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Las Vegas is the renowned city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining and it bills itself as "The Entertainment Capital of the World". It is famous for the number of casino resorts and associated entertainment, although it is a growing retirement and family city. One of the most visible aspects of Las Vegas' cityscape is its use of dramatic architecture. As the 28th most popular city in the United States, its major attractions are the casinos and the hotels. The most famous hotel casinos are located on Las Vegas Boulevard on the portion of the road known as the "Las Vegas Strip". Many of these hotels are massive with thousands of rooms and large adjoining casino areas. ...
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Gambling is not the only reason that tourists visit Las Vegas, as several natural areas, including Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the southeast near Boulder City and Valley of Fire State Park to the northeast are nearby. The Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian walkway that spans five blocks from the "Las Vegas Strip" to Main Street, offers amazing entertainment along the way. Each night, at dusk, a Light and Sound Show may be seen that boasts millions of lights and concert quality sound. On the first Friday of each month, the "First Friday" celebration is held and the works of local artists and musicians is exhibited in a section of the city's downtown region, now called the "Arts District". Broadway shows and other major touring attractions as well as orchestra, opera, and dance performances will be scheduled at the "Smith Center for the Performing Arts", situated downtown in Symphony Park. Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley can be visited in one day, and a variety of guided tours to these areas are available. With more than 300 days of sun every year, weather in Las Vegas is perfect for your vacation plans. Let the excitement begin!
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The currency used in Las Vegas is the United States Dollar.
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The temperatures in Las Vegas range from a low of 5°C in the winter to a high of 37°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 120V.
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The language used in Las Vegas is English.
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The time zone in Las Vegas is GMT (UTC) -8.
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Documents required to visit Las Vegas
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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