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Las Vegas is in the Mojave Desert, North America's smallest desert, and home to miles of two-lane roads. For a day-trip outside of the Neon City, take a picnic and spend some time on the road. Multi-colored sandstone fractures Southern Nevada in places, and a huge man-made lake sits just a couple of hours from the Strip. The mountains west of town are much cooler than in Las Vegas. At the higher a... (read more - PDF guide)

Whether you’re looking for critically acclaimed fare or an inexpensive place for lunch, you’ll easily find a Las Vegas restaurant to satisfy your taste buds. For a first-class epicurean experience, try Rosemary’s, Joel Robuchon’s, Hugo’s Cellar, or Mix. Spago, at Caesar’s Palace, combines great food with very interesting people watching from the patio. For seriously authentic Mexican f... (read more - PDF guide)

The vast array of Las Vegas hotels gives visitors some tough choices about where to stay. For famous and classy, stay at the Bellagio. Upper-crust opulence is found at Wynn. The MGM Grand offers spacious rooms. The fantastic pool areas at the Mirage and Mandalay Bay will make you forget about doing anything but swimming. To be transported to another city or era, try Paris or the Venetian. A good, ... (read more - PDF guide)

Las Vegas has plenty of low-cost things to see and do, which means visitors can still see an interesting selection of museums, exhibits, and shows for little or no money. For nature lovers, the Mojave Desert (try Lake Mead or Red Rock) provides beauty for next to nothing. Learn about Las Vegas history for only $1.00 at the Clark County Heritage Museum. The tour at Ethel M's will satisfy your sweet... (read more - PDF guide)

At least four Strip hotels are supposedly haunted—Bally’s, by the ghosts of the people killed in the 1980 fire; the Hilton, by Elvis; the Flamingo, by Bugsy Siegel; and the Luxor, by the ghosts of a construction workers who died there. Liberace hangs around Tivoli Garden, and the Clark County Heritage Museum has had a few paranormal investigations. The Old Mormon Fort is supposed to have a sol... (read more - PDF guide)

West of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon offers hikers a multitude of trails. The Fire Ecology trail, off the Pine Creek trail, is an easy path to the creek. Continue on the Pine Creek trail, and you’ll find the remnants of an old homestead. Willow Springs is another easy trail leading to riparian habitat. On the Ice Box Canyon and Calico Tanks trails, rock cairns help mark the way. The six-mile White... (read more - PDF guide)

Some of Las Vegas’ best-known attractions are free, like the Bellagio’s fountains, the Mirage’s volcano, and the TI’s pirate/siren show. At the Venetian, stroll through Old World Venice and have fun figuring out which “statues” are alive. Downtown, enjoy the Neon Museum’s Old Vegas signs while waiting for the Fremont Street Experience’s light show. Inside Planet Hollywood’s Mirac... (read more - PDF guide)

Las Vegas knows how to get your heart pounding, and not just in the casino. If you're in the mood for an adrenaline rush, you've got several options. You can definitely find adventure on one of the Strip's thrill rides--you'll find rollercoasters, controlled free-falls, and other things that spin, dangle, or drop you. Just off the Strip, you can try skydiving indoors, or racing go-carts at 50 m.p.... (read more - PDF guide)

The Desert National Wildlife Refuge is home to bighorn sheep, miles of dirt roads, remote camping spots, and springs. West of the DNWR, the Spring Mountains are an isolated patch of mountains in the Mojave Desert. Off-road enthusiasts will enjoy the 4WD Bitter Springs Trail outside the Valley of Fire. In town, stop at the Gambler’s Bookstore for gambling tips, or see Steve Wyrick, one of Las Veg... (read more - PDF guide)

Picking the top Las Vegas nightclubs is like trying to pick the best diamonds from Tiffany’s jewelry case: there are a lot of choices, and they all look great. XS at Encore is big, beautiful, and has a pool to boot. Blush, at neighboring Wynn, is a cozy boutique club. At the Palms’ ghostbar and Rio’s Voodoo Lounge, take in the incredible view of Las Vegas. Look for celebrities at the Venetia... (read more - PDF guide)