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Fremont Street Mardi Gras

Feb 2010 (annual)

Fremont Street, Las Vegas' indoor party street puts on a good shindig and its annual Mardi Gras is a hot local favourite. Processions made up of music, dance and plenty of fancy dress make…

Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
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NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

28 Feb - 2 Mar 2010 (annual)

Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts races each season during the NEXTEL series of NASCAR races. The season is split into two, a 26-race 'regular' season, then the ten-race 'race for the cup'…

Las Vegas Motor Speedway at night, Nevada. John Bisci, Public Relations Officer, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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FIM World Championship Supercross: Las Vegas

May 2010 (annual)

FIM World Championship Supercross comes to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas for the sixteenth race of the season.

James Stewart catches some serious air during the Amp'd Mobile Supercross Series, North America. © Steve Bruhn, Motonews.com
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Maxxis Mini Moto SX

6 - 7 May 2010 (annual)

The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas is the venue for the mud-churning Maxxis Mini Moto SX. Over 500 riders compete in the arena and, unlike most comps, you have a chance to be up there in the midst…

Courtesy of Maxxis Mini Moto SX, Las Vegas
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World Supercross GP/AMA Supercross Series

8 May 2010 (annual)

The Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas stages both the World Supercross GP and the AMA Supercross Finals, the final round of the annual American motocross series. High-powered motorcycles fly…

Supercross motorbike racing. Courtesy of University of Nevada photo courtesy University of Nevada
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The Great West Truck Show

Jun 2010 (annual)

Do you want to get away from all the glitz and glamour? Are you longing for some grease and dirt in a pristine city? Then head down to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the annual Great West…

Logo for The Great West Truck Show. Image Courtesy of The Truck Show. image, courtesy The Truck Show
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World Series of Poker

27 May - 17 Jul 2010 (annual)

The World Series of Poker is held annually at the Rio Hotel and Casino. The most famous poker tournament in the world, the highlight is the US$10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'Em tournament.

You got to know when to hold. Action from the World Series of Poker. Courtesy of Image Masters Photography
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Best In The Desert TSCO Vegas to Reno

18 - 22 Aug 2010 (annual)

The dusty Best In The Desert TSCO Vegas to Reno tackles the desert and mountains of Nevada. With over 300 miles of off-road racing, the event attracts over 175 teams, with around 80 cars and…

Best In The Desert Las Vegas to Reno. Courtesy of http://www.bitd.com
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Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

First held in 1991, to celebrate Mexican Independence, the Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival takes place at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel Casino. The songs speak about machismo, love…

Mariachi, Elias Entertainment style. Courtesy of Elias Entertainment
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Fantasy Gala

Oct 2010 (annual)

Every year, the Lied Discovery Children Museum holds a Fantasy Gala at the exquisite ballroom at The Mirage in Las Vegas. Through silent auctions, raffles and eclectic entertainment, the…

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Professional Bull Riders World Finals

Oct 2010; Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun only (annual)

After a year of riding bulls in competitions across the United States, cowboys convene in Las Vegas each October for two weekends - the first at the Mandalay Bay Events Center and the second…

Chris Shivers in action at the 1999 Professional Bull Riders finals photo courtesy Gary M Jensen
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Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball

Oct 2010 (annual)

The annual Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, sees lovers of unusual clothing celebrating their very own Halloween spectacle. Costumes range from naughty…

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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Dec 2010 (annual)

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) brings together cowboys and cowgirls from around the world to the Thomas & Mack Center. The ultimate showdown championship, the ten-day event is known…

Las Vegas' Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Courtesy of Wrangler NFR photo courtesy Wrangler NFR
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New Year in Las Vegas

Dec 2010 (annual)

Make no mistake, Sin City really knows how to let its hair down. Come to one of Las Vegas' outrageously showy New Year bashes and you'll see people partying as if the end of the world was nigh.

Fireworks fill the Las Vegas sky New Year's on the Strip. Photo by Brian Jones, courtesy of Las Vegas News Bureau
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America's Party

Dec 2010 (annual)

In keeping with its status as America's most sensational city, Las Vegas hosts major New Year celebrations. At America's Party fireworks are launched along the entire length of The Strip, from…

Las Vegas Strip. Image Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention and Tourist Bureau
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Fremont Street Experience

Daily

The Fremont Street Experience in Downtown is a pedestrian mall with a twist. A four-block-long canopy of LED lights and symphony-worthy sound system come alive at night with eye-popping…

Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
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Folies Bergères

Daily; not Sun

A symbol of Las Vegas entertainment, the dancing girls of Folies Bergères are world famous. The show is the longest-running production in the city of long-running shows, which is a testament…

The famous cancan at the Folies Bergères. Tropicana Resort press archive Tropicana Resort press archive Tropicana Resort
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Saturdays @ Ra

Sat only

Discover a sensual mix of house music and hip-hop at the Luxor Hotel's Ra on Saturday nights.

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Caesars Palace

Daily

Caesars Palace is definitely the godfather of Las Vegas casino hotels. Its opulent Roman-style marble statues set the tone. Famous for its 1980s and 1990s boxing bouts, today it features…

Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
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The Comedy Stop

Daily

Found at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, The Comedy Stop is the place to catch many big names in stand-up. If you are lucky, you might also see some of the brightest comic stars of tomorrow.

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Madame Tussaud's

Daily

From Elvis Presley to the Dalai Lama, Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas features over 100 life-size wax models of the world's most famous figures. There are no boundaries at this museum, so you can…

Elvis Presley wax model at Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas. Courtesy of New York New York Hotel and Casino Courtesy of New York New York Hotel and Casino
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Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

Daily

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art strikes a refined contrast with the kitsch of Las Vegas' Sunset Strip. Full of magnificent masterpieces, the impressive gallery holds works by some of the…

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Las Vegas. Courtesy of MGM Active
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Cirque du Soleil - Mystère

Daily; not Thu or Fri

Mystère, by the critically acclaimed circus revolutionaries, Canada's Cirque du Soleil, is performed at the Mirage's Treasure Island in Las Vegas. Dancing, stilt-walking and flying through a…

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Spamalot

Daily; not Thu

In 2005 Eric Idle took Broadway by storm with his (lovingly) ripped-off version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which, combining Monty Python's love of a certain reconstituted meat product…

Monty Python's Spamalot
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Liberace Museum

Daily

The Liberace Museum near The Strip celebrates the life and career of the flamboyant entertainer with a multi-roomed gallery of bejewelled pianos, outrageous costumes and ornate furnishings.…

Liberace Museum, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Liberace Museum
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Atomic Testing Museum

Daily

In the 1950s, the primary nuclear test-site in the US was just outside Vegas. Entertaining, interactive and emotional, the Atomic Testing Museum just off The Strip traces the history of the…

Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas. Courtesy of the Atomic Testing Museum
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Le Rêve

Daily; not Tue or Wed

Le Rêve, at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort, consists of spectacular aquatic stunts, diving, feats of strength and special effects, performed in a specially-built theatre in which no seat is…

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Shark Reef

Daily

Ever wanted to see a shark up close? Just saunter through the Treasure Bay tunnel in the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas and you feel like it's just you and the sharks lurking at the bottom…

 Photo courtesy of the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
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Bellagio Casino

Daily

If there is a casino in Vegas that most closely emulates the upscale European gaming salons it is the Bellagio Casino on The Strip. Rich furnishings create an upscale vibe, as do the high…

Bellagio Casino, Las Vegas. Courtesy of MGM Mirage
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Bellagio Fountains

Daily

The light, sound, and water show that is the Bellagio Fountains on The Strip lures big crowds as geysers blast into the sky and streams seem to dance hypnotically to music. Best viewed at…

Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
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Mirage Dolphin Habitat

Daily

The Mirage Dolphin Habitat on The Strip is an oasis in this overwhelming city, offering a chance to get up close to the residents of one of the most successful and well regarded breeding and…

Mirage Dolphin Habitat, Las Vegas. Courtesy of MGM Mirage
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Lied Discovery Children's Museum

Daily; not Mon

The Lied Discovery Children's Museum in Downtown specialises in the kind of hands-on science, social, and historical exhibits that fascinate kids and provide a welcome distraction for parents.…

Lied Discovery Children's Museum, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Lied Discovery Children's Museum
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Eiffel Tower Experience

Daily

The Eiffel Tower Experience is a half-scale replica of the original, soaring 50 stories above The Strip. A small observation platform provides stunning views and is a great place for a…

Eiffel Tower Experience, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Harrah's Entertainment
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Richard Petty Driving Experience

Daily

The Richard Petty Driving Experience in North Las Vegas provides a rare opportunity to get behind the wheel of a NASCAR racer and satisfy your need for speed. Prices may be steep but the…

Richard Petty Driving Experience, Las Vegas. Photo by Jim Bowie, courtesy of Richard Petty Driving Experience
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Neon Boneyard

Daily; not Mon or Sun

The history of the neon art form and the city that it inspired is preserved here in Downtown's Neon Boneyard - a sea of signs from long-gone casinos and businesses. The boneyard is a dusty…

Neon Boneyard, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Neon Museum
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MGM Grand Lion Habitat

Daily

The savannah-like environment of the MGM Grand Lion Habitat ranges over three levels, with rock outcrops, waterfalls and acacia trees. Enabled by a clever tunnelling system, the lions are…

Courtesy of MGM Grand
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Belz Factory Outlet World

Daily

From Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger to Liz Claiborne and Wedgwood, this vast factory outlet offers top brands at bargain prices! When you're shopped out, head for one of the many restaurants…

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Broadacres Open Air Swap Meet

Fri, Sat, and Sun only

Broadacres Open Air Swap Meet is one of Las Vegas' favourite and most established flea markets. Swapping and selling of new and second-hand goods takes place every weekend just six kilometres…

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Stratosphere Tower

Daily

The Stratosphere Tower on The Strip is the tallest observation tower west of the Mississippi River at more than 335 metres. Observation decks provide stunning vistas and thrill junkies can get…

Stratosphere Tower, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Stratosphere
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Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet

Fri, Sat, and Sun only

All the merchandise is new at Las Vegas' richly-varied Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet.

Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet
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Blue Man Group

Daily; not Sun

Providing an explosive combination of performance art, music, percussion, comedy and dance, the Blue Man Group are too much fun for most people to resist. The trio of blue-headed bald guys are…

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The Grand Canal Shoppes

Daily

Located in the Venetian, The Grand Canal Shoppes features scale replicas of St Mark's Square. Wandering entertainment, cafés and shops on cobblestone walkways add atmosphere. Shops are a…

The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention Center
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Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas

Daily

If the heady combination of designer labels and discounted prices make you week at the knees, Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, in Primm just 30 minutes from the Strip, is a must! After a hard…

Coach Store at Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
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Alex

Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat only

Award-winning Chef Alex Strada's restaurant on The Strip proves he can compete on the world stage. Alex's ever-changing menu has a continental flair, with meals that combine fine taste…

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Cirque du Soleil - O

Daily; not Mon or Tue

Cirque du Soleil comes to Las Vegas. O is an aquatic spectacle performed in, on and above more than a million gallons of water, featuring the Canadian circus company's trademark fusion of…

Trapèze Washington with Anja Christa Wyttenbach, in Franco Dragone's O for Cirque du Soleil photo courtesy Cirque du Soleil
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Alizé

Daily

It's hard to say what commands more attention at Alizé - the sweeping views from 40 floors up or the stunning French cuisine. Near The Strip, local Chef André Rochat and his epicurean skills…

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Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas

Daily

The concept of an all-you-can-eat buffet brings to mind trays and food kept warm for hours on end. The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas on The Strip couldn't be more different, with delightful English…

Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Wynn Las Vegas
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Austins Steakhouse

Daily

Steakhouses are a dime a dozen in Vegas, usually overpriced or underwhelming, but Austins Steakhouse in North Las Vegas hits the spot with superior steaks/chops at prices that won't break the…

Austins Steakhouse, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Station Casinos
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Bonanza Gift & Souvenir Shops

Daily

Bonanza Gift & Souvenir Shops on The Strip is billed as the world's largest gift shop; if it says Vegas on it, you'll find it here. It's mostly tacky, overpriced junk but isn't that what a…

Bonanza Gift & Souvenir Shops, Las Vegas. © Rick Garman/Vern Garman
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Le Village Buffet

Daily

Designed to resemble a French countryside town, the dining room is just the first surprise at Le Village Buffet on The Strip. The second is the food, all fresh and finely prepared with an…

Le Village Buffet, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Harrah's Entertainment
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