What to Wear
T-shirts, shorts and athletic shoes are a common sight in the summer. Long pants and a light jacket are recommended in winter. Bring along comfortable shoes for sightseeing and formal attire if there are plans for fine dining or clubbing.

Liquor Laws
While Las Vegas has some of the most liberal liquor laws in the United States, you must be at least 21 years of age to drink alcohol.

Suggested Gratuities

• A tip of 15 to 20 percent is the norm when food or drink is served.
• Hotel Personnel - $1 to $2 a bag.
• Dealers and Slot Attendants - A small bet is the standard reward.
• Showroom Maitre d's - A tip of $5 to $20 will ensure desired seating.
• Taxicab Drivers/Tour Guides - Taxi drivers usually receive $1 to $2. Tour guides receive $1 to $2 per person.
• Valet - $2 is the usual tip.
• Maids - A $2 tip per day.

Childcare
Visitors under the age of 21 are prohibited from loitering in casinos. As a result, many resort hotels provide programs and activities for children and teenagers.

Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail runs from the MGM Grand Hotel at the south end of the Strip to the Sahara Hotel at the north end of the Strip.


Click here for the monorail station map

CAT
The CAT Bus is the a popular means of public transportation among locals and tourists with 52 bus routes operating covering a large portion of the valley.

Primary Roadways
Primary roadways into Las Vegas include I-15 (north to Salt Lake City–south to San Diego), US 93 (north to Ely and Jackpot–south to Kingman, Arizona) and US 95 (north towards Reno–south to Searchlight).

The Grand Canyon in western Arizona lies approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers) - a one-hour flight from Las Vegas. Over millions of years, the Colorado River carved this natural wonder that is one mile deep and 277 miles long. Sightseeing air tours of the Grand Canyon depart Las Vegas daily for half-day, full-day and overnight excursions.

Boulder City is just 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Las Vegas Strip, on the way to Lake Mead. Built in the '30s for Hoover Dam construction workers' families, it is the site of the historic Boulder Dam Hotel, the only Nevada city that does not allow public gaming. Boulder City's historic Old Town district is home to many quaint shops, several of which feature works by Native American jewelers.

Hoover Dam is an engineering wonder of the world just 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Las Vegas. Formerly named Boulder Dam, this historic man-made creation tamed the mighty Colorado River and created North America's largest man-made lake, Lake Mead. Construction of the 726-foot-high arch-gravity dam that is 660 feet thick at its base, forever changed the face of the western United States. On-site tours of the dam are available to the public throughout the year.

Mt. Charleston is 35 miles (56 kilometers) from Las Vegas with its highest elevation at 11,918 feet (3,615 meters). An average of 20 to 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston is perfect for skiing, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding and seasonal camping.

Mojave National Preserve is only 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Las Vegas. This 1.6-million-acre preserve, which protects one of the most diverse environments in the world, abounds with sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests and mile-high mountains. The preserve's visitor centers, located in Baker and Needles, Calif., welcome visitors year-round.

Rhyolite is a well-preserved ghost town 120 miles (193 kilometers) north of Las Vegas near the small community of Beatty, Nev., which bills itself as the "Gateway to Death Valley." Highlights of the area include ruins of the Potter General Store, Newton's Grille, a school, several major banks, a house made entirely out of bottles and a railroad depot.

Death Valley is located in western California, 135 miles (216 kilometers) from Las Vegas and a mere 40-minute plane ride away. This scenic wonder has the lowest elevation on the North American continent at 280 feet (84.93 meters) below sea level. Points of interest include Zabriskie Point, 20 Mule Team Canyon and Scotty's Castle. Tours are available on site.

Bryce Canyon is located 210 miles (336 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas in southwestern Utah. This popular national park offers an outdoor exhibition of unique rock formations with imaginative names like Pink Cliffs, Silent City and Cathedral. Bryce Canyon is open throughout the year.

Transfers are available between the airport and the hotels.
A representative welcomes you at arrival.

Car rentals available, with or without insurance. Go on a side trip!
Parking is free at all Strip hotels, so renting a car is convenient and economical.

Weather
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Curent Weather Conditions
www.weather.noaa.gov

Las Vegas' 320 days of sunshine a year lends to great vacation weather year-round. If your clients love outdoor activities, then the Las Vegas territory will make a perfect match for them. If they are visiting in the summer, their tee times and other outdoor activities are best scheduled for the early morning when the desert air is mild and enjoyable. With an average annual rainfall of 4.13 inches (10.5 cm) and humidity around 29 percent, the climate is classified as arid.

The following gives you an idea of the weather your clients can expect for each month.

Temperatures* Precipitation* Humidity %* Month Min. (F/C) Max. (F/C) Inches/cm January 33.6/.89 57.3/14 .48/1.21 43 February 38.8/3.8 63.3/17.4 .48/1.21 28 March 43.8/6.6 68.8/20.4 .42/1.1 22 April 50.7/10.4 77.5/25.3 .21/.53 20 May 60.2/15.7 87.8/31 .28/.71 18 June 69.4/20.8 100.3/37.9 .12/.30 21 July 76.2/24.6 105.9/41.1 .35/.89 24 August 74.2/23.4 103.2/40 .49/1.24 26 September 66.2/19 94.7/34.8 .28/.71 27 October 54.3/12.4 82.1/27.8 .21/.53 29 November 42.6/5.9 67.4/19.7 .43/1.1 31 December 33.9/1.1 57.5/14.2 .38/.97 44 *National Weather Service

Consular Affairs of Canada
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Travel tips for the United States
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General Information
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Tourist and Convention Information
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Visit Las Vegas
www.visitlasvegas.com

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
www.lvcva.com

Cirque du Soleil
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