I went to Vegas a few months ago and I simply did not go to gamble. I have absolutely nothing against gambling at all and here in the UK I enjoy a flutter each year on the Grand National Horse race and a bit of money on the football. Visiting Vegas means the chance for some quite amazing day trips.
Vegas Day Trips I strongly recommend are the:
- Grand Canyon Day tour
- Death Valley
- Red Rock and
- Hoover Dam
I recommend to stay in Las Vegas and thus you will be able to stay in a very nice hotel (and quite cheaply). In most hotels you can get picked up for the tours and a company such as Viatour.com or your hotel concierge can organise the fay trips.
Note: For the Grand Canyon trip you will have the chance to add-on the helicopter ride and/or the Skywalk.
Red Rock Vegas
Note: For Death Valley there are some months in the summer time when the tours are halted because it is simply too hot.
You can also of course enjoy what Vegas has to offer, with time in the evenings for a show or two and a good meal and few weeks. Many of the tours get you back to your hotel for 6-7pm. You can learn more about Las Vegas Tours and learn about the best hotels in Vegas. You can also find some cheap Las Vegas Hotels online.
The Grand Canyon is a fantastic place to visit. Staying in Vegas is the best place to stay if visiting also.
I was just in Las Vegas and made a day trip to the Hoover Dam. It was indeed lovely! One of my goals is to do one of those sunset helicopter rides over the Grand Canyon and the Strip! Your blog is fantastic.