Gambling isn't the only adult pastime in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can play golf at many venues including the Arroyo Golf Club, which was designed by Arnold Palmer, TPC Las Vegas, which uses desert landscaping, and the luxurious Cascata, with a 418-foot waterfall descending from a mountainside. Another popular activity for visitors is catching a high-production show at one of the hotels.
O
Arguably the best family show on the strip, Cirque du Soleil's "O" mixes acrobats, clowns, divers and swimmers in an aquatic theater specially built at the Bellagio hotel. You'll marvel at a sailing ship made of scaffolding descending from the air, a graceful synchronized water ballet choreographed by Olympic champions and a fire act that combines traditions from Samoa, New Zealand and Australia.
The front "splash" seats offer the best view but the wettest experience, which is great fun for kids but not so welcome if you're in evening dress. As with all hotel shows, if you're a guest at the Bellagio and can't get tickets, ask your concierge to score some seats.
Bellagio "O"
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 963-9637
www.CirqueDuSoleil.com/en/shows/o/default.aspx
Tournament of Kings
To match its castle theme, the Excalibur offers a trip back to the time of kings, queens, knights and princesses with this medieval tournament. Audience members are divided into "countries" so you can cheer your favorite knights as they race horses, joust and fight with swords. Between competitions, dancing wenches, daring acrobats and funny jesters entertain you.
Your taste buds are satisfied by a feast that includes an appetizer, main course, soda and dessert, though no utensils are allowed. Your eyes are similarly dazzled by a pyrotechnic display that billows smoke and lights weapons on fire for the climactic battle.
Excalibur "Tournament of Kings"
3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 750-5464
Excalibur.com/entertainment/tournament_of_kings.aspx
Men of X
Since you won't be bringing anybody under 21 to Hooters Hotel, it won't be a problem for you to party with the Men of X, the male counterpart to the hotel's X Burlesque. Hard-bodied hunks tease, dance and strip out of their police, cowboy and navy outfits, all for the titillation of the screaming crowd.
For a closer encounter with the muscle, go for the "VIP Big Package," which includes a photo with the cast and seating near the stage. You'll get a greater-than-average chance of being pulled on stage for the performers' frequent audience interactions. And if you're staying at the hotel, present your key at the Box Office for 50% off admission.
Hooters "Men of X"
115 East Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 584-6687
Menofx.com
About The Author
Aurelio Locsin has been writing professionally since 1982. He published his first book in 1996 and had his first play produced in 2005. He is now a playwright, director and actor in Southern California. Locsin holds a Bachelor of Arts in scientific and technical communications from the University of Washington.
