Golf Courses
Golfers looking for challenging courses on the Strip book tee times at the Bali Hai Golf Club. This par-71, 7,002-yard championship course is located between the legendary Welcome to Las Vegas sign and the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino. Eagle Crest Las Vegas presents difficulties for a golfer's short game with a par-60, 4,067-yard layout on the outskirts of the city. The Angel Park Golf Club hosts the par-71 Mountain and par-70 Palm courses away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip.
Golf Shops
Las Vegas includes a multitude of golf shops located only minutes from area courses. The Callaway Golf Center has an outdoor driving range, custom fitting center and the Back Nine Bar & Grill. R.C's Golf Shop has offered custom fitting and special ordering services from its 1,200 square foot facility since 1970. Golfers looking for the latest clubs, balls and shoes need to check out the inventory at Vegas Golf Pros near the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino.
Casinos and Resorts
Visitors to Las Vegas must head to multiple casino resorts to capture the essence of this city. The Venetian offers a 112,000 square foot poker room and hundreds of themed slots open around the clock. The Wynn Las Vegas features table games like baccarat and blackjack along with a full-service salon to take care of patron needs. The Bellagio houses fine dining establishments like Circo, Picasso and Prime Steakhouse to feed guests famished from long hours of gambling and golfing.
Live Entertainment
Las Vegas casinos offer live music, magic and theater nightly to keep visitors entertained. The Bellagio is home to Cirque du Soleil's mixture of acrobatics, theater and performance art embodied in the show "O." At the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino, irreverent magicians Penn and Teller perform illusions in front of thousands nightly. The Blue Man Group engages audiences with multimedia displays and onstage antics at the Venetian.
Miniature Golf
The city's miniature golf courses show that Las Vegas resorts and businesses have catered to families in recent years. King Putt Mini Golf in northwestern Las Vegas is an 18-hole indoor mini golf course with black lights to make balls stand out. The Adventuredome Theme Park in Las Vegas is home to Pike's Pass, an outdoor-themed miniature golf course for the entire family. Travelers looking for miniature golf action on the Strip can head to the Circus Circus Hotel's Cyber Coaster course.
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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