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Boulder Strip

Las Vegas United States

This has become something of a phenomenon in itself. The Boulder Highway was once a sprawl of small motels and businesses, leading from Fremont Street eventually out to the city of Henderson and beyond that to Boulder City and Boulder Dam, also known as Hoover Dam. But in recent years it's become the "Second Strip" with its proliferation of large, popular hotels and casinos. The first property, known as the "Flagship" of Boulder Highway, is the Showboat Hotel and Casino, long popular with locals and visitors and particularly known for its gigantic double bowling alleys. Further south, you will approach Boulder Station Hotel and Casino, one of the first properties to offer child-care at a nominal fee for children of both guests and non-guests. And then there is Sam's Town Hotel and Casino, which has become the high standard of western-theme resorts with its newly added Mystic Falls Indoor Park. Review © 2009, Wcities

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Downtown

Las Vegas United States

The original Las Vegas, where people hung out in the '30s and early '40s, is still thriving, but with a new face known as the Fremont Street Experience. Some tourists actually prefer this area to the Strip because room prices are generally lower, it is an easy walk from one casino to the next and reminiscent of the early, nostalgic days of Las Vegas. In addition, there are famous hotels such as The Plaza (formerly known as Union Plaza), overlooking Fremont Street, and the classic Golden Nugget. For nostalgia buffs, there is also the Golden Gate Hotel Casino, recently renovated to its earlier classic glory and appearance and still famous for the 99-cent shrimp cocktail. Plans are in the works for Neonopolis, a multi-media complex, which will contain movie theaters, the Neon Museum and a variety of shops. Review © 2009, Wcities

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East of the Strip

Las Vegas United States

Paradise Road runs east and parallel to the Strip, where you'll find the Las Vegas Hilton with the sprawling Convention Center. Further south, between Flamingo and Tropicana, east of the Strip, you will find the "must see" Hard Rock Hotel and Casino next to the original Hard Rock Cafe, each with its own fantastic giant neon guitar at the entrance. This area has lots of restaurants and smaller casinos, as well as some quirky attractions like the Elvis Shrine and Star Trek: the Experience. It is also a very international area due to the nearby McCarran International airport. Review © 2009, Wcities

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North Las Vegas/Nellis

Las Vegas United States

The city of North Las Vegas has the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a major tourist attraction in itself, as well as Nellis Air Force Base, one of the strongest military bases in the United States and home to the flying Thunderbirds. As far as accommodations are concerned, there are several popular spots including The Fiesta. There is also the Santa Fe in northwest Las Vegas, which is unique for its Olympic-style Santa Fe Ice Arena. Review © 2009, Wcities

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The Strip

Las Vegas United States

The fabled three-mile area holds more hotel rooms than any other city in the world. You will find the most famous and remarkable resorts such as Bellagio with its Italian Renaissance aura and Caesars Palace, the glory of Rome, Vegas-style. Old standbys include the Flamingo Hilton and the Mirage, with its white tigers and erupting volcanoes. See the Paris Las Vegas with outstanding replicas of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and magnifique Parisian atmosphere and charm. Treasure Island offers daily, live pirate battles, free of charge. At the "bottom" or south end of the strip, risen from the ashes of the Hacienda Hotel, now stands the magnificent Mandalay Bay with its tropical atmosphere and a pool with waves you can actually surf. At the top of the Strip, you will find the Stratosphere Tower visible from miles away. It is the highest free-standing building in the western half of the United States, with views from the top that are indescribable. Review © 2009, Wcities

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West Las Vegas/Summerlin

Las Vegas United States

Located in the far northwest section of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin is a planned community with homes, shops, recreational activities, festivals and concerts. A major destination is the Regent Las Vegas, a world-class resort that holds its own against the best of the Strip hotels and casinos. Another wonderful source of accommodation in this area is the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. It is also home of the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, where you will find a more serious counterpart to the entertainment seen in the casinos nearby. Review © 2009, Wcities

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West of the Strip

Las Vegas United States

In recent years, hotels have sprouted up near the Strip, which are conveniently accessible by shuttle bus, taxi or car. Some of the better known of these are The Orleans, the Rio Suites and the Gold Coast on Flamingo. Nearby, Interstate 15, which runs from California to Canada, passes through Las Vegas and helps make the city accesible to much of the West. This area serves mainly as a place for travelers to stay without being subject to the expensive touristic Las Vegas, or for the budgeting tourist. Few notable attractions, except for its proximity to the Las Vegas Strip Baby!! Review © 2009, Wcities

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