Leisure in Vegas
What else can be done in Las Vegas aside from great shows like boxing, concerts and celebrity shows? There are a lot of fun and exciting things to do in Vegas more than just gambling and going to strip bars.
Las Vegas is situated in the Clark County part of the Nevada dessert where hotels and casinos sprouted after the establishment of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino in 1906. It is, in fact, the largest city in Nevada where its main income generation is through the establishment centers and parks around and the main “strip” of the city.
Las Vegas is now the fastest growing city in the United States. It has increased its revenue from casinos, theme parks, large hotels and resort, and lots of entertainment establishments. A survey in 2006 says that the casino alone has $8.2 billion revenue out of the $10.6 billion gross revenue of the Clark County. This signifies that casino and other entertainment places in Vegas are the country’s backbones.
When a person is in Vegas, he could be doing one these things:
Gambling
Most tourists who visit Vegas are into the gambling business. With all of those elegant casinos and hotel out there, 90% of the guests are indeed going to hit that chair in the slot machines. According to surveys, 56% of these guests gamble on the slot machines; 18% play black jack; and 10% are poker players. These are just the top 3 games played in every casino and hotel out there. One survey says that a visitor has an average of $627 budget and 3.6 hours in a day. These guests could be staying in one of these glorious hotels and casinos:
- Bellagio – home of the most popular casino in Las Vegas.
- Caesars Palace – one of the most famous casinos in Las Vegas. It has been a place for several movies.
- Flamingo Las Vegas – one of the oldest hotel casinos in Las Vegas.
- Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino – one of the largest Las Vegas casinos.
- MGM grand Hotel and Casino – it is the largest casino in the world; some of the most exciting boxing fights nowadays are held here, like Manny Pacquiao’s demolition on some of the Mexican champs.
When all the gambling and betting is done or all the money is almost gone, then it’s time to quit the fight and find a stress-free place in Vegas.
Strip Shows
Aside from famous casinos, Vegas is also known for night clubs – clubs that offer stripping shows where topless dancers entertain the guests. These clubs were among the motivator for tourists and guests to come and see Vegas. Famous for this is the Moulin Rouge. Well, needless to say, these clubs are, a must-visit when one is in Vegas.
Amusement and Entertainment Park
For some guests who are in Vegas for conventions, amusement and entertainment parks are ideal. Some of the famous hotels and resorts here already integrate with them entertainment area like bars, pools, music lounge, entertainment systems, and the likes. Children and minors are limited to this place only.
Sports shows and other Sports Events championships
Because of the large amount of guests the casinos have nowadays, organizing or hosting some of the biggest sporting events in the world attracts more customers and gamblers. MGM and Mandalay Bay are famous for hosting some biggest boxing championship fights. Other hotels offer Race and sport betting in them were guests get a chance to witness the event through large screen projectors and LCD’s.
Instant wedding – the marriage booth
Las Vegas is famous for this instant wedding thing, most especially to teenagers. Couples are attracted to go to Vegas and get married because the process is quick and instant. An average normal wedding can cost 55$ here. There are different styles and gimmicks for every marriage booth here. Some have gazebo weddings, outdoor weddings, Grand Canyon weddings, and other bizarre wedding ideas.
These are just some of the many things a guest staying in Vegas can do. However, whether one is a gambler, sports lover, bar hopper, food fanatic, into tying the knots, or just an adventure seeker looking for fun and excitement, one must remember that whatever happens in Vegas, it stays in Vegas.