High Roller on the Linq
The Strip is home to the world famous High Roller, which sits on the far corner of Linq, the Promenade. Tourists can enjoy the best views of the strip and its surroundings while riding in a capsule of the gigantic Ferris wheel that is 550 feet tall and takes half an hour to complete one revolution. The cabin has capacity for 40 people. The views are especially impressive at night with the city fully illuminated.
New York – New York Hotel
The NewYork -New York Hotel in Las Vegas is located across from the MGM Grand Hotel and the Excalibur Hotel. The hotel, which looks spectacular, is designed to resemble the New York skyline with the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge to complete it. There is also a giant roller coaster that goes in and around the hotel.
Caesar’s Palace and Colosseum
Caesar’s Palace is one of the most popular resort hotels in Las Vegas as it continues to grow. Today, Caesar’s Palace is a huge complex in the center of the Strip and has every possible entertainment option. Most people closely associate the hotel with the shows that take place in its huge concert hall called “The Coliseum”.
Popular celebrities (such as Celine Dione and Elton John) entertain guests for an extended period and shows usually sell out well before show time. Therefore, tourists planning to see a performance at this venue will need to check dates and ticket availability in advance.
mob museum
The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, also called the Nevada Mob Museum, is a museum that stands out for its uniqueness. It is situated inside a neoclassical building from 1933, which used to be the US Post Office and Courthouse which has its own history. This was one of the locations of the famous 1950 Kefauver Committee hearings, which revealed some ugly realities about organized crime in Las Vegas and across the United States.
The museum talks about the history of the US mob through video clips and engaging interactive exhibits. The exhibits have something to do with the people, events, culture, and fashion that are relevant to the time.
Shark Reef Aquarium and Mandalay Bay
Another popular tourist spot on the southwestern end of the Strip is the Mandalay Bay Resort, which is near the Luxor Hotel. One of the main attractions of the complex is the Shark Reef Aquarium. It has a giant 1,300,000 gallon tank that is home to a wide variety of fish, reptiles, sharks, rays, and marine invertebrates.
There are around 100 sharks of 15 different species and more than 2,000 animals on display. Its most impressive feature is the Shark Tunnel. Shark Reef has accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and works with wildlife biologists to preserve endangered marine and lake populations, as well as rehabilitate injured animals.
