My Very First Visit to Las Vegas, Nevada
It is hard for me to believe that it has been nearly twenty years since my very first visit to Las Vegas. Of all American cities, this is one place I have visited many times. It is not surprising at all since Las Vegas is a mere hour plane ride away from San Francisco or an eight hour drive depending on one's speed and route. I can still remember, the fancy resort hotels that now dot the strip had not been built yet at that time. Of the hotels then, Treasure Island, the MGM Grand, Bally's, the Imperial Hotel, Flamingo, The Riviera, and Aladdin were the biggest hotel names. How times have changed.
In front of the erupting volcano attraction of the Mirage Hotel and Casino with a view of the Treasure Island Hotel and Resort in the background
In front of the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino
By one of the entrances to the shopping mall inside Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino
The Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Along the strip with the Imperial Hotel and Casino in the background
The MGM Grand Hotel
Inside the MGM Grand with some characters of Dorothy at OZ
The O'Sheas Casino along the strip
Bally's Hotel and Casino
At the famous Las Vegas attraction, the Fremont Street Experience
The Hoover Dam
At the Hoover Dam
Still at Hoover Dam