Las Vegas is a megaplex of showcase hotels, and dazzling casinos, but what you may not be familiar with is the free events that take place. An excellent example of this is: Air Play. This is a marvellous show with exciting acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and singers. There is a show four times each day. You may also want to visit the high tech conservatory at Bellagio. If you have a sweet tooth, you don't want to miss out on the Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, it is only ten kilometres from the strip. All of these attractions are free. Make a plan to visit the Grand Canal Shops, St. Mark's Square at the Venetian and see the street performers and living statues. When you visit the Venetian you will see gondola rides. There are two different types of rides but both are spectacular. The rides are given from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. On Saturday and Friday they are until 11:30 p.m.
This theme park features over 5 acres of elevated fun. Try "Canyon Blaster" it features 2 double loops and 2 corkscrews, all at an amazing 55 mph (88.5km). "Chaos" is a three level motion ride for thrill seekers. There are also 2 different simulator rides for everyone of all ages to enjoy. There are bumper cars, and much more to explore at this exciting theme park. It is recommended to get an all day pass as it will save you lot's of $$$.
The Casino Legends Hall of Fame has the most complete and unique collection of casino's past and present. It also has artefacts and memorabilia of casinos that haven't been in operation for many, many years. There are over 738 Casino's that are showcased of which 550 are no longer in operation.
This 32,000 square-foot facility is themed after Coney Island. It has over 200 coin operated machines, 16 midway games a Daytona simulator and bumper cars. All these fun and games are located at the New York, New York Casino.
Featured Las Vegas Hotel - The MGM Grand
The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada is a combination of stimulation, liveliness and extravagance in the heart of the strip.
Perfectly positioned on a six-and-a-half acre coconut-grove garden, this establishment portrays an atmosphere of tropical paradise with its five indoor and seasonal pools, three spas and the quarter-mile river down which guests float on rafts and tubes. For a charge you can hire cabanas which contain televisions, telephones, dining sets, ceiling fans, padded lounges, fully stocked beverage refrigerators and also a dedicated attendant.
The luxurious 29,000-square-foot, Japanese-style Grand Spa includes indulgent saunas, steam rooms, 12-person spas, a fitness center and lavish relaxation rooms. Guests can also enjoy a visit to the renowned and celebrity
favourite, MGM's Cristophe Salon.
The splendid marble entrance lobby at MGM Grand directs you to the enormous 171,000-square-foot casino which features slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, pai gow, keno and a sports and race book. Additional amenities include an 11,400-square-foot arcade of video and virtual reality games, a full-service business center and a golf desk.
The MGM is well known for attracting world famous entertainers to perform in the Grand Garden Arena and the Hollywood Theatre. Permanent fixtures at the hotel which, continually draw huge international audiences are the La Femme French dance troupe and the amazing KA Cirque du Soleil. For night owls MGM has a choice of nightspots that draw star-studded crowds such as the extremely swish Teatro Euro Bar, world-renowned Studio 54 and the superb hotspot, Tabu
When it comes to dining there is an unsurpassed choice of restaurants and cuisine provided by elite chefs. At Nobhill Chef Michael Mina dishes up the best in San Francisco-style culinary sensations. L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon's is the design and conception of France's Chef of the Century. Joel Robuchon is the first chef to win three successive Michelin stars and is delighted to bring his remarkable flair to the MGM Grand.
The building consists of four-towers each a height of 30-storyes. There are a total of 5,034 guestrooms at the MGM Grand Hotel these are comfortably and tastefully decorated with high-speed and dial-up Internet access, multi-line telephones, minibars and all modern amenities.
The MGM Grand unquestionably lives up to its name. KA CIRQUE DU SOLEIL(tm), is the unparalleled new production from Cirque du Soleil, it brings together acrobatic performances, martial arts, puppetry, multimedia and pyrotechnics to relay the grand tale of Imperial Twins-a boy and a girl-who embark on an adventurous journey to
fulfil their destinies. The production features 80 international performers and can be seen in an inventive performance area, the KA Theatre at MGM Grand.
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