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performers from around the world bring their acts to Las Vegas in a gathering of talent that is unsurpassed. The entertainment options in this city that never sleeps are endless and in addition to the ever changing list of headline performers the city serves up some long running shows that have become famous in their own right. Three of the most established hotels in Vegas offer nightly shows that have become favorites of entertaintent buffs and.continue to earn rave reviews. The Flamingo Hilton highlights the glamorous "City Lights®" a musical revue filled with glitter and excitement on the stage and on ice. Just beside the Flamingo Hilton entertainment seekers can take in the "Legends in Concert" at the Imperial Palace. "Legends in Concert" recreates performances of some of the most legendary superstars with their most famous material. The performances are so realistic even you might believe Elvis is alive. Across the road and down the street from the Imperial Palace the tropical megaâ€"million dollar paradise known as the Mirage Hotel hosts the elusive superstars of illusion Siegfried and Roy with their cast of exotic pets including rare royal white tigers who live in an elaborate habitat constructed within the hotel. In addition to the casinos and the shows which have made Las Vegas famous there are endless other sightseeing options also available. Museum fans can take in one of many that the city has to offer. On the University of Las Vegas campus you will find the Natural History Museum dedicated to gambling history True Las Vegas is a gamblers paradise, with casinos that never close and siot machines in restaurants, on stzeet corners, and even in the airport. In addition to the casinos avid gamblers can place their bets on major sporting events that make their home in Las Vegas every year. Nevertheless, gamibling is only a piece of the also famous for its opulent showrcoms featuring singers, comedians, dancers and musicians. Glamourous I lelock gambling and topâ€"name entertainers, however, the Entertdinment Capital of the World ::Ith qtm&.vwhm an * common is that Las Vegas is only for gamblers, although, millions of travellers every year realize that Las Vegas is one of the most exciting and diverse holiday destinations in the as Vegas has with around the and lore. Fans of the late Liberace can view many of his prized possessions in the Liberace Museum, and those interested in antique, classics and special interest automobiles and view over 200 of them at the Imperial Palaces Auto Collection Museum. Although the tourist population centers around the fimumedemm are many scenic lers that should not be missed. Lying just 39 km South of Las Vegas is Boulder City, the only city in Nevada to cutlaw gaming. Boulder City was built to house the workers who built Hoover Dam, one of the seven modern wonders of the world and one of man‘s greatest engineering feats. Standing 726 feet high and 660 feet wide Hoover Dam was built with enough eoncrete to construct a twoâ€"lane highway from San Francisco to New York City. Guided tours are available with fascinating movies showing the construction of this world famous dam. No visit to Hoover Dam is complete without a stop at Lake Mede National Recreation Area located closeby and home to fishing enthusiasts, boaters, campers and the picturesque Lake Mead Marina. On the way to Hoover dam, and minutes from the centre of Las Vegas visitors can experience Old Vegas Famous Frontier Fort where the Old West lives again ipomaeranmenamn ce ACross the Nevada desert. For those travellers who want a little more adventure Colorado River Rafting can offer just that. Rafting tours cover 11 miles of the Colorado River‘s most beautiful canyouns starting at the base of the Hoover Dam and continuing to the majestic Black Canyon. However, don‘t let the word adventure scare you as these are only leisurely drift tours due to the fact that these canyons are free of rapids, and are enjoyed purely for their scenic qualities. Also for the more adventurous are tours to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. Various sightseeing options are available ranging from half day to multiâ€"day tours by coach or by air. Helicopter and small aircraft tours offer one of the most beautiful and sought after views of the canyon as they circle over the canyon and even dip down within the canyon walls to reveal a spectacular array of color and natural beauty. The Grand Canyon is a must see to complete and trip to Las Vegas. Travellers looking for a close alternative to the WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 199. â€" PAGE 13 endless nights and hustle and bustle of Las Vegas should head to Laughlin Nevada. Laughlin is located just 2 hours South of Las Vegas travelling by car or bus and offers the gambling, the hotels, and even some of the entertainment as its sister city on a smaller and more relaxed scale. Situated on the Colorado River above the Davis Dam, Laughlin is growing in hopes of becoming the second entertainment capital of the world and is available in tour packages either by itself or in conjunction with stays in Vegas. However, if you want to stay put and enjoy Las Vegas and all it has to offer you need not look too far as the city has undergone a major transformation in the last few years, expanding its appeal to all age groups and interests by adding numerous new resorts and attractions. Theme hotels now dot the strip adding new life and a new form of entertainment. The Egyptian Luxor Hotel boasts a fullâ€"size replica of King Tuts tomb and River Nile boats that transport guests from the hotel lobby to the hotel casino. Or if pirates and adventure on the high seas are more your liking the Treasure Island is sure to please, with an hourly sea battle on Buccaneer Bay between the pirate ship Hispaniola and the British frigate Sir Francis Drake, transporting guests to another place and time. Families will enjoy the new MGM Grand Hotel complete with a 33 acre theme park with rides that whisk the imaginative from the Grand Canyon to the centre of the Earth with state of the art technology. These new resorts in addition to the many other deluxe hotels and resorts along the strip have helped Vegas to earn a reputation of having some of the finest lodging options in the world with something to please absolutely enjoys 315 days of sunshine annually and although humidity is low, temperatures are high thru the summer months and near perfect in the winter months For this reason and all of the reasons discussed Las Vegas continues to be one of the most continuously popular destinations on the travel market and for that reason CAA will be offering a special Fall Group Departure to the city that never sleeps, so don‘t miss out on the fun and the sun call your local CAA office now to register for information on our fall trip to the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas Its exciting, its glamorous and its hot! Las Vegas