The most famous Las Vegas hotels, resorts and attractions are located within 4 miles on Las Vegas Boulevard, known as the Strip. The south and central sections of the Strip feature the most luxurious hotels and resorts, including the Bellagio, Bally's, the Mirage, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay and the Flamingo. Popular but smaller hotels, such as Wynn Las Vegas, the Riviera Hotel & Casino and Circus Circus, can all be found on the North Strip. Most hotels feature elegant spas, elaborate theatrical productions and dramatic attractions, such as erupting volcanoes, theme parks, dancing water fountains or wild animal exhibits, in an effort to draw prospective gamblers to the casinos.
Whether you are getting married visiting a Las Vegas wedding chapel to watch couples tie the knot in front of an Elvis Presley impersonator, surrounded by tacky decor, can be very entertaining. The most famous chapel, the Little Church of the West, is located on the South End of the Strip, and the cedar and redwood chapel is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sin City strives to be a family-friendly vacation destination and whether you have a child or are just a kid at heart, Las Vegas amusement parks are among the most entertaining attractions in the city. Ride the roller coaster at New York New York Las Vegas Hotel and Casino or play all day at the Adventuredome at Circus Circus or at the GameWorks on the South Strip.
One of the most iconic images of Las Vegas is a showgirl with an elaborate headdress and skimpy but sparkly costume. When you need a break from the casinos, catch a show featuring the world famous Las Vegas showgirls, but remember, these productions are for adults only and are considered to be burlesque shows, so you must be at least 18 years old to purchase a ticket. If you are traveling with your family or prefer less risque entertainment, catch one of the Cirque du Soleil shows or a performance by well-known entertainers such as Bette Midler, Cher or Donny and Marie Osmond.
One of the most famous attractions in the city is Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel and Casino, but there are also several other animal attractions along the Strip. Visit the Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, or if you are willing to drive approximately 5 minutes from downtown, you can spend some time at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park where you can see chimpanzees, eagles, ostriches, emus, parrots, wallabies, tigers and venomous reptiles as well as the last family of Barbary apes in the United States.
