The busiest part of the Las Vegas Strip is from Treasure Island in the north to the MGM Grand in the south. The walk is approximately two miles one way, and it is worth it for any visitor. In addition to spectacular sights, lights, people and performers, keep an eye out for places and attractions you would like to return to. On the west side of The Strip, there are two must-see attractions. The Bellagio fountain is a Las Vegas highlight, featuring music, lights and water jets choreographed in an extraordinary dance. The Mirage features a volcano that "explodes" on a regular basis with fire and water effects. The evening is the best time to see The Strip, but keep in mind that Las Vegas has a curfew for everyone 18 and younger that begins at 10 p.m. on weeknights at at midnight on the weekends.
Las Vegas is a hub for sightseeing opportunities. After exploring the more spectacular hotels, such as Treasure Island, Caesar's Palace and the Luxor, there is still much more to see and do. Many larger hotels offer exhibits such as the Bellagio's art collection, Titanic artifacts at the Luxor and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum at the Venetian. Tours regularly leave from Las Vegas to surrounding areas, where visitors can check out the Hoover Dam, fly over the Grand Canyon or go whitewater rafting. Flights by helicopter are also available over The Strip after dark, for a different perspective of the shining lights of Las Vegas.
Most large casinos offer at least a small selection of video games for younger visitors, but a few locations really do it right. Gameworks, across from New York, New York, allows gamers to forgo the pocket full of tokens and put credit on a card that allows them to freely travel around the arcade. The arcade on the second floor of the Luxor is called Games of the Gods, and it offers not only arcade games, but virtual rides as well.
Las Vegas is still world-famous for its amazing theatrical performances, and most of these are family-friendly. While a few select shows involve adult elements or feature nudity, most shows, including several by Cirque du Soleil, are open to everyone. From dance to magic, Broadway hits and imitators of famous musicians, you can see just about anything in Las Vegas. One new family favorite is the show "Love" by Cirque du Soleil, featuring the music of The Beatles at the Mirage Hotel and Casino.
