Las Vegas is no place for inhibitions. After all, Sin City is synonymous with indulgence and a coveted destination for those seeking to let their freak flag fly.
My first trip to America's Playground was short-lived but I quickly caught on that sleep isn't quite a top priority here (although, if you're staying for longer than a weekend I highly encourage getting some sleep), and there's always something new to see or do, from brand new restaurants from world-renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Michael Symon to new artist residencies such as Cardi B and Journey.
Even simply people watching in a casino or on The Strip is guaranteed to entertain.
Visiting Las Vegas has always been about living it up, whether betting big money or partying into the next day without fear of being judged. Nonetheless, it's clear the city is working hard to shed its reputation as the Gambling Capital of the World by offering more options to suit even more interests.
I experienced that firsthand and talked to a few younger travelers who expressed pleasure in seeing the city evolve.
If you think a trip to Vegas entails staring at a slot machine for hours on end or lining up for an underwhelming buffet before battling hordes of fanny pack-clad tourists around town, you would be mistaken. Your Vegas vacation also doesn't have to play out like a real-life version of The Hangover-a bachelor party gone horribly awry.
My first experience with Vegas lasted just under 30 hours as I was in town to attend the grand opening of the brand new KAOS dayclub and nightclub at Palms Casino Resort. The only time I closed my eyes was to blink and in any other city, I might have run out of energy and succumbed to the plush mattress in my hotel room. Not here.
There's something about Vegas that makes everyone feel like a celebrity.
Getting around is easy-Uber and Lyft are prominent and The Deuce (bus service) is affordable-and you never know who you might bump into. I got to rub elbows with Symon and former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel in a period of just a few hours.
Still, even without access or a big bank account, it's hard not to feel like a VIP in Vegas. There's always something to entertain, fulfill your passion and to experience for the first time.
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