This glittering jewel in the heart of the Nevada desert is the obvious destination for betting, binging, and big budget entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. Home to popular performers and award-winning restaurants, Sin City is much more than just a gambler’s mecca.

Troll the Strip via a tricked out double-decker bus or jump on a roller coaster atop the tallest building in Nevada, the Stratosphere Tower. Those seeking visual eye candy can take in the acrobatic magic of Cirque du Soleil or sip a cocktail in the company of finned women at The Mermaid Bar & Lounge.

Gambling options here abound. Try the slots at the local favorite California Hotel & Casino, Circus Circus or Palms, and then spend your winnings on a shopping spree at the Grand Canal shops at the Venetian or the luxury boutiques at Via Bellagio. If you need a break from the neon, take a bus northwest of town and tour the botanical gardens and nature trails at the historic Las Vegas Springs Preserve or take flight in a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.