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What Must I See In Las Vegas?
How
To Get Around Las Vegas
Visitors
to Las Vegas are quite often overwhelmed by the glitz and
glamour that awaits them at every turn. The sounds of slot
machines can be heard from the insides
of the casinos, walking billboards seek to entice money laden
patrons to come in and gamble at their table games, and
the oversized flashy billboards make it easy to quickly
get disoriented. Add to this the fact that very often distances
can be deceiving, and it is not surprising that many a
time visitors will seek to flag down cabs or simply hop
into their own cards in order to travel from casino to
casino. This in turn may lead to frustration, waiting times,
and wrong turns, and more often than not visitors become
more antsy than relaxed.
To
avoid the quagmire of being help up in Sin City, here are
some tried and true tips on maneuvering around this great
gambling metropolis.
1.
Rely on the Strip Trolley. For only $1.50 you will be able
to mount this leisurely ride up and down the Las Vegas
Strip. There are many stops along the way,
and the trolley will make its way down this route from 9:30
in the morning until 2:00 the following morning.
2.
Look up. There are now many bridges that are connecting
several casinos. For example, from the Mandalay Bay Hotel
and Casino you can make it to the Luxor and from there,
to the Excalibur. A slight change in direction will send
you to the New York New York and MGM Grand. These overhead
bridges will allow you to avoid the hustle and bustle of
the traffic below while at the same cut down your traveling time
tremendously.
3.
Take the monorail. This lightning fast mode of transportation
connects several others of the Strip’s most famous casinos,
such as the Monte Carlo to the Bellagio, and Treasure Island
to the Mirage.
4.
Take a cab. If all else fails, a cab is available in front
of most major casinos and hotels, as well as at designated
cab stations on the Strip. Remember, however,
that cabs will not be able to stop in the midst of the Strip
to pick you up!
5.
If you must drive, give yourself a bit of extra time, simply
to permit for parking. During peak times the lines in and
out of the parking garages of the casinos
may be a bit longer. If you rely on valet parking, the wait
to get your car back will also need to be added. Generally
speaking, unless you are willing not to partake of the
free drinks offered at the casinos, it is best to leave
your
car at the hotel and not rely on it for transportation for
a night on the town.
Probably
the best solution to your transportation needs is a combination
of all that Las Vegas has to offer. After all, who wants
to stay on and around the Las
Vegas Strip all the time? There are many charming sights
and sounds away from the Strip that will at times require
you
to rely on your own transportation. In these cases it is
wise to have a good map of the city and outlying areas,
as well as a cell phone in case you get lost. Once you
get to your location, utilizing the public transportation
that is available will permit you to do more sightseeing
and less concentrating on the road. The result will be an
enjoyable road trip with memorable highlights
here and there, as well as some unforgettable time on the
Las Vegas Strip itself. Remember to never drink and drive!
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