Las Vegas Pictures

You'll find all the Sin City action – from gambling to partying – along the Strip.  RebeccaAng Getty Images

You'll pass this famous sign right before you reach the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip. Buowsky18 Flickr

The Fremont Street Experience is famous for its light and sound shows projected from the incredible LED lights in its overhead canopy. Jake Rajs Getty Images

The Bellagio Fountains captivate passers-by every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the time of day. melfoody Flickr

The Grand Canal at The Venetian allows travelers to experience the best of Venice without a passport. Here, you'll have the opportunity to ride in a gondola and watch street performances. Jorg Hackemann Shutterstock

Cirque du Soleil shows are known for their blend of imaginitive choreography and stunning acrobatic feats. You'll find several shows taking place throughout Las Vegas. Aaron Felske Cirque du Soleil

The MGM Grand is one of the most recognizable casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.  Courtesy MGM Grand

You'll recognize many a Big Apple highlight at this property on the southern portion of the Strip. New York-New York features replicas of the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. E. O. Shutterstock

Stretching across the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam has been supplying electricity to Nevada, Arizona and California since the 1930s. Hoang Duong/ EyeEm Getty Images

A guided tour of the Hoover Dam – offered by the on-site visitors center – will allow you a closer look at the huge turbines that power a large portion of the Southwest. Andrey Bayda Shutterstock

The Luxor's sphinx overlooks the southern end of the Strip. Meanwhile, the pyramid's beam of light can be seen from miles away, luring travelers to the city. Jason Patrick Ross Shutterstock

The Mirage's massive volcano draws hundreds of spectators every evening.  Alan Copson Getty Images

No, this is not the real Caesars Palace ... but this classic casino property was inspired by the days of ancient Rome. You'll see hints of Roman architecture throughout Caesars Palace and the Forum Shops. Nick_Nick Shutterstock

Located about 17 miles west of the Strip, Red Rock Canyon offers respite from the busy, bustling Sin City. You can experience the scenery in this part of the Mojave Desert by following one of the hiking trails or driving the scenic route. SNEHIT Shutterstock

At Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden And Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage, families can watch as the bottlenose residents put on a show. dean bertoncelj Shutterstock

Mandalay Bay is famous for its sprawling 11-acre "beach," which comprises nearly 3,000 tons of sand and features a 1.6 million gallon wave pool. ErinKhoo Flickr

Las Vegas is known for its flashy neon lights. At the Neon Museum, you can learn more about the history of Sin City's famous signage. Gary Bembridge Flickr

After the sun goes down on the Strip, travelers can revel in Las Vegas' neon glory. Tristan Savatier Getty Images

One of the most acclaimed fine dining restaurants on the Strip can be found at Lago by Julian Serrano.  Courtesy The Bellagio

Get a bird's-eye view of the Strip from the High Roller, the tallest observation wheel in the world.  Courtesy Caesars Entertainment

You can see the towering hotels and casinos that line the Strip from miles away. san francisco photographer Getty Images

The Las Vegas Strip looks much different in the day than it does at night. Claude-Olivier Marti Getty Images

The Bellagio's fountain and light show is set to music and impresses visitors time and again. Gordon Wrigley Flickr

A perk of staying at the Bellagio is that you may be able to see the fountain show from your room. Yoshiki Usami Getty Images

Stop by the Bellagio to check out the Chihuly glass flower ceiling in the lobby. piccaya Getty Images

The Bellagio lobby is adorned with a beautiful ceiling and feeautres a mosaic mirrored horse. Matthew Paulson Flickr

This massive concrete dam is more than 700 feet tall and it's recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Mobilus in Mobili Flickr

About 17 miles southwest of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers opportunities for hiking, rock climbing and exploring. Travel Nevada Flickr

Plenty of impressive photo ops await at the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area, just southwest of Vegas. Welasinee Proakatok Getty Images

Head to the Neon Museum at night to see retired Sin City signs. Travel Nevada Flickr

You can choose to take a tour of the Neon Museum during the day (for a bit cheaper). Shawn Harquail Flickr

Travelers say the Neon Museum is best experienced at night, even though it's a bit more expensive. Glenn Simmons Flickr

The High Roller, located at The LINQ hotel, is now a recognizable part of the Las Vegas skyline. kenny hung photography Getty Images

The High Roller is the tallest observation wheel in the world, standing at 550 feet tall. Daniel Ramirez Flickr

The High Roller is made up of several passenger cabins that can fit up to 40 people. Daniel Ramirez Flickr

The views from the High Roller are pretty impressive. Norm Lanier Flickr

You might recognize Fremont Street – it's been featured in many movies, including "Vegas Vacation" and "Last Vegas." Patricia Toth McCormick Getty Images

Fremont Street looks a little different in the daytime. powerofforever Getty Images

The Fremont Street Experience includes the immense Viva Vision light show with 12.5 million LED lamps and a 550,000-watt sound system. The area also has several other distractions, such as food stands, souvenir shops and the SlotZilla zip line that sits 10 stories above the pedestrian walkway. Anna Irene Flickr

Fremont Street is quite a visually engaging display. Siegfried Layda Getty Images

The Mandalay Bay wave pool is popular among Vegas visitors. kara brugman Flickr

Palm trees add to the serene scene at the Mandalay Bay's pool and lazy river. John Beagle Flickr

Kids love the aquarium at the Mandalay Bay hotel. Daniel Ramirez Flickr

Paris Las Vegas is easily recognized by its half-scale replica Eiffel Tower. Thomas Hawk Flickr

The observation deck at the top of Paris, Las Vegas' Eiffel Tower offers some of the best views of the Strip and a unique viewpoint from which to watch the Bellagio Fountains. Gerald Lord Getty Images

The Mirage is a Polynesian-themed resort and casino that opened in 1989. Wayne Hseih Flickr

The Mirage's Volcano erupts nightly. Ashwin Kumar Flickr