Watch the Fountains at the Bellagio
The fountains at the Bellagio are located in the center of an eight-acre lake right next to the hotel. The fountain itself consists of 1,200 noozles and 4,500 lights, which are used to create a 15-minute choreographed musical show that can be seen every night. The noozles in the the fountain shoots water to different heights--including the so-called Extreme Shooters--with blasts as high as 460 feet.
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 987-6667
www.bellagio.com/amenities/fountains-of-bellagio.aspx
Make it to the Top
The Stratosphere Tower offers some of the best views of Las Vegas, especially in the evening. As the tallest free standing tower in the United States, it offers views that include the whole Strip as well as the sprawling suburbs around. Once you're there, try one of the three thrill rides. The world's highest thrill ride, Big Shot, literally shoots you up 160 feet in the air. Insanity is a mechanical arm that reaches over the edge of the tower and spins riders with a force of 3 Gs. X-Scream, the latest addition to the tower, is a giant teeter-tooter that plummets riders 27 feet over the edge of the tower.
The tower also offers some of the most popular dining destinations on the Strip, including Top of the World, a revolving restaurant 800 feet in the air. There's also Roxy's Diner, a 50's style diner and several cafes.
Stratosphere Las Vegas
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 382-4446
www.stratospherehotel.com/thrills
Enjoy the Fremont Street Experience
Make your way to downtown Las Vegas to experience the largest street show in Las Vegas. Every night, Las Vegas Boulevard comes alive with a parade of costumed entertainers, musical performances and rotating shows that include themes like A Tribute to Queen and Summer of '69. The main attraction, however, is the overhead projection screen. It reaches over 1,500 feet in length, and it's used during the show to project lights and images This giant canopy cost 17 million to build and consists of over 12 million LED modules. Come prepare for large crowds, as the average daily attendance is over 25,000.
Fremont Street Experience
425 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 678-5777
About The Author
Sarah Dray has been writing since 1996. She specializes in health, wellness and travel topics and has credits in various publications, including "Woman's Day," "Marie Claire," "Adirondack Life" and "Self." She is also a seasoned independent traveler and a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant. Dray is pursuing a criminal justice degree at Penn Foster College.
