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City Guide > North America > Nevada > Las Vegas | |
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Sightseeing Sightseeing Overview While most cities have particular entertainment districts for tourists to visit among other attractions, Las Vegas is one giant entertainment district. Las Vegas Boulevard (the central attraction for this 24-hour city) runs through the heart of Downtown, in the north of the city, and turns into the Strip, in the south. The city is divided into two halves – Downtown and the Strip. Downtown (also known as ‘Glitter Gulch’ for the bright neon signs and millions of flashing lights) is the living embodiment of old Las Vegas. Here, the vintage-style hotels, casinos, stage shows and strip joints are joined by the new and popular Fremont Street Experience Mall. Further south, the Strip is home to the latest, biggest and most ambitious casinos, many of which verge on being mini theme parks. Casinos are obviously Las Vegas’ biggest draw card and the biggest and the best are listed below (see Casinos in the Nightlife section for others worth visiting). Tourist Information Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 3150 Paradise Road Tel: (702) 892 0711 or 877 VISITLV (847 4858). (No fax available any longer) Website: www.lvcva.com Opening hours: Mon-Sun 0800-1700. Las Vegas Visitor Information Center 3150 Paradise Road Tel: (702) 892 7575. Website: www.lvcva.com Opening hours: Daily 0800-1700. Passes There are no tourist passes currently available in Las Vegas. |