Las Vegas is one of the most famous cities in America, the capital of the global casino industry and a place of a wide variety of entertainment. Hundreds of people come here every day hoping to hit the jackpot and diversify their lives. But it was not always so. The legalization of forbidden entertainment in 1931 marked the beginning of the active development of the gambling business, and after years, dozens of prestigious casinos began to bring very solid profits to their owners. Now Las Vegas is a world-famous city that annually receives about 40 million visitors. And this is no coincidence: more than 1000 gambling houses, hundreds of casinos, dozens of hotels - there is undoubtedly something to see here! But what else is remarkable about the "city of sins", in addition to colorful signs of fashionable hotels and alluring lights of gaming establishments?
Volcano Mirage
Decorative, but spewing out quite a real fire and lowering a curtain of smoke on those who want to see this splendor in full swing. Located on the territory of the Mirage hotel. The eruption with musical accompaniment can be seen daily from 19.00 to 23.00 (every hour). If you want to take the best seats, then you can do it 10 minutes before the start. You don't have to pay anything for entertainment. Just come and enjoy. The hotel is located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is believed that the volcano was created with only one goal - to surpass another attraction in Las Vegas, the dancing fountains of Bellagio.
Bellagio Fountains
They dance and fascinate with the iridescent colors of the water jets. The peculiarity of this unusual sight is that the construction of the fountain is under the control of a computer, the program on which is specially designed to create the effect of "dance movements". The fountain successfully "performs" the compositions of Madonna, Frank Sinatra, Elton John and about 20 other musical works of world performers. $ 40 million was spent on the construction of the main decoration "Bellagio"! But there is no doubt that guests staying in the rooms of one of the most expensive and well-known hotels in Las Vegas have fully repaid these costs. Address: 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard S., Las Vegas.
Shark Reef Aquarium
The huge oceanarium is located in the Mandalay Bay hotel and has become a real boon for lovers of marine fauna, represented by numerous inhabitants of the water. Open to visitors every day: Sun-Thu 10: 00-20: 00, Fri-Sat 10: 00-22: 00. Made of glass, erected in an aquarium and surrounded on all sides by water, it allows literally "nose to nose" to face amazing representatives of the underwater world: dangerous sharks, bloodthirsty piranhas, jellyfish, turtles and mollusks and many more amazing creatures are waiting for a meeting with those who want to experience adrenaline and get unforgettable emotions.
If the impressions received from what they saw are not enough, the creators have prepared another surprise for tourists: right behind the glass of the aquarium, divers feed real sharks, without hesitation tearing their victims with their teeth in front of numerous spectators. Address: Las Vegas Bvd. South, 3950.
Eiffel Tower
A piece of France in Las Vegas, a copy of the world famous main architectural structure of Paris. You can find an attraction near the hotel, named after the capital of the French state. The design is half the size of its prototype, but it looks no less spectacular, especially for those who have not been able to see the original.
The creators of the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas approached its construction with the care of jewelry craftsmen: the structure is not only similar to the French tower in appearance, but also repeats its entire internal structure. In the depths of the 140-meter building, there was a place for expensive restaurants, elite boutiques and souvenir shops. Here visitors have a unique opportunity to enjoy the American landscapes of Las Vegas, while being in the atmosphere of Paris, saturated with romanticism. Address: Las Vegas Boulevard South.
Tower of Stratosphere Hotel
One of the most notable structures in Las Vegas. The dimensions of the tower are impressive in their dimensions: the structure extends into the sky for 350 meters and provides the hotel visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the landscapes of the city that never sleeps. At night, the top of the tower is illuminated by numerous lanterns, turning the Stratosphere into a bright lighthouse. The middle and lower parts of the tower are occupied by gambling establishments, and at the top are the most extreme types of attractions, including the world-famous roller coasters. Opening hours: daily, Mon-Thu from 11.00 to 01.00, Fri-Sun from 11.00 to 02.00. Tickets for adults - $ 16 and for children - $ 10. You can buy an unlimited ticket for $ 32, which gives you the opportunity to spend the whole day on the rides and get to the observation deck.
The Stratosphere Tower occupies an important niche in the Las Vegas entertainment industry and attracts thousands of visitors to the city who want to have fun and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of fun. Address: Las Vegas Boulevard South, 2000.
Red canyon
It differs from other attractions in Las Vegas by its natural origin. Oceanic and volcanic rocks have created an amazing landscape engulfed in fiery colors. The flora of the canyon is represented by constant companions of deserts and tropics - evergreen cacti. Having received the status of a nature reserve, the canyon attracts a large number of tourists. Guests of the city can take a break from the noisy atmosphere and enjoy the tranquil landscapes born by nature itself. Fans of extreme entertainment will also find something to their liking: the canyon provides an opportunity for rock climbing and traveling along mountain trails on bicycles. Located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.
Mafia Museum
It rises opposite the City Hall and is located in the courthouse. Tells the history of the formation of criminal structures in the city, as well as the emergence of various criminal gangs, whose financial flows largely helped the development of the entertainment industry and the transformation of Las Vegas into the capital of the gambling business. The exhibits of the museum are represented by objects of the criminal environment of the 20th century. Here you can see firearms and edged weapons used in clashes between representatives of criminal gangs, their clothes, shoes and other elements of a forbidden life.
Particular attention should be paid to the electric chair, which at one time became the last refuge for many lawbreakers sentenced to death. The Mafia Museum is one of the most famous landmarks in Las Vegas and is undoubtedly worth seeing with your own eyes the history of the emergence of the criminal world. Address: 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas.
