How to spend top weekend in Las Vegas - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Do you think that the only reason to visit the world’s capital of gambling is to take much money, go to one of the local casinos, and hope for a lump sum? Such a purpose for the vacation is also interesting and exciting in its own way, but that’s not the only possible reason to visit Las Vegas. It’s possible to have much fun and enjoy your vacation without big money, and gambling in a casino is not the only entertainment possible.

Do you want to save? Then head to one of the numerous free events – every evening, various show programs, themed parties, and exhibitions take place in the city. As a rule, they take place in large hotels. Hotel Bellagio is one of such iconic places. There is a big and unbelievably beautiful music fountain near the hotel, and inside the hotel visitors can attend an exhibition of exotic plants.

Unusual fire shows take place at Caesars every evening. If you liked stories about pirates when you were a child, you might like hotel-casino Treasure Island . There is a model of a pirate ship near the hotel, and every evening a troop of actors performs sword fighting for visitors. When darkness falls to Vegas, a volcano wakes up and erupts near Mirage Hotel. Of course, the volcano is not real, but it doesn’t look less impressive because of the fact that it’s an artificial model. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Freemont Street is the location of another famous landmark – the largest screen in the world. Every evening, the screen displays performances of famous musicians. The splendor is skillfully accompanied with a wonderful illumination. If desert type climate of Vegas becomes boring and you start missing picturesque nature, head to Hotel Flamingo . This hotel has a beautiful tropical garden with various exotic flowers and numerous colorful birds, including the graceful flamingos. Here we should underline again that you won’t need to pay a dime for visiting the above-mentioned places.

It’s better to spend the money saved on excursions in the most unusual restaurant in Las Vegas - Dinner in the Sky. This restaurant has neither posh hall nor numerous waiters who would wait near your table until you make an order. The standard hall is replaced with an open platform with armchairs, similar to the ones you can see in catapult rides. The mechanism of the platform’s work is similar. It slowly, in order not to ruin the served table, raises to the height of 50 meters. Once the platform stops, you can start eating the ordered food. While dining, you can enjoy the panorama of the city if you’re brave enough. The creative restaurant accepts guests aged 10 and older.

If you’re dreaming of visiting Venice, Paris, or New York, you can make your stay in Las Vegas more interesting by visiting thematic hotels. The Venetian Resort has a fantastic inner yard with swimming pools, which can be navigated in a gondola. New York New York Hotel features an exact copy of the Statue of Liberty, and near Paris Las Vegas you will find a precise copy of the Eiffel Tower.

Would you like to try something extreme? If so, Stratosphere Tower might be exactly what you need as some of the most thrilling attractions are located there. If you want something more creative and are not on a budget, order a helicopter tour. There are several types of such tours. You can choose to fly to the Grand Canyon, fly over shiny Vegas at night, or make a longer helicopter ride and explore nature landmarks of the state from a bird’s eye view.