Las Vegas As often as you might have seen it on TV or in a movie, there is nothing that prepares you for that first sight of Las Vegas. The skyline is hyper-reality, a mélange of the Statue of Liberty, a giant lion, a pyramid, and a Sphinx, and preternaturally glittering buildings. At night, it's so bright you can actually get disoriented--and suffer from a sensory overload that can reduce you to hapless tears or fits of giggles. And that's without setting foot inside a casino, where the shouts from the craps tables, the crash of coins from the slots, and the general roar combine into either the greatest adrenaline rush of your life or the 11th pit of hell. Las Vegas is a true original; there is nothing like it in America or arguably the world. In other cities, hotels are built near the major attractions. Here, the hotels are the major attractions. For that matter, what other city has a skyline made up almost entirely of buildings from other cities' skylines? Instead of historical codes to follow, builders in Vegas have to worry about the height of the roller coaster in their hotel.

10 ways to Enjoy Las Vegas

• Stage-show spectacles, Top Stars Like Elton John, Celene Dion, Old favorites like Wayne Newton, Bill Cosby, George Carlain, you never know who is in town.
• Try to hit the jackpot at the numerous casinos. Sharpen your skills, and take free gaming lessons at most of the casinos in early afternoon.
• Escape the nonstop action and relax
• Las Vegas is the place to escape from all sense of convention and restraint
• From Manhattan, to Venice, to the Pyramids, every corner you turn transports you someplace else.
• Candlelight Wedding Chapel, music, witness, bouquet, and boutonniere are ready if you are.
• America's largest indoor theme park features a double loop, double corkscrew roller coaster called Reboot the Ride. There are also numerous attractions for all ages, midway games, an arcade, clown shows, and more. Circus Circus
• Just like in Venice, with your gondolier singing love ballads in English and Italian as he rows you through a replica of the Grand Canal. After your ride, enjoy the street jugglers, as well as Italian Renaissance singers and musicians. The Venetian
• Live life in the fast lane by learning to race cars and motorcycles at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, one of America's fastest motorsports parks. Drive an actual NASCAR stock car at Richard Petty Driving Experience or an Indy-style open-wheel racer at Mario Andretti Racing School.
• In Las Vegas, this means playing on some of the best courses in the Southwest - there are over 26 public courses designed by masters like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Rees Jones.
  

Documents Needed for Travel

Picture ID or Drivers License

Language

English is the official language of Las Vegas

Time Zone

Mountin Time

Climate

First of all, Vegas isn't always hot, but when it is hot, it's really hot. One thing you'll hear again and again is that even though Las Vegas gets very hot, the dry desert heat is not unbearable. This is true. The exception is most of the hotel pool areas because they are surrounded by massive hotels covered in mirrored glass, which acts as a giant magnifying glass, focusing the sun's rays on the ant-like people below. Generally the humidity averages a low 22%, and even on very hot days, there's apt to be a breeze. Also, barring the hottest summer days, there's relief at night when temperatures often drop by at least 20°F (-7°C).

But this is the desert, and it's not hot all year-round. It can get quite cold, especially in the winter, when the temperature at night can drop to 30°F (-1°C) and lower. (In the winter of 1998-99, it actually snowed in Vegas, dropping nearly 2 in. on the Strip. There's nothing quite like the sight of the Luxor's Sphinx blanketed in snow.) The winter breeze can also become a cold, biting, strong wind of up to 40 mph and more. And so, there are entire portions of the year when you won't be using that hotel swimming pool at all (even if you want to--be aware that most of the hotels close huge chunks of those fabulous swimming pool areas for "the season," which can be as long as Labor Day to Memorial Day). If you aren't traveling in the height of summer, bring a wrap. Also, remember your sunscreen and hat--even if it's not all that hot, you can burn very easily and very fast. (You should see all the lobster-red people glowing in the casinos at night.)

What to Wear

Attire at Las Vegas is mostly informal - cotton and linen are a must! However, swimwear is not appropriate. In some restaurants, as well as in the casinos, you will feel more comfortable wearing something more formal than shorts and a T-shirt.

Currency and Credit Cards

US Currency

Electricity

110 volts/60 cycles the United States.

Marriage Requirements

General Information

Cost: The license fee is $55.00 cash. No appointment is necessary.

Blood Test: There is no blood test and no waiting period after a license is issued.

Application: Both parties must appear at the Marriage License Bureau, 1st floor, 200 South Third Street.

Marriage Ceremonies: In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from date of issuance of the marriage license by any person licensed or authorized to perform ceremonies in Nevada. The ceremony may be performed in any Wedding Chapel, Church or the Civil Marriage Commissioner. These marriages are recognized throughout the world.

Witness: There must be at least one additional witness other than the person performing the ceremony.

Eligibility Information

If you are divorced, it must be final. You must know the month, year, city and state in which the divorce was final.
If you are under the age of 18 and over the age of 16, you must have parental consent.

Allowed Identification

Driver's License or State-issued ID card.
Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate.
Foreign Birth Certificate must be translated into English and notarized.
Passport.
Military Identification.
Resident alien card.

Marriage License Copies

You can at any time get copies of your Marriage License by clicking on this link: Clark County Marriage Inquiry System

Marriage License Bureau

200 S. 3rd Street, 1st floor
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1601
Phone: 702-455-4415
Fax: 702-455-4929
Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - Midnight
Friday 8:00AM - Sunday Midnight
Holidays open 24 hours