While most people go to Las Vegas for the glitz and gambling, climbers know that 20 minutes west of the city lies one of the world's best rock climbing playgrounds. Red Rocks Canyon has thousands of routes, ranging from short, single-pitch sport climbs to multi-pitch classics. Some of the must-do routes include Epinephrine, a 13-pitch, 1,600 foot 5.9, Solar Slab, a nine-pitch 5.6, and Crimson Chrysalis, a nine-pitch 5.8. As one of the premier U.S. tourist destinations, Las Vegas has plenty of hotels, including several with rock climbing walls you can warm up on before hitting the main event.
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino is a full resort on the Strip with more than 4,000 rooms. The fourth-floor pool area features three pools and one hot tub, while the Canyon Ranch SpaClub has personal trainers, a nutritionist, exercise equipment and a 40-foot rock climbing wall. You can also book tee times through the Venetian at local golf courses such as TPC Las Vegas and Silverstone. The gaming floor has slots, a 112,000-square-foot poker room, tables and more. The suites have two 32" televisions, an in-suite safe, phone lines and complimentary Wi-Fi. Many come with a wet bar. Some have a DVD player, a dining area and a jetted tub. Rooms have either two queen beds or a king bed. There is a wide selection of restaurants at the hotel, including the higher-end establishments such as Valentino, which serves Italian, and casual dining establishments like Grand Lux Café, a sister restaurant of Cheesecake Factory.
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-1000
venetian.com
Circus Circus Hotel-Casino
Circus Circus Hotel-Casino, located on the Strip, has 3,770 rooms. Guests can play at the Adventuredome, a five-acre amusement park with a wide variety of rides and attractions, including an indoor climbing wall. An all-day pass costs $24.95 for unlimited rides; entry is free, and ride prices are $4-$7. The hotel has partnered with Walter's Golf to offer golf at Royal Links Golf Club and Desert Pines Golf Club. Four full-size casinos are open 24 hours a day and offer poker, slots, tables, and sports betting. The hotel has an indoor heated pool. Each room has cable TV, a hair dryer and ironing board. Wi-Fi is available in the room for a fee; public areas have free Wi-Fi. Rooms have either one or two queen beds. Several restaurants are available, including the Steak House, the Circus Buffet and the Pizzeria.
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
circuscircus.com
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino features the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, with 40 cabanas with stocked refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, wireless Internet, and several pools and fountains. The Qua Baths and Spa has fitness rooms with exercise equipment and a rock climbing wall, sauna, and spa treatments. The casino has more than 129,000 square feet of gaming, including table games, slots and poker. The hotel's rooms and suites each are outfitted with a LCD TV, clock radio with CD player, hair dryer, a wet/dry bar, in-room safe, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms come with two queen beds or one king bed. Suites have a separate living room and one or two bedrooms. The hotel has several restaurants, including Chinese food at Beijing Noodle No. 9, Southwestern food at Mesa Grill and casual dining at Serendipity 3.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 227-5938
caesarspalace.com
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Candace Horgan has worked as a freelance journalist for more than 12 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the "Denver Post" and "Mix." Horgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and history.
