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Las Vegas

Rising out of the Southern Nevada desert like a modern-day Emerald City, Las Vegas is a playground of fantasy-themed megaresorts, attractions, and entertainment. In fact, you don't have to travel around the world to see pyramids, Roman temples, volcanoes, or medieval castles ‚ they can all be found in Las Vegas. Hotel-casinos like the Egyptian-themed Luxor, the Arabian-themed Aladdin, the Arthurian Excalibur, and the Greco-Roman Caesars Palace bring the wonders of the world to Southern Nevada. World cities lend their own landmarks including the Eiffel Tower at Paris Resort, the canals of Venice in the Venetian, and the skyline of the Big Apple at New York-New York. While most of the megaresorts line the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, there's plenty of action in downtown Las Vegas, site of the Fremont Street Experience. This $70 million attraction, which covers five city blocks, combines video wizardry, lasers, and state-of-the-art computers to create a celebration of light and music.

At 124,945 rooms, Las Vegas has more hotel and motel rooms than any other city in the world. Not only does Las Vegas have 18 of the 20 largest hotels in the world, the city also is on a mission to be the biggest, the best, and the most exciting at whatever it attempts. For example, the Bellagio has its own 11-acre lake, while the Stratosphere Resort has the tallest free-standing observation tower in the U.S. (1,149 feet) and the world's highest roller coaster.

Often referred to as the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas has a vast array of production shows, big-name headliners, comedy clubs, and lounge acts ready for the group traveler.

Diverse special events include the National Finals Rodeo, the PGA's Invensys Classic at Las Vegas, championship boxing, and automobile racing at the 106,000-seat Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Challenging golf courses abound, appealing to the casual chipper and tournament professional.

Las Vegas is also known for its shopping. Hotel-casinos have their own shopping areas. The Forum Shops at Caesars has 110 stores, a changing skyscape, robotic statues, and a Roman-square atmosphere. Desert Passage, located at the Aladdin, offers 135 shops and restaurants. Also on the Strip is the Fashion Show Mall, home of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Other shopping meccas include Boulevard Mall, Meadows Mall, and Belz Factory Outlet World.