Open 24/7. That is how The Strip is: non stop . The place is non-stop gambling, dining, shows, shopping and walking. It is buzzing with activity, at any given time.
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| Sights at The Strip |
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| Las Vegas Boulevard |
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| Gamble your heart out. |
The Strip is the 4.2 miles or so stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, from Mandalay Bay and Delano to the Stratosphere. The Linq hotel, where I am staying is right in the middle of The Strip.
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| Street sign near the Mandalay Bay |
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| Mandalay Bay |
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| Street leading to the stratosphere |
Many hotel resorts and casinos mimic famous places around the world, making the cityscape of The Strip very scenic. It's like being taken to New York, Egypt, Paris,Venice and Hollywood, just in one day.
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| New York,New York |
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| Paris |
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| Planet Hollywood |
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| Egypt in Luxor Hotel |
Resorts, casinos, stores and restaurants also also come in different interesting themes. Visitors will be taken to the Roman time at Caesars Palace, or King Arthur's time at the Excalibur. The Mirage has a Polynesian theme complete with lagoons and dolphins. The resraurant at MGM has rainforest for a theme. Of course, Hardrock Cafe would have its signature electric guitar and M and M World comes with its M and Ms colors, and one which the kids would love.
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| Caesar's Palace, infront of The Linq |
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| Lagoon at The Mirage |
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| Rainforest Cafe at MGM |
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| M and M world |
The hotels and casinos also offer free attractions- unfortunately, due to limited time, I only explored a few. (And this also means, I gotta go back to check out the rest. :) ). The choreographed routine of water, music and light of the Bellagio dancing fountain is a favorite. It is open daily, and runs every half an hour (or every 15 minutes from 8 PM to 12 AM) . I also liked the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo. It has a nice garden, which gives you a break from the hustle and bustle of the Strip. The Wildlife habitat has pink flamingos, ducks and kois...and a nice wedding chapel.
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| Bellagio dancing fountain |
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| Wildlife at Flamingo |
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| Wedding chapel at Flamingo |
The Strip is a looong walk but free monorails are available, if you do not want to take the Deuce bus. The Mandalay Bay Tram connects Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur. The City Center Tran connects Monte Carlo, Crystals and Bellagio. There is another tram connecting Treasure Island and The Mirage.
The Strip spells fun. I enjoyed people watching, the lights and sights, and just being in the middle of it all. But at the end of my 3rd day in Las Vegas, I was all worn out, and was ready to head back to San Francisco to meet my high school friends.
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