After a quick breakfast we wandered around the corner and into Circus Circus. It really did seem like a City within a Hotel. The first area we visited was the indoor theme park - even had a great roller coaster!
Next stop took a while to find, but we eventually found the circus within Circus Circus. It turned out to be just one act, but Jordan loved it. After that we wandered up the strip to Treasure Island which was quite a way. It turns out that Circus Circus is quite removed from the majority of the casinos. The walk was nice though as it was a lovely sunny day. Treasure Island has 2 'pirate' ships outside - big ones too!
After visiting a few more casinos we decided to hop on 'The Duece', a double-decker bus that runs up and down the strip. We got a great view of the other casinos, and got off at the far end of the strip to see New York New York, Excalibur, and then wander back towards the Circus Circus end. By this time it was getting dark, and we got to see the lights. Great to see, hate to have the power bill!!
We got to see the dancing fountain outside Bellagio, the exploding Volcano outside Mirage, the Eiffel Tower outside Paris
It was amazing to see so many slot machines, and so many Casinos built to huge sizes. The Eiffel tower replica at Paris Casino is 1/2 the size of the real thing!
Contrary to my earlier understanding, Las Vegas is actually very expensive. Everything is charged for, the meals are the most expensive we have seen in the US to date. It also isn't suited to a family style visit, so if we go again it would have to be an adult only affair.
All in all though it was worth the experience, however next time I'll know to bring a swag of cash so we can enjoy decent meals and some of the attractions and shows on offer.
Tomorrow - Death Valley here we come!
Next stop took a while to find, but we eventually found the circus within Circus Circus. It turned out to be just one act, but Jordan loved it. After that we wandered up the strip to Treasure Island which was quite a way. It turns out that Circus Circus is quite removed from the majority of the casinos. The walk was nice though as it was a lovely sunny day. Treasure Island has 2 'pirate' ships outside - big ones too!
After visiting a few more casinos we decided to hop on 'The Duece', a double-decker bus that runs up and down the strip. We got a great view of the other casinos, and got off at the far end of the strip to see New York New York, Excalibur, and then wander back towards the Circus Circus end. By this time it was getting dark, and we got to see the lights. Great to see, hate to have the power bill!!
We got to see the dancing fountain outside Bellagio, the exploding Volcano outside Mirage, the Eiffel Tower outside Paris
It was amazing to see so many slot machines, and so many Casinos built to huge sizes. The Eiffel tower replica at Paris Casino is 1/2 the size of the real thing!
Contrary to my earlier understanding, Las Vegas is actually very expensive. Everything is charged for, the meals are the most expensive we have seen in the US to date. It also isn't suited to a family style visit, so if we go again it would have to be an adult only affair.
All in all though it was worth the experience, however next time I'll know to bring a swag of cash so we can enjoy decent meals and some of the attractions and shows on offer.
Tomorrow - Death Valley here we come!
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