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Sights Overview

Will it be strange, cavorting Blue Men, or a sophisticated Cirque du Soleil acrobatic extravaganza? An afternoon comedy show, or Broadway light (90-minute cut-downs of East Coast favorites)? A classic feather revue, or nouveau burlesque? Maybe you're just in the mood for a plain-old lounge show. Vegas has all the over-the-top razzle-dazzle you could ever hope for.

If you're an adrenaline fiend, you can't miss the incredibly scary (and fun) rides perched atop the 112-floor Stratosphere Tower. The Big Shot fires you 160 feet up the Stratosphere needle, and both the X Scream and Insanity dangle you over the edge of the Stratosphere tower. These aren't for the faint of heart.

The Corner of Flamingo Road and the Strip. Casino-hopping is the best all-around way to explore this colorful, fanciful city, and the junction of Flamingo and Las Vegas Boulevard puts you right in the center of the action. Within a short walk are the Bellagio, with its dramatic fountains, gardens, and art museum; Paris, with its half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower; and the Roman-theme Caesars Palace. It's just a fairly easy walk north to reach some of the Strip's other must-sees, including the Venetian and Wynn Las Vegas.

Skyhigh bars. Burlesque. Wild dance clubs. Sophisticated lounges. Strip clubs. Beefy man shows. You can't go to Vegas and not at least check out the spectacle. So pick your scene, grab a martini, and join the 24-hour party.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA, 702/892-0711, www.visitlasvegas.com) operates a visitor center at 3150 Paradise Road. It's a good place to pick up brochures and ask for advice on what to see and do in town.

The LVCVA also operates a reservation and information call center (877/847-4858), with operators on hand to book rooms and dispense advice daily 6 AM-9 PM PST.