Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps, an entertainment and gambling hub that attracts millions of visitors each year. Getting around Las Vegas is easy with the city’s public transportation system and options for rental cars and limo services. From gambling at Caesar’s Palace to dining buffet-style in the Downtown district, traveling to Las Vegas is always a one of a kind experience.

Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the United States, and continues to be a popular venue for gambling, live performances, round-the-clock dining and gourmet buffet restaurants. The typical itinerary when traveling to Las Vegas may include gambling at resorts and casinos located on the Strip, shopping at the Forum Shops in Caesar’s Palace, watching an animatronics fountain performance and exploring some historic Las Vegas nightclubs in the Downtown district (see Resources below).

The best travel options for getting around La s Vegas include hotel or resort shuttle transportation, taxis, buses and rental cars. Downtown Las Vegas is home to several historic casinos and landmark hotels, while the South side of Las Vegas features many of the newer, contemporary resorts. Lower-priced gaming tables are typically found in the downtown district, while the upscale venues will offer higher-priced gambling options.

Limousines are one of the most popular forms of travel in and around Las Vegas, especially for those attending special events and performances at the area’s top casinos and hotels. Limousine shuttles can also be booked for large parties from the airport to the hotel; in some cases, this can be a more cost-effective transportation option than taking individual cabs. It is possible to experience the best of Las Vegas without a car; the middle of the famous Las Vegas Strip is home to venues such as Caesar’s Palace, the Rivera and the Hilton.

Taking the cab to the Las Vegas strip can be costly; if the cab driver takes the freeway, you can get stuck in traffic for hours and end up paying exorbitant fees for the trip. Encouraging the driver to take off-freeway routes can help reduce the cost of an average cab trip around Vegas. Another low-cost alternative to the taxi is to take the shuttle; most hotels and casinos offer free or reduced fare shuttle services to all guests, and you can take the shuttle bus to several destinations around the city. Another common misconception is the value of bargain room rates; in most cases, the very low-cost hotel rates are only offered during the hottest days of the year (June through August) when the climate can be very uncomfortable.

In addition to the gambling sites, restaurants and attractions scattered around Las Vegas, there are a number of free entertainment options and venues available for bargain travelers. The Fremont Street Experience is a legendary Las Vegas attraction that features an animated overhead sign with a musical soundtrack; it plays five different shows every hour. Visitors can watch some of the world’s most famous poker tournaments at venues such as the Nugget, the Mirage hotel and Binion’s Horseshoe.

Caeser’s Palace

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