Las Vegas information
Perhaps no other city in the world is as misunderstood as Las Vegas. Although "Sin City," as it is commonly called, has only been around for about 50 years, it has left an indelible impression on the American consciousness. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion about Las Vegas. For some, the mere mention of the name conjures up vivid images of immorality and decadence--exotic women dancing topless on bar tables, crazed vacationers tossing mortgage notes out on the craps felt, or oily-looking guys counting piles of laundered money in a shady back room. Las Vegas is often seen as being less of a community and more of a city where anything and everything goes.
While most of these images are based on misperceptions and half-truths, the city itself is at least partly to blame--if only because of its desire to define itself through hyperbole. From the carnival of lights in Glitter Gulch to the awesome string of resorts stretched out along the Strip, Las Vegas has made an art out of assailing the senses and, more often then not, the pocketbook. Nevertheless, the city has aggressively upgraded its nongaming attractions. It's now possible to vacation in Vegas without ever hitting the casinos.
Without question, Las Vegas is still a gambling town. Yet while a big part of its meal ticket still comes from the gaming tables, the city is becoming increasingly family friendly. In fact, recent polls show that Las Vegas has become one of the most popular vacation destinations for families with children. Hotels such as Circus Circus and Excalibur fiercely compete for the family market, and an increasing number of resorts--even the venerable Caesars Palace--have made an effort to increase their appeal among parents and families. In fact, the most immoral thing in most contemporary casinos is the decor. But since when has campiness been a crime?
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