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| - Outside of the strip, Vegas is a thirsty brown desert. When we were flying in, we barely saw any water. Mostly dirty, dirty sand and rocks everywhere.
But a beautiful landscape surrounds with the striped landscape of Red Rock Canyon to the west and more mountains and canyons to the east, from where the sun rose one morning as I watched it from our hotel room. As for natural wonders and national sites, the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are only a drive away.
And I thought Florida was hot, but it was nothing compared to the oven heat which you could never escape from unless you are indoors or in a pool somewhere. The wind is like a blow dryer and the shade was just as hot. I thought night would bring cooler weather, but it felt like daytime -- just without the sun.
Yes, Vegas is a barren desert. Except for the Strip. Possibly the only Oasis in Vegas where water is wasted in excess and indulgence in forbidden shenanigans is the law of the land.
The Strip itself seems like Disney World for feening adults, with those people passing out souvenir cards in front of the Miracle Mile shops, mobile ads for call girls on trucks, and free magazine stands with used people instead of used cars.
Aside from debauchery, there is plenty to see and do. The FREE sights, like Bellagio Fountains, Mirage Volcano, MGM Lions, as well as the Vegas showgirl dancers, Cirque shows, magic shows, and famous performers to see on stage. They even have the aquarium and plenty of spas if you miss being around water.
For the adrenaline junkies, they have plenty of activities, from ziplining in the canyons or Fremont, mountain biking in the canyons along double black diamond trails, land sailing, indoor skydiving, and several coasters and thrill rides along the Strip.
Nightlife in Vegas is unmatched anywhere else. There is plenty on the Strip and even in one hotel/casino you'll find 2 or more clubs and bars. There are promoters everywhere, so there are opportunities to skip lines or get in FREE. Not to mention all the eye candy EVERYwhere.
Also, plenty of restaurants and buffets to stuff yourself silly or overload your stomach with dessert.
A great escape from the regular day-to-day grind, but make sure you bring enough money with you. Or at least brush up on your gambling skills. You might be thirsty for more than just water.
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