Viva Las Vegas

Elvis was definitely in the right frame of mind when he sang the song "Viva Las Vegas", although it was more focused on gambling than anything else. That is not surprising. Las Vegas is most famous for its casinos, but it's so much more than that. To me, it's one of the most fantastic places in world. Considering the fact that I haven't been to very many places, that's not exactly saying much, but there are still plenty of reasons why Las Vegas is amazing.

 

Aside from the casinos that seem to hypnotize people, the city itself is beautiful. As one might expect, there are hotels everywhere, and have different themes that range from Camelot, to Egypt, to New York, and more. The singularity of each hotel is reflected in the unique décor and architecture that correspond accordingly. There are pyramids, dragons, statues of warriors, and even the Statue of Liberty. It’s almost like visiting some of the most famous locations in world all in one city.

 

 

However, as spectacular as the view is during the day, it’s even more incredible at night. All of the buildings light up and an effervescent glow seems to settle upon the city. It is just as much the city of lights as Paris is. I could spend days just wandering through the hotels and the streets, staring at the lights and architecture and absorbing all of the sights. Of course, there is more to Las Vegas than just casinos and pretty buildings. For those that are not of the age to gamble, two of the hotels have the fortune to possess rollercoasters that are sure to keep anyone’s attention for at least an hour.

 

 

 

Now, as most people have very short attention spans, so to help them burn off some energy, they can go to the Red Rock Canyon which is fairly close to the city. I love climbing rocks, so it was a great place for me to behave like a monkey, but there are also trails for those that are not quite as adventurous. The natural beauty of the canyon is stunning, which makes the trip worthwhile. That’s another great thing about Las Vegas: its close proximity to national parks. Both the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park are within driving distance. Las Vegas is never boring; there is always something to fun to do or something interesting to see. Admittedly, there are some shady people on the streets, such as hobos that ask you for money, but as long as people travel in a minimum group of two, there will be few annoyances. There is no place that is completely perfect, but to me, Las Vegas is as close as it gets.

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