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The Las Vegas Strip
Obviously the number one attraction in Las Vegas is the Strip. The Strip has undergone an almost constant metamorphosis since its beginnings, always getting larger, more spectacular and ‘out of this world.’ Today in itself it is one of the greatest visitor attractions anywhere on the planet. Many of the great mega hotel casinos have been mentioned, but there are many more, each one with a unique theme and style and yet unmistakably Vegas in concept. As well as garish casinos, show rooms, lavish restaurants, and expansive pool complexes, many resorts now have theme-park like attractions including roller coasters, pirate ships and simulated volcanoes to name but a few.
The Strip is probably best known for its lights that flood the sky with a glow that can be seen many miles outside the city in the clear desert air. The drive along the strip is unlike anything else on earth, with each collection of neon lights seemingly more impressive and colourful than the previous one. With the traffic flow on the Strip being what it is, any visitor in a vehicle will have plenty of time to witness the lights in their true splendour.
However to many the best activity on the Strip is simply people watching. To wander the casinos and observe people at play is phenomenally entertaining. Here almost the whole gamut of American society can be seen trying their luck. From polyester-clad working people who have saved hard for their annual Vegas pilgrimage, to Gucci and Versace adorned folks simply passing their time and their wealth on the tables.
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