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 The most populated city in the state of Nevada, holds the supreme position as the ‘World’s Entertainment Capital’. It is the most popular resort city in the world, and has an enviable cluster of hotels and casinos. Las Vegas was founded in 1905, but came to be identified as a city only in 1911. It is also one of those few cities where adult entertainment is a highly successful billion dollar business. No wonder then that Las Vegas is referred to as ‘Sin City’! The city’s popularity has spread globally, considering the number of major films and television shows that have used it as their backdrop. Las Vegas Strip, the famous street where the world’s best casinos and hotels are located, is largely responsible for making the city a much-loved tourist hub.
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Top 10 Adventures & Activities in Las Vegas
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Gambling - If there is any activity that you ought to try the moment you set foot in Las Vegas, then it’s got to be gambling. The city has become synonymous with gambling, and has umpteen in-house hotel and independent casinos on literally every street. Slot machines are undoubtedly the most popular, and you can have a shot at games like poker, blackjack and Roulette. The prize money is usually a big catch, so get set to be your best at the gambling tables. Whether you win or lose, the Vegas gambling experience is unique and unforgettable.
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Ride the Stratosphere Tower - A close second to gambling is the Stratosphere  Tower. It is the brainchild of the late Bob Stupak, a well-known casino entrepreneur who was recognized for his commercial successes. The Stratosphere Tower stands at a height of nearly 1150 feet, towering even over the famed Eiffel Tower.
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Walk the ‘Strip’ at Night - As a visitor who is eager to find out what the enchanting city of Las Vegas has to offer, you must take a walk along the ‘Strip’. The ‘Strip’ refers to the famous Las Vegas Strip that features the best in entertainment. A walk in the evening is especially recommended if you want to soak in the lively atmosphere of the city that comes alive post dusk. The walk will take you to the Las Vegas Boulevard that houses the Statue of Liberty. At the foot of the statue is a memorial dedicated to those deceased in the 9/11 attacks. Make sure you also check out the ‘Lion’ featured at the MGM Grand Hotel and sip a few drinks before you head back.
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Visit the Casinos on the Strip - If the pleasures of gambling are what you seek in Las Vegas, then the Strip is just the place for you. Located in the southern part of the city, the Las Vegas Strip houses the world’s best luxury hotels that have their own splendid in-house casinos. Visiting these casinos is a must when you visit the Strip, since they give you a feel of the high-end life in Las Vegas. Apart from hosting myriad games, these casinos feature theme restaurants, swimming pools and a range of other entertainment spots. Some of the hotel casinos on the Las Vegas Strip also have their own health spas, golf packages and wedding venues as well!
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Zero G Space Flights -There’s no place as good as Las Vegas to take flight and enjoy  it. Zero G, a space entertainment corporation, has been in the thick of the Las Vegas ‘weightless experience’ since 2007, when the Zero G Space Flights was launched. All you have to do is book your tickets and make your way into the Boeing 727 to enjoy the thrilling experience of a real space journey. The craft recreates the space experience beautifully, and before you know it, you will be high up in space- right there in Las Vegas! The Zero G experience is a replica of the original weightless experience initiated by NASA to train its astronauts.
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Go Sky Diving - In Las Vegas, very few experiences would match the excitement and thrill offered by sky diving. When you go sky diving in Vegas, you will find yourself rocketing across the blue horizon and being subject to the best sights in Sin City. To make it easy for visitors, the city offers a number of established sky diving schools and centers. The instructors are thoroughly experienced, and you can be rest assured in matters concerning safety. You can dive from a height of 15,000 feet or even more and get the pure adrenalin rush of watching the gambling capital of the world come alive right before your very eyes!
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Bellagio Fountains - If you are touring Las Vegas, then your visit would be incomplete without the Bellagio Fountain experience. This is one of the best entertainment options on your nights out in Vegas, considering the musical fountains rise up as high as 460 feet and offer an eclectic mix of sounds.To add to its splendor, the fountains form intricate yet attractive patterns, appearing like dancers timing their moves to the sound of rhythmic music. The music played out at the Bellagio Fountains is an interesting blend of classical, opera and Broadway melodies.
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Check out the Cirque du Soleil - The charms of Las Vegas truly come alive when you take time out to visit the Cirque du Soleil. A refreshing combination of street  entertainment and circus amusement, Cirque du Soleil has produced several well-known shows over the years. Merging music, dance and circus in an indomitable fashion, shows by this Canadian entertainment company are just not to be missed when you are in Vegas. In Las Vegas, the company performs at the best luxury hotels, presenting all-time favorite shows like ‘Alegria’, ‘Ka’ and ‘Zumanity’. This year, Cirque Du Soleil is ready to come up with another blockbuster show called ‘Banana Shpeel’.
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New York-New York Roller Coaster - Are you ready to go on the ride of your life? Then the New York-New York Roller Coaster is where you ought to be! All you need to do is step into it and you will be flung up as high as 203 feet and brought back down to a steep 144 feet. And all this happens at a mind-boggling speed of 67 miles per hour. The ride is absolutely thrilling and gives you the opportunity of a lifetime to literally travel at the speed of light when you pass through the barrel loop and spin around the special heart-shaped stretch. And if you think most weddings are a drab affair, think again. You can spend the most special moments of your life by taking your vows whilst being catapulted in air!
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Liberace Museum - The history of Las Vegas’ culture would have gone unrecorded had it not been for the Liberace Museum. Located in Clark County, the museum is a treasure trove featuring the collections of the great American entertainer Wladziu Liberace. At the museum, you can have a look at the collection featuring cars, costumes, jewelry and other possessions amassed by the entertainer. Liberace established the museum himself as a mark of his undying love for Las Vegas. Ever since it opened in 1979, the Liberace Museum has continually attracted visitors from across the world.
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