Las Vegas is a popular stop for many backpackers and tourists touring the West Coast of the U.S. – and since it’s practically on the way between Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon, it’s a must-see. This article lists 10 things you learn in Las Vegas. Have you been there? What did you learn from Sin City? No matter what you’ve read or heard – experiencing Vegas is a unique story of its own. It’s a place you’d love to visit again. But if you can not, then try out the HellSpin.
1. Exploring is a must – even in Vegas.
No matter which city you’re in, you’ll probably end up wandering around half the day on your first day, discovering new and unexpected things. Vegas is no exception. When someone says something is “so far away,” it usually isn’t – Americans just tend to drive even 500 meters instead of walking.
2. Money has different values in every city.
In Las Vegas, $6 can get you a bottle of water at Starbucks or two shark teeth at the Shark Reef. But like anywhere in the U.S., you can easily pay by credit card – for pretty much everything.
3. Vegas lives up to its name: Sin City.
Besides its world-famous gambling, Vegas offers, well, everything else. Think: girls on call for 20 minutes in your hotel room, Viagra-like pills sold at kiosks, and adult magazines in every corner newspaper box. Vegas doesn’t hide its wild side – it embraces it.
4. Nothing works without an ID.
Whether entering a casino, buying beer at the store, or ordering wine at dinner – everyone wants to see your ID. That’s because the legal age is strictly enforced, and the penalties for breaking the rules are serious (like losing your business license).
5. You can’t leave Vegas without gambling.
Leaving Vegas without trying your luck is almost considered a sin. Whether it’s poker, blackjack, roulette, or the classic slot machines – you have to play something. There are hundreds of slots, even beginner-friendly ones. You can even practice online before your trip.
6. There’s no other city like it.
There’s no equivalent to Las Vegas in Germany – or maybe anywhere else in the world. The city is in the middle of nowhere and feels like Disneyland for grown-ups. It’s packed with bachelor parties, endless nightlife, and total madness. It’s always “day” in Vegas and home to some of the world’s best shows.
7. There’s more to do than you expect.
Yes, there are casinos and shopping centers, but also desert tours, the Top of the World Tower, and more. On top of that tower, you’ll find a free-fall ride and even a roller coaster. In a city of 2 million, there’s almost nothing you can’t do.
8. “Impossible” doesn’t exist in Vegas.
Vegas has miniature versions of the world: the Sphinx, a pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, and gondola rides through a mini Venice. You can visit St. Peter’s Basilica and gaze at a fake sky that simulates day and night every few hours. There’s nothing you can’t find here.
9. Even in 95°F (35°C) heat – bring warm clothes.
The A/C inside buildings is extreme. No one knows why, but it’s freezing indoors – often uncomfortably so. Don’t be surprised if you catch a cold after a few days because of it.
10. Las Vegas is sensory overload – in the best way.
It’s fascinating, chaotic, and full of stories. You’ll meet homeless people on the strip, hostesses in fishnet stockings, and grannies crushing the slots. Vegas is the city of wild stories and crazy people – always worth a visit!