If you ve been there, done that consider seeing the fountains from a new view. The Hyde Bellagio , a

It s nicknamed Sin City for a reason, but is there another side to Las Vegas for those wanting to skip the smokey pictures of los angeles casinos and feel like seizing the day rather than taking on the nightlife? Here are just a few ideas for alternative things to see and do in Vegas.
pictures of los angeles They say the third time is lucky and it was indeed true with my third trip to Las Vegas. The first time I was too young, the second pictures of los angeles I was with the wrong people and though I was there for work my third trip to Las Vegas was an absolute ball as I finally got to experience the side of the city that is a little more me than smokey casinos and a lot of bars.
Being situated within Nevada and near the borders pictures of los angeles of California, Utah and Arizona, Las Vegas location gives you so many options for day trips or excursions that are just a short drive away, including some of the worlds most stunning National Parks. For those preferring to stay in a city Vegas growing culinary scene must be experienced and there are events, shows and new attractions opening every other week!
The Bellagio Fountains are a must experience for any persons first or even fifth time to Las Vegas. Within pictures of los angeles the 8-acre manmade lake is more than 1,200 nozzles and 4,500 lights that can change to gold, purple, red, white or even blue! Every half an hour in afternoons and early evenings and every 15 minutes between 8pm and midnight, the lake will light up as a choreographed water performance is played.
If you ve been there, done that consider seeing the fountains from a new view. The Hyde Bellagio , a lounge and bar, overlooks the lake before turning into a nightclub in the evenings. pictures of los angeles If you re feeling peckish make a reservation for the lavish  Picasso   and dine surrounded by you guessed it some of Pablo Picasso s artwork. If you are seated on the balcony you will be overlooking the fountain and the illuminated casinos along the Strip.
While buffets are still a great lower cost option I m thinking of the huge array of choice at the Bellagio buffet or the Cosmopolitan s Wicked Spoon the ultra-high-end dining scene is certainly making changes for the better.
Along with Julian Serrano s Picasso , the Bellagio s restaurant with artwork by the famed artist, there is Joël Robuchon s three-Michelin-star French restaurant at the MGM Grand, miX  by Alain Ducasse at Mandalay Bay  and Twist at the Mandarin Oriental by Pierre Gagnaire.
Lets not forget other notable chefs who have set up residency in Vegas such as Nobu Matsuhisa ( Nobu ), Gordon Ramsay ( Gordon Ramsay Steak ), Michel Richard ( Central ) and Guy Savoy s self titled restaurant at Caesars.
One restaurant that has been receiving rave reviews from my friends is celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis restaurant Giada at the newly renovated hotel the Cromwell. I haven t dined there but with a corner view on the Strip, the views from the restaurant over the road shows the Strip in a completely different way.
Oh, that s new , I thought as our Hawaiian Airlines flight began to descend into Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Towering above casinos lining the strip is an observation pictures of los angeles wheel that was definitely not there when I visited Vegas two-years ago.
Set on The LINQ, a new pedestrian-only area filled with cool bars, great restaurants and plenty of shopping options,  The High Roller is now the world s highest observation wheel at 550-feet and offers great views over the Strip and out over the surrounding desert.
I never realised that Las Vegas offered so many options for entertainment. With more than 70% of visitors opting to visit the city for this reason and I m not talking about the topless variety  there are plenty of choices no matter what you feel like seeing!
From Pole Expo a pole dancing exhibition event to the Global Gaming pictures of los angeles Expo; Ink Fest for tattoo lovers to The Reel Awards and Celebrity Impersonators Convention. There is even an annual hacker convention called DEF CON.
I too was a person in town to visit a conference as I spent the best part of two-days at the 100th annual convention of the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) conference held in Aria s convention centre. The conference bought more than 1,300 destination marketing professionals and digital influencers together to discuss new trends pictures of los angeles in travel.
I visited pictures of los angeles the conference alongside Remi , a Japanese blogger, and He, a Chinese influencer as part of the digital influencers track which included talks on how bloggers and DMO s could better work together and meeting with just a handful of the destinations that were present throughout the three-day convention.
You kind of get a little caught up in your conventions bubble so I was surprised and delighted when I heard that there was a pet convention being held at Mandalay Bay. I just wish I could have snuck off for a few hours to see if there were any cute animals to play with!
If you re short on time, or want to see Las Vegas from a different point-of-view, consider pictures of los angeles a helicopter tour over the Canyon. Just a 30 minute drive from the Strip, and with free transfers, Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters take you on a 30 minute tour high above the Canyon and the snaking Colorado River. For those feeling a bit more adventurous consider taking a helicopter tour that lands in the Canyon and gives you time to walk around and admire this geological wonder.
While we re on day trips I can t forget to mention the National Parks which are just a stone throw away from the city. While in Vegas I took two half day tours, one to Red Rock Canyon and the other to the Valley of Fire.
Heading into the Mojave pictures of los angeles Desert it was just under an hour before we made it to the Valley of Fire , Nevada pictures of los angeles s first and largest state park. If you are a fan of geology then this is the tour for you as there as dozens of unique rock formations and ancient petroglyphs.
I won t give too much away as I ll be writing pictures of los angeles about the tours over the coming two weeks but these are just two half day tours you could consider on your Vegas trip. Also within driving range is Death Valley National Park , the Grand Canyon and the Hoover pictures of los angeles Dam .
So this is a common suggestion but I LOVE that I can be in Paris one minute, New York the next and Egypt a few minutes later. Each casino is like its own mega city and, if you really wanted, you wouldn t need to leave, but where s the fun in that!
I personally like stocking pictures of los angeles up on Hershey s kisses at the Hershey store in New York New York , the Café Gelato store at the Bellagio pictures of los angeles is perfect for cooling you down on a warm day and wander the Grand Canal Shoppes  at the Venetian (and don t forget to pick up something special for yourself!).
When planning your trip to Vegas do be sure to check out some of the casinos each one has their own distinct personality and maybe spend a dollar or two on the casino floor but get out of the casino and see another side to Las Vegas or perhaps even Nevada!
Too bad we didn t meet, I also went to the DMAI conference but really didn t get to mingle with other bloggers. pictures of los angeles Fortunately I did get to explore some of the fun things to do in Vegas and not gambling as you mentioned pictures of los angeles above. Maybe our travel paths may meet down the road at another conference.
I have only been to Vegas once and I can t say I really loved the city as the main activities such as gambling, shows, drinking are not really my thing but I do want to give this city a second chance! During our visit it was 110 degrees and miserable pictures of los angeles to walk around so I d definitely like to return during cooler temps and do some of the things you listed! I do like the Bellagio:)
I spent two days in Las Vegas two years ago. Made it a side trip when I was visiting Los Angeles just because I wanted to have been there. I didn t gamble, just visited the many hotels and went clubbing at night.
pictures of los angeles I would highly recommend taking a day or weekend trip to Death Valley National Park. It s an absolutely incredible place and it has a subtle beauty compared to the dramatic vistas of the Grand Canyon. And you can see roadrunners! So cute!
Loved the Grand Canyon, but not so much driving through Vegas. My family had intended to spend the night in Vegas, but we arrived later than planned so we pretty drove through after stopping at the Pawn Stars shop to check it out. We love that show so it was worth a detour to pop in. Would have been better had the stars of the show been there, but I ve read that they aren t necessarily around much anymore.