How I did it: I wanted to find a vacation spot easy to fly to for the holiday break. Vegas fit this quite well since we didn't have to drive to either Chicago airport and could get a direct flight close to home. I found a hotel in the downtown area, which suited us better since it wasn't as large and the casino was smaller. Most of our time in Nevada was spent outside of Vegas. Although we did see a show, LOVE, at the Mirage, and walked around Fremont Street Experience. I'd love to go back and explore that areas surrounding Vegas more.

Lessons & tips: Plan to see a show in Vegas. I'd also recommend touring the Hoover Dam. It's quite impressive. You might want to consider renting a car for a day or so and get out of Vegas to see some of the sites around the area. There are some great state parks and recreation areas well-worth visiting.

Resources: Do some research. The Las Vegas tourism website is very helpful and well-organized. Talk with people who have been there before for recommendations on restaurants and shopping.

---

Jan 05, 2011, 07:58AM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers