My second United States destination is another one of those places that I think everyone should visit at least once. This week I’m featuring Las Vegas!
While there is plenty to do during the day, nothing beats the way this city is lit up at nighttime. Even if you do not gamble, there is so much fun and excitement when you visit any Las Vegas casino. The exhilarating atmosphere is contagious. It is hard to not get swept away here!
Viva Las Vegas!
Things to Know About Visiting Vegas
First off, during the summer months (June – August) it is insanely hot in Las Vegas. I went for one of my birthdays in early June, and I thought I was going to melt the entire time. People always say the dry heat is better than our humidity here in North Carolina, but it was still way too hot for my taste! My curly hair did tame down with their dry heat though!
If you do not want to melt, I recommend visiting sometime between October and March. However, keep in mind even though a November day there is in the 70’s at night it gets down to the 30’s.
Secondly, pretty much everything you want to do is packed onto that one strip. Do not let that deceive you though, it is still spaced out… and in their summer heat walking is not doable for far!
Lastly, plan enough time into the trip to venture out of Vegas and see the Grand Canyon. This is something we didn’t get to do on my trip there as we were just in town for a long weekend. We did fly over it though, and even from high up it was very impressive! I hope to make it back to the area merely to see the Grand Canyon!
Things to Do in Vegas
Even though everything is packed into approximately 4.2 miles at The Strip, there are still so many things to do in this city.
Here are a few of the top things to do, see, and experience.
- Miracle Mile Shops – Don’t miss the indoor rain & thunderstorm shows!
- Bellagio Fountain Show – I’m not going to lie, this was my favorite part about Vegas!
- Cirque du Soleil – This is one I missed and if I ever go back, I want to see one of these shows.
- All the Major Hotels & Casinos – Even if you are not staying at these resorts, it is fun to check out their lobbies, casinos, and bars!
- The Venetian Resort – Be sure to take a gondola ride!
- Numerous diners and restaurants – there are too many to pick one. There truly is something for every taste.
- Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
While this list might seem short it honestly could take over a week really touring all these places!
Be ready to head back to Europe in next week’s Travel Thursday blog on Cologne, Germany.
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