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My Wife and I went to Vegas last year. I had been to Reno in the 80s, and found that Vegas was not only bigger, but very different. Everything was expensive. Meals cost as much there as in NYC. Saw the Celine Dion show, which was excellent.
I couldn't help but agree with Frazier's comment on his show that Vegas was "The tackiest place in the world." Many people seem impressed by the fake replicas of Luxor, Paris, NYC, etc. None of those fakes made me feel like I was there (I've been to those places).
The worst part of it was that we saw many people dragging their children of all ages up and down the strip until the late hours of the evening. This was true, even though you would pass hawkers pushing XXX rated shows and other crudities.
It may be a great place for gambling, and partying, but people should keep the kids away.

I seem to recall a few years ago, Vegas was marketing itself to families. Bring the children, have a great time. Now, the last several years, they have shed that facade with the stay in Vegas theme.

Was there 5 days from Florida.
Went to Hoover dam, Mount Charleston(a ski resort just west of vegas), drove death valley and went to the valley of fire to the east.
All told we were in Vegas two days the rest we had to get out.
Saw Cirque De sole and a Monet exhibit at the belaggio.
Walked the strip an freemont a couple of times.
Was as were you suprised at the amount of smut crap.
Even circus Circus was a dump for kids.
Tacky is the name and decadence.
Did have a most wonderful meal at Ruth Criss's
I don't gamble but did walk thru most of the major casinos.
Nearly barfed on Freemont street from the decades long smoke in the places.