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From San Francisco, Las Vegas is about 600 miles away and can easily be reached by taking a plane or traveling by bus or car. There’s no direct train service between cities, but travelers in search of a fun road trip have the choice of taking a few scenic detours (弯路).
The Best Time to Travel to Las Vegas
With summer temperatures frequently exceeding (超过) 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), you won’t find too many people visiting this desert city between the months of June and August. Wintertime is actually considered high season, since this is when travelers from around the U.S. usually come to escape the colder temperatures in other parts of the country. Hotels are usually booked up. For the best weather and the smallest number of crowds, a visit during the spring or fall months is ideal.
The Most Scenic Route to Las Vegas
The scenic route to Las Vegas will add a few hours to your trip, but it’s a lot more entertaining and you can see some beautiful landscapes along the way. Your choices are to move north to Lake Tahoe, which will add about three hours of driving to your trip, or go through Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, which will add about four to six hours of driving. If you’re taking the scenic route, you may consider camping overnight.
What to Do in Las Vegas
You don’t have to be the gambling (赌博) type to have a good time in Las Vegas. The city offers plenty to entertain travelers of all kinds, from headlining shows from world-class performers, to beat-pumping nightclubs and family-friendly attractions like the thrill rides at Stratosphere Tower.
21. If you want the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Las Vegas, which kind of transportation is best?
A. Take a bus there. B. Fly there. C. Drive a car. D. Go there by train.
22. To experience a good time in Las Vegas, you should ________.
A. visit the city in summer
B. book the hotel in advance in high season
C. go outside when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit
D. consider camping overnight in the city if the hotels are full
23. Which activity is most suitable for families?
A. Gambling.
B. Beat-pumping nightclubs.
C. The thrill rides at Stratosphere Tower.
D. Headlining shows from world-class performers.
