My Thoughts on Las Vegas

There's much more to do in Las Vegas than gamble. The entire city, on the strip and off, is littered with casinos. And, for your convenience, there are even slot machines in the grocery stores and gas stations. However, I stand by my opening statement that there are other entertainment options in this city. My favorite part of going down "the strip" (main downtown Vegas) is touring the different hotels. The hotels are themed and extremely extravagent. One hotel has a botanical garden inside and another hotel has live lions on display. Just the other day I went to a Shark Reef within a hotel.

"In Las Vegas, smoking is a fact of life." -Las Vegas Tourist Guide

Smoking is a huge part of Las Vegas. If you don't like breathing in filthy air, Las Vegas is probably not for you. Honestly, you can avoid the smoke for the most part if you steer clear of the casinos, but the air is not the cleanest (and the streets aren't either).

Outside of Las Vegas, I intend to visit Lake Mead/ Hoover Dam. There are also some gorgeous national parks anywhere from 1-3 hours outside of downtown. Southern Utah provides a beautiful escape from the chaos of Las Vegas.

For those of you who did not already know, I am spending Thanksgiving in Las Vegas. I have about a week off and I am excited to relax and do some extra sight-seeing. In case anyone wants to take an impulsive trip to Las Vegas, I have two extra beds in my hotel room. :)