Are you considering a fun and exciting vacation? Well, for fun and excitement, Las Vegas is the place to be. Las Vegas has been the center for adult entertainment and is known as a must see holiday destination throughout the world. It is the most famous gambling destination and furthermore, it has unending frenzied action, the biggest sporting events, notable restaurants, luxurious hotels, and greatest entertainment. Any visitor, may he be up for a business tour or a family trip, will surely be delighted by the beauty and luxury of this city.

Las Vegas at night

The Hoover Dam is an engineering feat that has not been duplicated in recent years. Straddling the boarder between Arizona and Nevada on the Colorado River, the world famous dam serves as the main source of electrical power, irrigation, and flood control for the entire Southwestern United States. In addition to serving the necessary duties of a dam, the Hoover Dam is also a tremendous tourist destination and draws millions of visitors each year!

The Hoover Dam is indeed named after the country’s 31st President Herbert Hoover; however, the politician was supporting the project long before he ever took the oath of office. During his stint as the Secretary of Commerce, Hoover began developing a plan that would tame the unruly Colorado River and provide necessary electricity and irrigation to the peoples of Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. The result was legislation called the Boulder Canyon Project Act and was passed in 1928.

Hoover Dam

Las Vegas has evolved into the world’s greatest vacation destination, and there’s no better time than now to travel to Las Vegas and experience it for yourself. It’s no wonder nearly 40 million people vacation in Las Vegas every year – the city has something for everyone, with unparalleled attractions, shopping, dining, pools, spas, golf, the biggest names in entertainment and a sizzling nightlife. It’s excitement that only a Las Vegas vacation can deliver.

Las Vegas Strip

Food and wine enthusiasts will find that every part of the U.S. boasts memorable dining experiences. Here are some ideas to get you started on your culinary journey:

1. Mingle with chefs and food lovers at one of New York City’s more than 50 Greenmarkets. Union Square’s market is the biggest, with produce, meats and other items.

Union Square Green Market Merchant

The lure of striking it rich draws millions to American casinos and gambling destinations every year. Here are our faves.

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A developer is rolling out plans to build a 500-foot viewing wheel on the Las Vegas Strip that would be higher than the London Eye and give visitors an unparalleled view of Sin City.

Developer Howard Bulloch of Compass Investments released details of the project Monday to reporters, local lawmakers and business leaders at the site across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino.

Bulloch wants the Skyvue Las Vegas Super Wheel to open in 2013 as part of a $100 million privately funded project also including a roller coaster and 200,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space.
 

Las Vegas Sky wheel

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