Visit Some Fantastic Places with Your Las Vegas Holidays

by Daisy Wilkinson Travel Guides

Globally renowned as the 'The Entertainment Capital of the World', Las Vegas is visited by plenty of tourists annually owing to its wonderful offerings in shopping, fine dining, gambling, and nightlife. This American city was settled in the early 20th century and grew rapidly since the 1960s. In recent times, it is also among the top destinations in the United States of America (USA) for hospitality and business conventions. While holidaying in this exciting city of the USA, you'll get to explore some of its popular attractions.

One of the places you won't like to miss during your Las Vegas holidays is the Mob Museum, which is officially called the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. It stands out from all the regular museums as it takes you through the history of organised crimes in America with the help of some truly engaging and interactive exhibits and video clips. It is located in a Neoclassical building that dates back to 1933 and was used earlier as the US Post Office and Courthouse. The exhibits housed in this museum deal with individual characters and the overall culture and fashion that prevailed during those times.

Also located within the city limits is the Stratosphere Tower, which is USA's tallest freestanding observation tower and a prominent structure on the skyline of Las Vegas. It is a part of the Stratosphere Las Vegas hotel and casino and was conceived originally as a neon sign tower by the casino owner and entrepreneur, Bob Stupak. At the top of this tower are two observation decks, the 'Top of the World' revolving restaurant, and four thrilling rides. The indoor observation deck of the Stratosphere Tower is located on the 108th floor and its outdoor deck is on the 109th floor. Both these observation decks allow you to savour awe-inspiring views of the Las Vegas Valley.

You can have an exciting indoor skydiving experience at Vegas Indoor Skydiving without having to jump off from an aeroplane with a parachute. As soon as the propeller turns on, you'll be floating in the air with the artificially-created wind that's similar to the winds that one experiences during actual skydiving. You’ll be guided by qualified instructors who escort you to the vertical wind tunnel and help you put on a special gear for this activity. You can also opt for the 'Learn to Fly' session which includes training in skydiving provided by the instructor along with 2 minutes of tunnel time.

If you like fast cars and wish to enjoy the thrill of watching a racing event, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway would be a perfect place for you. It is located in Clark County and can be reached within a short time from the Las Vegas Strip. This 1,200-acre complex hosts many NASCAR races as well as other racing events throughout the year. There are several restaurants located within the complex and camping is also available if you wish to stay overnight. The entire complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., headquartered in the city of Charlotte in North Carolina.