The Strip
The section of Las Vegas Boulevard South between Sahara and Russell Road is the Las Vegas Strip, home to such well-known hotels as Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, the Mirage, Paris and the Wynn Las Vegas. You'll see a replica of the Eiffel Tower at Paris, an intricate fountain show set to classical music at the Bellagio and an erupting volcano at the Mirage. All of these events are free to the public. The Strip is full of eye candy, from the unique architecture to the diverse people, and is best navigated on foot.
Las Vegas National Golf Club
Even if you don't get in a round of golf at this traditional, parkland course, it's worth taking a side trip to visit the property, where iconic Hollywood stars Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra golfed and socialized in the lounge. There is a photo gallery in the clubhouse of famous visitors and golfers. The course is an open layout with water hazards and challenging greens. It is a former PGA and LPGA Tour stop. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are among past winners here.
Las Vegas National Golf Club
1911 E. Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 734-1796
lasvegasnational.com
TPC Las Vegas
A desert, target-golf course, TPC Las Vegas was designed by Bobby Weed and player consultant Raymond Floyd. It is one of the top golf destinations in the Las Vegas area and has hosted the Champions Tour's Las Vegas event. Selected a Top 50 course by Golf World and named one of the Top 100 Places to Play by Golf Magazine, this course is about shotmaking. The course offers spectacular views of the Strip, Red Rock Canyon and mountains in the distance.
TPC Las Vegas
9851 Canyon Run Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 256-2500
tpc.com/lasvegas
See a Show
The Cirque du Soleil company got its start with the "Mystere" show at Treasure Island, and the Blue Man Group began its run at Mandalay Bay. Cirque has expanded and has shows at the Bellagio ("O"), New York, New York ("Zumanity"), MGM Grand ("Ka"), Mirage ("Beatles Love") and Luxor ("Criss Angel Believe"). There are myriad other shows in Las Vegas, from the "Phantom of the Opera" at the Venetian to "Mamma Mia" at the Rio.
Cirque du Soleil
cirquedusoleil.com/LasVegas
"Phantom of the Opera"
The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 883-6423
thevenetian.com
"Mamma Mia"
Rio Las Vegas
3700 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(866) 746-7671
riolasvegas.com
About The Author
J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
