasetio- I, too, thought of Vegas as the city that never sleeps, but when doing some research for this hub, Google implied that New York City was! I think they both probably are, though. :) I hope you do visit Vegas someday, as it is quite an amazing place with so many different attractions and beautiful things to do and see! Thanks for commenting and your votes!
Wow...this was wonderful hub about Las Vegas. My biggest dream when I have a chance to visit USA is go to Las Vegas in person. I want to see Las Vegas as the city that never sleep, doesn't it. I really enjoy your report and all stunning pictures here. Thanks for share with us. Rated up (useful, awesome, beautiful, interesting). Take care!
Blessing,
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Hi bmukherjii! Thanks for commenting and reading.
wonderful post.
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Hi Kalmiya!! Vegas is an awesome place and what is very helpful is that the shows in Vegas usually stay for a few years. 2012 is the last year for the Phantom of the Opera, and the Beatles LOVE, and both were in Vegas back in 2008, in total it'll be 5 years in a row performing in Vegas. Definitely see Vegas if you get the opportunity! Thanks for commenting and reading!
Very nice hub! Thanks for your photos and explanations about the various shows. I plan to get there one day and now have more ideas of what I want to see!
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Hi David! I agree with you, I too think everyone should go to Vegas sometime in their life. It was such a great experience and so very unique. Thanks for stopping by! I'm sure your daughter will have a great time visiting Vegas.
Hi emilybee!
Enjoyed this hub very much! I live in Northern Nevada and have visited Vegas a few times. My daughter is going there in two weeks, I'll be sure to have her read this! I'm a firm believer that everyone should see Las Vegas at least once. Voted up and useful!
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Hi Pamela! Thank you! Vegas is such a fun and beautiful city!!!
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Hi Christy! That is so cool that we have both been to Vegas twice. It is such a fun place. I'm glad you liked my hub. Thanks for the nice comment and votes!
I vote up and awesome! I have been to Las Vegas twice and you explain the main visitor attractions very well :)
Your vacation looks fabulous and I love the pictures. Awesome hub!
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Hi Mmargie! That is awesome, I bet you had a great time. The Stratosphere is a cool hotel! You're right, it would be a nice touch. I may do some research and add that in :-) Thanks for stopping by!!!!
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Hello quickbooker! I think many people have those perceptions but there are interesting places to visit and you'll have a great time there! Thanks a lot for stopping by and commenting.
I love this hub! We went to Vegas on our honeymoon; stayed at the Stratosphere! Wow, it was awesome!
I do think a mention of Freemont Street would be a nice touch. Its really the only older section for tourists.
Voted up!
Hey emilybee. I haven't yet went to Las Vegas; personally I feel that Vegas is not an exciting and too important place to spend vacations with my family but through reading this I was wrong! I come to know for good and interesting places like Caesars Palace and Secret Garden to visit in Vegas. The Hub contain too expressive words, I like the way you write!
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Awesome, awesome, awesome, Ardie!!! That was my intent of this hub. I want people to realize it is not just a crazy place for partying, but that there are things to do that are family friendly. I would like to go back and do the same things I did before, again. They were a lot of fun and now that I'm an adult, I still don't care much for gambling and all the big nightlife. The animals were so cute!! I hope you and your family make it to Vegas and have a fabulous time!!!! Thanks for commenting and reading.
My husband has been begging me to go to Vegas and I just really didnt see how I could leave my kids to take the trip (I didnt think there would be anything interesting for them to do). Now I see I was wrong! They can go with us and we can make it a family vacation to Vegas baby! Thanks for this wonderful Hub :)
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Woodwardphotos, I don't think you would feel out place. The Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat is so beautiful. I bet you would like to see all the exquisite animals and the gorgeous city lights. All the hotels are beautiful with their astounding architecture. I'm not a city person, but I loved the excitement that this city has to offer. Thank you for your comment!
This is a really Great Hub! I've always wanted to go to Vegas but I wouldn't know what to do there. I would feel really out of place, I'm not a big gambler. I would like to see all the fancy hotels and lights.
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