Las Vegas Luxor – Ancient Egypt Las Vegas Style

One of the most unusual attractions in Las Vegas is the giant pyramid of the Las Vegas Luxor, one of the first themed resorts in the Vegas strip (opened in 1993). This slice of ancient Egyptian history really stands out – even in Las Vegas which is home to some of the most unique hotels in the world.

Las Vegas Luxor is located at the end of the strip nearest to the airport (McCarran LAS Airport). The Luxor is near to the Mandalay Bay resort and the Excalibur hotel (in fact there is a tram that connects the hotels), striking hotels in their own right, but the Luxor is strikingly different and a real engineering marvel. Once the tallest building on the strip, the Luxor has since been dwarfed by other mega resort hotels in the area.

Capable of accommodating over 4,400 guests, the Luxor Las Vegas has it’s rooms on the outer walls of the pyramid and instead of elevators the Luxor has “inclinators” which move up and down inside the pyramid at a 39-degree angle. Open hallways leading to the rooms on all floors overlook the vast atrium at the center of the pyramid, which at the time of writing, is still the largest in the world. In the evening the Luxor can be seen for miles around due to the huge light beam that shoots straight up from the top of the pyramid vertically into the night sky.

This unique Luxor charm also extends to the entertainment with a host of unusual and amazing acts.

Renowned TV illusionist Criss Angel records episodes of the TV series “Mindfreak” at the Luxor. The famous Fantasy seductive topless adult dance revue perform at the Luxor nightly with beautiful showgirls, live singers, comedy and cutting edge choreography. Another bizarre attraction at the Luxor is “Bodies… The Exhibition“. This show features whole body specimens and individual organs offering a unique view of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems of the human body – It’s a sight you won’t ever forget! Last but not least, the prop comic Carrot Top (named “Entertainer of the Year”) wows the crowd at the Luxor 6 nights a week with his incredible brand of twisted humor and wacky inventions.

The Luxor has it’s own spa offering massages and body/beauty treatments, many swimming pools and hot tubs, nightclubs, 29 high-quality retail outlets, restaurants and of course the busy Luxor casino (this is Vegas after all!).

The Luxor Las Vegas is not just a wonderful place to stay, it’s a complete visually stunning spectacle offering the unique experience of ancient Egypt on the Las Vegas strip.

Grand Canyon Vacation Tour from Las Vegas

Over 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year and many of these vistors use Las Vegas as a base. Being just 180 miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, Vegas is an ideal location for helicopter or light aircraft Grand Canyon tours. Some of the helicopter tours even allow you to explore the Grand Canyon on foot with an optional Canyon landing. Anyone spending time in Vegas should always set aside one day to see the Grand Canyon and take a break from the neon strip.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most breathtaking sights anyone will ever see in their lifetime. Seeing the Grand Canyon by air simply amplifies the experience. Many visitors are left speechless when first appreciate the raw beauty and the power of nature.

One of the best Grand Canyon flight tours is the tour with an option to land on a plateau in the Canyon which is about 3000 feet down. Once landed you can enjoy a champagne picnic, or for the more adventurous, you can climb down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon tour operators include Gray Line Las Vegas Sightseeing Tours, Key Tours Las Vegas, Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours and Vegas Tours. Grand Canyon tours are not restricted to air tours of course, there are a myriad of options such as horse riding tours, climbing tours, rafting tours and even tours in Hummer vehicles. For these tours however, you
would need more than one day from Las Vegas. In fact for a full exploration of the Grand Canyon you should really schedule a seperate vacation.

if you prefer to create your own tour that’s easy, many people drive to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas every year. bear in mind however it will be a long day, as although Las Vegas is only 180 miles from the Grand Canyon by air, it’s around 280 miles by road! Travelling by car can work out a lot cheaper (especially if more than one person is travelling) than coach tours, and definitely cheaper than air tours. A one day self drive tour could be done for less than $200, whereas even the cheapest air tours start at around $500 and a coach tour is around $150 per person.

The bottom line is, even though Las Vegas does have an incredible amount of amenities, attractions and shows to keep everyone occupied, you haven’t lived unless you’ve seen the Grand Canyon (especially by air). The Grand Canyon is one of those wonders where once seen, never forgotten!

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Adventuredome at the Circus Circus Hotel Casino

The Adventuredome is located at the Circus Circus Hotel Casino, right on the Strip in Las Vegas. Admission to the park itself is free, however ride tickets (Premium Rides at the time of writing are $7 each) and all-day passes ($24.95 for adults, $14.95 for children) need to be purchased. The main attractions are the Canyon Blaster steel coaster, the Rim Runner splashdown ride, the SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D Ride and and the Sling Shot freefall tower ride.

With its big-top circus theme featuring circus acts and a huge cheap all you can eat style buffet, Circus Circus is one of the most family-friendly casino resorts on the Strip. The Adventuredome indoor theme park is a huge attraction for families and the Circus Circus Hotelreally is a family oasis in middle of a neon-lit gambling strip.

Main attractions and rides at the Adventuredome include the following:-

• The Disko’O is a spinning type ride where you sit on a motorcycle type seat facing outward spinning at 14 cycless per minute on a 100-foot long roller coaster ride, spinning backwards, forwards and in every possible direction (and a few that seem impossible), while listening to the pumping disco music, Disko’O is an exhilerating experience!
• The Special FX Theatre features 4D special effects developed by SimEx-Iwerks, the 46-seat 4-D theatre has interactive features including bubbles, smells, water sprays and air blasts. The main movies are the Marvin the Martian 3-D film and the amazing 4-D Fun House adventure.
• Awesome Canyon Blaster Roller Coaster)is the world’s only indoor roller coaster with a double loop and double corkscrew! Travelling at 55 mph the Canyon Blastertruly takes your breath away!
• A SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D Ride (Motion Ridefilm – produced by Nickelodeon/Paramount Parks) is a must for the kids where they can dive into Bikini Bottom and join in with SpongeBob’s latest adventure – a hilarious and whacky search for a pickle to complete the perfect krabby patty!
• The Water chute ride at the Adventuredome is the Rim Runner, a crazy wet and wild ride including a drop down the roaring 60-foot waterfall!
• The Sling Shot Tower Ride – Blast into the sky up the tower with 4g’s of acceleration for maximum thrills!

Other attractions include the Laser Tag Adventure, Canyon Bumper Cars, Sand Pirate Swinging Ship and junior rides like the Frog Hopper, Road Runner Ride, Circus Carousel, Drifters Ferris Wheel, Miner Mike and the Thunderbirds Plane Ride.

All in all the AdventureDome is probably the number one attraction for families on the Las Vegas Strip.

15 of the best Vegas attractions

in some ways a Las Vegas vacation can be like time travelling, a short vacation in Las Vegas can give you a little taste of Venice, Paris, Egypt’s, New York, Arabia, Rome and even the French Riviera. Please find below a brief review of 15 of the best attractions in Las Vegas.

Most of us are already aware of the harsh neon excessive Las Vegas as the city of sin. However anybody who has visited Las Vegas on vacation recently will know there is much more to offer than casinos and showgirls. You will never run out of things to do whilst on a Vegas vacation, in fact the only problem you’ll have is trying to fit in all of the available attractions into just one vacation.

The famous Las Vegas strip is an attraction on its own this 3 1/2 mile stretch along the Las Vegas Boulevard is is home to most of the action in Vegas. This is where of all the big Casino resort hotels are located and at night you can see it for miles around with its blaze of neon lights.

This city resort of New York New York is immensely popular with lots to do and see. This resort is a famous Las Vegas landmark and allows you to experience New York City in Nevada. The attraction is that they New York New York resorts include the creation of the famous Manhattan skyline, a statue of liberty replica (150 feet tall), the Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, Liberty Plaza and even Central Park. There is even a Coney Island take rollercoaster that will teach you a rent they New York New York resorts at high speeds of up to 70 mph.

The stratosphere Tower (claimed to be the tallest freestanding towerr in the USA) is an amazing 1149 foot terror located at the stratosphere hotel. The terror offers spectacular views of the Las Vegas strip from its indoor and outdoor observation decks, and an incredible panorama from the thrilling rollercoaster ride.

The Cirque Du Soleil started back in the 1980’s as a small group of French Canadian street performers but nowadays has transformed into one of the largest theatrical companies in the world. A heady mix of music, dance, pyrotechnics, acrobatics and incredible costumes. The number of shows in Las Vegas fluctuates but there are currently four permanent shows (”Mystere,” “Zumanity,” “O” and “KA”). The Cirque du Soleil is probably the most famous show in Las Vegas today.

At the Excalibur Hotel and Casino resort you can travel back to mediaeval times in the White Castle with authentic malt and drawbridge. There are 2000 rooms in the Excalibur terrors with plenty of fun attractions within the castle itself with jugglers, musicians, singers and even a scarey dragon! The hold a special show themed around a medieval dinner with fire wizards,jousting, wenches and Dragons.

Some of the huge mega-resort hotels in Las Vegas are a major attractions on their own, much more than simply a room to spend the night. Many of these hotel attractions are completely free. You can have a gondola rides at the Venetian, visit the Lions habitats at the MGM Grand, watch the corrupting volcano at the Mirage or even see a pirates Battle at treasure Island.