"Hiking the sin city" Las Vegas by mht_in_la

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Update (1/29/2005): Over the years I've seen every free entertainment Vegas has to offer. So I put together a travelogue (actually 3) to show them. This is possibly the most comprehensive Vegas free entertainment collection you can find on VT. I'm trying to put together another travelogue for paid-entertainment soon.

To most, Las Vegas is America's number one sin city. To me, it's the best hiking town. And Las Vegas Blvd, known as "the Strip", is the place to go. Where else can you walk from Venice to Monte Carlo, to Egypt, and to New York all within a few miles? And when you get hungry from the hike, just enter one of the world class restaurants, either Japanese, Italian, French, or American Buffet. At night, there are many five-star hotels to choose from, all at very reasonable price.

Venetian

Living in southern California, I visit Las Vegas often. Not really into gambling, but I'm intrigued by the city's ever-changing streetscape and non-stop entertainment. I first realized Las Vegas is great for urban hiking when I got stuck inside Caesars Palace. I was trying to catch the Pirates show at the Treasure Island Casino a couple blocks away, but couldn't find my way out. It took me more than half an hour and a couple of miles of walking to finally get out of Caesars and get there.

The casinos, especially the ones on the Strip, are huge. They are far apart from each other, even though from the map they seem right next door. And the casinos are designed in a way that it's very easy to get in. But to get out it's like an obstacle course. Wear a pair of comfortable shoes and the trails are fun.

Bellagio

The city has been growing at an incredible pace in the past decades. Today it continues to transform itself from being adult-only to family-oriented, or even cultured. Las Vegas is always under construction - old casinos are blown down and new ones raised. And finally, what I like about Las Vegas is that, no matter where you come from, you too have a chance to return home a millionaire.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Creative architecture, world class but inexpensive food/room/entertainment for everyone, and a chance to go home a millionaire.
Cons:Air pollution from the ever-increasing traffic and the smokers everywhere.

Last visit to Las Vegas: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Jan 29, 2005
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r1benny Jul 3, 2007 at 11:07 AM

Haha. good point - Like I heard once, God helps those that helps themselves. I could go much deeper in this...
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burndragon May 30, 2007 at 12:09 PM

How do you get in touch with the company? Do they have a website? Thanks!
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Agraichen Apr 14, 2007 at 9:02 PM

I wish I could describe the citiy (any city) the way you do. Great job. I'll be in LV next week and checking out some free and not so free entertainment.
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Helenbb Mar 10, 2007 at 12:43 AM

i saw the Venetian hotel/Casino in a TV show. Gondola ride , very interesting, hope one day i will be there :)
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TheTravelSlut Jan 15, 2007 at 6:59 AM

Great pages and they bring back great memories of all my trips to Las Vegas. Thanks! Ann
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SLLiew Aug 22, 2006 at 9:12 PM

Nice pages. i LOVE las Vegas. Recommend filling up your car tank or buy a bus ticket home before heading to the slots and the tables.
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CatherineCG Jun 3, 2006 at 8:05 PM

Absolutely the best tour of Vegas I have seen...and I live here! Great pages!
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2Cities1Love Apr 8, 2006 at 10:18 PM

Thank's for the free Vegas stuff to do. It is on my list of one day :-) Cheers sue.
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sprdak11 Aug 12, 2005 at 9:20 AM

Great travel page with lots of interesting tips and pictures! Greetings!
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Tina-Perth Aug 9, 2005 at 12:20 AM

You really like Vegas, huh? I liked the Bellagio best, sitting out at the Fontana Bar, overlooking the water show.