By Laura Dixon
The city of sin simply couldn't earn its reputation without its popular after-hours dens of debauchery known as night clubs. These
Las Vegas hot spots attract droves of tourists and celebrities alike and run the gamut from relaxing lounges to chic party palaces.
History
The first Las Vegas night clubs opened in the 1940s and were modest operations compared to the night clubs that fill the city's nightlife today--they focused mainly on underground gambling. The advent of the city's more extravagant clubs came around 1989, when the city's first mega-casino, The Mirage, opened its doors.
Features
Just about every night club in Las Vegas has its own theme or distinct atmosphere, from chic hotspots such as LAX or Pure to replicas of legendary night clubs such as the MGM Grand's Studio 54. Many of these night clubs have strict door policies, and whether or not patrons are let inside is up to the discretion of the bouncer.
Size
Las Vegas, perhaps more than any other city, is known for its mega-clubs that live up to the destination's extravagant reputation. This equates to night clubs with split levels and multiple rooms that can measure up to 36,000 feet total.
Considerations
Most Las Vegas night clubs are known to have certain nights of the week where they offer special events, well-known DJs or performances from musical artists such as the Pussycat Dolls, The Killers and Jessica Simpson. On these nights the clubs are usually harder to get into, so buying tickets ahead of time is advised.
Famous Ties
Not only do famous artists perform in Las Vegas's night clubs, plenty of award-winning musicians, actors, models, and athletes make the short commute from Hollywood to live the high life themselves. Certain clubs in Vegas are even owned by celebrities, such as hip-hop titan Jay-Z's 40/40 Club and Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse's The Bar at Emeril's.
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About the Author:
Currently based in France, Laura Dixon has been a freelance writer since 2008. Dixon specializes in various topics including health, travel and culture. Previously, she worked as a weekly newspaper reporter in Central California. Dixon holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and international relations from the University of California.
