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Casinos, naturally, continue to draw tourists to Las Vegas. From penny slots to high stakes table games in private salons, you'll find it here. But there's much more to Las Vegas than gambling. Our weekend itinerary highlights attractions of a different sort, from the choreographed fountains at the Bellagio to the Liberace Museum. Las Vegas is also surprisingly family-friendly. In an attempt to appeal to kids, the hotels have spent millions developing technically sophisticated indoor amusement rides like the Race for Atlantis.
 
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If you're interested in seeing a show but haven't booked tickets in advance, find out what time the box office opens and call the day of the show. Seats do become available at the last minute.

Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Free outdoor spectaclesFree outdoor spectacles
Bellagio Fountains: These 200-foot-tall fountains at the Bellagio hotel are choreographed to music for daily performances.
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702 693 7111
Free
Fremont Street Experience: A five-block pedestrian covered mall with kiosks, carts and a nightly light-and-sound show.
Address: 425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-678-5600
Free
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Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum: Check out the Las Vegas Legends Room, where you can snap a photo with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. or Dean Martin.
Address: 3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, The Venetian Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-862-7800
Admission fee
Liberace Museum: This museum displays the costumes, jewelry, pianos and cars of the self-proclaimed "Mr. Showmanship."
Address: 1775 E Tropicana Ave at Spencer, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-798-5595
Admission fee
Unique viewpointUnique viewpoint
Stratosphere Tower: Sitting atop the Stratosphere Tower Hotel and Casino, this is the tallest free-standing observation tower in the U.S. and is encircled by two exciting roller coasters.
Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-380-7777
Free
Tying the knotTying the knot
Graceland Wedding Chapel: Take the plunge or renew your vows as an Elvis impersonator serenades you at this tiny white chapel, a Las Vegas staple for 50 years.
Address: 619 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702 382 0091
Wee Kirk O' the Heather: Opened in 1940 and known for the friendly nature of its owners, the "Little Chapel of the Lucky Flowers" is the city's oldest continuously operating wedding chapel.
Address: 231 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-382-9830
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Rosemary's Restaurant: Located in a strip mall away from the action, Rosemary's may be off the beaten path but the food is definitely worth the trip.
Address: 8125 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 869-2251
Le Cirque (Bellagio): Le Cirque is the place to go for fine dining and haute cuisine, especially if someone else is paying. The pricey French restaurant is dark but intimate and service impeccable.
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 877 234 6358
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Popularity index: #1 in Las Vegas
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Bellagio
Popularity index: #10 in Las Vegas
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JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf
Popularity index: #4 in Las Vegas
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Embassy Suites Hotel Convention Center Paradise Road - Las Vegas
Popularity index: #39 in Las Vegas
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Suncoast Hotel and Casino
Popularity index: #21 in Las Vegas
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The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Popularity index: #28 in Las Vegas
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Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
Popularity index: #51 in Las Vegas
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Recommended Reading
"Hottest shows in Las Vegas"  Forbes Magazine, Feb 15, 2008
No visit to Las Vegas is complete without experiencing some of its famed nightlife.
"Las Vegas – the good, the bad, the ugly"  TravelLady, Dec 1, 2007
From world-class casinos to theme parks to stage performances, this exciting city offers something for everyone.
"What happens on vacation is a stay in Vegas"  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (free registration required), Oct 27, 2007
Las Vegas has had a long and colorful history.
"Living it up in Las Vegas"  TravelLady, Oct 1, 2007
You'll never go hungry or run out of things to do in Sin City.
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