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There’s more to a Las Vegas vacation than the glitz and glimmer of the famous Las Vegas Strip. There are family-friendly activities, shows, restaurants and a variety of things to do for every age. This Las Vegas Travel Web Guide helps you find everything you need to plan the perfect trip. Relax in the lavish spas around town, spend your time in a casino, enjoy the fine cuisine or bring the kids along for an unforgettable family vacation. No matter what you're looking for in a Las Vegas vacation, this Web Guide can point you to it.

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Plenty of people stroll around the Strip and around downtown Vegas, but you’ll probably want to figure out alternative transportation for at least part of your adventures to give your feet a rest. Las Vegas has a number of public transportation options; find out more about them and view online maps and schedules at the sites we recommend below, so you can plan your transportation before you get to Sin City.

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Some hotels provide transportation from the airport but most do not.

Some of the casinos have trams and other modes of transportation to take you from one to the other. See the Web site of each casino to find out if it offers this service.

The enormity of many of the casinos and resorts on Las Vegas Boulevard can play tricks on your eyes and make distances seem shorter than they really are. A block in Las Vegas is often much larger than you’d expect and at times, going from one casino to another can be about a quarter-mile. Before you plan to walk up and down the strip, take a look at a few maps that include distance keys so you know what you’re getting into.

Rates for shuttles between the airport and Las Vegas hotels range from about $5 to $10 each way.

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For transport to and from the airport …

McCarran International Airport has a list of ground transportation options from the Airport to Las Vegas. Shuttles and limousine services are listed with hours of operation, contact info, and even rates for transport. Also find rates and contact info for taxis and rental cars.

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The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada has a “Transit Trip Planner” that can help you figure out what public transit to take from point to point. This page already has McCarran International Airport filled in; simply enter your Las Vegas destination address in the second field, enter the date and time of your travel, and click “search” to find the best route to take.

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For buses, the monorail, and public transportation …

RTC operates the Citizens Area Transit (CAT) bus system in Las Vegas. Use the trip planner to get from one point to another, learn how to read the paper transit schedules found on transit vehicles and bus stations, or check out the entire CAT system map.

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RTC also operates the Deuce, a double-decker bus that travels up and down the Strip 24 hours a day, every day of the week. This is a great alternative to walking the Strip or renting a car, enabling you to travel between the downtown area and the Strip.

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Las Vegas Monorail connects off-the-Strip hotels to the center Strip area. This can mean quick and easy transport to the action if you decide to stay in a hotel off of the main drag. Stops start with the Sahara Station, include the Las Vegas Hilton, the convention center, Harrah’s/Imperial Palace, Flamingo/Cesar’s Palace, Bally’s/Paris, and end with the MGM Grand.

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