One of Las Vegas' prime romantic attractions is the gondola ride at the Venetian Resort. Glide along on the 31,235-square-foot lagoon and gaze into the glittering waters. You can enjoy a dreamlike cruise in an authentic Venetian gondola with a serenading gondolier who sweeps you down the canal and under charming bridges. The half-mile ride weaves past the shops and cafés that line the watery path. With a ceiling made to look like the blue sky and Venice landmark inspired architecture, you can savor some of the romance of Italy. The outdoor gondola rides are even more exciting with spectacular views.
2. On Top of the World
Eifel Tower-Paris Hotel
Las Vegas is dazzling and there is no better way to get a panoramic view of the city than from the top of its lofty landmarks. Take the elevator 460 feet to the top of the Eiffel Tower for an unbeatable view of the Bellagio Fountains. You can take in a heart-stopping 360-degree panoramic scene from the Stratosphere Tower, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the US. The House of Blues Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay has an outdoor balcony on the forty-third floor, which offers a spectacular glimpse of the Strip and the eastern Las Vegas valley.
3. Get Married Las Vegas Style
Vegas Wedding Chapel
Sure, you can come down the aisle in a pink Cadillac alongside Elvis, but cheesy is not the only way to go. At Caesars Palace, you can choose from two gardens and a terrace or any of the traditional chapels for an elegant wedding venue. Take your love to dizzying heights by tying the knot atop the 50th story of the Eiffel Tower. Themed weddings, like on the bridge of the USS Enterprise at the Las Vegas Hilton's Star Trek the Experience, or having Caesar and Cleopatra put in special appearances at your ceremony can make your special day memorable.
4. Hold on Tight
X Scream Coaster
Las Vegas' thrilling rides give you more than an excuse to hold on tight to your honey. Shriek as you rock up and down 1000 feet above the Strip on the terrifying "X Scream," or opt for the corkscrew ride, "Canyon Blaster," at Circus Circus, considered the best roller coaster in the city. Get an adrenaline rush on the "Speed Ride," a rapid roller-coaster race onto the Strip and back into the Sahara. Exciting virtual reality rides include a sequence through ancient Egypt at the Luxor where you go in search of the obelisk and a thrilling adventure in the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton.
5. Showy Vegas
Blue Man Group
Enjoy prime entertainment at the world famous shows of Las Vegas. The Mermaid Restaurant and Lounge at the Silverton Hotel hosts a dazzling underwater fantasy, Azure. Talented swimmers perform underwater versions of classics like Swan Lake. Catch Clint Holmes as he shows off his brilliant British opera and American jazz heritage, crooning anything from swing and rap to show tunes. Be part of the celebrations at Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding, a hilarious interactive show. A must-see is the heart stopping show, O, at Cirque du Soleil, with 85 artistes in death defying performances, interacting with the elements as natural extensions of themselves.
6. Natural and Manmade Splendor
Red Rock Canyon
Escape the frenetic pace of the city for a while and revel in the beauty of Red Rock Canyon. Take romantic photographs amidst the layered sandstone and rock formations and petrified sand dunes. Take a trip to the Grand Canyon, an awe-inspiring chasm carved by the Colorado River, which winds through the bottom of the ravine. No trip to Las Vegas is complete without a trip to Hoover Dam, one of the seven engineering wonders of the world. After that, you can enjoy a stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden, the walkways weaving through the different varieties of trees and cactus.
7. Eclectic Must-sees
Madam Tusaud's
Las Vegas is a kitschy mix and this is most aptly reflected at the Liberace Museum, where you can be dazzled by the bling of the late musical exhibitionist. This is a fascinating attraction, from a white and yellow gold piano-shaped ring to a mirrored Rolls Royce, as well as Liberace's legendary stage costumes. Continue along the bling trail to Tiffany & Co., which is a perfect place to buy your sweetheart a special, albeit expensive gift, maybe even that special ring. A popular attraction, with romantic overtones, is at Madame Tussauds, where visitors can live out their star wedding fantasy with a wax rendition of heartthrob, George Clooney! You can virtually bestow the moon upon your sweetheart at the Luxor IMAX Theater with an exciting journey over the cratered orb in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D.
