# Bellagio Resort and Fountain Show 6 
The main attraction of the massive, high-end hotel complex Bellagio Resort is its 300-meter-long spectacular choreographed fountain system. Every 30 minutes (and every 15 minutes from 8 pm to midnight) high-pressure water jets are accompanied by an impressive sound and light show.
Other highlights include the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts and the water ballet “O” performed by the Cirque du Soleil and botanical gardens.
Casino | Hotel | Fountain System Opened: 1998 | Rooms: 3,950
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# The Venetian 6
The Venetian-Palazzo complex includes the world's second-largest hotel and one of the world’s largest and most impressive casinos.
Inside a themed shopping arcade replicates with countless details the famous canals of Venice, including its bridges, gondoliers, and artificial blue skies.
Casino | Hotel Opened: 1999 | Rooms: 3,950
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# Wynn Las Vegas 6
This US$2.7-billion luxury mega-resort and casino is located on the Las Vegas Strip and features beautiful, landscaped gardens with lagoons, waterfalls, and terraced landscapes.
First-class entertainment includes Le Rêve, one of the best Cirque du Soleil shows, and the lavishly decorated XS Nightclub.
Casino | Hotel Opened: 2005 | Rooms: 2,716, 4,748 with adjacent Encore
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# Caesars Palace 6
Opened in 1996, this roman themed casino and hotel complex offers gourmet restaurants, gambling rooms, cocktail lounges, and extravagant shopping at the stunning Caesar’s Palace Forum Shops with over 160 mid-range and high-end shops.
Moreover, the hotel is strongly associated with its huge concert venue known as "The Colosseum", where famous performers (which have included Celine Dion and Elton John) hosted shows for extended periods.
Casino | Hotel Opened: 1966 | Rooms: 3,960) | ⚠️ Prebooking is required for concerts
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# Paris Las Vegas 5.5 
Located on the Strip, Paris Las Vegas features a half-scale (540-foot, 164.6 m) tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, a two-thirds size Arc de Triomphe, a replica of La Fontaine des Mers, and a 1,200-seat theatre called Le Théâtre des Arts.
Casino | Hotel Opened: 1999 | Rooms: 2,916
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# MGM Grand Hotel5.5
With 6,852 rooms the largest hotel in the world when it opened in 1993, the MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) Grand is known for its iconic green façade and original “old Hollywood” theme.
The MGM Grand is also home to the 17,157-capacity MGM Grand Garden Arena as well as top-notch restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife.
Casino | Hotel Opened: 1993 | Rooms: 6,852
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# The Strip 5.5
Particularly impressive at night, this ever-buzzing 2.5-mile-long central section of Las Vegas Boulevard, is one of the most famous streets in the world and is home to the bulk of the hotels and resorts in Las Vegas.
Cruise the Strip on foot to discover its huge, themed entertainment palaces, luxury hotels, and gourmet restaurants.
Street Length: 2.5 mile
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# Luxor Las Vegas 5.5
Designed in an ancient Egyptian theme, the Luxor Las Vegas hotel and casino complex is shaped like a pyramid with a life-size stone Sphinx sitting outside. At 42.3 billion candelas, the Luxor Sky Beam is the strongest beam of light in the world.
Inside, you can enjoy one of the largest atriums in the world (by volume), delicious food, lodging, gaming, clubbing, and more.
Casino | Hotel Opened: 1993 | Rooms: 4,407
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# The Mirage 5.5
This Polynesian-themed casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip is famous for its massive artificial volcano, which erupts at regular intervals.
Furthermore, the hotel houses a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden, the Dolphin Habitat, and the Cirque du Soleil show "LOVE".
Casino | Hotel Opened: 1989 | Rooms: 3,044
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# Fremont Street Experience 5.5
This pedestrian-only area in old downtown Las Vegas is famous for its giant “canopy” with some 12 million LED lights that stretches 1,500 ft (450 m) over the boulevard and illuminates the sky in a spectacle of different colors and designs.
by Jean-Christophe Benoist / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Stratosphere Tower 5.5
Tower Height: 1,149 ft, 350.2 m | Built: 1996
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GRAND CANYON 8 
Be amazed as you tour the iconic Grand Canyon, one of the greatest and most recognizable natural wonders in the world.
The Grand Canyon National Park is located ca. 4 hours away from Las Vegas. Most Grand Canyon day trips from Las Vegas go to the nearer Grand Canyon West, which is not part of the National Park.
National Park World Heritage Site: since 1979, Distance from Las Vegas: 202 km Grand Canyon West, 406 km Grand Canyon National Park
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Death Valley National Park 6
Known for its unique landscapes, the impressive Death Valley National Park is one of the hottest, flattest, and driest places on the planet.
The drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley takes approximately 2 hours.
National Park Distance from Las Vegas: 241 km
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Hoover Dam 5.5
Opened in 1936, the Hoover Dam with its 726-foot-high curving cement facade makes for a striking view.
Lake with Island Distance from Las Vegas: 69 km
by Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) / CC BY-SA 4.0
