Sin City is, without a doubt, one of the best cities in the world for a certain type of crowd. But even if you don t think Las Vegas is for you, you should consider taking a trip there at least once in your life.
Chances are pretty good that you ll have the time of your life.
If you ask 10 random people what they think of when they think of Las Vegas, 9 of them will mention casinos. Thing is, Las Vegas has so much more to offer than gambling; in fact, even though they are emblematic of the city, Las Vegas casinos are only a small slice of the Sin City pie.
World-Class Food
The Las Vegas restaurant scene has come in a long way in a very short time. If you think that the all-you-can-eat buffets and smoky steakhouses are all that the Vegas food scene has to offer, you re gravely mistaken.
Some of the world s finest dining is now commonplace in Vegas. Restaurants like Bazaar Meat by Jos Andr s, Jo l Robuchon, Sparrow + Wolf, Yui Edomae Sushi, and Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, just to name a few, are continuously elevating the Las Vegas dining experience by presenting patrons with sophisticated, often exhilarating, and ultimately memorable dishes.
High-End Shopping
Unbeknownst to many, the Las Vegas shopping experience is as varied as any in the world, competing with the likes of NYC, Paris, and Tokyo.
In Vegas, eager shoppers will have the choice of visiting large shopping centers and quaint boutiques. No matter the size of your budget, you can find a store to suit your needs. However, while the diversity of Vegas shopping options is impressive on every front, it is especially so in the high-end spectrum.
Luxury retailers abound in Vegas, and a large number of lavish and opulent stores representing most of the world s high-end brands can be found throughout the city proper.
If you are a fan of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, Armani, Valentino, Versace, etc, then visiting Vegas should be on your to-do list.
Nature Aplenty
Las Vegas offers visitors much more than glitz, glam, and debauchery; especially if you are the outdoorsy type.
If you visit Las Vegas you can take hikes along the majestic Grand Canyon or the Valley of Fire, go kayaking down the Colorado River, visit Red Rock Canyon and go biking down its winding desert trails, cruising on Lake Las Vegas, and even skiing on Mount Charleston.
Whatever rocks your boat, chances are high that Vegas can offer opportunities to explore.
