The Strip
by sue_stone
The Strip, aka Las Vegas Boulevard, is what modern-day Vegas is all about. Lined with glitzy, themed hotels, casinos and mega-resorts, this is a bustling place by day and night. Try to experience the Strip at various times of day - the almost serene scenes early morning as the sun rises over the Eiffel Tower; the traffic jams and tourists sweating under the baking dessert sun in the middle of the day.
Late afternoon brings respite from that sun, so stop by the Bellagio and watch the fountains dance, before freshening up and hitting the street at night to see the Strip all lit up and sparkling, and do some casino hopping or catch a show. It's all good.
BUSY NIGHTLIFE!!!
by justacook
Watching FREE shows..and cheap buffets...I LOVE EATING!!! lost $20.00 on a crap table and can't go to sleep after that...won't try to gamble money or anything else anymore after that experience...DANG!!!!
Walk the strip! Just mingling...
by nevadanick
Walk the strip! Just mingling with the tourists is an experience in itself; you also get to see the incredible sights like the fountain dance of the Bellagio, the volcano of the Mirage and the pirates of the Treasure Island. Being on the strip at the stroke of midnight December 31st, 2000
Baby Sitting & Child Care
by RAINBOWWINGS
Why should Mum and Dad be penalised for wanting to enjoy Vegas with the kids? Ok I agee kids shouldnt be allowed into the casinos, but there are so many other attractions for children in Vegas that it seems only fair to take them with you....BUT what happens when you really want a night to yourselves. Nice dinner, take in a show, just some "away from the kids" time. Well there are many Child Care agencies in Vegas, legally checked, fully licensed and insured, just make sure you see all the paperwork before booking them. Several of the large hotels have a baby sitting service so Ive listed a few should you feel the need.......
MGM Grand Youth Activity Centre. Tel: 702 891 3200
The Orleans. Kids Tyme Child Care Centre. tel:702 365 7300
The Palms. Kids Quest Centre. tel: 702 942 7777
The Venetian. New Horizons Childcare Centre. tel: 702 414 5437
Dial-a-Granny. 4065 Nevso St. LV. 89103. Tel: 702 243 1880 24hr care at hotel or centre
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat is FREE
by deecat
I'm especially fond of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino for many reasons. First of all, it is quite historic being that it is Bugsy Siegel's desert dream. The Flamingo has been an anchor to the Strip since 1946. It is located on the famed "four corners of Las Vegas Boulevard Flamingo Road. I also think that it is great that the resort still has a flock of live Chilean Flamingos. The main photo shows these birds, who are located in the Wildlife Habitat along with swans, turtles, Mandarin ducks, and Koi fish. At one time, they had African Penquins, but they are no longer here
This Habitat is located adjacent to the tropically themed pool area and the two areas cover about 15 acres. The brochure they gave out says that this area has over "100 exotic birds, turtles, and fish'. They also have a small flock of Parrots. We did not see this, but the people at the Hotel say that the Parrots frequently hang out in front of the Flamingo and beckon tourists to enter the casino. Now, I take that "with a grain of salt!" Mickey and I wandered around the Wildlife Habitat with its lush gardens, ponds, waterfalls, a number of tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, a Jacuzzi,a small wedding chapel, and a memorial to Bugsy Siegel [See #s4-5 photos]
Make sure you see this lovely area to learn more about the history of Las Vegas and to enjoy wildlife in the midst of all the wild people [LOL]
Pink Flamingo's, the hotel's Namesake
Mickey with her Soup & 1/2 Sandwich
Carl regales the crowd between TI & Mirage
The Exterior and Roof
