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The City of Las Vegas, also known as the Sin City, has always been and still is among the best tourist destinations the U.S. has to offer. Located in the heart of Nevada, this city is home to numerous hotels and casinos.

One of the well known casino-hotels in the Las Vegas Strip is the Bellagio. When it opened its doors to the public in 1998, it was the most expensive hotel ever built in the city, having cost over US$1.6 billion. The hotel also boasts a conservatory and botanical gardens.

Caesars Palace has been a must-see destination resort since it's opening in 1966. As one of the most famous spots in Las Vegas, the Corinthian columns and fountains that decorate its fa'ade are considered synonymous to the opulence of Sin City's casino hotels. A major renovation that began in 2000 has raised its status to a higher level. The hotel boasts of 2,400 elegant guest rooms and suites that feature such high standard amenities like marble-finished bathrooms, in-room televised gaming instructions and high-speed Internet access. There are deluxe suites that include lavish additions such as private dining rooms, saunas, steam rooms and home-theater systems. They even have putting greens and workout rooms.

The charm of the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas dates back to 1946 The Flamingo Hotel flourished, as this famed resort eventually became one of the renowned "Four Corners," along with Caesars Palace, Bellagio and Bally's. It has more than 3,500 guest rooms, including luxury and mini suites.

As one of the popular 'Four Corners' Las Vegas hotels, Bally's sign is considered typical Las Vegas in its audacity. Meant to draw visitors from the Las Vegas Boulevard, the neon sign wraps around a moving covered sidewalk. The path moves to the entrance of the casino whilst hits from the '60s and '70s are played. One of the longest running shows, 'Jubilee!', premiered in Bally's in 1981 and has maintained the hotel as its home until now.

The Luxor Hotel is one of the most recognizable structures in Las Vegas. It stands among the best themed hotels on the Strip. With its pyramid and illuminating spotlight originating from its apex, the Luxor Pyramid is one of the few man-made structures that can be seen from space. This hotel has more than 4,400 guest rooms; 447 of them are high-end suites. The hotel offers so much more than lavish room accommodations and excellent room service. From splendid entertainment and nightlife, to soothing spas and signature restaurants, Luxor offers guests a distinctive and unforgettable visit.

The Mirage is the first hotel to introduce the concept of destination resort to Las Vegas. Its recent renovation has helped retain its illustrious status in an already competitive casino-hotel market. The Mirage's 3,044 guest rooms and suites have undergone a $110 million renovation, with new rooms featuring simple designs to give a high-end feel.

The New York'New York Hotel and Casino features the best of New York City. Visitors will find it amusing, as a tour will begin across a 1:3 scale Brooklyn Bridge, and then past New York'style skyscrapers leading to a 150-foot Statue of Liberty. These towers don't just serve decorative purposes; they actually house more than 2500 guest rooms, including 1400 recently refurbished deluxe rooms and 290 suites.

These are just some reasons why Las Vegas is a popular vacation and party spot for people from all walks of life. With the penchant for using fantasy and flair, Sin City will have tourists flocking to it for years to come.