For a city that bills it self as the nation's adult playground, Las Vegas' gay scene has a surprisingly small town feel. That having been said, there are a number of fun gay bars and clubs here for all types of people. While there are bars sprinkled throughout the city there are mainly two groupings of places to go. The "fruit loop" on Paradise is basically a collection of three strip malls with a grouping of gay bars, the Gipsy nightclub, a bookstore and Hamburger Mary's a little down the street. The Commercial Center off of Sahara is a little more rough around the edges and houses two gym/baths and a collection of bars. A new club "krave" just opened in the Alladin complex and is the first gay club on the strip (it even has an all-girls night for the lesbians).

For years, Las Vegas has enjoyed its own place in American culture. Elvis, showgirls and neon lights are just some of the pop culture icons associated with the Entertainment Capital of the World.

In recent years, Las Vegas has secured its place on the cultural map. From the highbrow to the kitschy, you can bet on the destination to deliver a well-rounded dose of art and culture.

Unique Las Vegas Culture Visitors can immerse themselves in the cultural offerings that are unique to Las Vegas and learn more about this gaming capital and its place in history.

For fans of legendary entertainer Liberace, or those just wanting to catch a glimpse of this Las Vegas legend's life, the Liberace Museum is a must-see. Permanent displays include Liberace's many treasures, such as his extravagant jewelry and costumes, world-famous pianos and his collection of rare automobiles.

Focused on preserving Las Vegas history, the Neon Museum is a collection of classic neon signs. Soon to include a freestanding structure that will offer an indoor exhibit area as well, the museum now features an array of vintage neon signs on display downtown at the Fremont Street Experience.

A one-of-a-kind museum devoted to gaming, the Casino Legends Hall of Fame located at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, features the largest collection of gaming, casino and entertainment memorabilia ever assembled.

Elvis lives at the Elvis-a-Rama Museum. Exhibits include more than $4 million worth of the King's personal belongings, including his signature jumpsuits.

Getting there:

By Air:

The airstrip in the desert known as McCarran International Airport captures the Viva Las Vegas spirit with slots scattered throughout the two terminals so you can start gaming as soon as the plane doors open. Few airports have bells and whistles (literally) blaring non-stop and the sound coins popping from a triple seven, but to balance out the leisure time between delays or when the money runs out, the airport offers a 24 hours fitness centre, an art gallery, an aviation museum, and a play area for the wee folks. Considering it is the middle of the desert the airport layout is expansive, which can be a problem if you are connecting flights between gates in different halls. Even the hike to baggage claim can be daunting to some. The only mode of travel in between (unless you carry a senior card) is by foot.

Getting into town is as easy as finding and heading north the aptly named Paradise Road. Connecting to Las Vegas Boulevard or I-15 (the quick way into downtown) simply requires making a left turn at any of the major streets named after casinos (i.e. Tropicana, Flamingo etc.). Access I-215 from the airport if you are heading east to Lake Mead.

Taxis from multiple companies line up outside east end of baggage claim (doors 1-5). A jaunt to the Strip takes around 10 minutes and a trip downtown takes about 15 minutes. This method is pricey at anywhere from USD15-USD25 for a trip.

By Car:

I-15 links Vegas with Salt Lake City (northeast) and Los Angles (via I-10) and San Diego (southwest). Highway 95 approaches from the bombed out desert northwest of town and from due south at I-40.

By Train:

Unless unruly journey times thrill you or you are a fan of multiple transfers on multiple modes of transportation, you will not bother even trying to plan a train trip to Vegas. Direct service via Amtrak doesn't exist, thus you must take the train to the end of the line and complete the trip on a Thruway bus.

Getting around:

Most people coming to Vegas bring their cars so they can drive up and down the famous neon filled adult fairyland affectionately called the Strip. Plus, the town is easy to get navigate by car considering most of the tourist places can be accessed by I-15 or Las Vegas Boulevard. Other than that the town is set up grid style, so getting lost is rare (especially with a map). Taxis are everywhere and can be hailed from the street or lassoed outside of a hotel. Travel by cab is not the cheapest in town (metered fares begin at USD2.20), but the drivers are some of the most interesting people in a town brimming with interesting people and worth the extra cash usually. Limos, from base get-you-there-and-back models to beyond luxury mobile penthouses) are also a popular choice for cruising at a night and plenty of companies are around to make sure that you too can stick your head through a stretch sunroof on the Strip.