Fantastic City
Anyone who has visited or lived in Las Vegas agrees that it is a very Fantastic
city, with the famous Strip,
Mt. Charlston, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and many parks. Las Vegas is located in the very southern
of the West in the south area of the United States. By car,
Las Vegas is located about 4 hours to L.A. and 5 hours to Pheonix.
Take a tour of Las Vegas and SSL.
 Mt. Charleston
Many who visit Las Vegas have the impression that there's not much to see or do beyond the bright lights and huge resorts on the Strip. I mean, isn't it all just desert out there?
Well, if you've done your homework before you make your trip to Las Vegas, you'll find that the hills and mountains surrounding the city offer a myriad of recreational opportunities throughout the year.
One such place is Charleston Peak, which the locals call Mt. Charleston. It is about 35 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Take US 95 north from the Strip and then head west on Nevada Highway 157 or take a guided tour for an informative and relaxing way to see this unexpected Las Vegas attraction.
Strip
Compared to major roadways in other cities, the Las Vegas Strip is becoming pedestrian-friendly. New casinos design their facades to attract walk-up customers and many of these entrances have become attractions themselves - the Fountains at Bellagio, the volcano at The Mirage, and the Treasure Island (TI) Sirens of TI are the most well-known. People gather on the sidewalks in front of the casinos to watch these shows.
To alleviate traffic issues at popular intersections, footbridges have been installed to help pedestrians more safely cross the roads. The Tropicana - Las Vegas Boulevard footbridges were the first to be installed, and based on the success of this project additional footbridges have been built on Las Vegas Boulevard at the Flamingo Road intersection; between The Mirage/Treasure Island and The Venetian; and the latest ones at the Las Vegas Boulevard-Spring Mountain and Sands Avenue intersection connecting the Wynn with the Fashion Show Mall.
 Hoover Dam &
Lake Mead
One of the main sightseeing attractions in Las Vegas is the magnificent Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam is among the greatest modern engineering projects. The construction of the Dam occurred from 1931 until its completion in 1935. Blocking the Colorado River created two lakes, the first being Lake Mead in 1935 and the second being Lake Mohave with the completion of Davis Dam in 1950.
At the peak of construction at Hoover Dam 5,218 people would be working on the Dam at one time. Hoover Dam is 726.4 feet in height, it is 660 feet thick at the base and contains 4,360,000 cubic yards of concrete. The power plant at Hoover Dam has the capacity to produce 1,344,800 electricity kilowatts. Hoover Dam has produced approximately 150 billion kilowatts (enough energy to supply a million residents for 20 years).
 If you are traveling to Las Vegas from a warm climate and are arriving
in the winter, you might not be able to bring warm clothing with you.
It might be best for you to bring one or two warmer items and buy a warm
coat and some sweaters after you arrive. You can purchase a good winter
coat for approximately $50 to $150. There are even some good used clothing
stores if you prefer to spend less money on clothing.
 Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River.
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