Vegas in General Tips

Las Vegas has been the fastest-growing city in the United States for ten years in a row. In fact, growth has been so rapid that the city ranks as the only one that requires two editions of the Yellow Pages to be printed every year.

There are two main areas of Las Vegas: the Strip and Downtown. For many people, that's all there is to Las Vegas. But there is actually more to the town than that: Although maybe not as glitzy and glamorous as the Strip and Downtown -- okay, definitely not -- Paradise Road and east Las Vegas are home to quite a bit of casino action, Maryland Parkway boasts mainstream and alternative-culture shopping, and there are different restaurant options all over the city. Confining yourself to the Strip and Downtown is fine for the first-time visitor, but repeat customers (and you will be) should get out there and explore.

Drinking laws are strict in the USA and if you are under 21 you will not be able to buy alcohol. If you are over 21 but look younger, you will need to carry some identity with you to prove your age.

In Vegas you can never drink enough water, especially during the summer. Between the raging Air Conditioning inside and the 10% humidity outside, you can quickly become dehydrated.