There's no doubt that the primary reason that most people go to Las Vegas is to gamble. That's why there are dozens of hotels with ornate casinos. People go with the hope of winning money and most leave disappointed. But there's more to do in Las Vegas than gamble. It's a city with golf courses, spectacular sites and great shows.
Siena Golf Club
This is one of the top public golf courses in Las Vegas with beautiful scenery, lush fairways and undulating greens. The 6,843-yard, par 72 course is a tough but fair course that rewards accurate golfers who can keep the ball in the fairway. However, the rough can be difficult to play from because it is tough and long.
Siena Golf Club
10575 Siena Monte Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 341-9200
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam is the tallest concrete dam in North America. It is 725 feet above the Colorado River. It has 17 generators and produces 4 billion kilowatts of electricity every year. Construction on the dam started in 1930 and it was finished by 1935, two years ahead of schedule. Millions of people come to Hoover Dam to marvel at the construction every year.
Hoover Dam
35 miles from Las Vegas
Boulder City, NV
(702) 494-2517
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has become one of the top shows in Las Vegas and the world. The show at the Treasure Island Hotel is called "Mystere" and feature some of the top acrobats, dancers, singers and musicians in the world. The show was originated by creator Franco Dragone and is noted for its energy and passion.
Cirque du Soleil -- Mystere
Treasure Island
3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 352-0197
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer who has been covering sports for 28 years. He is the author of "The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (Triumph Books, Chicago) and two other books on the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
