Entertainment Activities in Las Vegas

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Entertainment activities in Las Vegas
It is Hal Rothman who said in reflection to the Las Vegas splendor and wonder that "In Las Vegas, people seem to believe, the propensity spawned by tourism and gaming can make the whole, financially and spiritually." Las Vegas now melds fun, work and wealth, showing a path towards the brightest vistas of postindustrial world. It is the fast city of the twentieth-first century.
A Las Vegas ranking reads like a bizarre list, because of the indulgent behaviors that the City is associated with. No matter the criteria or process, Las Vegas will usually occupy its rightful place as the best or worst of something. The city is renowned for its major industries of tourism and gambling, where it has billed itself as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" and significantly, due to its casino resorts and many other forms of adult entertainment, the city is has also been fondly referred to as "Sin City." The City`s prominent attributes are the many lighting displays (neon light/signs) which bring the outdoors to life at night on Fremont Street and many others. Together with being the epicenter of entertainment the in world, the city also has some firsts in what it offers like such events as Helldorado Days and "First Friday." (Green 251)
Las Vegas attractions have something to offer for everyone; from roller coasters, theme parks, museums, national parks and even more. The best of Las Vegas is defined by a number of highlights that collectively make the City one of the world`s best attraction. According to Trip Advisor one of Las Vegas` best known travel advice and review agency, the City`s best attraction of all the 498 sampled, is America`s first and indeed only heavy equipment playground which is simply called "Dig This" where you get to be in control- with huge bulldozers and caterpillars in a ground excavation activity that is billed as an experience to die for. The second best attraction of Las Vegas is the World Class Driving where one gets a chance of accelerant a Lamborghini or a Ferrari on fast tracks which are an exhilarating tour with adrenalin and speed.
Also in Las Vegas is the Purple Rain - The Prince Tribute Show which occupies the third position of the top attraction list. This former UNLV club has risen to gain international acclaim and is now the #1 Prince Tribute show. Another fun show Jersey Boys is the fourth best Las Vegas attraction, and also the number 1 Rated Show the whole of Las Vegas. There is also the landmark Bellagio Fountains which is a fountain that has been synchronized with music choreography. The fountain lets out its marvel every 15 minutes or thereabout after dark and stays on for the duration of a song - breathtaking
Las Vegas has experienced tremendous developments over the past ten years. With the city attracting over 37 million visitors, the back bone of the city`s economy is tourism. The Las Vegas metropolis remains the most vibrant, and home of the largest population of people in Nevada. According to Castlemen and James, besides tourism, another major driving force of Las Vegas is entertainment and gambling which has positioned it as one of the fastest growing metropolis. Further, the construction industry contributes very significantly to a huge part of the economy (32). The reinvigoration of downtown economy has resulted in an increase in the demands for development as well as future projects, thus creating more jobs.
On the 37 million plus tourists recorded in 2012, 16 percent of them indicated they were in Vegas as first time visitors, a trend that has been consistent from past years. Half of all visitors indicated that their main reason of visiting Vegas was for pleasure or...