Grand Canyon & Vegas Make a Perfect Vacation Match The Grand Canyon’s not just all majestic trees and wide empty spaces. There is also a dynamic arts and entertainment community around the canyon, and all of the sights and sounds of Las Vegas are just minutes away by air. Visitors to the area should consider staying in the city and taking Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas by day, leaving them free to enjoy the Entertainment Capital of the World by night. More than 5 million people visited the Grand Canyon last year and enjoyed the clear air, mighty forests, and majestic heights of this natural wonder. The canyon offers hiking, rafting, and chances to learn more about natural history and the stories of Native American tribes who inhabit the area. While the canyon’s fun to visit by day, at night visitors may want some more modern conveniences and entertainments. That’s where nearby Las Vegas comes into the picture. The Silver City is just 200 miles from the Grand Canyon: a short trip by air, making helicopter tours from Las Vegas a popular option among visitors who’d like to see the canyon and still enjoy the nightlife offered by one of America’s leading tourist cities. Visitors to Vegas can enjoy great entertainment opportunities, including: Cirque du Soleil – A truly unforgettable experience, the Cirque du Soleil combines acrobatics, artistry, and illusion to offer a wild, weird, and amazing performance. About 9,000 people per night see Cirque du Soleil shows, making it one of the most popular entertainment shows in the city. Currently Cirque du Soleil offers eight shows in Vegas, including a Michael Jackson-themed show, the family-friendly Zarkana show and the more risqué Zumanity show. Madam Tussaud’s Las Vegas – One of the most famous wax museums in the world, Madame Tussaud’s Las Vegas features more than 100 wax statues of famous movie stars, athletes, and celebrities, including Tiger Woods, Halle Berry, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, and more. The wax statues are incredibly detailed, taking more than four months and hundreds of photos to create. The museum also includes a 4D theatre for visitors to enjoy. Tropicana Las Vegas – For music lovers, the Tropicana’s Raiding the Rock Vault is a must-see. Raiding the Rock Vault is a two hour classic rock experience that features some of the greatest rock musicians of all time performing some of the greatest anthems of all time. The all-star band includes former members of groups such as Heart, Bon Jovi, Dio, Starship, and more. Cosmopolitan – What trip to Las Vegas would be complete without a visit to the casinos? The Cosmopolitan provides a modern, upscale atmosphere visitors will love. One of the Strip’s newest casinos, the Cosmopolitan offers 100,000 square feet of slot machines, table games, and more. Visitors can play classic games like blackjack and craps, do a
little sports betting, or sit down for a game of Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The Cosmo also offers a great view of the Strip, thanks to its floor to ceiling glass walls. Visit Las Vegas and have some of the world’s most exciting entertainment at your doorstep, and also enjoy the Grand Canyon by signing up for a Las Vegas helicopter tour of the area. By combining a trip to Vegas with Grand Canyon helicopter tours offered by Papillon, you really can have it all on your next vacation.