Las Vegas Attractions
Why Millions Visit
Each year, eager visitors flock to the Las Vegas Strip to experience the glitz and glamour of the many exciting attractions around Las Vegas. People from all walks of life find that the variety of Las Vegas attractions is what keeps them returning again and again. With over 20 world-famous resort casinos, Las Vegas Hotels offer some of the best amenities around for couples, seniors, families, tour groups and international visitors.
Certainly the casinos are the most popular attractions around Vegas, but there are also many other enticements that persuade people to visit. Las Vegas Restaurants offer something for all tastes and budgets, from fine dining, affordable buffets and family-friendly eateries. With menus including American fare, a variety of European and Asian cuisines, as well as plenty of fresh seafood, restaurants have become major Vegas attractions in their own right.
According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, from 2000 to 2008 alone, Las Vegas saw an average of 36 million annual visitors. Although most people come for the casinos and resorts, which offer famous Las Vegas entertainment, dining and accommodations, there are also other unique attractions in Las Vegas that appeal to a variety of visitors: · The Adventuredome- Located at Circus Circus, this 5-acre indoor theme park offers over 20 rides and attractions for children, teens and adults. With its many opportunities for fun, such as thrill rides, miniature golf, a rock-climbing wall, virtual reality experiences, this amusement park has been entertaining visitors since it opened in 1993. · The Grand Canal Shoppes- Another of the exciting attractions in Vegas is the shopping experience offered at the Grand Canal Shoppes. This Venetian-themed shopping center contains a series of winding indoor canals, complete with gondolas that can transport shoppers around the mall. In addition to the singing gondoliers, visitors can often catch performers providing live entertainment throughout the promenade. · The Sirens of Treasure Island- This risque show offered for free at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Each night, the audio-visual effects, the singing and dancing and the story of a battle between pirates captured by the alluring Sirens mesmerize audiences. Complete with cannon blasts, intricate sets and plenty of action, adults pack the seats during 4 nightly performances.
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