by JoAnna on September 30, 2011
For people in Fresno looking for a long city weekend getaway, there are options beyond Los Angeles. Las Vegas, which is within driving distance, may be better reached by plane.
Fresno and Las Vegas
Driving distance between the two cities is 390 miles / 638 kilometers.
Air
There are several nonstop flights from Fresno to Las Vegas every day. Carriers include Continental, United, US Airways, Delta and American Airlines. Flights with a single stop almost always land in Los Angeles before continuing on to
by JoAnna on September 30, 2011
When it comes to hotel rooms, there is no shortage in Las Vegas. In fact, it is often the resorts themselves that are the attractions … and for good reason. These aren’t your average hotels. They have wild themes (think Luxor and Paris), huge casino floors, dozens of restaurants and attractions to keep visitors busy for days on end.
Considering the fact that the hotels draw travelers to Las Vegas, it’s probably no surprise that the city also has some of
by JoAnna on September 29, 2011
For more than ten years, tens of thousands of bikers from across the country have descended upon Las Vegas for the city’s annual BikeFest, a national motorcycle and biker rally that is held every fall. The four-day rally is one of the nation’s largest exhibitions of biker culture, and it includes a variety of competitions, shows, demonstrations and exhibits.
One of the highlights of the event is the Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship, an invitation-only, peer-judged competition that showcases innovative
by JoAnna on September 29, 2011
Luxor Las Vegas is located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur. Its distinctive pyramid shape and the large Sphinx out front are what set this property apart from others in Las Vegas. With more than 4,400 rooms (a deceiving number, given its seemingly small size compared to other resorts), 120,000 square feet of gaming space, lots of after hours entertainment and some of the most popular educational attractions on Las Vegas Boulevard,
by JoAnna on September 29, 2011
Visitors to Las Vegas can pack days upon days with activities, attractions and diversions. However, despite the dozens of things people discover once they arrive in Sin City, there are a few select features that top everyone’s list when they think of Las Vegas. These are the must-see, star attractions that are often the highlight of any first—and return—trip to Las Vegas.
Paris Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower – Though it may be thousands of miles away from France, Las Vegas’ version
by JoAnna on September 28, 2011
Las Vegas is known as an adult’s playground, but there’s no reason why kids can’t have fun too! One of the most popular attractions for families is the Adventuredome Theme Park, which is located at Circus Circus … and the good news is that this isn’t just for kids.
Spread across five indoor acres, the Adventuredome is climate controlled with a temperature of 72F, 365 days a year. Just like any other theme park, there are rides specifically for those less