Las Vegas Holidays Offer Something For Everyone

Most people think that visitors travel to Las Vegas to gamble, hoping to win some big money. Others have heard that it is known for famous musical performances and stage shows. If you do a bit of research before traveling you will find that there is a lot more to do there. Some Las Vegas Hotels provide its guests with alternative activities.

Most of the lodging locations have restaurants and decorative embellishments that make them unique or stand out from the rest. Some host celebrations or fireworks nightly. Others provide thrills and chills on extreme amusement style rides. Some create romantic or other worldly atmospheres once you pass through the entrance doors.

This has been called Sin City by some, and most just refer to it as Vegas. Whatever you choose to call it, this city has quite a history. The area where it is located once once home to two different Indian tribes. Later the Mormon Church built a fort to supply travelers going from Utah to California. After Mormons stopped using the fort, mining and farming took over. The town was located perfectly for the railroad to establish a stop here between Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. After officially becoming a city in 1905, Las Vegas experienced several periods of growth. Building of the Hoover Dam brought many workers to the area in 1931, the same year that gambling was legalized in Nevada. At the beginning of World War II it grew again when Nellis Air Force Base was built on the northeast part of the city.

The end of World War II saw the most development and influx of residents. Hotels and casinos were built to create a resort city. As it still is today, Vegas became a popular tourist destination and the tourist and entertainment industry the biggest employer by far. Then in the 1960s Howard Hughes, aviator and film maker, encouraged other corporations to join him in investing in Las Vegas hotels. At the same time several of the hotels were being run by mafia families haling from New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and Cleveland.

The city is constantly in flux. A good number of hotels have been rebuilt, or renovated since they were constructed. Others were demolished and replaced by something deemed bigger and better. No matter which, each one is known for something unique. Some resemble famous places and structures from around the globe, others have flashing lights and pyrotechnic displays to entertain guests. Most have very good restaurants serving buffets, steaks and seafood.

Vegas is also known as a convention and trade show hosting city. Some centrally located hotels provide convention center or exhibit hall space to hold trade shows where individual booths and even large vehicles are set-up for viewing. Planning a show or employee retreat here will allow participants to relax and play a bit after meetings.

The main drag, called the strip is often packed with cars. It is recommended to walk rather than be stuck behind drivers and passengers who become distracted by the spectacle while traffic slows to a crawl. If you want to get away from the cit for a day to play golf or visit one of the state or national parks, your concierge will be able to arrange for a rental car, or suggest a tour operator.

A trip to Las Vegas may cause sensory overload, or delight all of your senses. Lights burn brightly and bells, sirens, fireworks and more can be herd. You will enjoy tasting a variety of food and drink while feeling the dice or coins in the palm of your hand. This is a trip you won't likely forget.

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