What's Hot in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, by far the biggest city in Nevada, is known internationally as a resort destination. It holds many tourist attractions such as fine dining, live entertainment, and shopping, but Las Vegas is most famous for its gambling. Legal gambling is one of the reasons that Las Vegas has earned the appellation for "Sin City," which also ties into its colorful Mafia past. Las Vegas' renown makes it an ideal location for many films and TV shows, since it seems that anything can happen there. The Las Vegas Strip is the most iconic location in Las Vegas, as well as the brightest, teeming with hotels and casinos and their neon lights. The lighting on the streets of Las Vegas is so extensive it can be seen by astronauts in orbit. Major attractions

Bellagio Hotel & Casino
The Bellagio Hotel & Casino is internationally known for its marvelous fountains, located in front of the hotel. The Fountains at the Bellagio are a show in their own right, being timed with lights and music to the tune of such Vegas show standards like "Fly Me to the Moon." You can see the fountains or yourself there at the Bellagio on weekdays starting at 3pm to midnight, and from noon to midnight on the weekends.

Masquerade Village at the Rio
The Rio Hotel & Casino hosts the sexy, sultry "Masquerade Village." Unlike some of the Las Vegas shows featuring classic crooners and a two-drink minimum, the Masquerade Village entices patrons with a thoroughly modern show which lets people experience the wildest celebrations on the planet that takes its patrons on an exotic ride through the world's greatest celebrations. The show has elaborate set pieces, gorgeous dancers, and even floats. Some of the themes of the show include "Venice International", "Contemporary Street Show" and "Beach Party." The show is free, but for $13 patrons can ride alongside the dancers and become a part of the show themselves. This free Las Vegas show plays every day at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm.

Paris Las Vegas
An attraction that calls itself Paris Las Vegas wouldn't be complete without an Eiffel Tower. Paris Las Vegas has a half-scale replica of the famous French landmark, as well as smaller versions of the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. Inside the Eiffel Tower replica is a modern restaurant, and patrons can ride to the top of the tower to get an excellent vantage of the night lights of Las Vegas.

The Volcano at The Mirage
Not to be outdone by the islands of Hawaii, Las Vegas has its very own Volcano! This attraction is located at the Mirage Hotel & Casino, and is one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas, having wowed spectators for fifteen years. The Volcano at the Mirage comes complete with earthquakes, smoke, flames shooting up into the sky, and a waterfall which is turned into a stream of boiling lava.. The Volcano show is free and available for viewing every night from 7:00pm (the hours are seasonal so be sure to check before you go).

Free Entertainment
Though much of the entertainment in Las Vegas costs money, Las Vegas has plenty of free attractions for visitors to the city. The Silverton Hotel is home to the 17,000-gallon saltwater Silverton Aquarium for all to see. The Bellagio, along with its fountains, also contains the huge Bellagio Conservatory in the hotel atrium, staffed with over 100 horticulturalists. Rivaling the fountains at the Bellagio are the Fountains at Caesar's Palace, which draws people in with its classic Roman statues and costumes. If you want to dance instead of watch, then the Fremont Street Music Experience is for you, with a multi-million dollar light show and more bass than you can handle. The exotic dancers at the Show in the Sky at the Rio entertain viewers with upbeat and energetic fun. Their sensual dances carry viewers on a worldwide journey of celebration. The Sirens of Treasure Island tempt patrons with treasure and titillation, but look out for the pirates who are always on guard. Arrrh!