What to do in Western United States

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Western United States
Las Vegas which includes interior views
Grand Canyon showing a sunset, a gorge or canyon and landscape views
Universal Studios Hollywood® featuring a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Universal Studios Hollywood® featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Places to Visit in Western United States

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1. Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios is one of the oldest working studios in Hollywood. Its doors first opened to paying guests in 1915, when enterprising studio founder Carl Laemmle charged people 25 cents to see silent films being made. You can still see real film-making in action, but there’s so much more to discover and enjoy. Feel your pulse quicken on one of the high-speed thrilling rides.
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A star-studded venue which is part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park for three-times the fun.

2. Bellagio Casino

Opened in 1998 with a sumptuous VIP event, Bellagio Resort and Casino is the epitome of Las Vegas glamour and luxury. The resort’s style takes inspiration from the town of Bellagio on Lake Como in Italy, renowned for its elegance. Outdoors, between the hotel and the Las Vegas Strip, you’ll find the huge lake with its famed dancing fountains. Inside, you can admire Dale Chihuly’s Fiori di Como art installation where over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers cover the lobby ceiling.
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Head to this world-famous resort and casino for a taste of glitzy, glamorous Las Vegas.

3. Glacier National Park

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Glacier National Park, one of North America’s most pristine ecosystems, established in 1910 as the 10th U.S. national park. Its glacier-capped peaks, alpine valleys and crystal clear lakes fill more than 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) within Montana state.
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Glacier National Park

4. Zion National Park

Colorful cliffs within Zion National Park provide unforgettable views. Ride horseback, hike, bicycle or ride a shuttle through the canyon to observe striking geological formations etched from orange, pink and white layers of sandstone.
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Zion National Park which includes tranquil scenes and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

5. Disney California Adventure® Park

Disney California Adventure® became neighbour to the original Disneyland® in 2001. The concept of this park is to celebrate California’s history and culture in a way that's playful and accessible to all and to present some of Disney’s more recent creations. Certainly, if you've got children in your party, this is likely to be one of their favourite experiences of the holiday. The good news for parents is that Disney California Adventure® is often educational too. Spend at least a day working your way through the rides and activities of this 27-hectare wonderland.
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Disney California Adventure® Park showing signage and rides

6. San Diego Zoo

Get your explorer’s hat on when you visit the San Diego Zoo! Situated in Balboa Park, this 40-hectare site houses almost 4,000 animals from across 650 species and sub-species. Roam through the park past the open air exhibits showcasing natural habitats from all over the world, and you’ll understand why this zoo attracts 5 million visitors a year.
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San Diego Zoo which includes a pond, zoo animals and landscape views

What to do in Western United States


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Las Vegas Strip

4.5/5(559 area reviews)

Visitors to Las Vegas Strip rave about its fantastic nightlife, great live music and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Colosseum at Caesars Palace or The Linq while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Downtown Seattle showing street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Seattle
Downtown Las Vegas which includes signage as well as a small group of people

Downtown Las Vegas

4/5(35 area reviews)

Are you interested in fantastic nightlife, great live music and first-class casinos? A visit to Downtown Las Vegas might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Golden Nugget Casino and Fremont Street.

Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Los Angeles featuring a city

Downtown Los Angeles

3.5/5(119 area reviews)

Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown Los Angeles
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Hollywood

4/5(294 area reviews)

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Palladium.

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Downtown San Diego

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Diego

 

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