It is a fascinating world of theme resort hotels and casinos.
One could spend weeks exploring both inside and outside of these architectural wonders.
The Romanesque 'Caesar's Palace' is contrasted with 'New York New York'.
One of the older establishments. This photo is for 'E' so she can verify that she flew Alaska Airlines with the 'Chippendales'. :)
Who needs to go to New York?
Or Disneyland?
The great 'Luxor' hotel where rooms start at just under $300.00.
Babylon, anyone?
There were several new hotels being constructed on the strip. I think they blow up the old ones and put up new ones on a yearly basis.
The iconic Hard Rock Café.
A touch of Europe.
Can't leave out France.
Harrah's was very ornate, whereas the modern hotels were mostly reflective glass.
The Palm trees reminded me very much of being back in Palm Desert.
Very sleek,
and modern.
Another of the older ones.
We did not see Donald.
Treasure Island complete with a huge pirate ship at the entrance.
This is the hotel where the spectacular light, music, and fountain show can be found every night.
Hail Caesar!
And his palace. Who knows what decadent and hedonistic temptations await?
Honesty in advertising.
Interesting architectural lines. The reflections were a bonus.
Was there just an earthquake here?
Very fancy, very clean, and very well maintained.
Las Vegas is a fantasy land. It is pure escapism. You can enter any world your heart desires. It is Disneyland on steroids.
Like any fantasy land, it is bigger than life, and also unlike life. The real world begins again outside the city limits. If we could have found a parking spot, I might still be there. :)
4 comments:
What you missed were the interiors of these hotel/casinos. They are unbelievable! Reason enough to go again.
Yes, I would go back for that.
Love all your pictures!We always rent a car- learned our lesson last time when my Husband said- they really built the hotels - to fool- a person walkin- looks close- but really a 30- 40 min walk!
Yes, the scale is deceiving.
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