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Index

See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Alan Bible Visitor Center ATMs (automated teller (near Boulder City), 283 machines), 17–18, 44 Alaska Airlines, 32 Auto Collections at Imperial A AA (American Automo- Albion Books, 243 Palace, 177–178 bile Association), 47–48 Allegiant Air, 32 Auto racing AARP, 27 All Gay Comedy Revue, 263 Mini Grand Above and Beyond Tours, 26 Aloha Air, 32 Prix, 183 Accessible Journeys, 25 Alternate Reality Comics, 244 Las Vegas Motor Speed- Accommodations, 67–122. American Airlines way, 183–184 See also Accommodations Vacations, 36 Speed: The Ride/Las Vegas Index American/American Eagle, 32 Cyber Speedway, 187 best, 10–13 American Automobile Asso- Avenue Shoppes, 240 Bonnie Springs Ranch, ciation (AAA), 47–48 Avis car rentals, 25, 47 293–294 American Express traveler’s choices for location, 68–70 checks, 18–19 Downtown, 116–120 American Foundation for the B abysitters, 63 East of the Strip, 107–116 Blind, 26 Baccarat, 209–210 family-friendly, 81 American Golf, 200 Bali Hai Golf Club, 201 Henderson, 120–122 American Superstars Bally’s Las Vegas Mid-Strip, 85–102 (Stratosphere), 250–251 casino, 227 moderate to very American Trans Air/ nightlife, 249, 255 inexpensive, 114 Comair, 32 shopping, 240 North Strip, 102–107 America West, 32 tennis, 204 rates, 71–73 Amtrak, 36, 48 The Bar at Times Square, 264 reservations, 69, 73 An Evening at La Cage Barbary Coast, 227 senior discounts, 27 (Riviera), 255 Bars, 266–270 South Strip, 73–85 Angel Park Golf Club, gay, 264–266 surfing for, 29–30 200–201 The Beach, 270–271 tips on, 37–38 Antiques, 244–245 types of, 70–71 Antique Sampler Shoppes, casino, 227 what’s new in, 2–3, 67–68 245 nightlife, 249, 253, 266, 272 , 197 Antiques at the Market, 245 shopping, 240 AeroMexico, 32 Antique Square, 245 Bellagio Art Gallery, 178 Air Canada, 32 Appian Way, 240 Bell Trans, 54 Airfares Arcades, hotel, 239–243 Bidding for Travel, 29–30 discounts for international Area 51, 294–296 Big Shot, 188 visitors, 46 Area 51 Research Center, Big Six, 210 getting the best, 34–35 295–296 Biking, Red Rock Canyon, surfing for, 28–29 COPYRIGHTEDArt museums and galleries MATERIAL289, 291 Airlines, 32–33, 46, 47 The Arts Factory, 177 Bikinis, 271 bankruptcy and, 34 Bellagio Art Gallery, 178 Binion’s Horseshoe Casino Airport security, 33–34 Guggenheim/Hermitage casino, 233 Air Tickets Direct, 35 Museum, 182–183 World Series of Poker, 21 A. J. Hackett Bungy, 202–203 The Wynn Collection of Blackjack, 210–212, 225 Aladdin Center for the Fine Art, 188–189 Black Mountain Golf & Performing Arts, 262 The Arts Factory, 177, 196 Country Club, 201 Aladdin Resort & Casino gift shop, 243 Blue Man Group: Live at casino, 226–227 The Attic, 243 Luxor, 251 shopping, 239–240 Boating, , 284 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 302

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Bonanza Gift and Souvenir Center, 64 Consulates, 49–50 Shop, 243 Casino (movie), 30 Continental Airlines, 32 Bonnie Springs Ranch/Old Casino Legends Hall of Fame Continental Airlines , 204, 291–294 Museum, 180 Vacations, 36 Books, recommended, 38 Casino MonteLago, 231–232 Convention Center, 56, 64 Bookstores, 243–244 Casinos, 3, 8, 175, 206–236 Conventions, 8, 64 Borg Invasion 4-D, 188 Downtown, 233–236 major dates for 2005, 20 Boulder City, 282, 285–286 East of the Strip, 231–233 Trail Rides, 204 Boulevard Mall, 237 games, 209–222 Coyote Ugly, 266–267 Bowling, 202 memories of a longtime Craig Ranch Golf Club, 201 Boxing, 205 dealer, 224–225 Craps, 212–214, 225 Bucket shops, 35 Mid-Strip, 226–230 Crazy Girls (Riviera), 254 The Buffalo, 265 myths about gambling, Crazy Horse, Two, 275 Buffalo Exchange, 243 207–209 Creative Adventures, Buffets, 9–10, 147, 168–174 North Strip, 230–231 10, 200, 287 Bungee jumping, 202–203 South Strip, 223–226 Credit cards, 19, 44 Burton, Lance, 256–257 Cellphones, 31–32 Cruises, Lake Mead, 284 Business hours, 49 Champagnes Cafe, 266 Crystal Court, 241 Bus travel, 48 Chapel of Love, 191 Cupid’s Wedding Chapel, to/from airport, 54 Chapel of the Bells, 191 191–192 senior discounts, 27 Cheetah’s, 176, 275 Currency and currency for travelers with Children, families with, exchange, 43 disabilities, 25 27–28 Curtis, Anthony, 18 accommodations, 70, 81 Customs regulations, 41–42 restaurants, 147 Cyber Speedway, 187 C aesars Palace sights and attractions, casino, 227–228 195–199 for kids, 197 Chinatown Mall, 196 D ance clubs, 270–274 nightlife, 249, 252, 271 Chinle Formation (Red Rock Danny Gans: The Man of shopping, 240 Canyon), 290 Many Voices (), sporting events, 205 Choice Hotels, 27 254–255 Calendar of events, 21–23 CineVegas International Film Dead Poet Books, 243–244 Calico Basin, 291 Festival, 21 Déjà vu Showgirls, 275–276 The Hotel/ Circus Circus, 299 Delta/Skywest, 32 Casino, 233 casino, 230 Delta Vacations, 36 Callville Bay, 284 for kids, 196 Dentists, 64 Camping shopping, 241 Desert hiking, 203 Lake Mead, 284 Cirque du Soleil, 10, 243 Road, 59 Valley of Fire State Park, 288 Mystère (TI at The Mirage), Desert Rose Golf Club, 201 Candy, 244 10, 249, 252 Desert Springs Hospital, 24 Canoeing, Lake Mead, 284 O (Bellagio), 10, 249, Desert tours, 200 Caramel, 266 252–253 Dining, 123–174. See also Caribbean stud poker, 216 gift shop, 243 Restaurant Index Carnaval Court, 241 Zumanity, 253–254 bargains, 137 Car racing Citizen’s Area Transit (CAT) best, 14–16 Las Vegas Mini Grand buses, 54, 59, 63 Boulder City, 285 Prix, 183 Clark Country Marriage by cuisine, 125–128 Las Vegas Motor Speed- License Bureau, 189 Downtown, 164–168 way, 183–184 Cleopatra’s Barge buffet, 173–174 Speed: The Ride/Las Vegas Nightclub, 271 East of the Strip, 152–159 Cyber Speedway, 187 Climate, 19–20 buffet, 173 Car rentals, 60–62 Clothing, vintage, 243 family-friendly, 147 for drivers with Club Monaco, 264 at food courts, 136 disabilities, 25 Club Paradise, 275 Mid-Strip, 137–149, surfing for, 30 Club Rio, 271–272 170–173 Car travel, 35–36, 56, 58–62 Coach USA, 287 money-saving tips, 124 driving safety, 62 Coffeehouses, 263–264 North Strip, 149–152 for international visi- Comedy Club, 263 buffet restaurant, 173 tors, 45–46 Comedy clubs, 263 price categories, 124–125 traffic tips, 58–59 Comedy Stop, 263 reservations, 124 around the United States, Comic books, 244 South Strip, 128–137 47–48 Consolidators, 35 for sweets, 162–163 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 303

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theme, 134–135 Entry requirements for inter- with a view, 143 national visitors, 39–40 , The, 238 , 159–164 Ethel M Chocolates (Hender- Gambler’s Book Shop, 244 what’s new in, 3 son), 194 Gamblers General Store, 244 Dion, Céline, 251–252 Excalibur Gambler’s Museum and Disabilities, travelers with, casino, 223 Shop, 181–182 25–26 for kids, 197 Gambling The Dispensary, 267 nightlife, 249, 259–261 Lou the Dealer’s gaming Doctors, 64 shopping, 241 tips, 225 Dolphin Habitat, 10, 186–187 Expedia, 28, 29, 36 myths about, 207–209 Doppelmayr Cable Liner Gambling laws, 65 Shuttle, 58 GameWorks, 176, 182 Double Down Saloon, F actory outlets, 238–239 Gans, Danny, 254–255 196, 267 Families with children, Garon, Jesse, 189 Downtown (Glitter Gulch), 27–28 Gasoline, 50 55, 56 accommodations, 70, 81 Gateway District, 56 accommodations, 116–120 restaurants, 147 Gay and lesbian travelers casinos, 233–236 sights and attractions, bars, 264–266 restaurants, 164–168 195–199 information and buffet, 173–174 Family Travel Files, 28 resources, 26 Drai’s After Hours, 272 Family Travel Network, 28 Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 40 Drinking laws, 49 Fashion Outlet at Primm, Ghost Bar, 267 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 40 238–239 Giovanni’s Room, 26 Drop Bar, 267 , 237–238 Gipsy, 265 Dry cleaners, 64 Fax machines, 52 Giza Galleria, 241 Dylan’s, 270 Fear and Loathing in Las Glitter Gulch, 8–9, 276 Vegas (movie), 30 Gold Coast Hotel Film, flying with, 33 bowling, 202 Eagle, The, 265 Fishing, 284 casino, 228 East Charleston Boulevard, Fitzgeralds, 234–235 The Golden Gate, 235 244 The , 228 Golden Nugget, casino, 235 East of the Strip, 56 nightlife, 249, 259 The Gold Spike, 235–236 accommodations, 107–116 shopping, 241 Golf, 200–202 casinos, 231–233 tennis, 204 Goodman, Oscar B., 199 restaurants, 152–159 Floyd Lamb State Park, 196 Good Times, 265 buffet, 173 FlyCheap, 35 Gordon-Biersch Brewing Echo Bay, 284 Flying Wheels Travel, 25 Company, 268 Eiffel Tower Bar, 267 Folies Bergère (Tropicana), Graceland Wedding Eiffel Tower Tour, 180 255 Chapel, 192 , 234 Foreign visitors, 39–53 , Elderhostel, 27 customs regulations, 41–42 242–243 Electricity, 49 entry requirements, 39–40 food court at, 136 Ellis Island Casino— immigration and customs Grand Canyon tours, Karaoke, 270 clearance, 47 199–200, 279 Elvis-A-Rama, 180–181 insurance, 42–43 Green Valley Ranch Resort, Embassies and consulates, money matters, 43–44 casino, 232 49–50 safety suggestions, 45–46 Greyhound/Trailways, Emergencies, 50 traveling around the 25, 27, 48 Entertainment and nightlife, United States, 47–48 Griffin, Merv, 299 3–4, 246–278 traveling to the United Guggenheim/Hermitage coffeehouses, 263–264 States, 46–47 Museum, 182–183 comedy clubs, 263 The Forum Shops at Caesars dance clubs, 270–274 Palace, 176, 240–241 headliner showrooms, The Four Queens, casino, H ard Rock Hotel & 261–263 235 Casino, 176 major production shows, Fremont Hotel & Casino, casino, 232 249–261 casino at, 235 The Joint, 261 piano bars, 264 Fremont Street Experience, nightlife, 261, 266 strip clubs, 274–278 181 Harrah’s Las Vegas types of shows, 248–249 Frequent-flier clubs, 35 Carnaval Court Lounge, 247 Frontier Airlines, 32 casino, 228 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 304

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Harrah’s Las Vegas (cont.) Hotwire, 29 Kids, 27–28 nightlife, 249, 254, 257, 263 House of Blues, 262–263 accommodations, 70, 81 shopping, 241 Hughes, Howard, 299 restaurants, 147 Hawaiian Airlines, 32 sights and attractions, Headliner showrooms, 195–199 261–263 ICan, 26 King, Mac, 257 Headliner stadiums, 263 Ice, 272 King Tut’s Tomb & Museum, Health concerns, 24–25 The Ice House, 252 183 dining and, 124 Icon, 265–266 Health insurance, 23, 24 IMAX Theater, Luxor, 184 for international visitors, Imperial Palace Lady Luck, 236 42–43 Auto Collections at, La Femme! (MGM Grand), Henderson, 197 177–178 255–256 accommodations, 120–122 casino, 228 Lake Mead National Recre- sights and attractions, nightlife, 249, 257 ation Area, 283–285 194–195 The Improv, 263 Lake Mead Resort and Hertz car rentals, 25, 47, 60 Indecent Proposal Marina, 284 High Roller, 188 (movie), 30 Lance Burton: Master Magi- Highway conditions, 64 In Search of the Obelisk, cian (Monte Carlo), 256–257 Hiking 184 Las Vegas Advisor, 18 desert, 203 Inside Scoop (Overton), 288 The Las Vegas Advisor Guide Lake Mead, 284 Insurance, 34 to Slot Clubs, 221 Red Rock Canyon, 291 rental car, 61–62 Las Vegas Boat Harbor, 284 Valley of Fire State Park, International Gay & Lesbian Las Vegas Bowl Week, 23 288 Travel Association (IGLTA), Las Vegas Bugle, 265 History of Las Vegas, 26 Las Vegas Centennial 297–300 International visitors, 39–53 Celebration, 21 HIV-positive visitors, 40 customs regulations, 41–42 Las Vegas Chamber of Holidays, 50 entry requirements, 39–40 Commerce, 17, 55 Holmes, Clint, 254 immigration and customs Las Vegas Convention and , 279–283 clearance, 47 Visitors Authority, 17, 55 Hoover Dam Discovery insurance, 42–43 Las Vegas Convention Tour, 280 money matters, 43–44 Center, 56, 64 Hoover Dam Visitor safety suggestions, 45–46 Las Vegas Cyber Speedway, Center, 282 traveling around the 187 Horseback riding, 204 United States, 47–48 Las Vegas Hilton Bonnie Springs Ranch, 293 traveling to the United Borg Invasion 4-D, 188 Hospitals, 64 States, 46–47 casino, 232–233 Hoteldiscounts.com, 29 Internet access, 31 for kids, 197 Hotels, 67–122. See also Invensys Classic, 22 Showroom, 262 Accommodations Index Itineraries, suggested, Star Trek: The Experience, best, 10–13 175–177 187–188 Bonnie Springs Ranch, Las Vegas Invitational, 204 293–294 Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix, choices for location, 68–70 Jackie Gaughan’s Plaza 183 Downtown, 116–120 Hotel/Casino, 236 , East of the Strip, 107–116 Jaguar’s, 276–277 21, 183–184 family-friendly, 81 Japan Airlines, 32 Las Vegas National Golf Henderson, 120–122 Jarr, Cook E., 247 Club, 201–202 Mid-Strip, 85–102 Jazzed Cafe & Vinoteca, Las Vegas Natural History moderate to very inexpen- 196, 264 Museum, 197–198 sive, 114 JetBlue, 32 Las Vegas Outlet Center, 239 North Strip, 102–107 The Joint (Hard Rock Las Vegas Premium Outlets, rates, 71–73 Hotel), 261 239 reservations, 69, 73 Journeywoman, 28 Trolley, 63 senior discounts, 27 Jubilee! (Bally’s), 255 Las Vegas Weddings and South Strip, 73–85 Rooms, 190–191 surfing for, 29–30 Layout of Las Vegas, 55 tips on, 37–38 Karaoke bar, 270 Leaving Las Vegas types of, 70–71 Keno, 214–215 (movie), 30 what’s new in, 2–3, 67–68 Keystone Thrust Fault (Red Legal aid, 50–51 Hotels.com, 29 Rock Canyon), 290 Legends in Concert (Imperial Hot lines, 64 Palace), 257 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 305

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Let It Ride, 216 Medical requirements for NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Liberace, 298 entry, 40 Show, 22 Liberace Museum, 10, 184 Mexicana Airlines, 32 Nightlife, 3–4, 246–278 gift store, 243 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino coffeehouses, 263–264 Lied Discovery Children’s casino, 224 comedy clubs, 263 Museum, 198 Garden Events Arena, dance clubs, 270–274 Light, 272 205, 262 headliner showrooms, Liquor laws, 65 Hollywood Theatre, 262 261–263 Little Chapel of the Lion Habitat, 185 major production shows, Flowers, 192 nightlife, 249, 250, 256, 249–261 Little Darlings, 276 262, 274 piano bars, 264 Little White Chapel, 192 shopping, 241–242 strip clubs, 274–278 Lost and found, 65 Mid-Strip, 55–56 types of shows, 248–249 Lost City Museum accommodations, 85–102 North Strip, 56 (Overton), 288 buffet restaurants, accommodations, 102–107 Lost-luggage insurance, 170–173 casinos, 230–231 23–24 casinos, 226–230 restaurants, 149–152 Lounge acts, 247 restaurants, 137–149 buffet restaurant, 173 Lounge shows, 10 Midwest Express, 32 Northwest Airlines, 32 Love Shack, 176 The Mirage Now, Voyager, 26 Luxor IMAX Theater, 184 boxing, 205 casino, 229 casino, 223 Dolphin Habitat, O (Bellagio), 10, 249, IMAX theater, 184 10, 186–187 252–253 nightlife, 249, 251, 273 for kids, 197 gift shop, 243 shopping, 241 nightlife, 249, 250, 255 Ocean’s Eleven (movie), 30 Lynch, Thomas, 8–9 Mon Bel Ami Wedding Oktoberfest, 21–22 Chapel, 193 Old Nevada, 292–293 Money matters, 17–19 Old Nevada Photograph M adame Tussaud’s for international visitors, Shoppe, 292 Celebrity Encounter, 43–44 Olympic Gardens Topless 184–185 Monorail, 58, 62–63 Cabaret, 277 Magazines, 65 The Monte Carlo Orbitz, 28, 36 Mail, 51 casino, 224–225 Orleans Main Street Station casino, food court, 136 bowling, 202 13, 236 nightlife, 249, 253, 257, 272 casino, 226 Mamma Mia! (Mandalay shopping, 242 Showroom, 262 Bay), 257–258 tennis, 204 Outdoor activities, 202–204 Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery, golf, 200–202 boxing, 205 272 Lake Mead National Recre- casino, 223 MossRehab Hospital, 26 ation Area, 283–285 Events Center, 262 Movies, 30 Overton, 287–288 International Mariachi Mystère (TI at The Mirage), Festival, 22 10, 249, 252 nightlife, 249, 257–258, Package tours, 36–37 262, 263, 266, 273 Pai gow poker, 215–216 Shark Reef at, 187 N ASCAR/Winston Cup, 21 Palms Resort & Casino M&M World, 244 National Conservation Area casino, 229 Mapquest, 31 (Red Rock Canyon), 289 The Palomino, 277–278 Marjorie Barrick Museum, National Finals Rodeo, Casino, 229 185 22, 204 Parking, 59, 65 Marriages, 189–194 , 186 Passport information, 40–41 Maryland Parkway, 237 Nevada Commission on Penn & Teller (Rio Hotel), Masquerade Village, 242 Tourism, 17, 55 258–259 McCarran International Newspapers, 65 Penny slots, 10 Airport, 54 Newton, Wayne, 261, 262 People movers, 58 Mead, Lake, 197 New Year’s Eve, 22, 23 Peppermill’s Fireside Lounge, cruises, 284 New York–New York 176, 268 The Meadows, 238 Hotel & Casino Periodicals, 65 Medic Alert Identification casino, 225 Petroglyphs, Valley of Fire Tag, 24 food court, 136 State Park, 288 Medical insurance, 23, 24 nightlife, 249, 254, 264, 267 Petrol, 50 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 306

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Petrossian Bar, 266 Rides Serge’s Showgirl Wigs out- PGA Tour’s Las Vegas Senior roller coasters, let, 245 Classic, 204 187, 188, 197 Seven, 273–274 Pharmacies, 66 Speed: The Ride/Las Vegas Shark Reef at Mandalay Piano bars, 264 Cyber Speedway, 187 Bay, 187 Pine Creek Canyon, 291 Star Trek: The Experience, Shopping, 3, 10, 237–245 Pink E’s, 268 187–188 antiques, 244–245 Players clubs, 220–221 Stratosphere Thrill Rides, books, 243–244 Poker, 215–217 188 candy, 244 video, 221–222 The Rio All-Suite Hotel & factory outlets, 238–239 World Series of Poker, Casino hotel shopping arcades, 21, 234 casino, 229–230 239–243 Post office, 66 nightlife, 249, 250, malls, 237–238 Precipitation, average, 20 258–260, 271–272, 274 souvenirs, 243 Prescription medications, 24 shopping, 242 vintage clothing, 243 Presley, Elvis, 298 Risque, 268 wigs, 245 Priceline, 29 The Riviera Showcase Mall, 238 Progressive slots, 219 casino, 230–231 Showgirls (movie), 256 nightlife, 249, 254, 255, Side-Step, 28 259, 263 Siegfried & Roy, 186, 299 R a, 273 shopping, 242 Sights and attractions, Race and Sports Book (Cae- Rock climbing, 204 177–189 sars Palace), 227–228 Roller coasters, 187, 188, 197 free hotel attractions, 175 Rachel, 295 Roman Hall, 241 Henderson, 194–195 Rain, 273 Ron Lee’s World of Clowns for kids, 195–199 Red Rock Canyon, (Henderson), 194 organized tours, 199–200 176, 288–291 Roulette, 217–218 suggested itineraries, rock climbing, 204 Royal Links Golf Club, 202 175–177 Red Rock Canyon Visitor Rudner, Rita, 249 top attractions, 177–189 Center, 289 Rumjungle, 15, 273 Silver Horse Antiques, 245 Red Rooster Antique Mall, Sinatra, Frank, 298–299 245 Size conversion chart, 44–45 Reservations S afety, 25, 60, 66 The Sky Lounge at the Polo hotel, 69, 73 for international visitors, Towers, 176, 269 restaurant, 124 45–46 Sky’s the Limit, 204 Reservations Plus, 37 Sahara hotel & casino Slots, 218–220 Restaurants, 123–174. See casino, 231 Smarter Living, 29 also Restaurant Index Speed: The Ride/Las Vegas Society for Accessible Travel bargains, 137 Cyber Speedway, 187 and Hospitality, 26 best, 14–16 , 263 Song, 32 Boulder City, 285 Sam’s Town, 202, 233 The Southern Nevada Center by cuisine, 125–128 Sand Dollar Blues Lounge, for Independent Living Downtown, 164–168 268–269 Program, 25 buffet, 173–174 San Francisco Sally’s Victo- South Strip, 55 East of the Strip, 152–159 rian Chapel, 193 accommodations, 73–85 buffet, 173 Sapphire, 278 buffets, 168–170 family-friendly, 147 Scandia Family Fun casinos, 223–226 at food courts, 136 Center, 198 restaurants, 128–137 Mid-Strip, 137–149, Scenic Airlines, 199–200, Southwest Airlines, 32, 36 170–173 279 Souvenirs, 243 money-saving tips, 124 Scenic Drive (Red Rock Spas and health clubs, North Strip, 149–152 Canyon), 289 best, 11–12 buffet restaurant, 173 Scintas, 98, 250 Spearmint Rhino, 278 price categories, 124–125 Scuba diving, 284–285 A Special Memory Wedding reservations, 124 Seasons, 19–20 Chapel, 193 South Strip, 128–137 Second City Improv, 259 Spectator sports, 204–205 for sweets, 162–163 (Flamingo) Speed: The Ride/Las Vegas theme, 134–135 Secret Garden of Siegfried & Cyber Speedway, 187 with a view, 143 Roy, 186 Spirit Airlines, 32 West Las Vegas, 159–164 Senior travelers, 26–27 Splash (Riviera), 259 what’s new in, 3 Serge’s Showgirl Wigs, 245 Sports books, 220–221 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 307

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Spring Mountain Ranch for travelers with disabili- Weddings, 66, 189–194 State Park, 289 ties, 25 Wee Kirk O’ the Heather, Stagecoach rides, Bonnie Valley of Fire State Park, 287 193–194 Springs Ranch, 293 Train travel, 36, 48 Athletic Conference Stardust, casino, 231 Transportation, 56–63 (WAC) Football Champi- Star Lane Shops, 241–242 by car, 56, 58–62 onship, 23 Star Trek: The Experience, public, 63 Western Union, 65 187–188 Travelaxe, 29 West Las Vegas, restaurants, Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Traveler’s Aid International, 159–164 Tower 50 West Sahara Library Fine casino, 231 Traveler’s Aid Society, 55 Arts Museum, 196 nightlife, 249–251, 260, Traveler’s checks, Westward Ho Hotel & 266, 269 18–19, 43–44 Casino, casino, 231 shopping, 242 TravelHub, 35 Wet ‘n Wild, 198–199 Thrill Rides, 188 Traveling Internationally Wheelchair accessibility, The Strip, 6, 8, 55–56. See with Your Kids, 28 25–26 also Mid-Strip; North Travel insurance, 23–24 Wheelchair Getaways, 25 Strip; South Strip Travelocity, 28, 29, 36 Wheel of Fortune machines, Strip clubs, 274–278 Trip-cancellation insurance, 219 Striptease Cabaret, 278 23 Wheel of Gold, 219 Studio 54, 274 Triple 7 Brew Pub, 269 Whiskey Sky, 270 Suncoast (Summerlin), 202 Tropicana Wigs, 245 Sunday brunches, 168–174 casino, 226 Winged Figures of the Swimming pools, 96 nightlife, 249, 255, 260, 263 Republic, 282 best, 11 Women travelers, 28 World Series of Poker, 21, 234 U nited Airlines, 32 Wynn, Steve, 299–300 Taxes, 51, 66 United States Tour Opera- The Wynn Collection of Fine Taxis, 62 tors Association, 36–37 Art, 188–189 Telegraph and telex United Vacations, 36 services, 52 University of Nevada, Telephone, 51–52 Las Vegas (UNLV), X -Scream, 188 at hotels, 72 tennis courts, 204 XXXTREME Comedy Telephone directories, 52–53 US Airways, 32 Showcase, 263 Temperatures, average, 20 Tennis, 204 Thomas and Mack Center, Vacation Together, 36 Zoo, Bonnie Springs 263 Valley of Fire State Park, Ranch, 293 3-Card Poker, 216–217 280, 286–288 Zuiker, Anthony, 30 TI at The Mirage The Venetian Zumanity (New York–New casino, 230 casino, 230 York), 253–254 nightlife, 249, 252 shopping, 242–243 shopping, 242 Veterinarian, 66 Ticketmaster, 205 Video, flying with, 33 ACCOMMODATIONS Tickets2Nite, 250 Video poker, 221–222 Aladdin Resort & Casino, Time zones, 53, 66 Vintage clothing, 243 11, 74–76 Tipping, 53 Virgin Atlantic Airways, 32 Bally’s Las Vegas, 93–94 Toilets, 53 Visas, 39–40 Barbary Coast Hotel & Tommy Rocker’s, 269 Visitor information, 17, 55 Casino, 100–101 Totem Pole, 219 Viva Las Vegas (movie), 30 Bellagio, 11, 12, 85–87 Tournament of Kings (Excal- Viva Las Vegas Lounge, 266 Best Western Mardi Gras ibur), 259–261 Voodoo Lounge, 274 Inn, 112 Tours, 10, 199–200 Boardwalk Hotel & Casino, Bonnie Springs Ranch/ 82–83 Old Nevada, 292 W eather, 19–20 Bonnie Springs Motel, desert, 200 Weather information, 66 293–294 Grand Canyon, Websites Bourbon Street, 101 199–200, 279 best, 16 Budget Inn, 114 Hoover Dam, 280, 282 traveler’s toolbox, 31 Budget Suites of America, package, 36–37 travel-planning and 114 booking, 28–31 , 11, 87–89 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 308

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California Hotel/Casino & RV The Riviera Hotel & Casino, Chang’s of Las Vegas, 150 Park, 118 102 Charlie Palmer, 16, 129 Circus Circus Hotel/Casino, Sahara Hotel & Casino, Chocolate Swan, 162 12, 81, 105–106 102–104 Circo, 16, 145–146 Clarion Hotel & Suites– Sam’s Town Hotel & Gam- Commander’s Palace, 130 Emerald Springs, 112 bling Hall, 113 Cypress Street Marketplace, Courtyard by Marriott, 107 Stardust Resort & Casino, 104 146–147 Crowne Plaza, 107 Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Delmonico Steakhouse, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Tower, 13, 104–105 16, 138–139 118–119 Super 8 Motel, 115 Dona Maria Tamales, 150 Excalibur, 81, 83–84 Terrible’s, 115–116 Dragon Noodle Co., 132 Fairfield Inn by Marriott, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, Dragon Sushi, 164 112–113 11–13, 80–82 Drai’s, 139–140 Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, TI at The Mirage, 99–100 Eiffel Tower, 143 117–118 Tropicana Resort & Casino, 82 Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Flamingo Las Vegas, 94 Tuscany Hotel & Casino, 157–158 The Four Queens, 118 114–115 El Sombrero Cafe, 167 Four Seasons Hotel Las The Venetian, 2, 11–13, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish Vegas, 11, 13, 73–74, 81 90–93 House, 16, 130 Fremont Hotel & Casino, 119 The Westin Casuarina Las ESPN, 135 Golden Nugget, 13, 116–117 Vegas Hotel & Spa, 100 Excalibur’s Round Table Green Valley Ranch Resort, Westward Ho Hotel & Buffet, 169 11, 122 Casino, 106–107 Fiore, 140 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, , 2, 68 Flamingo Paradise Garden 2–3, 12, 107–108 Buffet, 172 Harrah’s Las Vegas, 94–95 Freed’s Bakery, 163 Hawthorn Suites, 113 RESTAURANTS Fremont Paradise Buffet, 174 Henderson & Boulder High- Alizé, 14, 15, 137–138 Golden Nugget Buffet, way Boulder Station, 91 Andre’s, 164–165 173–174 Imperial Palace, 101–102 Aqua, 138 Gordon-Biersch Brewing Lady Luck Casino Hotel, Aureole, 15, 16, 128 Company, 155 119–120 Austins Steakhouse, 16, 159 Grand Wok and Sushi Bar, Lake Mead Lodge, 286 Bagelmania, 158 15, 133 La Quinta Inn, 111 Bally’s Big Kitchen Buffet, Happy Days Diner (Boulder Las Vegas Hilton, 10, 13, 110 171 City), 285 Luxor Las Vegas, 81, 84 Bally’s Sterling Sunday , 135, 147 Main Street Station, 13, 120 Brunch, 14–15, 170 Harley Davidson Cafe, 135 Mandalay Bay, 11–13, 70, Bay City Diner, 137 Harrah’s Fresh Market 76–77 Bellagio Buffet, 170 Buffet, 171–172 Marriott Suites, 111 Boardwalk Holiday Inn, 137 House of Blues, 134 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Bonnie Springs Ranch Hugo’s Cellar, 165–166 12, 13, 77–78 Restaurant, 294 Hyakumi, 146 The Mirage, 11–13, 95–97 Border Grill, 131 Ice House Lounge, 167 Monte Carlo Resort & Bouchon, 3, 12, 14, 15, Jillian’s, 168 Casino, 78–79 144–145 Jodi Maroni’s Sausage Motel 6, 114, 115 Bougainvillea, 157 Kingdom, 136 New York–New York Hotel & Buccaneer Bay Club, 15 Kabuki, 155 Casino, 12, 13, 79–81 The Buffet at the Las Vegas Komol, 155–156 Northwest Las Vegas JW Hilton, 173 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Marriott, 90–91 Burger Bar, 132 162–163 Orleans, 85 Cafe Heidelberg German Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Palms Resort & Casino, Deli and Restaurant, 149 16, 152 12, 97–98 Cafe Nicolle, 159–160 Le Cirque, 140 Paris Las Vegas Casino Calypsos, 135 Limericks, 166 Resort, 89–90 Canaletto, 145 Lotus of Siam, 158 Residence Inn by Marriott, Canter’s, 3 Lutèce, 141 111 Capriotti’s, 14, 15, 149 Luv-It Frozen Custard, 163 Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens, Luxor’s Pharaoh’s Pheast 98–99 155 Buffet, 169 Ritz-Carlton, Carson Street Cafe, 167 Main Street Station Garden (Henderson), 10, 12, 13, Cathay House, 162–163 Court, 14, 174 81, 120–122 13_573683_bindex.qxd 9/14/04 7:39 PM Page 309

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Mandalay Bay’s Bay Side Palms Festival Market Second Street Grill, 166–167 Buffet, 168–169 Buffet, 14, 172 Shalimar, 156–157 Margaritaville, 135 Pamplemousse, 154 Sherwood Forest Cafe, 147 Mediterranean Cafe & Paris, Le Village Buffet, Spago, 144 Market, 158–159 14, 170–171 Spice Market Buffet, 169 Memphis Championship Picasso, 14, 15, 142 Stage Deli, 16, 148–149 Barbecue, 156 Pink Pony, 147 Tale of the Whale (Boulder MGM Grand Buffet, 169 Pink Taco, 156 City), 286 Miner’s Restaurant (Old Pinot Brasserie, 146 Thai Spice, 164 Nevada), 293 Rainforest Café, 135, 147 Tiffany’s, 151–152 Mirage Buffet, 14, 172 The Range, 142–143 The Tillerman, 154 Mizuno’s, 131–132 Red Square, 15, 130–131 Top of the World, 15, 143 Mon Ami Gabi, 15, 147–148 Renoir, 14, 97, 143 Toto’s (Boulder City), 285 Monte Carlo Buffet, 170 Rincon Criollo, 150–151 Toto’s (Las Vegas), 147, 159 Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery, Rio’s Carnival World Treasure Island Buffet, 136, 147 Buffet, 171 172–173 Morton’s of Chicago, 152, 154 Ronald’s Donuts, 162 Tropicana Island Buffet, 169 Mr. Lucky’s 24/7, 137 Rosemary’s Restaurant, Valentino, 144 Nine Fine Irishmen, 133 14, 15, 137, 160 Viva Mercados, 164 Olives, 148 Sam’s Town Firelight Wolfgang Puck Cafe, 134–135 Onda, 16, 141 Buffet, 173 Z Tejas Grill, 157 The Palm, 141–142 Sazio, 133