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Las Vegas, commonly known simply as Vegas, is the 26th most populous city in the United States.
It is the most populous city in the state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County.
The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the vast Mojave Desert.
This desert city is known around the world for fun and excitement.
For a great aerial view of Las Vegas, or even the Grand Canyon, visitors can take a helicopter tour.
The Grand Canyon stands and the hills and mountains around Las Vegas are home to all kinds of leisure opportunities.
The place offers everything from hiking and camping to boating and skiing.
Many of the hotels are attractions in their own right and offer free street shows, from dancing fountains to erupting volcanoes.
The Strip, Las Vegas' famous resort-lined street, sparkles with lights and recreates the glamorous locations of cities around the world.
Located on the Strip, Paris Las Vegas is one of the city's most recognizable resorts.
In front is a model of the Eiffel Tower and, at the end of the path, a recreation of the Paris Opera.
Forty-six floors above the city streets, the Eiffel Tower Experience is a gazebo with incredible 360-degree views.
Filled with massive entertainment palaces, many built with a defining theme, and venues for presentations.
Luxurious hotel rooms and fine dining, that's what most people think of when they imagine Las Vegas.
One of the must-see attractions in Las Vegas is walking along the Strip and enjoying the view.
It's particularly impressive at night, when the city is lit up by an endless succession of glittering neon signs.
This area is an endless feast for the senses.
Culture
You'll also find interesting museums, an ever-impressive list of shows, and countless other things to do.
In former downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street is a pedestrian-only area with all kinds of unique locations.
Known as the Fremont Street Experience, every night a fantastic musical and visual show takes place at the top.
Street performers and special entertainment events often perform outdoors in this area.
The milder winter temperatures are pleasant to walk around, and in summer, when the temperature can soar above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
The hotel's swimming pools become an important part of daytime activities.
Las Vegas is a great place to visit year-round.
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