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In 1931, two events made Las
Vegas' population grow quickly. The construction of Hoover Dam brought
many workers to the area. These workers needed housing and other
services, and the city grew to provide for their needs. During the same
year, Nevada's legislature legalized gambling. Casinos were built, and
large numbers of gamblers came to the city. Today, Las Vegas is one of
the largest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Tourism is the
main industry. More than 30 million visitors come to Las Vegas each year
to walk down the neon-lit Strip, gamble in the casinos, and see famous
entertainers and stage
shows.
In recent years, Las Vegas has sought to become a family-oriented
resort.
In Las
Vegas, some hotels do have provisions for babysitters. Please be advised
that the Nevada Law requires adult supervision for children under the
age of 14. Children ages 14 and above may be in the room without
this requirement.
For
the hotels providing babysitting services, a parent must remain on the
hotel property, should their return to the room be required.
Las Vegas' resort hotels have
more than just casinos to offer. Guests at Circus Circus can watch
trapeze artists, high-wire performers, and clowns.
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The Adventuredome,
inside the hotel, has a roller coaster, water rides, and an arcade. The
Mirage Hotel has waterfalls, a rain forest, and a volcano. Dolphins swim
in a 2.5 million-gallon (9.5 million-liter) tank, and white tigers live
in an elaborate habitat. Visitors can watch knights in armor joust at
The Excalibur, see a replica of King Tut's tomb at the Luxor, or take a
simulated voyage on a Star Trek shuttlecraft at the Las Vegas Hilton.
The Lion Habitat is located inside the MGM Grand Hotel and the MGM Grand
Adventures is a seasonal outdoors entertainment complex with theme park
rides. More than 800 cars are part of the Imperial Palace Antique and
Classic Auto Collection. Some 200 of the cars are on display at the
Imperial Palace at any one time. The amazing magician
Lance Burton
at Monte Carlo and much more.
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Las
Vegas
travel guide
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Madame Tussauds
Wax Museum
Tips from Vegas
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provisions @ hotels
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