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City Guide - Las Vegas - Sport | ||
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Sport Although Las Vegas prides itself as an entertainment hub, the city has no professional sports teams. That being said, there are sporting events that do attract thousands of sports fans. The MGM Grand (tel: (702) 891 7777) has become the venue of choice for boxing matches. The University of Nevada Las Vegas (tel: (702) 895 8658) is home to the UNLV Rebels football team, the local favourite in the exceedingly popular college (NCAA) football league. There is also a wide variety of sporting opportunity in Las Vegas for those who want to take part personally. As a resort destination, the city and region is brimming with golf courses. The vast hotel-casino complexes also offer superb fitness facilities - as luxurious and opulent as their restaurants and lounges - although these are sometimes limited to hotel guests due to availability. Golf: With an average of 320 sunny days every year, it is hardly surprising that golf has achieved the popularity it has in Las Vegas. Visitors will find a nine-hole course right on the Strip at the Callaway Golf Centre (tel: (702) 896 4100; US$25 for nine-holes). Angel Park Golf Club offers three different courses, one at nine-holes and two at 18 (tel: (702) 254 4653; US$60 for 18 holes). Fitness centres: Most hotels in Las Vegas offer fitness facilities. The Mirage (tel: (702) 791 7111; US$20 a day) fitness and spa facilities feature steam sauna, whirlpool, weights, cardiovascular equipment, swimming pool, massages and facials. Caesar's Palace (tel: (702) 731 7110; US$24 a day) offers steam rooms, sauna, whirlpool, rock climbing, yoga, weights, cardiovascular equipment, massage therapy and a pool. |