Las Vegas

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Situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City, Las Vegas and its surrounding communities are famed for their mega-casino resorts, often lavishly decorated with names and themes meant to evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Along the brightly-lit Strip through the center of the city, visitors will find all manner of amusements and entertainment: circuses, stage shows, thrill rides, erotica, exotic animals, fine Halal dining restaurants, shopping, and elaborate fountain displays.

Districts of Las Vegas

The Strip Lined by casino hotels, this 4 mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is the epicenter of Las Vegas. Gambling, shows, eating and drinking, things to see such as replicas of buildings from around the world, gardens and theme parks and even museums — you won't easily run out of experiences here.

Downtown Las Vegas North of the Strip, this can be considered the 'old town' of Las Vegas and here you can find the oldest casinos still in business, with massive installations of neon and bulbs. Many are along Fremont Street, whose canopy cover doubles as a huge LED screen featuring light shows every half hour or so.

West of I-15 For experiencing some of the nature of the southwestern U.S. without heading that far out, try Red Rock Canyon on the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley. While largely residential and there are still some casinos and other points of interest west of the I-15.

Las Vegas/Henderson and East While the most famous casinos are along the Strip and there are also many to choose from when going east. If looking for cheaper lodging and a less hectic Las Vegas trip, this part of the city can be a good choice. There are also a couple of interesting museums here.

Las Vegas/North Las Vegas Administratively separate from Las Vegas, this is mostly a residential part of the Las Vegas Valley. Certainly not as intense as neighborhoods further south, it is notable for its motor speedway and air force base.

Islam in Las Vegas

Las Vegas may be known for its reputation as a city of sin and excess, but the city is also home to a thriving Muslim community. With over 15,000 Muslims living in the area, Las Vegas is home to several masjids where Muslims can come together to worship, learn, and build community.

One of the most prominent masjids in Las Vegas is Masjid Ibrahim, located at 3788 North Jones Blvd. This mosque serves as a hub for the Muslim community, offering daily prayer services and a variety of educational programs for both adults and children.

Another popular mosque in Las Vegas is Jamia Masjid, located at 4730 E Desert Inn Rd. This mosque also offers daily prayer services, as well as weekly lectures and community events.

For those looking for a more traditional Islamic experience, Masjid As-Sabur is a great option. This mosque, located at 711 Morgan Ave, follows the Sunni Islamic tradition and offers a range of services, including daily prayer, Friday sermons, and Islamic education for children.

Despite being located in a city known for its excess and indulgence, Las Vegas' Muslim community has found a way to thrive and build a strong sense of community. With a range of masjids and Islamic centers offering a variety of services and programs, Muslims in Las Vegas have access to everything they need to deepen their faith and connect with fellow believers.

Halal Restaurants in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a melting pot of diverse cultures and cuisines, and the city's culinary scene reflects this diversity. For Muslim visitors or residents of Las Vegas, finding halal restaurants can be a challenge, but fortunately and there are some great options to choose from. Here are some top halal restaurants in Las Vegas that you should check out:

Maza Mediterranean & Turkish Halal Grill - This casual, family-owned restaurant is a great spot for those looking for authentic Turkish cuisine. The restaurant's menu features charcoal-grilled Kebab and other traditional Turkish flare. Maza Mediterranean & Turkish Halal Grill is located at 2550 South Rainbow Boulevard #W1, Las Vegas, NV 89146 and is open from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Al Madina Halal Family Restaurant - If you're in the mood for Indian food, AL MADINA HALAL FAMILY RESTAURANT is the place to be. This restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional Indian dishes that are all halal. The prices are reasonable, and the service is exceptional. AL MADINA HALAL FAMILY RESTAURANT is located at 4860 West Desert Inn Road suite # 9, Las Vegas, NV 89102.

Island Malaysian Cuisine - This restaurant, located in the Pacific Asian Plaza at 5115 Spring Mountain Road #217, is a great option for those looking for Malaysian halal food in Las Vegas. The restaurant has a great ambiance, and the service is excellent. The menu features Malaysian cuisine with plenty of halal options to choose from. The best part about this restaurant is that they provide a book with pictures of all the dishes, so you know exactly what you're ordering.

In conclusion, Las Vegas has several options for halal restaurants, catering to the diverse needs of its Muslim residents and visitors. Whether you're in the mood for (Turkish), Indian, or Malaysian cuisine, you're sure to find a restaurant that meets your needs.

Halal Supermarkets in Las Vegas

Halal supermarkets are becoming more and more popular in Las Vegas as the Muslim population continues to grow. These supermarkets cater to the dietary restrictions of Muslims, providing a wide range of halal food products.

One of the most well-known halal supermarkets in Las Vegas is Afandi Market. Located at 5191 West Charleston Blvd UNIT 125, this supermarket is known for its clean and nice environment and high-quality halal Meat. They also have a variety of other halal food products available.

Another popular halal supermarket in Las Vegas is Aladdin Market, located at 1775 E Tropicana Ave in the Tropicana Spencer Center. Clients have praised their halal bologna and feta Cheese, although some have expressed a desire for more fresh halal food options.

Sidra Market is another halal grocery store that is highly regarded by local residents. Located at 1725 E Warm Springs Road, this supermarket offers a good selection of halal Meat and regular grocery items. They close at 7 PM.

Las Vegas Halal Explorer

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Compared with other American cities, even those in the western United States, Las Vegas is a relatively recent arrival. It was established in 1905 and for many years was a fairly small settlement. However, several pivotal events in the early- to mid-20th century catapulted Las Vegas to prominence and set it on the path to grow into what it is today. First was the construction of nearby Hoover Dam from 1931 until 1936, which brought thousands of workers to the area. Second was the legalization of gambling by the state of Nevada in 1931, which led to the establishment of casinos and speakeasies that established Downtown Las Vegas as an entertainment center for the Hoover Dam workers.

Visitor information

• Las Vegas Visitor Information Center | 3150 Paradise Road inside Las Vegas Convention Center - Center Concourse ☎ +1 702 892-0711 +1-877-847-4858 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 5PM

Travel to Las Vegas

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By car

Southern Californians crowd Interstate 15 every weekend going back and forth to Vegas. Expect this drive to be crowded and frustrating, unless you can come and go at off-peak hours. However, many find the 280 mile (450 km) drive along I-15 restful and scenic.Attractions along the I-15 include the California towns of Barstow and Baker (California) | Baker; the Mojave Desert; and small hotel-casinos in Nevada at Primm (at the California border) and Jean, respectively. If you are traveling the I-15, you are crossing a desert, and should carry (and drink) ample amounts of water, especially on hot summer days where temperatures can reach 110°F (43°C).

From east of Las Vegas, travelers typically drive on I-40 through Arizona, and then head north toward Vegas on US-93 in Kingman, before finally picking up I-15. This route will take you along the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and directly through Boulder City, near the Hoover Dam. Traffic there can be extremely congested and slow-going; usually the slowest part of an otherwise sparsely populated desert area.

From the North I-15 meets the Arizona border at the more relaxed town of Mesquite (Nevada) | Mesquite, Nevada and shortly goes into Utah. The junction of I-70 and I-15 is where most people driving from the east will take. Those from further north may meet I-15 from I-80 in Salt Lake City.

Those traveling from the north drive on US-95 from Reno and Tonopah. This is a two lane highway until it reaches the community of Mercury, where US-95 is a four lane highway. The route is sparsely populated and travelers should ensure that their fuel tank is full.

Travel on a Bus in Las Vegas

• American Lion - (Depot) 2055 North Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas 36.19743, -115.12730 Northwest of North Las Vegas Blvd & E Lake Meade ☎ +1 702 657-6610 - Daily bus between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. They also have additional stops at the Stratosphere (2000 South Las Vegas Blvd); Riviera Hotel (2901 South Las Vegas Blvd); Bally's Hotel & Casino (3645 South Las Vegas Blvd) and Excalibur Hotel & Casino (3850 South Las Vegas Blvd).

• Greyhound - (Depot) 200 South Main Street 36.1704, -115.1475 South Main Street & Carson ☎ +1 702 384-9561 +1-800-231-2222 - Operates buses to/from Salt Lake City (Utah|UT); Kingman (Arizona|AZ); Los Angeles, (California|CA), San Bernardino, Denver; and Phoenix, (Arizona|AZ) on multiple routes.

• Megabus - (Bus stop) RTC South Strip Transfer Terminal 6675 Gilespie Street 36.0684, -115.1650 RTC South Strip Transfer Terminal near Sunset Road, south of McCarran International Airport - Offers service from Los Angeles and Riverside. The bus stop offers RTC local bus service to the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas.

• BoltBus - (Bus stops) 500 South 1st Street (btwn E. Bonneville Ave. & Clark Ave) and Bus Bay 10 in the South Strip Transfer Terminal 6675 Gilespie St. +1-877-BOLTBUS - Offers service from Los Angeles, Ontario_(California) | Ontario and Barstow.

• El Paso-Los Angles Limousines - (Depot) 1100 South Main Street 36.15863, -115.15374 Southwest corner of West Charleston (SR-159) & South Main. Public entrance facing West Charleston ☎ +1 702 369-3933 - They go to Los Angeles via Colton & El Monte on one route and towards El Paso via Phoenix, Deming & Las Cruces on another. They also have another depot at 1410 North Eastern Ave in North Las Vegas.

• LuxBus - (Bus stops) Harrah's 3475 Las Vegas Blvd and California Hotel 12 E Ogden Ave, both in downtown - GPS: +1-877-610-7870 Operates four daily trips to and from Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego.

• Los Paisanos - depot at 2222 E Fremont Street 36.15975, -115.11895 Southwest corner of E Fremont & Eastern Ave, east of the downtown core ☎ +1 702 734-6900 +1 866 771-7575 - Travels southeast towards El Paso and southwest towards Los Angeles on another route. Crosses into Mexico via El Paso/Cd Juarez.

• TUFESA Bus Lines - (Bus depot) 99 Martin Luther King Blvd 36.1721, -115.1603 MLK Blvd & Mineral Ave, Southwest of the I-15 & US-95 junction. ☎ +1 702 254-6899 - Offers bus service to Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Hermosillo (via Kingman, Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales)

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McCarran International Airport GPS: 36.0852,-115.1506 (IATA Flight Code: LAS) is served by most major domestic and many international air carriers. Terminal 1 serves most domestic flights, including those of dominant carrier Southwest Airlines as well as budget airlines Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air, all of which have large operations at the airport. Terminal 3 serves all international flights, with service to Canada, Mexico and the UK, Germany, China and South Korea among other places, as well as some domestic flights such as Frontier Airlines among others. (Terminal 2 closed in 2012 and has since been demolished.) The airport is one of the few in the world to have slot machines in it, meaning you can lose your entire vacation budget within minutes of stepping off the plane. The airport provides free Wi-Fi without registration. Drinking water fountains can be found throughout the airport.

For departing flights: Allow plenty of time for security screening, especially on those days when major conventions end. Or schedule your flight at another day/time if you can. Curbside check-in counters can save time, but will cost you $4 per bag + tip, and if flying an "open" ticket, you won't be allocated a seat number until boarding time...and likely to be an undesirable seat. Henderson Executive Airport GPS 35.972778,-115.134444 (IATA Flight Code: HSH) is the corporate choice for aviation in Las Vegas. Located just minutes from the world famous Vegas strip, Henderson Airport is the ideal alternative to McCarran International Airport. Air taxi and air charter companies such as Jet Charter Vegas, Monarch Air Group, Mercury Jets, The Early Air Way and Jetset Charter fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets, from charter luxury Gulfstream's down to economical piston twins for small groups and individuals. North Las Vegas Airport GPS 36.2092,115.1994 (IATA Flight Code: VGT) is a general aviation field located less than 6 miles Northwest of downtown. It's the primary choice for general aviation in Vegas with its own FBO offering full services for general aviation, crew, and passengers. Locally known as Northtown, North Las Vegas is area's second busiest airport, and the third busiest airport in Nevada. Several helicopters are based at KVGT, including the L.V. Metropolitan Police Department, scenic tour companies, and a handful of charter helicopters. North Las Vegas is also certificated under 14 CFR Part 139, serving as a base for local airsports.

By rail

Direct Amtrak service to Las Vegas was discontinued in 1997 due to budget problems. Since then there have been several proposals for renewed train service to Las Vegas ranging from an interstate Maglev (magnetic levitation) to simply restoring Amtrak service through a state subsidy. Thus far (2023) nothing has come of it but noise made by one private company that intends to build a high speed rail connection to Victorville, California. However and there are several bus services which connect with various Amtrak trains:

• The Southwest Chief route, running from Chicago to Los Angeles, stops in Kingman, Arizona, from which passengers may transfer to a bus that travels to McCarran International Airport via Laughlin. Be forewarned that the westbound train is scheduled to arrive in Kingman at roughly 12AM local time, and the bus arrives at the airport around 3AM. If you prefer to arrive/depart at a more reasonable hour and don't mind a bit of backtracking, you can also take the train all the way to the end of the route in Los Angeles and connect with a Greyhound bus instead--this will take longer, but arrives in Vegas in the late afternoon.
• The San Joaquin route travels from Emeryville, California to Bakersfield, from which an Amtrak Thruway bus travels to Las Vegas once each day.

How to get around in Las Vegas

By foot

If traveling along the Strip, walking is a reasonable option as the hotel-casinos are close to each other. However, what may look to be a short walk of only a couple hotel-casinos away may be farther than you expected as the resorts often look closer than they are due to their large size. In most cases, hotels are connected to each other either by bridge or underground or in the case of Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay, by a complimentary rail shuttle. During the summer and the oppressive heat during the daylight hours may make walking a very uncomfortable activity. Take extra precautions when imbibing and walking outside as heat-stroke and severe dehydration are common health risks.

By monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail, ☎ +1 702 699-8200, runs along the east side of the Strip with stops behind several of the hotels and at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It costs $5 one-way and $12 for a one-day pass, with 2-7 day passes also available. Do the math before boarding; it could be cheaper for a small group to take a taxi. Because the monorail stops at the back entrance of the hotels, it takes a long time to wind through the maze of casinos, often taking 20 minutes to an hour to get from one point to another on the Strip - if you're in a hurry, take a taxi. The monorail's carrying capacity of 4,000 people per hour is woefully insufficient to handle the evening exodus from the larger conventions which have as many as 150,000 attendees. If you are visiting with a friend from Nevada and want to ride the monorail, consider asking them to buy your fare because by showing a Nevada State ID or Clark County Work Permit Card (issued to all hotel employees) they qualify for the local residents fare of $1. The discounted fare can be purchased from the client service booths located at each station.

Due to high prices, inconvenient station locations, low passenger ridership, and the fact that it does not connect to downtown or the airport and the Monorail is widely regarded as a failure. It has been operating under the supervision of a federal bankruptcy court since January 2010 while it tries to reorganize its finances under the protection of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Travel on a Bus in Las Vegas

CAT Enviro500 103 - The Deuce runs along the Strip

Buses can be an affordable and convenient option, especially if just traveling up-and-down the Strip, or to-and-from downtown. A bus ride is a good way to recuperate during those hot summer months after a long and tiring walk on the Strip since the buses are air-conditioned.

The city bus system RTC Transit, +1 702 228-7433, operates routes throughout the valley. Most routes operate 5:30AM Monday - 1:30AM daily, but some routes operate 24 hours per day. In addition to regular service and there is also the Deuce, a double-decker bus, and the futuristic-looking Strip & Downtown Express (SDX), both of which operate at 15-minutes intervals along the Strip and connect to Downtown (the SDX also stops at the Convention Center). The Deuce runs 24 hours a day, while the SDX runs from 9AM to midnight and uses roughly the same stops as the Deuce, but skips three out of four Deuce stops, making for a faster service than the Deuce (but you might also need to walk a longer distance to and from the bus stops). On the Strip, Deuce buses often stop at short intervals and may be there for a couple of minutes as passengers board and disembark. If traveling longer distances, it is often worth it to wait and catch a SDX.

The fare is $2 for all RTC residential routes (transfers an extra $1), and $6 for Deuce and SDX service (includes transfer). The fare for residential routes and the Deuce may be paid in cash directly to the driver (no change given). On the SDX you can't buy the ticket on board the bus, but need to purchase in advance using the ticket vending machines at the SDX bus stops. Ticket vending machines give change and accept credit/debit cards. A day pass which includes fare for Deuce and SDX service costs $8, while a 3-day pass costs $20.

Best way to travel in Las Vegas by a Taxi

One of the easiest ways to get around is by taxi. It is relatively affordable to go from hotel to hotel, but since traffic is often so congested on the strip, taking a taxi often isn't much faster than walking. Many taxis will cut off the strip to use a parallel road—this is often faster but can double your taxi fare. The taxi driver is required to use the meter and to take the shortest route to your destination. There is a extra charge for rides originating at the airport, but not for extra passengers. Taxi lines (queues) are typically found at the front of hotels.

All taxis require an address for pickup and drop off. It is illegal in Las Vegas for taxis to pick up or drop off passengers on the street, especially on the Strip. It is customary to tip the hotel taxi dispatcher $1 and tip the taxi driver 15% of the meter, and about $1 per piece of luggage.

If you are traveling with a large group, consider hiring a limousine, as you will often forgo a wait and the price per person may even be lower than that using a taxicab. Limousines usually queue in front of the taxicab line and can be approached directly.

Rideshare

Rideshare companies have established legal operating status in Las Vegas, and operate throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The two most common rideshare services are operated by Lyft and Uber. These cars are typically Las Vegas local residents who drive their personal vehicles full or part-time via the corresponding app. In order to utilize rideshare, you must have the Lyft or Uber app (or both) installed on your smartphone, a registered account, and a valid credit card.

Uber and Lyft drivers will take you anywhere in the valley for a fee calculated by a base-fare, duration, and distance traveled. This price is often much cheaper than a traditional taxi cab. Drivers can pick up or drop off at the airport, and even take you to Hoover Dam.

As with taxis, all rides must have an address for pickup and drop off. Again, it is illegal in Las Vegas to pick up or drop off passengers on the street. For every major hotel on The Strip and there is a designated pickup/drop off area for rideshare services. Drop off is usually done at the main valet or front entrance; however, pickup can be in the parking garage (e.g. MGM Grand), a tour bus lobby (Bellagio) or at a side entrance to the casino (Linq). Asking guest services at the hotel where the designated pickup area is will help a lot. It could take several minutes to walk to, or locate this pickup area. Ordering your ride before arriving at the pickup area is not recommended as many drivers stage at, or nearby the pickup area. You can be charged a "No-Show" fee if you do not arrive to the pickup area in as little as 2 minutes.

By car

Las Vegas (Nevada, USA), The Strip -- 2012 -- 19 - Traffic on the Strip on a weekend night

Driving Las Vegas Boulevard (the "Strip"), especially on weekends, is an exercise in frustration. Due to extremely severe gridlock, you could easily spend an hour (or more) sitting in traffic on the Strip just to travel a couple of miles. The Strip's most critically congested section is the 1.7-mile-long portion between Spring Mountain Road/Sands Avenue to the north and Tropicana Avenue to the south, which happens to be where almost all of the major hotel-casinos are located (the intersection of Tropicana Ave. and the Strip is one of the busiest in the world).

Do what the local residents do and avoid driving long distances on the Strip altogether. Instead take I-15, which parallels the Strip, and get off at the exit nearest your hotel and park there. Frank Sinatra Drive (which dead ends into Industrial Road) lies just west of the Strip, runs behind the casinos, and provides another option. Koval Lane and Paradise Road provide similar access on the eastern side of the Strip. If you need to do an east or west traverse of the northern half of the Strip and I-15, consider using the Desert Inn Road superarterial, which was built specifically to provide a fast grade-separated route for east-west traffic.

Virtually no major casinos on the Strip or downtown offer free parking anymore, but many offer valet parking for a charge. On Friday and Saturday nights and the self-parking lots fill up fast; consider splurging on the valet to avoid cumbersome delays and endless circling around.

Some intersections in Nevada have an atypical traffic light signal: a flashing-yellow left arrow. This indicates that you may turn left after yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. From flashing yellow and the arrow can either go to green for a traditional protected left turn or to solid yellow which indicates it is going to turn red.

Muslim Friendly Car Rentals in Las Vegas

If you mostly plan to hang around one casino and your time in Vegas is short, you might want to forego a rental vehicle altogether and just take taxis. On the other hand, taxi fares add up quickly, and with vehicle rental so cheap, anyone staying a few days or longer would be better suited with the flexibility of a car. Some of the best sights are located just outside of Las Vegas and require that you drive to those destinations. If you need to or might go farther (e.g., out of state), ensure your rental agreement allows it and sharing of driving duties.

The base rental price for a vehicle at McCarran International Airport is quite competitive with other major cities. Unfortunately, agencies at the airport must levy very large fees (e.g., for airport improvements) and taxes on those base prices. These can increase the modest weekly cost of a compact or intermediate size vehicle by nearly 60 percent. All airport rental agencies share a single off-airport facility and the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center GPS 36.06005,-115.16444, served by frequent free shuttle buses. Add at least 30 minutes to your schedule to pick up and/or drop off your vehicle to ensure you won't be late for meetings or departure flights. There are numerous vehicle rental offices on the Strip making it extremely simple to rent a vehicle from your hotel for a day trip. Rent ahead of time as it can be busy during weekends and during major conventions. Check to see if those off-airport sites must also charge the above fees and taxes.

What to see in Las Vegas

Sphinx at the Luxor 2 - The Sphinx and pyramid at Luxor hotel

Set in the middle of the desert of Nevada, Las Vegas can seem unreal at first sight. The skyline of the Strip features many unusual buildings side by side, and once you've come closer and get to travel along the Strip you'll to see replicas of buildings from around the world like the Eiffel Tower and the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Statue of Liberty or Street Mark's Campanile. The buildings that aren't copies also look striking, and there are things happening along the street like the dancing fountains of Bellagio and the pirate ship of Treasure Island, not to mention the colorful signs, of which there however are even more in the old town of Las Vegas; Downtown.

Inside hotels and casinos (the terms are interchangeable), expect to see myriads of slot machines, and gambling from card games to craps and roulette to sports betting. Hotel casinos often have a certain theme, and is decorated and sometimes features attractions to that theme, like the flamingo garden in Flamingo.

A combination pass and the Las Vegas Power Pass, gives holders free admission to many of the attractions listed in the neighborhoods, including the Stratosphere Tower Observation Deck, Madame Tussauds, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, Springs Preserve and the National Atomic Testing Museum, and plenty of others, as well as numerous activities and tours.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Las Vegas

There's a great deal to do in Las Vegas; in addition to the gambling the city is most famous for, you can for instance see a show, ride amusement park rides, watch and do sports or try to escape from an escape room. For mountain activities such as hiking, climbing, and skiing close to Las Vegas, see Las Vegas#Go next|Go next.

Shows

There are places on the Strip where you can buy half-price show tickets, but generally not for the really popular shows on the same day of the performance. Cash or credit card accepted. Shows include circus shows, musicals, production shows, comedy, magic, tribute shows, adult shows,

Las Vegas hosts 8 popular Cirque du Soleil shows. To secure the best seats, reservations well in advance is recommended.

Production shows

Reserve your tickets well in advance for the best available seating. The most popular shows are sold out on the weekends. Make sure to always book your seats directly from the official hotel website.

Comedy shows

There are always different comedians coming to Las Vegas. Always a great way to get a laugh and end the night.

Spectator sports

• Vegas Golden Knights - T-Mobile Arena, 3780 South Las Vegas Blvd 36.102778, -115.178333 ☎ +1 702 645-4259 $25 to $450 Vegas Golden Knights Ice hockey in North America|NHL (ice hockey) team that made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final in its first season in 2017–18 (though losing). The city's first team in one of the "big four" professional sports of the U.S. and Canada, although they'll soon be joined by the relocated Oakland Raiders of the American football|NFL.

• Las Vegas Aces - Mandalay Bay Events Center, 3950 South Las Vegas Blvd 36.090678, -115.178981 - Las Vegas AcesQQQQ3021 WNBA (women's basketball) team playing its first season in Vegas in 2023, after having relocated from San Antonio.

• Las Vegas Aviators - 36.152278, -115.329417 ☎ +1 702 386-7200 $5 to $30 Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A baseball club and the Aviators have been in Las Vegas longer than any other professional sports team. The Aviators began as the Las Vegas Stars in 1983, changed their name to the Las Vegas 51s, a reference to Area 51, in 2001, and became the Aviators for 2019 and beyond. They have won 2 Pacific Coast League crowns and 10 division titles. The team will open a new ballpark in Summerlin in 2019.

• NASCAR - Las Vegas Motor Speedway 36.27222, -115.0101 +1-800-644-4444 Las Vegas hosts NASCAR for a weekend every year, usually in March. The race draws about 150,000 race fans to the city. Many cheer for Kurt and Kyle Busch, natives of Las Vegas. Aside from NASCAR and the speedway hosts many other racing events throughout the year.

• National Finals Rodeo - Thomas & Mack Center 36.1047, -115.1439 - National Finals Rodeo Arguably the city's most prominent sporting event is the finals of the annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit, held over 10 days in December just off the Strip at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus.

• Professional Bull Riders World Finals - T-Mobile Arena 36.102778, -115.178333 - Another major rodeo event is the finals of the Professional Bull Riders series, a separate circuit dedicated to bull riding. The PBR finals, held in late October/early November at the T-Mobile Arena, have more of an international flavor than the NFR—while the NFR is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada, PBR runs national series in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, and all of these countries, especially Brazil, are represented on the U.S. circuit. The event had been held at the Thomas & Mack Center through 2015, but has moved to the newly opened T-Mobile Arena.

• UNLV Rebels - ☎ +1 702 739-FANS - UNLV Rebels The athletic teams of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, better known as UNLV, are also popular in the area. The Rebels are members of the Mountain West Conference, which has been expanding in recent years and now has 12 members in football and 11 members for other sports. The most famous UNLV team is the men's basketball team, known as the "Runnin' Rebels"; though not as strong as in their heyday from the late 1970s through the early 1990s and they remain solidly competitive and very popular. Most of the school's sports venues are on campus, but the football team plays at Sam Boyd Stadium in the suburb of Whitney, well to the east of campus. The central ticket office for all UNLV sports is at the Thomas & Mack Center.

• USA Sevens - Sam Boyd Stadium - USA Sevens From an international perspective, however, this may be the city's most prominent sporting event—at least among those who do not consider poker to be a sport. The "Sevens" refers to rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union played on a full-sized field but with seven players a side instead of 15. The USA Sevens, which Vegas has hosted since 2010, is part of the World Rugby Sevens Series, an annual circuit of 10 events for national men's rugby sevens teams. The event also included a women's tournament in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series for national women's teams in 2017, but the women's version was not held in the 2017–18 series and has since moved to Denver. Games are very fast-paced—each half lasts only 7 minutes, as opposed to 40 minutes in the full version of rugby union. This allows many games to be played in a day, and a full tournament to be completed in a weekend. The event, held at Sam Boyd Stadium in the first weekend of March, features 16 men's national teams, including the U.S., and encourages a festival atmosphere. If you're so inclined, it can be a great opportunity to meet people from other parts of the world.

• Las Vegas is also a major regional center for college basketball tournaments every March. As of the current 2018–19 season, four NCAA Division I conferences hold their annual men's and women's tournaments in the area; each of these tournaments sees the winner receive automatic entry to the NCAA tournament.
• The Pac-12 Conference, one of the so-called "Power Five conferences" of Division I football, brings its men's tournament to T-Mobile Arena. For women and the 2019 tournament will be at MGM Grand Garden Arena and the 2020 tournament will be at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
• The Mountain West Conference, home to UNLV, holds its men's and women's tournaments at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center.
• The West Coast Conference, a league made up of private faith-based schools, holds its men's and women's tournaments at Orleans Arena, on the grounds of The Orleans, an off-Strip casino and hotel.
• The Western Athletic Conference, a far-flung league with schools located everywhere from Seattle to Chicago, also holds its men's and women's tournaments at Orleans Arena.

By 2020 and the American football|NFL will arrive with the Las Vegas Raiders, following their move from Oakland. The UNLV Rebels football team will join the Raiders at their new stadium.

Finally, Las Vegas is one of the world's main centers for combat sports. For decades, many of the biggest championship events in boxing have been held at venues on or near the Strip. The Strip has also become an epicenter for mixed martial arts; the world's biggest promoter of MMA events, UFC, is based in Las Vegas.

Escape rooms

Escape rooms consist of themed rooms where a team of players work together to either escape from a locked room or complete a task (such as opening a safe or stopping a nuclear missile launch) by finding clues and objects or solving puzzles within a set time limit, usually one hour. Las Vegas has several escape rooms that vary in difficulty from easy for beginners to nearly imfeasible for the experienced player. Most escape rooms require advance booking and do not accept walk-ins. Some escape rooms will fill the number of players up to the maximum with other people so check with the location in advance if you don't want to play with strangers.

Get married

Las Vegas is the wedding capital of the world. To get married, first go to the County Clerk's Office and apply for a marriage license. Both parties must have valid ID, such as a driver's license or passport. The cost is $60 per couple. The Las Vegas Wedding Bureau is open from 9AM Monday - midnight seven days a week, including holidays. No blood test or waiting period is required. The marriage license itself is valid for one year. The minimum age to marry is 18; a 16 or 17 year old may marry if one parent is present or has given notarized permission.

Once you have a marriage license and the wedding ceremony can be performed by any priest, minister, rabbi or Justice of the Peace authorized to perform weddings within the Las Vegas area. Numerous wedding chapels are located around the Wedding Bureau and on the Strip. You can choose an elaborate theme wedding, such as an Elvis impersonator as officiant, or a simple ceremony and reception celebration.

Most major hotels and Vegas wedding chapels offer wedding packages for those who wish to plan a larger wedding ceremony. But don't let a lack of planning stop your nuptials; all Vegas wedding chapels can perform immediate weddings with no prior appointment, although it is recommended to make a reservation for your wedding. If you make a reservation most chapels will provide courtesy limousine transportation from your hotel to the chapel and back. Making a reservation also decreases the likelihood of having to wait.

Finally, you can check with the Las Vegas Better Business Bureau before making any arrangements with any wedding chapel or service provider.

Events

Las Vegas continues to grow with annual events and festivals held throughout the city.

• Electric Daisy Carnival - A massive 3-night multi-stage music carnival that includes venues from the world's top artists along with rides, fireworks, and mesmerizing rave-infused light shows.

• Helldorado Days - With origins dating back to 1934, Helldorado Days is host to Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeos, a local residents rodeo, a parade, carnival, Whiskerino (facial hair) contest, golf tournament, poker tournament, art show, art auction, exhibits, and food and beverages.

• iHeartRadio Music Festival - MGM Grand Garden Arena - A 2-day music festival that features 20 to 30 chart-topping musical artists.

• Las Vegas Greek Food Festival - 5300 El Camino Road - $6 - $10 A weekend festival that celebrates the traditions and cuisine of Greek culture. Live music and dancing, along with games and rides for children.

• Life is Beautiful Festival - A very large music and food festival in downtown Las Vegas. Over 50 performers take to the stages while guests can choose to patron a very wide variety of unique food vendors.

• San Gennaro Feast - 2023 Event | September |11 September 15 - Live entertainment, amusement rides, and a wide variety of food mark these weeklong festivals that honor Italian legacy.

• America's Party - America's Party New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. It's a big deal—the strip is closed off to cars so it's all pedestrians, and it gets packed with people welcoming in the new year. Fireworks and all sorts of festivities.

Tennis

Las Vegas is a great place for tennis fans. Not only do many of the hotels offer excellent courts but public courts abound as well. Vegas is also home to many amateur tournaments and UNLV tournaments.

Ice skating

Given the very high temperatures during the summer it may be a surprise that ice skating is popular, but at inside rinks!

• Las Vegas Ice Center - 9295 Wednesday to Fridaylamingo Road 36.1144, -115.2943 west of the Bellagio ☎ +1 702 320-7777 +1 702 255-9356 - A twin-rink facility.

Seasonal rinks pop up at major Strip hotels like the Venetian and Cosmopolitan. Downtown Summerlin Mall also has one during winter.

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Las Vegas is a very peculiar destination - and hotels in Las Vegas have a lot of peculiarities that you won't find in other cities.

The vast majority of visitors to Las Vegas arrive on Friday or Saturday nights and stay for the weekend. As such, room rates can seem ridiculously affordable from Sunday-Thursday night but zoom upwards on weekends. Travelers can plan a trip to their advantage: by staying, say, Sunday through to Thursday, one can not only save a bundle on hotel rates, but also take advantage of package deals that may include a show, meals, and gambling coupons—occasionally worth more than the cost of the hotel room itself.

A bad surprise at check in are so-called "Resort Fees". Many hotels in Las Vegas collect this fee on top of the room charge (typically between $10 and $20 per day, but can sometimes be more like $40) when you check in. You won't get around paying it, even if you claim that your hotel booking website had indicated the total pricing as final. The resort fee is apparently an attempt at introducing low-cost airline-style pricing to hotels: splitting up the price into an attractively affordable basic fee, and charging the client for almost everything separately. Thusly, in Las Vegas and the resort fee typically "covers" the usage of the swimming swimmingpool and of the fitness center. Some hotels do not collect resort fees. It may be worth it to ask the front desk to remove this fee; especially if you had a bad experience with your stay. However, keep your expectations low but be polite and reasonable.

In Las Vegas hotels, even the resort fee does not always cover hotel amenities that are included for free in hotels in the rest of the world: These charges may be quite expensive; most hotels charge for use of the fitness center with rates around $20 to $40 per visit, local calls are usually billed, and wireless internet is generally at least $12 per day. Unless the service is free; it is better to use your own cell phone or mobile router.

Due to the flamboyant and lively atmosphere of most casino hotels, you may not get a good night's sleep, especially on weekends or during busy tourist seasons. Drunken parties and associated recklessness are frequent occurrences in most of the motels and hotels on the Strip. Most hotels will send security personnel up to dispel loud parties or to warn drunk patrons to keep the noise down if you call the front desk, but their effectiveness may vary. Quiet alternatives include the Four Seasons Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, and Skylofts at MGM Grand.

In Las Vegas parlance and the words "hotel" and "casino" are interchangeable. There is a big difference between casino hotels and mainstream hotels without gambling. Casino hotels tend to be large (often with a long walk from the parking to your room and often via the gambling floor). The size of casino hotels means that they often have a wider range of services (restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops, etc.) and many facilities have long opening hours or are open 24 hours.

Off the Strip

Along the primary streets leading off the Strip are a wide variety of lodgings, ranging from basic budget motels to splashy, full-size resorts every bit as expensive as those on the Strip.

Downtown/Fremont Street

Most lodgings in Downtown tend to be of the budget variety, owing to the distance to the Strip. However, hotels in Downtown still put you within very close distance to the casinos of Fremont Street. The Downtown area is also where you'll find the few hostels Las Vegas has.

Further out

Many modest hotels, well-away from the Strip and downtown, cater to "local residents"; many offer lower rates and (often) better games. These are complemented by plush, full-resort hotels/casinos in some locations. There are also a number of RV parks further out. Additionally and the suburbs of Henderson and North Las Vegas have plenty of affordable lodgings.

Driving dangers

Remain vigilant while driving. Las Vegas Boulevard ("the Strip") is notorious for fender benders and other traffic collisions as a result of the heavy stop-and-go traffic and the numerous distractions (pirates, volcanoes, fountains) offered to drivers.

Interstate 15 is routinely under construction to relieve its perennial traffic jams. The construction zones tend to have inadequate signage and poor lane markings, which combined with the large number of tourists results in frequent last-minutes lane changes and in turn, many multi-vehicle vehicle accidents. Many people are also driving intoxicated as well; Nevada has an unusually high frequency of traffic deaths with alcohol involved, and most of them happen near the Strip.

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Travel Next from Las Vegas

• Hoover Dam is located in nearby Boulder City.

Rock climbing and hiking

• Spring Mountains - North of Red Rock Canyon - Five peaks over 11,000' which is Bristlecone Pine County. At 11,918 ft (3,362 m), Mt. Charleston reaches the treeless alpine zone and is Nevada's fourth highest peak. The geology is mainly limestone which soaks up rainfall and snowmelt up high and releases it in lower canyons. Carry plenty of water for hikes along the crest. Expect snow at higher elevations October to May or June.

• Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 80 min drive north-east by car. Hot springs.
• Grand Canyon is about 4 hours by car, via the Hoover Dam. It's quite easy to make a day trip from Vegas to Grand Canyon as there are a lot of tour companies advertising their services at almost every corner on the Strip. A typical bus tour takes includes transport to and from your hotel as well as lunch and costs $100–300/person depending on the tour company. There are also helicopter tours which are more expensive.
• Mount Whitney, highest U.S. peak outside Alaska. About two hours beyond Death Valley.
• Zion National Park is about three hours northeast of Vegas and offers stunning scenery in a red-walled canyon.

Skiing

• Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort - in the Spring Mountains, reached by State Highway 156 - 45 minutes from Las Vegas.

• Brian Head Resort - in southern Utah - Brian Head Ski Resort Offers more vertical feet but is about a three hour drive via I-15.

• Mt. Charleston ski area in winter, hiking up to alpine zone in summer. 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

Mountain biking

• Bootleg Canyon - near Boulder City, take Highway 93provides excellent technical cross-country and downhill trails. 30 minutes south of "the Strip".

• Blue Diamond - just south of Red Rock Canyon - Less technical riding, but with amazing views.

• White Mountains (California) includes the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. To get there, take US-95 and S.R. 168 to Westgard Pass and then paved road as far as Shulman Grove at 10,000 ft, gravel to Patriarch grove just below treeline.

Other nature

• Death Valley is two hours to the west by car.
• Desert National Wildlife Range, primitive camping on 1,588,459 acres of Mohave Desert. Set aside primarily for desert bighorn sheep, is 23 miles north of Las Vegas on U.S. 95.
• Great Basin National Park has Nevada's only glacier and other excellent mountain scenery, Bristlecone Pines, cave tour with stalactites etc. North on US-93 to Ely, east on US-50.
• Valley of Fire State Park is one hour north-east by car.

Other cities

• Los Angeles is about 4 hours by car.
• Mesquite (Nevada) | Mesquite is a delightful little resort on the Nevada-Arizona border near Utah.
• Sedona, Arizona, New Age tourist town in red sandstone canyon.

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