The attractions in Las Vegas are everything from theatrical to overwhelming and range from impressive to over-the-top. With the heart of the city being Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as the Strip, much of the sights are concentrated on this one stretch including the city’s famous super-casinos and their individual attractions and

Adventuredome
If gambling lots of money isn’t enough thrills for you, head for Adventuredome. Here you can check out a range of indoor rides including roller coaster and river rides, which can be paid for separately or are all-inclusive on a one-day pass. Phone: +1 702 794 3985.

Mirage
Visitors flock here at night to appreciate the bubbling lava flow that spurts from the manmade volcano. Eruptions take place every 15 minutes, with the viewing area being directly on the sidewalk. Children will delight at the spurting steam, water and fire.

New York-New York
If you want to see the capital city’s iconic features in a quick, adrenalin-filled rush, head for the New York-New York hotel-casino and take a ride on the Manhattan Express. This heart-stopping roller coaster will whiz you past the miniature city, its 12 skyscrapers, recreation of Central Park and of course, the Statue of Liberty.

Star Trek: The Experience
Paradise road is home to this museum, where fans from around the globe flock to see some exciting Star Trek memorabilia and a detailed chronology of events as well as to take a ride through deep space in the museum’s simulator. The gift shop provides some novelty goods, many at a handsome price. Trekkies: this is an attraction you cannot afford to miss. Website: http://www.startrekexp.com/

The Strip
Officially Las Vegas Boulevard, the Strip is the city’s heart, with all of the main casino-hotel complexes located here. Featured on hundreds of movies, its neon lights and moving walkways create a kind of fantasy land, making a drive along this stretch an essential Vegas experience for all visitors. Aladdin, Caesars Palace, Circus Circus, Luxor Las Vegas, MGM Grand, New York-New York, Paris-Las Vegas and The Venetian; they’re all here.

Treasure Island
Treasure Island can be found next door to Mirage and hosts an entertaining performance outside the complex each evening. Come and see pirates fight against their opposition, with the costumed actors and actresses creating a wonderful crash and bang after dark. Performances take place every 90 minutes and are free-of-charge. Website: www.treasureisland.com.

Cool off at Wet ‘n’ Wild
Perfect for one of the city’s scorching hot days, the twisting flumes and chutes offer a fun day out and a good chance for parents to relax while their kids are supervised.  

Double your money at Las Vegas’ top casinos
With the air-conditioning raised to keep gamblers awake at all hours, you will soon lose all sense of time in Vegas’ world-famous casinos. The hosts look like models and the drinks and food flow freely, leaving you with very little reason to step outside and all the more reason to pump the slot-machines full of coins in the hope that today is your lucky day.

Get married at one of the city’s famous wedding chapels
As one of the world’s most popular places to get married as well as one of the most novel, Vegas offers love-struck couples some great wedding ceremony options. Choose from a drive-through chapel to various themed ceremonies including one where you can have an Elvis impersonator as your best man.  

Get your adrenaline pumping on a white knuckle ride
The world’s highest roller coaster sits adjacent to the Stratosphere, while the terrifying Big Shot can throw you 160 feet high before you free-fall back down again.

See a different perspective from the top of the Stratosphere
It is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Glass lifts will shoot you up 1,149 feet where you can brave the outdoor viewing deck or alternatively, enjoy the views from the indoor observation area. 

Enjoy a 3D simulated adventure at the Race for Atlantis
This IMAX ride will take you on a four minute sci-fi journey, with plenty of bumps along the way. Sure to thrill kids.  

Take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal at the Venetian
Although it has nothing on the real thing, this recreation is a romantic alternative for those who haven’t seen the real thing, complete with gondoliers and gondolas.