So it is with Las Vegas, a rosebush amid the cacti whose appeal as an evolving, diverse tourist magnet hinges on its guests seeing what they want to see, real or imagined. You might view Las Vegas as a haven for concerts, comedy acts and showgirl routines.
Legitimate stars do come out at night.
You can go around the world in a day, catching the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Tomb of King Tutankhamen. Sure, they're all fake, re-creations by the casinos trying to outdo each other. More than 100,000 marriage licenses are issued each year for the dozens of wedding chapels. Yet the blessed moment can be conducted at a drive-up window with an Elvis impersonator as best man. It's the latest craze, driven home by the newest super-size hotel, the Aladdin, and the attached Desert Passage.