{"id":4918,"date":"2017-11-06T15:30:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T15:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=4918"},"modified":"2017-11-06T15:48:29","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T15:48:29","slug":"places-visit-first-trip-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/places-visit-first-trip-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Places To Visit On Your First Trip To Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThere\u2019s just no quiet in Las Vegas\u201d, the immortal Barry Manilow once complained.\u00a0 This is true.\u00a0 And, besides, he should know!\u00a0 But, let\u2019s face it\u2026nobody goes to Vegas for peace and quiet.\u00a0 Still, if this is your first trip to Sin City, you might want to return home with memories besides those of clanging slot machines and clinking cocktails.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Several true wonders of the world, both natural and man-made, are at your fingertips when you arrive at the Entertainment Capitol of the World.\u00a0 Here is my list of must-see attractions, just in case you \u201cgo bust\u201d in the first fifteen minutes at the blackjack table.<\/p>\n

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Grand Canyon<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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If you are hoping to form lasting memories during your first trip to Las Vegas, may I suggest the Grand Canyon?<\/span>\u00a0 From the Vegas Strip, you can drive to the West Rim in just over 2 hours, taking in the beautiful desert landscape along the way.\u00a0 And, if 2 billion years of natural history exposed to the naked eye doesn\u2019t pull you from poker machine, then you\u2019d better be winning!<\/p>\n

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Lake Mead<\/h4>\n

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One of my most cherished childhood memories is of a houseboat vacation on majestic Lake Mead<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 There\u2019s something about having the whole family playing, cooking, and fishing together on one vessel that left an indelible mark.\u00a0 Take turns as Captain at the helm and make landfall wherever you\u2019d like to explore the shore.\u00a0 Then, fall asleep to the howls of coyotes while safely snuggled-up over the largest reservoir in the United States, Lake Mead.\u00a0 Ahoy, there!<\/p>\n

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Hoover Dam<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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My great-grandmother was in attendance for F.D.R.\u2019s dedication of what was then called Boulder Dam.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s a great, big dam,\u201d was her constant refrain while retelling the familiar story.\u00a0 When I finally saw it for myself, I realized she wasn\u2019t wrong.\u00a0 Holding back up to 9 trillion gallons of water, the Hoover Dam<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is a National Historic Landmark for a reason. \u00a0It was an engineering masterpiece at the time and you\u2019d be remiss to skip it on your first trip to Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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Death Valley<\/h4>\n

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\u201cYea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.\u201d\u00a0 Although King David was speaking figuratively, I wonder how apprehensive he might have been if he\u2019d heard of Hell\u2019s Gate, Devil\u2019s Hole, or Furnace Creek in Death Valley<\/a><\/span><\/strong> National Park.\u00a0 Arguably the hottest place on Earth and certainly the lowest elevation in North America, Death Valley is an internationally renowned attraction for the brave.\u00a0 Forward the Light Brigade!<\/p>\n

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Visit a Ghost Town<\/h4>\n

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Squarely situated within the old Wild West, Las Vegas is the perfect city from which to embark on a Ghost Town tour.\u00a0 With several nearby ghost towns to choose from, such as Goldfield<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Rhyolite<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Goldpoint<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Calico<\/a>,<\/span> Eldorado<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, and Goodsprings<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, you could devote an entire week to ghost hunting.\u00a0 It\u2019s ok if you don\u2019t encounter a spirit.\u00a0 There are plenty of interesting things to see in these forgotten mining towns.\u00a0 Just be careful not to catch Gold Fever or else you might end up haunting tourists for all eternity!<\/p>\n

Have you been to any of Ghost Towns just mentioned?\u00a0 If so, how was your experience?\u00a0 Which one was best? Let us know in the comments below and we just might write a feature article based on your recommendation!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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