A visit to the Grand Canyon is a must when you visit Las Vegas! There are many options to get there depending on how quickly you would like to be transported! One package available entails a 3.5 hr coach ride from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim. A helicopter will take you under the rim, then you are dropped at the waters edge 4,000 feet below, for a boat ride down the Colorado River. There is an optional add on to this tour for those brave enough. At the West Rim of the Canyon you will find the skywalk. A glass bridge is set 4,000 feet above the river and makes a great photograph to take home.
If you like being in a helicopter then a night tour of the Vegas Strip is highly recommended. You can only appreciate the illumination of the city from the skys. Get a panoramic view of the endless sea of casinos like the Bellagio, Paris, the Venetian, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, and the Stratosphere Tower. When you land make sure to visit the casinos that caught your eye from the sky1
If you plan to do a lot of sightseeing on your trip it may be advisable to pick up a Las Vegas Power Pass. Save time and money, and $500 worth of attractions covered in one pass. You can buy the pass for 1,2 or 3 days. Many of the attractions will have a fast tracking service which allow you to skip those long queues simply because you have this handy discount booklet. Some of the attractions available to you with the pass are Hoover Dam Bus Tour from Las Vegas, Madame Tussaud's Interactive Wax Experience, Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, Adventuredome Theme Park at Circus Circus, The Roller Coaster at NY NY, Las Vegas Natural History Museum, The Legacy Tour at Grand Canyon West, Las Vegas Zoo and much more.
The Blue Man group at the Venetian has been in Vegas for a few years now and is still as popular with tourists of all ages. A visual spectacle with music comedy and interactive fun for the whole family. Also at the Venetian, see Venice in Las Vegas. Take a trip on a romantic gondola on the outdoor Grand Canal but if you want privacy you will have to pay extra as the rides are shared. The Venetian Hotel is the home to Madame Tussaud's Wax Works too. See all your favorite stars from the music and movie world.
Ever wanted to jump out of a plane? What better place to do it than two miles above the Nevada Desert. Tandem Sky Dives are available where you will free fall for 60 seconds before your shoot is pulled and you can return safely and slowly back to the ground. On your way enjoy the magical views of the Red Rock Canyon Catch the terror on your face by choosing the DVD added extra. The adrenaline will leave you sky high!
If you like the sky so much, why not go from the ground up this time on a Las Vegas Balloon Ride. Panoramic views of the Red Rock Canyon and mountains as you take in the tranquility surrounding you.
The Hoover Dam Tour is a breathtaking experience as you see the enormous man made structure. See Hoover Dam, the Government's Power Plant, Government's Visitor Center and finish with a 45 minute Walk on the Top of Hoover Dam.