Hoover Dam

Las Vegas

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June 6th 2010
After two planes from Memphis, via Dallas we arrived in Las Vegas in the early afternoon. I quick taxi to the Mirage Hotel and we were ready to explore and shop. The hotel entrance was an eye opener. The enormous fish tank behind the check in counter must have been 10 meters long, and full size palm trees surrounding a water fall. Then there was the people watching, every walk of life from bikini ... read more

North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more