Casinos Now Gone
by Tom_Fields
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But nothing really stays in Vegas forever. Even some of the most famed, most celebrated casinos have bitten the dust. If you're lucky, you may get to see one of them being imploded. In any case, if you visit and return ten years later, you'll see some new places and probably notice some missing ones. Here are a few casinos that are no longer in Las Vegas. I stayed at the Westward Ho in 2004, because it was affordable and well situated right on the Strip. Too bad it's gone. I hope that the Strip will always have places to stay on a modest budget, but that appears increasingly unlikely.
For more information, go to:
http://www.jetcafe.org/npc/gambling/casino_death_watch.html
what happens in vegas...stays in vegas
by kazander
Las vegas is fake. Pretend. A weird amusement park for adults. I suppose this gives people a freedom to do whatever they want, be whatever they want ect.. I mean they rent Lamborghini's on the strip, you could be a rock star for a day! Something to be aware of, take adventage of.....or not. my fondest memory of vegas..was really just being there with my boyfriend...sappy I know, but true
THE STRIP.LAS VEGAS FAMOUS...
by andreahoenig
THE STRIP.LAS VEGAS FAMOUS STREET OF LIGHTS MUSIC AND
ATTRACTIONS LIKE A FIRE VOLCANO,PIRATES FIGHTING OVER TREASURE ON THEIR SAIL SHIPS OR SIMPLY THE MOST EXCITING ROLLERCOASTER AT THE NEW YORK NEW YORK.ALONG THE STRIP YOU FIND COFFEE SHOP RESTAURANTS AND GIFT SHOPS.THE CASINOS HAVE BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING IN ALL DIFFERENNT COLORS ALONG THE STREET.
Free Entertainment
by madamx
There is so much free entertainment around Las Vegas, that you really don't have to spend a cent on a show if you don't want to.
Desert Passage, which is in the Aladdin, has hourly entertainment starting at about 1:30 pm, and includes all sorts of very good acts that are of the Cirque du Soliel genre. At the other end of the mall is this duelling piano act that is quite entertaining. There is also a thunderstorm in the centre area, but I didn't happen to catch it.
Also, the Forum Shops at Caeser's Palace has free entertainment as well.
Just looking at the hotels and people watching also makes the time go by very quickly.
Vegas Hotels
by goingsolo
The Vegas Strip hotels are unique and amazing in their interiors. Some of them at least. This photo was taken in the Mirage lobby where there's a rainforest theme. Outside its 110 deg and a desert and in here its cool, air conditioned and very very green.
I tried to summarize my impressions of the hotels that I visited in the hotels section of this page. Most activity on the Strip centers around the hotels with their lobbies, restaurants, shows and casinos. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see them all, but there's always next time.
Celebrating Year of the Rabbit at Bellagio Gardens
Dee's 22-inch carry-on luggage and purse
French Market Buffet
Circular Escalators
