"What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas"

Dogukan Helvaci

From Turkey

W&T Participant 2016

Have worked in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Hi guys !

I decided to inform everyone about cities.Let's start with the SinCity ♠️Las Vegas ♦️

1-THE STRIP STREET

If you guys decide to visit Las Vegas,nThe Strip should be your first destination. Because you will discover replicas of ''The Egyptian Pyramid , Eiffel Tower , Liberty of Statue etc.'' The Las Vegas Strip is also center of the gambling and entertainment industry. Probably you would like to play poker and watching animation shows of the hotels.

If you like danger and action as I do,you should experience the roller coaster in The NewYork&NewYork Hotel. The machine made us little bit scared, but it was super-fun and it was super fast. You should take a sit from first seat then just wait for some adrenaline. It cost only 14$ in 2016.

Everybody knows The Bellagio Fountains from Hollywood movies It is one of the best activities to do in the Strip. Bruno Mars also took video clip for his last song ''24K''. It is one of the free things to do this in Vegas. You can watch this show every 45 minutes. Probably you will watch this show randomly when you are hanging out in the Strip.

One of the most important places for adrenaline lovers is 'The Strotesphere Hotel' in Strip Street. There are perfect machines such as Insanity, X Screem, Big Shot, Sky Jump to experience adorable memories.

A- Insanity

Insanity the Ride is a truly mind-bending experience! A massive mechanical arm extending out 64 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower at a height of over 900 feet, this Vegas ride will spin you and several other passengers in the open air at speeds of up to three 'G's. You'll be propelled up to an angle of 70 degrees, which will tilt your body into one position — straight down! If you're brave enough to keep your eyes open, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of historic downtown Las Vegas. Experience Insanity and walk away to tell the tale!

B- X Scream

Ever played on a giant teeter-totter, 866 feet above the ground? With X-Scream, you can! It's space age, yet simplistic design resembles a massive teeter-totter or a Vegas rollercoaster unlike any other ever seen. X-Scream propels you and several other riders headfirst, 27 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. Try not to scream when you go over the edge — you don't want to scare the other riders! After being shot over the edge, you'll dangle weightlessly above the Las Vegas Strip before being pulled back and propelled over again for more.

There are also sky jump and big jump but I couldn't get in them, that's why I would prefer to copy-paste ''insanity and x scream'' from offical websites of Stratosphere hotel. You may get more information from the offical websites of Stratosphere hotel : http://www.stratospherehotel.com/Activities

2-GRAND CANYON

Grand Canyon is the National Park which located between Nevada and Arizona. The road takes 5-6 hours by car from Las Vegas to Canyon. That's why you should start day early if you want to take good photos before sunrise. You will also drive in the Road 66.It is really famous road in the USA , you may stop to drive and take great photos in the desert of Arizona. There are 4 different touristic points of Canyon. West Rim and South Rim are the most popular places. The Skywalk is in the West Rim but you have to pay for it. I didn't experience it but I heard that the cost is 9$ for entrance. If you go to National Park by car,you have to pay 30$ for entrance of National Park.

3-OTHER IMPORTANT LOCATIONS

Hoover Dam : Especially if you study engineering, you must see this engineering marvel. It is just a hour far away from Las Vegas city center. Hoover Dam works as a states border , it separates Arizona and Nevada. If you want to visit this place, The tour costs 30$ dollar for whole day.

Madame Tussauds : It is one of the most famous museum all around the world and you can find the Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas too. The Museum give you chance to take photos and funny videos with the actor's and singer's wax sculpture, such as Micheal Jackson, Rihanna, Will Smith, Marilyn Monroe etc. You guys will have such a great time there and the price is 30$ that's why you should visit the museum.

High Roller : The biggest High-Roller is in the heart of the Las Vegas. Great Location, it costs only 27$ and it takes 30 minutes. You may get opportunity to take photo over the Las Vegas view. I guess you would prefer to use it on your profile pictures on social media

Red Rock Canyon : It is also National Park near of Las Vegas City Center. If you interested in nature, it can be great option for small trip. You will see old western life style there. There is Hollywood Studios and you may take oldies&goldies photo.

Who wants a million dollar? : It is located in Fremont Street. If you really love money and lucky enough this place can make you happy. Because it give you chance to take photo with a million dollars for customers.

4-POPULAR ACTİVİTİES

There are a lot of type of tour options. For example; airplane, boat or jet-ski , bus, helicopter, hike/walk, horseback, off-road or ATV, race or exotic car.

Especially I advice helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon in West Rim.

Do not forget ! "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" The question is '' are you ready for Sin City's Night Life ? ''

As you know, The City is always awake and if you are party guy, Vegas should be the best place for you in world. There are so many popular clubs and you can enjoy the most famous DJ's performances. For example; Hakkasan , Hyde Bellagio , Foxtail , Marque, Tao, SX, Omnia, Drai's Nightclub, Rehap, Sky Beach Club.

5-TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATION INFORMATIONS

Hotels are fancy and pretty cheap. I advice to stay in the The Strip Street or Downtown for accommodation. They don't have big price differences and they have location advantage.

You can also use the city bus services for transportation in the City. The company names are SDX and Deuce. You pay 8$ and buy daily pass or you can take ticket for 2 hours and it costs 6$.

If you want to go airport or come from there to city center, there are some different kind of shuttles. They cost between 7-12$.

I would try to inform you about city life, nightlife, activities and places.I hope you will like it and this article will benefit for someone.

Have a great day.