Where else can you ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower, cruise through the Grand Canal of Venice, and lounge on a South Seas beach all in one day? Only Vegas, baby! A neon oasis in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is home to the best of the best in cuisine, fashion, nightlife and gaming. The bright lights and 24/7 party atmosphere of Las Vegas make it the perfect place to escape the ordinary and discover the extraordinary.

Las Vegas hosts some of the most uniquely designed shopping venues in the world, ranging from outlet malls to exclusive haute couture boutiques. Fine-art galleries exhibit works from celebrated masters. Many hotels feature top chefs in their restaurants, and several have received the “Grand Award” from Wine Spectator Magazine. And for entertainment, take your pick from sequined glamour girls, comedy and magic shows, the legendary Cirque du Soleil, and any number of productions featuring the top names in entertainment. When you’re worn out from too much fun, relax by the pool in the warmth of the desert sun or indulge in a spa treatment. Nearly 70 golf courses can be found in and around Las Vegas, and side trips to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, or the Grand Canyon are a fun option. So pack your bags. You’re going to Vegas, baby!

Weather and Geography

Las Vegas is located in a desert valley, and the climate is generally warm and dry. Summer daytime temperatures average in the low 100 ° F, and winter temperatures average about 60-70 °F with cool nights. The most popular times to visit are March through June and the month of October. To beat the crowds, consider planning your visit in the summer or winter months.

Quick Facts

• Las Vegas is a destination with something for everyone. Whether you enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment, nightlife, museums, spas, golf, or casino gaming, Las Vegas allows you to enjoy your vacation however you want.
  
  
• The Fremont Street Experience, located downtown, offers impressive computer-generated light and sound shows on a 90-foot high, four-block long electronic canopy. All this is open to the public each night free of charge.
  
  
• Over 120,000 marriage licenses are issued in Las Vegas annually, making it the wedding capital of the world.
  
  
• Las Vegas will commemorate its 100th birthday in May 2005 and the city will celebrate with activities all year long.

Expert Travel Tips

• Dine where famous people do in one of Vegas’ celebrity restaurants like Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace or Le Cirque at Bellagio.
  
  
• Ride to the top of the Stratosphere Tower for a stunning 360-degree view of Las Vegas.
  
  
• Stand directly under a lion at the MGM Grand Lion Habitat or pet a manta ray at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef.

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