Outside an unassuming white tent in Caesars Palace’s open air Roman Plaza, a line of people snakes around an empty, enclosed courtyard. It’s a Tuesday and beyond the line and the tent, the performers of Absinthe ready for their first two-show night of the week. But instead of joining the patient, hushed queue waiting to enter the theater, I’m being led past the line, into the tent’s small lobby, through the moodily lit theater and back out into the hidden, outdoor backstage area of Absinthe. 

College basketball season is nearing that frenzied moment when each game means a winning team gets that much closer to the NCAA's hallowed Final Four battle. This year, the championship takes place in New Orleans, but everyone knows that Las Vegas is your best bet for getting in on the action in more than one way. Whether you're watching the games, betting on them or both, here's how to enjoy March Madness in Sin City.

Las Vegas, meet the bold, often crass and unfathomably rich man behind Las Vegas production Absinthe: The Gazillionaire. Not only does he host the burlesque-meets-comedy-meets-acrobatic show at Caesars Palace, The Gazillionaire also happens to be an expert in how to spend your Spring Break (hint: it involves seeing Absinthe. Multiple times, if possible. You’ll thank him!). So without further ado, take it away, Gaz.

You’ve made your hotel reservations; packed your bags; caught a plane, train or automobile; and now you’ve arrived. Don’t waste valuable vacation time wandering up and down the Strip in search of Sin City’s hidden treasures. Pick any section of the Strip to stick to and it’s guaranteed you’ll find more than enough entertainment, tasty cuisine, gaming and shopping to fill your hours with. Here’s how to explore Las Vegas, from the center of the Strip.