Visiting Las Vegas Area

Viva Las Vegas – and it is! Amazing Casinos, fabulous shows, top-names in entertainment and non-stop action keep Las Vegas at the top of travel destinations. With iconic landmarks; the pyramid shaped Luxor, the dancing fountains of the Bellagio and the shipwreck at Treasure Island, the Las Vegas strip is filled with excitement. Shopping ranges from the dazzling Forum Shops at Caesars and Fashion Show Mall to premium outlets in nearby Primm. Get a taste of vintage Vegas downtown at the Freemont Street Experience. Original Casinos like the Golden Nugget and Four Queens feature the original bright lights and excitement of Las Vegas.

Beyond the casinos and strip, Las Vegas offers year-round special events catering to a myriad of interests. For the first time ever the sport of skateboarding will see live competition. The Street League Skateboarding will be hosted in Las Vegas at the Thomas and Mack Center September 25th. This 2010 event is the inaugural competition for street skateboarding – come watch the excitement live!

The 10th Anniversary of Las Vegas BikeFest is the end of September through October 3rd, 2010. Las Vegas' Cashman Center hosts the welcome party and is home to Vendor Village. Bikers and fans, come enjoy some desert rides and fantastic parties at Las Vegas BikeFest. Bikini contests like you have never seen as well as arm wrestling for both men and women, in addition to the latest gear, bikes and custom builds – if you bike, you want to be here.

November sees the Clogging Champions of America Competition at the Cashman Center. The Las Vegas Invitational will feature competitions for teams, solo dancers, choreographed solos, duos and duets. A full day of competition for cloggers and amazing entertainment for fans and spectators – mark your calendars for November 20th, 2010. Come celebrate an original American tradition and cheer on your favorite dancers.

Lake Mead, about 30 minutes outside Las Vegas offers outdoor enthusiasts a great variety of activities. Sightseers marvel at Hoover Dam which impounds the lake with its Art Deco styling and dramatic setting. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is ideal for on land activities like biking, hiking and horseback riding. Water recreation abounds on the lake with boating, skiing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

There are six Best Western Hotels of Nevada in the Las Vegas area ready for your visit with quality and affordable accommodations. For visitors to Lake Mead check in at the Best Western The North Shore Inn at Lake Mead in Overton east of Las Vegas. For travelers interested in downtown and the strip, look for the Best Western Main Street Inn in the downtown area or the Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino just off the strip. The Best Western McCarran Inn is ideal for air travelers looking for a hotel close to McCarran International Airport.

Las Vegas Area Hotel Map