by Amanda A Ashley

Created on: December 13, 2008   Last Updated: December 31, 2008

Las Vegas is much more than poker, and slot machines. As a matter of fact, when vacationing in Vegas, you can completely exclude gambling from your itinerary, and still have an amazing time.

Las Vegas has the finest of everything, including dining, spas, and sightseeing. So, if you don't have much of a taste for gambling, here are a few more options that you can enjoy.

On the Las Vegas strip, the Luxor Hotel stands out as a magnificent attraction, and is definitely a must see. This world class hotel offers enough in it's incredible architecture alone to justify a visit. Built in the shape of pyramid, this hotel has so many attractions, you could almost spend your entire vacation there. The Atrium level s a breathtaking view of exactly how much this hotel has to offer. After spending time browsing around in some of their fine stores, you can opt to hit the food court, or get into the action by checking out some rides. The Luxor also hosts many exhibits, such as the Titanic Exhibition, which showcases some fine artifacts from the Titanic. Or, the Bodies exhibition, where you can get a better idea of how the human body works.

Another one of the most popular sightseeing attractions is the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas, right in the heart of the strip. From the observation deck, 460 feet up, you can enjoy a fabulous view of the entire valley. This magnificent replica is about half the size of the original.

Or, if you would like to dine 800 feet above the ground, and see an amazing view of the city, Top of the World restaurant at the Stratosphere is the place to go. This fantastic attraction rotates a full 360 degrees, giving you a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip. This award winning restaurant serves the best of gourmet food.

For those who would like an escape from the city, you can enjoy taking a tour. There are many tours available, but the most popular is the tour of the Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon. This tour is a full day, 14 hour tour, where you will be picked up from your hotel, and returned at the end of the day. You will enjoy complementary meals on this tour, and be able to enjoy breathtaking views of one of the worlds wonders. So, be sure to bring your camera along for this one.

After, enjoying all the sightseeing, tours, and dining, you might want to relax. The Aquae Sulis Spa will help you do just that. All spa guests get to enjoy the Aquae Sulis Ritual where you are moved through 6 chambers of pure relaxation, to find yourself enjoying a fabulous water massage at the cascading waterfall. This spa is 40,000 of enjoyment, and gets it inspiration from the famous Roman Temple Bath.

These options are just a fraction of the many non-gambling attractions in Las Vegas, proving that the infamous city is much more than casino life. So, if you haven't yet paid a visit to this fabulous vacation site, you might want to put it on your list. Then you can discover for yourself, what others have been enjoying for years.

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