The drive to Las Vegas had been long but exciting, especially since it was your family’s first time visiting the iconic city. Your older sister Julie, ever the planner, had been hyping up the trip the whole way there, showing you pictures and videos of all the incredible landmarks.

As you approached the city, the bright lights of the Vegas Strip came into view, even from miles away. The skyline seemed to glow against the desert backdrop, and you couldn’t help but press your face against the window to take it all in. “This is insane,” you said, your excitement spilling over.

Julie grinned, snapping a picture of the skyline. “Wait till we get closer. The Strip is way cooler up close.”

When you finally made it to the Strip, the sheer energy of the place hit you. Towering hotels like the Bellagio and the Luxor lined the street, their unique designs making you feel like you’d stepped into another world. Street performers, flashing neon signs, and the sound of music filled the air. Julie couldn’t stop pointing things out, from the replica Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas to the gondolas outside The Venetian.

“Look at that fountain!” she exclaimed, as the Bellagio fountains burst to life in a dazzling water show. You and your family stopped to watch, mesmerized by the synchronized display.

Later, you drove past Allegiant Stadium, the massive home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Even from the outside, it was impressive. “I need to see a game here one day,” you said, already imagining yourself in the stands.

As the night went on, you explored more landmarks, like the glowing High Roller Ferris wheel and the vibrant Fremont Street Experience. Julie, being her energetic self, insisted on taking a million photos. “We need to document everything,” she said, pulling you into selfies with the dazzling city lights behind you.

By the time you reached your hotel, your family was exhausted but thrilled.