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Everyone knows Las Vegas is a great destination for gamblers, but not as many people realize how great Las Vegas is for non-gamblers. Check out these great reasons that make NOW the time to go visit Sin City.
Myriad Outdoor Opportunities – If you enjoy the Great Outdoors, Las Vegas has fantastic nearby attractions to enjoy. From touring the Hoover Dam to hiking in the Red Rocks National Conservation Area to skiing on Mt. Charleston, Las Vegas has plenty of outdoor activities regardless of your activity level. Top it all off with great weather, outside of the blistering summer, from September to May. For the more adventuresome, spectacular national parks like Bryce, Zion, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon are all reasonable driving distances, making Vegas an ideal staging point for visiting the Southwest's most breathtaking natural wonders.
World-class Entertainment – From the classic Mystere by Cirque du Soliel, to big name performers like Cher and Penn & Teller, to newcomers like Terry Fator from America's Got Talent, Las Vegas has, perhaps, the best assortment of entertainment in the World. Got your heart set on seeing Phantom of the Opera? Book in advance to get the best seats for any given show. Not picky on what to see? Wait until the day of and visit any of the four “Tix4Tonight” kiosks along the Strip for deeply discounted tickets on many last-minute shows, and let fate decide your show.
Fantastic Dining Options – Las Vegas is a Mecca for foodies. Celebrity chefs such as Emeril Lagasse, Michael Mina, Mario Batali, Rick Moonen, Todd English, and Max Brenner tantalize diners' taste buds with an assortment of restaurants throughout Las Vegas' resort circuit. Wolfgang Puck, for example, has roughly ten restaurants in the Las Vegas area, including no less than six restaurants on the Strip, and one at Springs Preserve, another outdoor treat for those that enjoy the desert landscape.
Great Shopping – Fashionista? Many of the latest fashions, both good and horrendous, get showcased in Las Vegas. From the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace, to the Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood, to the new Crystal's at CityCenter, to a Ferrari dealership at the Wynn, you'll be able to find souvenirs for your friends and family or something ultra-extravagant to spoil yourself with.
These are just the highlights. Las Vegas also includes great local attractions like the Atomic Testing Museum (a must for any history buff), the Pinball Hall of Fame Museum (with hundreds of pinball games to play for a quarter each), Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Mob Tour. No matter what your fancy, you'll find it in Vegas, so visit now!
