Las Vegas, Nevada
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Local Seasons: Las Vegas is in the desert, and that can mean hot temperatures. In June, July and August, expect temperatures above 100 F. May can produce highs of 90+ F, as can September. The desert also means great changes in temperature. The mercury can drop nearly 30 degrees from daytime highs to nighttime lows, especially in winter. And, of course, the desert creates low humidity, bright sun and hardly any rain (annual rainfall averages 4 inches). For about two weeks in July or August, there can be slightly higher humidity and thunderstorms. Winters are mild (January temperatures are 33-56 F. If snow falls at all, it usually melts soon after it touches the ground.
Time Zone: 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-8 GMT). Las Vegas is in the Pacific Time Zone. When it is 12:00 noon in New York City; it is 9:00AM in Las Vegas. Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
Voltage Requirements: 110 volts.
Telephone Codes: 702, area code.
The water show in front of the Bellagio; St. Mark's Place and the
canals within the Venetian; the Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas; the lion habitat at MGM Grand; nightly
volcano eruptions at the Mirage; the Luxor pyramid; the Roman streetscape at the
Forum Shops in Caesars Palace; the Mardi Gras-style Show in the Sky at Rio's
Masquerade Village; the view from the observation deck at the Stratosphere
Tower; the Fremont Street Experience. This is Las Vegas!
Historically, Fremont Street is where it all began, from a small railroad stop at the turn of the century to one of the brightest streets in the world. For decades, Fremont Street was one of the best places to cruise in
convertible car but now the street has been closed off to traffic and it is a pedestrian paradise lined with kiosks, souvenir
shops and, of course, many, many casinos. Often, visitors to Las Vegas venture no more than a few hundred yards away from the Strip.
Anaheim, California is probably
most famous as the home of Disneyland, the first Disney theme park, known around
the world as "The Happiest Place on Earth”, but there is much more family fun to
be found in and around this city in Orange County, California.
In addition to Disneyland with
its many “lands,” rides, and attractions which grow in popularity year by year,
there is Disney's California Adventure. This spectacular addition occupies about
55 acres of the original 100 acre Disneyland parking lot. Located immediately to
the south of the Magic Kingdom, this entirely separate gated features all the
best of California in condensed form.
The themed areas within
California Adventure include an authentic replica of a California seaside
resort, complete with a Boardwalk and "ocean front” amusement park. There is a
roller coaster, aptly named California Screamin', and other rides. There is
"Cannery Row" area representing the Monterey area, a hint of Tinsel town in the
Hollywood Studios backlot, a high desert aviation area named Condor Flats, an
agricultural section called Bountiful Valley, and daily wine tasting with the
Mondavi family from Napa Valley. Finally, there is a wilderness area called
Redwood Creek which features the symbol for the entire park, Grizzly Peak. This
outcropping in the shape of a bear’s head has a white-water rafting adventure.
Also included within the park itself is the Grand Californian Hotel, themed as a
wilderness lodge in the architectural style of the historically significant
National Parks lodges.
Enjoy sizzling steaks, seafood,
exotic entrees, desserts, and a wide range of beverages, including wine and beer
at the cafes and restaurants in the Disney parks. From All-American offerings to
the authentic flavors of Asia, Mexico and Italy, finding a great meal is easy!
In addition to the Disneyland
theme parks, there is Knott's Berry Farm, which began in the 1930s as a roadside
stand offering Mrs. Knott’s homemade pies and delicious chicken dinners. Today,
it is a theme park with over 165 shows, attractions, and high tech rides for
thrill seekers of all ages.
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the 3.5-mile-long stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard that's lined on both sides with
casino hotels. Because so much is concentrated on one street, it is
easier to understand the layout of the city if you break the Strip into
sections. The South Strip begins near McCarran International Airport, extends
north to Harmon Avenue and includes the major intersection where the Strip meets
Tropicana Avenue. The Central Strip runs from Harmon north to Spring Mountain
Road and includes the busy Flamingo Road intersection. The North Strip goes from
Spring Mountain to just north of Sahara Avenue.
Downtown is located a few miles north of the northern end of the Strip. There the casinos
are smaller, older and less lavish, but the area has its own theme attraction,
the outdoor light show known as the Fremont Street Experience.
If you want to see what there is to do away from the casinos and bright lights,
take a panoramic peek at nearby recreational areas such as the spectacular Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Mt. Charleston and the quaint little town of Boulder City, the only town in the state
of Nevada where gambling remains illegal. City residents and visitors alike say there is no place like Las Vegas, Nevada
anywhere else in the world!
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