Just a few minutes from the Las Vegas strip Red Rock Canyon offers a little bit of outdoor excitement. Activities that range from rock climbing and mountain biking to hiking and bird watching all can be had in the shadows of the large sandstone cliffs that border this state park. Las Vegas does not have to be all about late nights and questionable behavior you can actually fit in some adventurous activities in between the debauchery.
Ah, Las Vegas, the 24-hour, non-stop, go-go excitement city! Get your party on! Rock till you drop! Wow. Sometime you wonder if it’s possible to just chill out a bit? You know, relax? Like you’re supposed to do on vacation?
OK, deep breath. Yes, it is possible to find relaxation in Las Vegas. Even right on the Strip!
Location. Location. Location. Step out one door and right across the street from you is an erupting volcano. Walk back through the casino and go out the other door and there is Caesars Palace. Head left and you’ll be in Margaritaville and head right and you’ll be in Venice. It is very hard to top the options you get when staying at Harrah’s until you realize it is also very affordable priced. Great location, great price how much more do you need?
We know: what with that Eiffel Tower replica on the Strip and all the lights and chic models, it might be easy to get Las Vegas confused with Paris. Okay, we’re kidding. Even though Las Vegas, Nevada and Paris, France are two of the world’s top travel destinations, the cities have few things in common. However, one thing they do share: excellent French food.
I think most people are aware that Las Vegas has plenty of places to drink, yes? But those who like their spirits with a little more…uh, spirit…might not realize how many creative and award-winning drink makers (okay, okay, “Mixologists”) there are on the Strip. Put simply, this is the place to try something new, and you won’t hurt for choices. Here are just a handful of favorite drinks, and places to get them:
If you are deciding on a budget vacation but you don’t want to compromise all the quality just to save a buck, The D Hotel is most likely what you are searching for. The entire hotel has been given a major facelift and transformed from Fitzgerald’s to The D Las Vegas. You’ll still get a lingering scent of old Las Vegas but that is part of the beauty of this spot right on Fremont Street and in the center of all the Downtown Las Vegas action.
Show anybody a picture of the Las Vegas strip and they’ll be able to tell you what it is. Plenty will say that they can’t wait to go there, have been there or are an expert. Yes, plenty of people will tell you they are experts. Believe me, I tell everybody I’m an expert and most people don’t believe me. However, they will ask about what they best things to see on the Las Vegas strip and I always explain that the best way to see the Las Vegas strip is by putting your walking shoes on and giving yourself a self guided tour.
