Guide To Las Vegas Information

Las Vegas is the city with several nicknames... "Sin City", "The city that never sleeps" and of course you know that "what happens in Vegas... stays in Vegas"!

If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, we provide you with some background information about Las Vegas, some results from a recent study about Las Vegas visitors, and suggestions on where to go and what to see while you are in Vegas.

Las Vegas Visitors

Las Vegas hosts over 36 million visitors a year and only 17% of those visitors are traveling to Las Vegas for the first time. About 40% of the visitors are in Las Vegas for vacation or pleasure, while about 13% come primarily to gamble. Most visitors travel to Las Vegas once or twice a year.

Planning Your Las Vegas Trip

If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, we provide you the articles and information that will make your Las Vegas vacation a great one!

Planning your trip to Las Vegas can vary from same-day planning to more than 90 days ahead of time. Fifty-five percent of the visitors planned their trip to Las Vegas more than one month in advance. There are distinct advantages to planning your Vegas trip early including cheaper airfares, better hotel room rates, and time to locate Las Vegas coupons and discounts.

The Internet has become a popular way to plan and book your Las Vegas vacation. Almost half of the visitors to Las Vegas used the Internet to plan their trip. Only 13% used the services of a travel agent.

There are so many things to do and see while you are in Las Vegas, you will have to spend some time visiting the different Las Vegas articles to determine what you want to see and do.

People that were visiting Las Vegas for vacation and pleasure came to Vegas primarily for the entertainment and shows, along with seeing the major resorts, and gambling. Additional reasons for visiting Las Vegas included the restaurants, shopping, the nightlife, spas, and golfing.

Getting to Las Vegas

Most of the visitors to Las Vegas arrive by car, bus, or RV. About 42% of Las Vegas visitors arrive by airplane. Be sure to book your Las Vegas flight as soon as possible to get the cheapest airfare.

McCarran International Airport (LAS) is the main airport that serves the Las Vegas area. Due to the popularity of Las Vegas and competition for customers, many of the airlines have special deals on flights to Las Vegas.

Online travel companies offer Las Vegas vacation packages that can save you up to 20% when you book your flight and hotel reservations together.

Getting Around Las Vegas

Once visitors arrive in Las Vegas, 50% prefer to drive their own vehicle. If you arrive in Las Vegas by plane you will need to consider how you are going to get around. Public transportation in Las Vegas is excellent. The Las Vegas transportation companies are very good at moving a lot of visitors from the airport to the hotels and back.

Most of the large Las Vegas hotels offer free shuttle service between the airport and hotel. There are also shuttle buses that travel throughout Las Vegas and are a great way to get around.

If you prefer not to wait for the shuttle, you can always grab a taxi. The taxi cabs are great because they know how to get around Vegas and can pick you up and drop you off at the exact location. They are also the best way to get back to your hotel after a night of partying.

If you want to have more freedom for traveling around Las Vegas, then consider renting a car. Traffic in Las Vegas is really not that bad and having a rental car in Las Vegas lets you explore more of the city and surrounding areas. The major hotels on the Las Vegas Strip have designated parking garages for their customers, so parking usually isn't an issue.

If you are staying on the Las Vegas Strip, then be sure to take advantage of the monorail! The monorail is a quick, easy, and fun way to get from one end of the Vegas Strip to the other. Of course it can't stop at every destination, but the stops are located close enough for you to easily travel between the Las Vegas casinos.

A lot of visitors get around Las Vegas by walking. A walk down the Las Vegas Strip at night is a lot of fun. You have the freedom to walk through the different resorts and casinos, watch the Bellagio fountains, visit the unique stores, and experience the Vegas nightlife. Of course, you need to make sure you take comfortable walking shoes. You will be surprised at how much of Las Vegas you can cover by strolling along the Vegas Strip.

Don't forget about downtown Las Vegas. While the Las Vegas Strip has most of the big hotels and resorts, downtown Las Vegas has a combination of the old style casinos mixed with the hi-tech video screen covering Fremont Street. While 38% of Las Vegas visitors get to the downtown area, over half of them go to see the Fremont Street experience.

Las Vegas Lodging

One of the most interesting aspect of staying in Las Vegas is trying to decide where you are going to stay! There are over 148,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas so there are a lot of choices. Most of the hotels are based on themes. The Luxor resembles a pyramid and has an Egyptian theme.

Luxor Hotel and Casino The Luxor is one of the most unique hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Shaped like a shiny black pyramid, the Luxor brings a taste of Egypt to Las Vegas. The Luxor rooms are well designed and very comfortable. Looking over the inside balcony to the casino floor below is an experience you will always remember. To check for room availability, prices, and to make a reservation, click on the Buy button below.

Las Vegas hotel room rates vary widely, but a city wide average is around $75/night. Locating and making your Las Vegas hotel reservations online has never been easier. Ninety-eight percent of the visitors to Las Vegas know where they are going to stay before they leave for Las Vegas and they make their hotel reservation more than 30 days in advance. A vast majority of visitors (91%) stay in the Las Vegas hotels, 5% stay in motels, and 3% in RV parks.

Be sure to take advantage of the hotel coupons and deals because you can save up to 75% at many of the major hotels. The deals are there if you spend the time to shop! Of the visitors that booked their hotel accomodations online, most used this Hotels.com website... Click Here for the Best Las Vegas Hotel Deals!

There are also many vacation rental homes that are available for you to rent, especially if you want your own pool or don't want to deal with the crowded hotels. The prices vary widely and are available on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. As you would expect, there are some very luxurious homes for rent in Las Vegas! Have fun finding the right rental house for you!

If you are on a tight budget, relax, there are a lot of very nice cheap Las Vegas hotels and motels that offer very reasonable rates. Be sure to shop around for coupons and discounts!

Las Vegas Restaurants

If you love to eat, then Las Vegas is the city for you! The food in Las Vegas is considered to be some of the best in the world and the selection is second to none! The variety of international restaurants and exquisite cuisine will guarantee that you will be eating at a different Las Vegas restaurant every night!

Las Vegas is also known for its world famous buffets. For a very reasonable price, you can eat all you want for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Most of the hotels offer special buffets and we highly recommend you try the Paris buffet, especially for breakfast!

Las Vegas Entertainment

Las Vegas is home to some of the top entertainment and it is the main reason  Famous for the comedy acts, magic and show girls, Vegas has become the center for Cirque du Soleil performances. On any night there is at least 5 Cirque shows at the big hotels. Be sure to check the schedule for dates, times, and to buy your show tickets for all the Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows.

Cirque du Soleil KA at the MGM Grand portrays air, earth, fire and water.

Cirque du Soleil LOVE celebrates the music of the Beatles at the Mirage

Cirque du Soleil Mystere at Treasure Island features aerial high bar and acrobatics.

Cirque du Soleil "O" at the Bellagio is amazing with the diving into the water.

Cirque du Soleil Viva Elvis at the Aria clebrates the life of Elvis!

Cirque du Soleil Zumanity at New York New York is for adult audiences.

In addition to the Cirque du Soleil shows, Las Vegas has some of the best shows in the world. When you visit Vegas, you have to take in a Las Vegas Show!

Top musicians and singers often perform concerts in Las Vegas. This year, Cher and Celine Dion are two of the headline acts at Caesars Palace.

Cher will be performing at Caesars into the first part of 2011. Celine Dion is returning to Caesars Palace in March of 2011, for three years!

Don't wait to buy your Cher and Celine Dion tickets at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace!

Most of the top concert tours perform in Las Vegas during the year. Check the concert schedule early in order to secure your Las Vegas concert tickets!

The Las Veagas hotels often have their own special shows. Some are for families and others are late night erotic shows strictly for adults. There are plenty of shows and special entertainment, like the Blue Man Group at the Venetian, for all ages! Save 40% on Blue Man Group Las Vegas tickets for late night shows when you use coupon code SMARTER40.

The nightlife in Las Vegas is something that you have to experience. Some of the most popular night clubs are found in Vegas. If you love to dance and party, Vegas is the city for you!

Las Vegas Weddings:

If you are planning a wedding in Las Vegas, you certainly aren't alone! Las Vegas is definitely the place to go if you want to "tie the knot". Las Vegas has some of them most unique wedding chapels and themed weddings of anywhere in the world. If you want a Las Vegas wedding, you might want to do some basic planning, unless of course you get married on an impulse and go through the drive-thru wedding chapel.

Remember to shop around for great Las Vegas deals and Bookmark our site for the future! Have fun!

Statistics from the 2009 Las Vegas Visitor Profile prepared for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority by GLS Research.