- Las Vegas is a well-known tourist destination.las vegas panorama image by Rainer Schmittchen from Fotolia.com
Las Vegas is a barren desert locale located in the southwest corner of Nevada, a 265-mile drive from Los Angeles, California. The lion habitat at the MGM Grand is located next to the box office at the entryway to the resort, offering views of lions walking beside the glass. The lions spend about six hours a day in the habitat. They live at a ranch 12 miles out of town and are transported to the habitat for appearances. Several budget hotels are located on the southern end of the strip, convenient to the lion habitat. - MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, home of the lion habitat, is on the southern end of the strip on the northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. The rooms are spacious, measuring 446 square feet. The hotel provides a grand pool complex, featuring five swimming pools, three whirlpools and a rambling river. You'll find a diverse selection of dining opportunities ranging from a casual tavern to an elegant five-diamond rated restaurant. The hotel provides plenty of shopping possibilities including souvenirs, fine jewelry and clothing. As of October 2010, rates start at $55 per night.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-880-0880
mgmgrand.com - A version of the Statue of Liberty is surrounded by fountains at New York-New York.Las Vegas 5 image by Platinum Pictures from Fotolia.com
New York-New York is situated on the northwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, across the street from the MGM Grand. The hotel simulates New York City's skyline complete with a 159-foot tall version of the Statue of Liberty. The Bar at Times Square features a dueling piano show nightly. The 350 square foot skyline room exhibits a traditional New York style. Room rates begin at $44 per night, as of October 2010.
New York-New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
866-815-4365
newyorknewyork.com - Tropicana Las Vegas sits on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. New deluxe rooms feature plush mattresses, a 42-inch plasma HD TV, and views of the Las Vegas strip. The hotel provides 4.2 acres of landscaped pool areas and lagoons. Nightlife opportunities include a comedy club, salsa dancing and lounge acts. As of October 2010, rates begin at $49 per night with new rooms starting at $59 per night.
Tropicana Las Vegas
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-826-8767
troplv.com
