DK Travel : Las Vegas

The Entertainment Capital of the World offers just about everything: the world’s largest hotels; the brightest stars in show business; shops and restaurants that rival any on earth. It’s true, too, that the lights are brighter in Las Vegas. Yet you don’t have to go far from the glamour and glitter to find the natural beauty of lakes and the desert as well.

San Francisco Mountains, Grand Canyon

Named the “Kingdom of St. Francis” by explorer Marcos de Nizo, the range rises to an impressive 12,655 ft (3,857 m).
Santa Fe

A hit with people who love vacations with active sports for its ice skating rink and 60-lane bowling alley. Golf packages are also available.
Santa Fe

With more than 1,700 slot and video-poker machines, the Santa Fe also has a large non-smoking area. People who suffer from claustrophobia in casinos will find relief here, where ceilings are high and small groups of machines are located near the main entrance. During gaming breaks, watch the skaters at the Santa Fe ice rink.
Santa Fe

A mid-size gambling floor (1,700 slots), the Santa Fe is patronized primarily by locals and is one of the more pleasant casinos beyond the neon.
Scandia Family Fun Center

This is a miniature golf course with a Scandinavian accent – all the mini-buildings are patterned after those in northern Europe.
Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley

Less of a castle than a Mediterranean-style mansion, the main man-made visitor attraction at Death Valley was built in the 1920s by the Chicago insurance magnate Albert Johnson. But Wild West show cowboy and conman Walter Scott had a habit of bragging that the spread was his, and it came to be called Scotty’s Castle after him. A nice twist to the tale is that, in his last years, Scott was befriended by Johnson and spent his last years at the coveted castle. Tours of the interior are available year round: fine craftsmanship is evident in the intricate wood carvings, wrought iron, and ornate tiling. It is also possible to take a self-guided tour of the grounds.
Serge’s Showgirl Wigs

The hairpieces are favored by top hairdressers for production shows and Hollywood films.
Seven Crown Resorts, Lake Mead

Houseboats in various sizes and with excellent facilities can be rented here. All houseboaters have to bring on deck are food and clothing.
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

It is truly awe-inspiring to wander within the special walkways of the 1.3 million-gallon (5.9 million-liter) tank and observe the thousands of weird and wonderful sea creatures swimming together. Look out for the arowana dragon fish – and, of course, 11 different species of shark.
Shepler’s

Nevada cowboys buy their bolo ties, boots, sheepskin jackets, big belt buckles, and cowboy hats here.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes, and extra charges.
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