When the majority of individuals think about Las Vegas, visions of the “intense light city” that Elvis Presley sang about in Viva Las Vegas most likely dance in their heads.It’s true
that Las Vegas Boulevard– aka The Strip– is full of bigger than life hotels filled with flashing signs, slot makers and people from all walks of life who have pertained to the desert for a great time. Many of the time, a great time includes all of the Vegas classics: Great dinners prepared by world class chefs, grand over-the-top shows featuring some of the most popular entertainers, and walking down The Strip to indulge in the really unique atmosphere just found in Paradise, Nev.But Vegas is so much more than exactly what you see on The Strip. There is an entirely different world– apart from the infamous landmarks– filled with a few of the most beautiful landscapes I have actually ever seen. There are a lot of enjoyable ways to experience the natural habitat surrounding Las Vegas, which is excellent if Blackjack isn’t your thing!To really
get a feel of what Las Vegas is everything about, it’s best to experience a little bit of both sides of the coin: Neon and nature.Here’s the best ways to
have the finest of both worlds on your next getaway:
NATURE
Fly high
There is so much to see around Las Vegas and the quickest way to see it all is from the sky. Our Sundance Helicopter took us outside the city, past the Hoover Dam and over the Grand Canyon. Throughout the flight, our pilot Benjamin supplied us with a brief history, some enjoyable facts and a few tacky jokes.We stopped at the west rim of the Grand Canyon to take a step out on the Skywalk– a glass-floored pathway that lets you look directly down 1,220 metres– if you can swallow it.Back in the sky, we soared over the popular rugged surface and Lake Meade, before we swooped over a ridge and The Strip appeared prior to our eyes. It only takes a couple of minutes to fly throughout The Strip, but from the helicopter you see things you miss on the ground.
Willow Beach on the Colorado River to check out the captivating Black Canyon. Our group paddled upstream in clear kayaks that allowed us to see the world beneath the water. You can actually see the water drop off gorgeous underwater cliffs as you paddle near the shore. It is a little work, however the views are absolutely worth the effort. A group of kayakers huddle inside the Emerald Cavern on the Colorado River. The clear boats from Las Vegas Glass Kayaks offer a distinct view of the world below. SARAH DOKTOR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK
Rev it up
Red Rock Canyon is only a brief drive from The Strip and the best method to see the rust-coloured mountains is in the bubblegum-coloured off-road vehicles from call simply a few. The breakfast at Party in Caesars Palace seems to go on for miles, with more choices than you can cover your head around. If you’re more of a liquid-lunch sort of girl, you can get a cocktail nearly anywhere. The Chandelier Bar at The Cosmopolitan hotel has some of the most distinct beverages in Las Vegas– including this one called”Schnozberries Taste Like Schnozberries,”a fruity cocktail served with lollipops in a flowerpot. SARAH DOKTOR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK That being
stated, there are a couple of spots that use truly unique experiences and not just “beverages.” The menu at the Chandelier Bar at The Cosmopolitan seems like it was thought up by some type of mad researcher. I had the “Schnozberries Taste Like Schnozberries,” a fruity mixed drink served with a fragrant lollipop flowerpot. I also attempted their secret menu drink– I won’t ruin this for you, the surprise makes it special.If you are more into traditional cocktails The Franklin Lounge at the Delano offers a selection of curated cocktails influenced by the ones discovered in the historical dish books they have on display.Downtown While not on The Strip
, there is
still a lot of neon to have a look at in the East Fremont St. district. The location is home to the Fremont Street Experience, however likewise a lot of restaurants (like Park on Fremont, which has a see-saw you can play on and great deep-friend pickles), bars and beautifully painted murals. Neon indications from older hotels that have actually been taken apart or refurbished are on display in the middle of the road. There is likewise a huge fire-breathing animatronic hoping mantis because there are no guidelines in Vegas.See a program Mystere was my extremely first Cirque du Soleil experience and it was wonderfully strange.
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