霓虹媚景不夜天——拉斯维加斯

　　On any given evening in Las Vegas, you will find hundreds of entertainment events such as the renown Las Vegas stage shows, world class sporting events, performances by world famous entertainers plus music, dance and comedy at large and small venues throughout the city. This city never seems to sleep. The frivolity continues long into the night and the serious gamblers continue their pursuit of riches until well after the morning sun has risen on a new day.
　　
　　Neon Signs, Las Vegas
　　拉斯维加斯，美连环
　　
　　Glitter Gulch（金沟银壑）: The downtown area of Las Vegas is where it all began and is known as Glitter Gulch for the bright neon signs and thousands of flashing lights that line the streets - this is where you’ll find Vegas Vic and Sassy Sal, two of the nations best-known neon icons. Some of the city’s most famous vintage casinos are found here, including the Golden Nugget and the Gold Spike, as are most of its strip clubs and stage shows. Most entertainment is on, or just off, the Freemont Street Experience Mall.
　　Address: Intersection of Fremont and Main Streets, Downtown Las Vegas
　　
　　Bellagio Hotel（拉斯维加斯百乐宫酒店）and Casino（夜总会）: The Bellagio is one of Las Vegas’ most opulent hotels and most popular casinos. With an Italian theme, the great bulk of the Bellagio sits in its own vast garden. It has over 3,000 rooms and hundreds of slot machines and gaming tables; however its best-known attraction is its amazing water show - a breathtaking union of water, music and light. Every 15 minutes between 7pm and midnight Bellagio’s world-famous fountains ‘dance’ to opera, classical or whimsical music with carefully choreographed movements. Beyond the Bellagio’s gracious lobby lies the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, a magnificent garden abounding in fragrance, texture and color. The hotel also has a new fine arts gallery that hosts contemporary art exhibits; it is currently exhibiting a series of celebrity portraits by Andy Warhol.
　　Address: 3600 S. Las Vegas Boulevard
　　Telephone: (702) 693 7111
　　Website: www.bellagiolasvegas.com
　　Opening Time: Daily 24 hours
　　Admission: Free (hotel and casino); $15 (fine art gallery)
　　
　　
　　Hoover Dam（胡佛水坝）: Stretching 1,247ft (380m) across the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam holds back the waters of Lake Mead and is a fine example of the engineering of its time. One of the world’s most famous dams, the Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression in the 1930s - one of many vast public projects commissioned by the US Government to get people back to work. The dam employed thousands of men from all over the country, and its hydroelectric power generator supplies Nevada and its neighboring states with electricity. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a popular with water sports enthusiasts as well as those just after a bit of sun and relaxation.
　　
　　Telephone: (702) 293 8321
　　Website: www.hooverdam.com
　　Transport: The Hoover Dam is an hour’s drive from Las Vegas. Coach tours can be arranged through most hotels and tour operators Opening Time: Daily 9am to 5pm