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High Roller
Ride the High Roller, North America’s tallest observation wheel, for 360° views of Las Vegas. Enjoy day or night rides from 550 feet above the Strip. Located at the LINQ Promenade, it’s a must-see attraction with optional open-bar cabins.
Madame Tussauds
No Vegas stay is complete without seeing someone famous, so why not go to the one place in town that features more than 100 cultural icons? They may be made out of wax, but this is your opportunity to get up-close and personal with your favorite stars.
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Take a break from the Strip's fast-paced style and step foot into the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Enjoy viewing high-end paintings and sculptures from around the world. With rotating exhibits, you will see masterpieces from celebrated artists like Monet and Picasso.
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Soar over the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam on a helicopter tour from Las Vegas. Enjoy a champagne toast and light snack on a private bluff above the Colorado River, then return with stunning views of the illuminated Las Vegas Strip.
Foodie Lovers Tour
Savor top bites on this evening tasting tour through Las Vegas with VIP access and immediate seating at celebrity chef restaurants. Skip the lines, enjoy expertly crafted dishes, and take in the vibrant atmosphere of the Strip’s neon-lit nightlife.
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Las Vegas – The Beginnings - A Brief History
Rafael Rivera, a scout for the Antonio Armijo expedition, was the first European to pass through the Las Vegas valley in the year 1821. The purpose of the expedition was to identify a trade route between New Mexico and California. Rivera named the valley “the Meadows” or “Las Vegas” in the Spanish language due to the existence of fresh, naturally-watered grasses throughout the area.
Las Vegas was officially founded as a city on May 15, 1905. This resulted from the auctioning off of 110 acres of land to buyers. That 110 acres later became downtown Las Vegas. That was the catalyst for the subsequent creation of Clark County, Nevada in 1909. The City of Las Vegas was incorporated in 1911 as a part of Clark County.
The first casino was the Pair-o-Dice Club built on Highway 91 in 1931, and the first casino on what is today called "the Strip" was the El Rancho which opened in 1931 operating for 20 years until it burned down in 1960.
In 1946, Bugsy Siegel, a gangster, along with mob boss Meyer Lansky built the Flamingo at a cost of 6 million dollars. It boasted 105 rooms and was located 4 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Billed as the “World’s Greatest Resort Hotel” at the time, it is the oldest hotel and casino still operating on the Las Vegas Strip.
Today, Las Vegas is known by several names, including “Sin City,” “Glitter Gulch,” and “City of Lights.”