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Las Vegas is a place where bills always rustle, coins clink, and jackpots glow enticingly. This is the point of attraction for ladies with cleavage, their rich companions, gambling elderly ladies — and, of course, all kinds of tourists. The city of Las Vegas, which grew up in the heart of the desert for some 20 years, is the "gambling capital" of the United States. It has more than 100 complexes that combine gambling establishments, hotels, shopping centers, and concert halls. The city lives only on the profits from casinos and hotels and stuns any visitor with a riot of advertising and luxury. Many travelers dream of being here to visit the famous Fremont Street and the Strip and feel the pulse of this sleepless city.
Surprisingly, the history of Vegas began with a mistake: in 1829, a merchant caravan lost its way and almost died of thirst under the scorching sun. One of the volunteers who went in search of the well found an oasis with artesian water. This area and the city that appeared on it were given a name that means "fertile valleys"in Spanish.
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Some airlines offer flights with a change of airport, in this case, you need a large margin of time.Las Vegas is served by the very large and busy McCarran Airport. It is located 8 km from the center and consists of two terminals (1 and 3), between which a free tram runs: the green line is the route from Terminal 1 to exits C, the blue line is from Terminal 1 to Exits D, and the red line is from Terminal 3 to Exits D.
From the airport to the city
The tourist area of Las Vegas is served by shuttle buses, public buses, and taxis. Shuttle stops are located at exits 7-13 of Terminal 1 and on the ground level of Terminal 3. Regular buses Nos. 108, 109, as well as Westcliff Airport Express and Centennial Express also leave from the ground level. You can buy a ticket for them at the vending machine or from the driver.
To leave by taxi, you need to exit Terminal 1 through doors 1-4, in the second terminal, the parking lot is located on the east side in the arrival area (you can follow the signs). A trip from the airport costs 40-50 USD depending on the distance. Prices on the page are listed as of October 2018.
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Public transport in the city is represented by buses and the "Las Vegas Monorail" monorail. Buses run both in the central part and in remote areas, the fare depends on the direction and duration of the trip. In the center, transport runs around the clock every 10-15 minutes. A ticket for 2 hours, a day or 3 days with an unlimited number of transfers can be purchased at the vending machines or from the driver.
In the morning and evening hours, there are heavy traffic jams on the roads.The monorail is 7 stations connecting the largest casinos and hotels in the city, and such trips allow you to avoid traffic jams. Opening hours: 7: 00 to 2: 00 on weekdays and 3: 00 on weekends. Tickets for a one-time trip, 1 or 3 days are sold in vending machines at the stations.
It is convenient to travel by taxi, but because of the crazy traffic, it is impossible to predict how long you will have to go. The trip costs 15-20 USD, in addition, it is customary to leave a tip — 10 %. In most cases, you can pay for travel by card, but it is better to check in advance whether there is a terminal in the car. In the city center, cars are parked along the roadsides where hotels and casinos are located, or you can just catch them by raising your hand. In Vegas, there is a well-developed network of bike paths, there are many rental companies, including city rental, at any of the stations of which you can take and leave a bike. This company was launched to solve the so-called "last mile problem", when residents choose a private car, since public transport stops are far from home or office.
Paying for a whole month is cheaper than 3 days of daily rent, so those who are going to spend a few days in Las Vegas, it is more profitable to take a long subscription.
Las Vegas Hotel's main source of income is hotels and casinos. Therefore, there are many accommodation options in the city and all of them guarantee excellent service and good living conditions. In addition to classic hotels, you can stay in hostels, motels, apartments or even rent a villa. A cozy room in the "three-star hotel" will cost from 80 USD, accommodation in 4* - 125 USD, and the most fashionable hotels rent rooms for 150-230 USD or more. The dream of all tourists is to settle on the Strip or Freeman Street, but there is the most expensive.
The most famous and literally stunning hotel is the Bellagio, where the movie "Ocean's 11 Friends"was filmed. Those who want to meet a celebrity should stay at the Hard Rock Hotel, musicians love this place, however, you need to be prepared for the fact that it will be noisy and fun. In the lobby of the Golden Nugget, guests will find a gold nugget weighing 25 kg, in the Paris hotel there is a copy of the Eiffel Tower, in New York New York-almost all the sights of this city, and in The Mirage-even its own "active" volcano.
