Hotel at a Glance: Arizona Charlie's Decatur Casino & Hotel

A short distance away from the neon-soaked Las Vegas Strip, Arizona Charlie's Decatur Casino & Hotel fits right into this city's entertainment hub. The hotel's casino is outfitted with table games, more than 700 slot machines, and a bingo hall, while the hotel itself includes a number of dining options, from a steakhouse to an American and international buffet, where guests can grab a bite between games.

• The two towers: The Klondike and Meadows Towers—where guests reside in spacious rooms—allow for easy access to the hotel's casino floor and outdoor seasonal pool
• Enjoy the various meals served at the Sourdough Café and PT’s Express, or grab a coffee and something sweet at Dunkin' Donuts
• Test your luck at the casino on classic slots like Deuces Wild and popular table games like Blackjack and Roulette
• Experience the nightlife with a live show at Naughty Ladies' Saloon or unwind with a frothy pint at Jake's Bar or Elbow Creek Bar

Beyond the Las Vegas Strip: Old Vegas and Red Rock Canyon

It can feel like the entire city of Las Vegas revolves around the Strip if you never venture beyond that neon-lit corridor. But there’s plenty to see and do once you step off Las Vegas Boulevard. You can find a taste of Old Vegas on Fremont Street, where vintage signs and showgirls crowned with headdresses recall the days of Sinatra and Martin. Beginning at dusk, a canopy of more than 12 million LED lights erupts in a psychedelic light-and-music show every hour. For an aerial view, zoom down the center of Fremont Street on a zipline.

Nature puts on its own show at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a landscape of fiery-red sandstone formations and limestone cliffs just 17 miles outside the city. Motor down the 13-mile scenic drive or ditch the car and strike out on any of more than 20 hiking trails that course through the region’s otherworldly topography.