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Las Vegas: Entertainment capital

Las Vegas is often considered to be synonymous with gaming and it isn’t for nothing that the town was the world gaming capital for numerous decades. Las Vegas is often associated with the Hotel Casinos for which it is famous and with the fabulous décor of these magic establishments, which border on excess. Behind these luxury hotels and immense gaming rooms are hidden high quality entertainment events and shows. Indeed, millions of tourists hurry to Las Vegas each year to discover the slot machine halls, the gaming tables and an atmosphere, unique in the world, whose secret is known only to Las Vegas. But the tourists are also looking for entertainment, concerts, comedy shows, strip bars and its hidden side, its nightlife. Las Vegas is not solely limited to gaming, but this region is rich in sights to see.  

Numerous guides are available for tourists arriving in Las Vegas. Thus, in the twinkling of an eye, a player can, between two games of Texas hold ‘em poker, go and see an unforgettable show.  And there is no shortage of shows in this town, deep in the heart of the desert. The Pocket Guide is about thirty pages long and will give you all of the best tips for discovering the best activities for a steamy night. Other guides, such as the monthly I Love Las Vegas, the Where or the Vegas To Go, give precious information on going out and the events offered in the gaming capital.
 
All types of shows are offered in this town which is unique in the world and there is something for everybody’s taste.  The most highly publicised event is the Blue Man Group which performs at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and this group packs the halls at each performance. Moreover, all of the newspapers give these shows rave reviews from the Los Angeles Times (“Hilarious”) to the Las Vegas Weekly (“Spectacular”) via USA Today (“An Ecstatic Experience”). This show combines comedy, music and special effects. The Blue Man Group performs at the Venetian, in a room specially designed for this major event of the year accommodating more than 1,700 people.

For those who enjoy look-alike shows, “The Cage” is an event specially tailored for them. This show stages singers and actors, from Diana Ross to Bette Midler, Celine Dion and Judy Garland without forgetting Cher and Tina Turner. This show takes place at the Riviera Hotel Casino.

For lovers of aquatic shows, The Dream is an unforgettable show which takes place in the sumptuous Wynn hotel casino.  This show is the only one available in Las Vegas and the artistic performances, mixed with aquatic choreography, are extraordinary.

The masterpiece of musicals “The Phantom” creates a sensation the world over. This show is on offer at Las Vegas at the Venetian. For the Las Vegas Review Journal, this show is “Rated #1 show in Las Vegas” and for the Chicago Sun Times “It will take your breath away”.

If you like waxwork look-alikes, Madame Tussauds is the place of predilection (similar to the London Tussauds). More than one hundred celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Richard Gere and George Clooney make up the precious collection of personalities, like its French equivalent the Grévin Museum.

For those nostalgic for The King or Barry White, singers with fabulous appearances and exceptional voices impersonate legendary singers like Elvis Presley or Barry White. The Imperial Palace offers ive concerts in its “legends in Concert” show with Prince, Stevie Wonder and also Marylin Monroe. For those who fancy going to steamy evenings with striptease showgirls, several places offer this kind of show. “Bite” is an erotic show which will introduce you to the forbidden world of vampires with buxom showgirls. “Crazy Girls” is the sexiest show in Las Vegas, with topless showgirls who won’t leave you indifferent. This show takes place in the Riviera Hotel Casino Resort, in the very heart of the Strip. The “Crazy Horse Paris”, created in 1951 in France, offers the public an unforgettable show at the MGM Grand Casino. With special effects, dreamlike showgirls and exceptional choreography. The “Fantasy” is the hottest show, with topless women with perfect bodies. This show takes place at the Luxor Casino and will give the male junta a highly agreeable time.

Exclusive shows such as Celine Dion for example, who only sings at Las Vegas. Where many stars make their name, such as Bette Midler who began her show at Cesars Palace and the seats range from 95 to 250 dollars.

Las Vegas is a favourite place for Magic Shows of which the famous David Copperfield offers exceptional performances. At Planet Hollywood, Steve Wyrick does real magic tricks and the World’s Greatest Magic Show takes place at the Greek Isles Hotel & Casino. Lance Burton, magician, is “Entertainer of the year” according to the Nevada Magazine and performs at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino.

The fabulous Basketball Team, the Harlem Globe Trotters performs its show and mastery of the ball holds no secrets for these talented players who travel the length and breadth of the world to satisfy their fans.

For those who want to go sightseeing, off-road vehicle tours are available to see the Grand Canyon. For affluent visitors, helicopter tours are organised to see Las Vegas, the Nevada Desert and the Grand Canyon in an “Birds Eye View” way.

In addition, parachute jumps are available for thrill lovers. For the less brave, you can fly in a Giant Vertical Wind Tunnel (“indoor skydiving”) which will give you wings. Go-karting courses are also at the disposal of vistors who are looking for excitement.

On the culinary level, Las Vegas’s restaurants are not outdone in the slightest by the Bouchons of Lyon or France’s star chefs. Indeed, Joel Robuchon offers his culinary gifts to clients at the MGM Grand and his French Cuisine is sought after by clients from all over the world.  Other restaurants are found in casinos, such as the Bally’s casino’s three restaurants:  Al Dente, Chang’s and Bally’s Steakhouse. The Bellagio has several culinary establishments such as the Jasmine, Le Cirque, Noodles, Picasso and Prime, all of which are restaurants in their own right and specialised in a different type of cuisine. At Binion’s the Ranch Steakhouse offers its cusine to clients. Caesars Palace has several restaurants such as the 808, Nero’s, Hyakumi and Rao’s. As for the Luxor, visitors can try out one of their dishes at the Fusia, the Salsa, the Luxor Steak House and also the Cat House. At Mandalay Bay, the Border Grill, the China Grill, the Fleur de Lys and the Aureole are open to the public, with admission fees of up to 50 dollars. The MGM Grand with its Diego, Nobhill, Pearl, Seablue and Joel Robuchon attract a wealthy clientele. The Monte Carlo (Andre’s, Dragon Noodle), the New York-New York (Gallagher’s, Il Fornaio) and The Mirage (Japonais, Onda, California Pizza Kitchen) are hotel casinos which offer a wide range of restaurants for every taste.   

For most people, the name of Las Vegas conjures up lights, luxurious hotels, enormous baccarat, blackjack and poker rooms, the WSOP, mountains of poker chips, jackpots, the sound of rolling dice and craps games etc. But Las Vegas has a nightlife which is just as rich as its daytime and never sleeps. This town, open 24 hours a day, turns players’ lifestyles upside down as they spend hours playing their favourite games. A poker tournament can last for hours and the level of concentration can make you lose all idea of time.

Las Vegas is a town rich in “Entertainment” and there is something to suit everybody’s taste. Whether you are single, on honeymoon or with your family, all sorts of entertainment are available in this gaming and leisure Mecca.    

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