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Las
Vegas 
Nevada,
USA
Sights of Las Vegas
Although every hotel has something to
offer related to its theme, there really is not too many other sights
to be seen within Las Vegas city limits. Some are worthy a little farther
afield...
- MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park
Disney-style theme park located in back of the MGM Grand hotel.
- Stratosphere Tower
Atop the 1,000ft tower is the world highester rollercoaster and the
Big Shot ride, shooting you high abover the tower and the vast desert
below.
- Freemont Street Experience
Freemont St. was once the heart of Las Vegas, with casinos such as
the Golden Nugget lining it. Today these establishements still exist,
but the street has been paved over and had a roof built overhead which
displays fantastic light and sound shows at regular intervals.
- Red Rock Canyon
A little out of town to the west is Red Rock Canyon, formed in the
last ice ageand a world away from the glitter and grandieur of the
city. A scenic loop road takes you past some of the interesting rock
features, and trails take you deep into the hills, making you feel
like John Wayne in a Western!
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
 30
miles to the south-east of Las Vegas, on the border with Arizona,
is the impressive Hoover Dam, built to harness the might Colorado
River. It is one of the Engineering Wonders of the World, soem 600ft
wide at its base and a little more in height. Tours are available
inside the structure.
Behind the dam is the subsequently created Lake Mead, a reservoir
that streches 115 miles and offers a range of recreational activities,
such as yachting and steam boat rides.
- Grand Canyon
The world's largest and most famous canyon, located in Arizona, has
long been associated with visitors to Las Vegas. Day trips by bus
(5hrs each way) can be booked in any hotel, as can scenic flights
over the canyon from McCarren International Airport. The awe-inspiring
natural creation will truly make your journey worthwhile.
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