| In my opinion, the Las Vegas area is one | | | | picnic areas, camping, etc. As far as |
| of the nicest places in the Western US | | | | shopping, there are three discount |
| and falling in love with Las Vegas is | | | | outlet malls in Vegas plus several |
| easy to do. This town is "The | | | | shopping malls. The Fashion Place Mall |
| Entertainment Capital of the World" the | | | | is huge, and is on the strip as well as |
| city welcomes 37.5 million people a | | | | the shopping at Caesars Palace and the |
| year. Visitors love to enjoy dazzling | | | | huge shopping at Aladdin's mall. Las |
| shows, five star hotels, first rate | | | | Vegas has excellent restaurants, golf, |
| nightclubs, unique shopping experiences, | | | | hot air balloon rides and other outdoor |
| world class gaming, and plenty of Las | | | | activities. And if you're into theme |
| Vegas coupons.There is a lot to see and | | | | parks, some great rides are available |
| do besides gambling: You can rent a car | | | | right on the Strip. If you want to stay |
| and visit the desert sights, such as Red | | | | at hotels with limited gambling, try |
| Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire. A drive | | | | Lake Las Vegas... just 20 minutes from |
| from Vegas to Valley of Fire is about 1 | | | | the Strip but worlds apart.There is also |
| hour and you can return via Hoover Dam. | | | | a lot of cheap entertainment. Look in |
| This makes for a nice 1/2 to 1 day trip, | | | | the local newspaper ads for two for one |
| depending on how long you want to spend | | | | coupons and also go to the promotion |
| in the Valley or at the Dam. There's | | | | desks at the hotels, ask if they are |
| Lake Mead, with boat rentals, picnic | | | | giving any comp tickets. Rio does all |
| areas, etc. They also offer raft trips | | | | the time! Have a great time!Eric is |
| down the Colorado River. Mt. Charleston | | | | owner of and several web sites. Eric is |
| offers cooler weather, horseback riding, | | | | a frequent visitor to Las Vegas. |