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Best of Las Vegas |
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A record 37 million people visited Las Vegas in 2004, and it's easy to see why. The neon oasis—once a backwater gambling mecca—has evolved into a culinary, nightlife, and shopping capital to rival anything on the continent. By all means try your luck at the tables, but take no chances when it comes to plunking down your hard-won cash. Here are the city's best bets at every turn.
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Use this interactive map to explore the sights and hotels that await you in Las Vegas. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
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| | | | When to go | | March through May and October are the most popular times to visit Vegas. To beat the crowds and get the best rates, visit in the summer or winter months (just remember, the desert is warm in the summer and cool in the winter). | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
5 hours from New York, 3 hours from Chicago, 1 hour from Los Angeles
Drive times
Airport to the Las Vegas Strip: 5 minutes
The Strip to Red Rock Canyon: 30 minutes
Los Angeles to The Strip: 4 hours
| | | | Must-see sights | | The fountains at Bellagio
Sirens of TI—Treasure Island’s live outdoor production
Cirque du Soleil shows—Mystère, "O", and Zumanity
The Forum Shops and the Desert Passage | |
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| | | | | Driving? Most hotels offer free valet parking for guests.
Make time for natural beauty: Check out Red Rocks or the Grand Canyon.
Visit the top of the Rio Hotel at night for an awe-inspiring view of The Strip. | |
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