After heading out of the Grand Canyon we drove into Las Vegas. We stayed at the Circus Circus KOA campground in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
We walked and walked along the strip. At first it is very overwhelming, all the lights and all the people. It takes a little getting used to. Then you start to find you way around.
Each of the Casinos are little cities in themselves. Parking is terrible. Really good transportation system for folks that fly in and stay at one of the casinos. We went to a show in the Caesars Palace Casino. Very well done. We couldn't get tickets for the more expensive shows, all sold out.
It was fun for us just to wonder up and down the strip. Some of these theme casinos are amazing.
The interior decorations in the casinos is quite the sight also. Lavish is the word that comes to mind. Here is a shot from inside Caesars.
It's amazing how they can get the ceiling to look like a real sky. Of course the sun goes down outside and then the strip really lights up.
We went down to the "old" Vegas area, Freemont Street. Just had to check out the Freemont Experience. They made a big light dome 3 blocks long and showed videos in the light domes. They had free bands playing at intervals along the way.
Anyone recognize this old fellow?
Knowing a little more about the place now we may go back. But if we do, we will check out the shows a month in advance of our arrival and get tickets beforehand. Waiting until the day of the show just didn't work.
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