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Index

See also Accommodations, and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX Bars, 166–172 gay, 164–166 karaoke, 172 A ARP, 16 The Beach, 172–173 Accommodations, 32–64. See also Bellagio Accommodations Index Gallery of Fine Art, 110 best bets, 4–5 Via Bellagio, 143 best casino-free hotels, 52–56 Bell Trans, 19 best casino hotels, 40–52 Bicycling, 194, 195 shopping arcades, 142–146 Bikinis, 173 The Adventuredome, 128–129 Black Mountain Golf & Country Club, Airlines, 17–18 134 A. J. Hackett Bungy, 135–136 Blue Man Group: Live at Luxor, 152 Aladdin, shopping, 142–143 Boating, 188–189 Alan Bible Visitor Center, 188 Bonanza Gift and Souvenir Shop, 147 American Airlines Vacations, 14 Bonnie Springs Ranch, 136 American Express Bonnie Springs Ranch/Old , emergency toll-free number, 9 128, 196–197 offices, 28 Boulder City, 185–186, 190 American Express Vacations, 15 The Boulevard, 139 American Superstars, 151–152 Bowling, 135 Amtrak, 18 The Buffalo, 164–165 Angel Park Golf Club, 132 Buffalo Exchange, 146, 150–151 Antiques, 147–148 Buffets, 3, 99–105 Antique Sampler Shoppes, 148 best, 5 Antique Square, 148 Bungee jumping, 135–136 Arcades, hotel, 128 Burton, Lance, 156–157 Arts Factory Complex, 108, 146–147 Atlatl Rock and Petroglyph Canyon, 193 ATMs (automated teller machines), Caesars Palace, The Forum Shops, 8–9 143–144 The Attic, 146 Calendar of events, 10–12 Aureole bar, 166 Camping, 189 The Auto Collections at the Imperial Candy, 147 Palace, 108, 110 Canoeing, 189 Avenue Shoppes, 143 Caramel, 167 Car rentals, 24–27 COPYRIGHTEDCar travel, 18,MATERIAL 23–24 Center, 28 B abysitters, 28 Casino Legends Hall of Fame, 110 Bali Hai Golf Club, 132, 134 CAT (Citizen’s Area Transit), Bally’s 19–20, 27 Avenue Shoppes, 143 Champagnes Cafe, 167 tennis courts at, 138 Chapel of Love, 122–123 Banks, 28 13_583387 bindex.qxd 3/25/05 11:38 PM Page 199

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Chapel of the Bells, 122 Cheetah’s, 133, 178 Eagle, The, 165 CineVegas International Film East Charleston Boulevard, 1600 Festival, 11 block of, 147–148 Circus Circus, shopping promenade East of the Strip/Convention at, 144 Center, 22 Cirque du Soleil, 3 accommodations, 38–40, 50–52 Mystère, 49 restaurants, 87–95 O, 45, 158 Echo Bay, 188 gift shop, 147 Eiffel Tower Bar, 168–169 Zumanity, 161–162 Eiffel Tower Tour, 110 Clark County Marriage License Ellis Island Casino-Karaoke, 172 Bureau, 31, 120 Elvis-A-Rama, 110–111 Cleopatra’s Barge Nightclub, 173–174 Emergencies, 29 Climate, 9–10 An Evening at La Cage, 154–155 Club Paradise, 178–179 Excalibur, The Realm at, 144 Club Rio, 174 Expedia, 15 Coach USA, 130, 184 Comedy Club, 163 Comedy clubs, 163–164 Families with children, 16–17 Comedy Stop, 163 entertainment, 153 Coney Island Emporium, 128 sights and attractions, 126–130 Continental Airlines Vacations, 14 Fashion Outlets Las Vegas, 141 Conventions, 28 Fashion Show, 140 Cowboy Trail Rides, 136 The Flamingo Las Vegas, tennis courts Coyote Ugly, 167–168 at, 138 Crazy Girls, 153 Folies Bergère, 155 Crazy Horse, Two, 179 Food courts, 74 Creative Adventures, 128, 131 40 Deuce, 169 Credit cards, emergency toll-free The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, numbers, 9 133, 143 Cruises, , 189–190 Free shows and attractions, 2–3 Cupid’s Wedding Chapel, 123 Experience, 111

D ance clubs, 172–178 G alleria at Sunset, 140 Danny Gans: The Man of Many Gambling, 116–117 Voices, 154 Games of the Gods, 128 Déjà Vu Showgirls, 179 GameWorks, 112, 133 Delta Vacations, 13, 14 Gans, Danny, 154 Desert Rose Golf Club, 134 Gateway District, 23 Dion, Celine, 152–153 Gay and lesbian travelers, 16 Disabilities, travelers with, 15–16 bars, 164–166 The Dispensary, 168 Ghost Bar, 169 Doctors and dentists, 28–29 Gipsy, 165 Dolphin Habitat (The Mirage), 3, 119 Glitter Gulch, 179 Double Down Saloon, 168 Gold Coast Hotel, bowling at, 135 Downtown (Glitter Gulch), 23 Golf, 132–135 restaurants, 98–99, 105 Good Times, 165–166 Drai’s After Hours, 174 Gordon-Biersch Brewing Company, Drop Bar, 168 169–170 Dry cleaners, 29 Graceland Wedding Chapel, 123–124 Dylan’s, 172 13_583387 bindex.qxd 3/25/05 11:38 PM Page 200

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The , 145–146 Lake Mead Resort and Marina, 188 Grand Canyon tours, 131, 182 Lance Burton: Master Magician, Guggenheim Hermitage Museum, 112 156–157 Las Vegas Bowl Week, 12 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, H ard Rock Hotel & Casino, 133 7, 20 The Joint, 162–163 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Harrah’s Authority, 7, 20 Carnaval Court Lounge, 166 Las Vegas Convention Center, 28 Carnivale Court shopping center, 145 Las Vegas Cyber Speedway/SPEED: Highway conditions, 29 The Ride, 113–114 Hiking, 189, 193, 195 Las Vegas Jazz Festival, 11 desert, 137 Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix, 114 Holmes, Clint, 154 , , 183–187 114–115 Hoover Dam Discovery Tour, 184 Las Vegas National Golf Club, 134 Hoover Dam Visitor Center, 186 Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Horseback riding, 136, 197 129 Hospitals, 29 Las Vegas Outlet Center, 141 Hotels, 32–64. See also Accommoda- Las Vegas Premium Outlets, 141–142 tions Index Trolley, 27 best bets, 4–5 Las Vegas Weddings and Rooms, 122 best casino-free hotels, 52–56 Las Vegas Weekly, 150 best casino hotels, 40–52 Legends in Concert, 157 shopping arcades, 142–146 Liberace Museum, 4, 115 Hot lines, 29 gift store, 147 House of Blues, 163 Liberty Travel, 15 bar, 166 Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, 129–130 Light, 174–175 Ice, 174 Liquor and gambling laws, 29 IMAX Theater/IMAX Ridefilm, 113 Little Chapel of the Flowers, 124 The Improv, 164 Little Darlings, 180 In Search of the Obelisk, 113 Little White Chapel, 124 Inside Scoop (Overton), 193 (Overton), 193 Insurance, car rental, 25–27 Luxor, Giza Galleria at, 145 International Mariachi Festival, 11

M adame Tussauds Las Vegas, 115 Jaguar’s, 179–180 Malls, 139–141 Jarr, Mr. Cook E., 166 Mamma Mia!, 157 Jazzed Cafe & Vinoteca, 164 Mandalay Bay, bar, 166 Jubilee!, 155–156 M&M World, 147 Marjorie Barrick Museum, 116–117 MasterCard emergency toll-free Karaoke bar, 172 number, 9 King, Mac, 159 McCarran International Airport, King Tut Museum, 113 19–20 Mead, Lake, cruises, 189–190 , 140–141 La Femme, 156 MGM Grand Lion Habitat, 117–118 Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Michelin Championship at Las Vegas, 128, 187–188 PGA Tour, 11 13_583387 bindex.qxd 3/25/05 11:38 PM Page 201

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Mid-Strip, 22 accommodations, 45–50, 61, 63–64 P alomino Club, 180 restaurants, 74–85, 102–105 Parking, 30 Money matters, 8–9 Penn & Teller, 158–159 Money-saving deals, 13–15 Peppermill’s Fireside Lounge, 133, Monorail, Las Vegas, 23 170 Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery, 175 Petroglyphs, 193 Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Petrossian Bar, 167 Street of Dreams, 145 Phantom of the Opera, 156 tennis courts at, 138 Pharmacies, 30 Mystère, 49, 158 Photo ops, 125 Pink E’s, 170 Pit Pass Arcade, 128 N ational Finals Rodeo, 11 Police, 30 Natural History Museum, Las Vegas, Pools, 39 129 Post offices, 30 , 111 Pure, 175 , 118 Nevada Commission on Tourism, 8, 20 Q Vegas, 16, 164 Newspapers and periodicals, 30 New Year’s Eve, 12 NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, R a, 175–176 11–12 Rain, 176 Nightlife and entertainment, 149–181 Red Rock Canyon, 3, 133, 136, bars, 166–172 193–195 gay, 164–166 Red Square bar, 166 karaoke, 172 Reservations Plus, 14 comedy clubs, 163–164 Restaurants, 3, 65–105. See also family-friendly shows, 153 Restaurant Index headliner showrooms, 162–163 best bets, 5–6 major production shows, 151–162 buffets and Sunday brunches, strip clubs, 178–181 5, 99–105 North Strip, 22 quick bites, 74 accommodations, 60, 61–62, 64 theme, 72–73 restaurants, 85–86 with a view, 78 for wine lovers, 90–91 Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino O , 45, 158 golf course, 132 gift shop, 147 Masquerade Village, 145 Oktoberfest, 11 Risque, 170 Old Nevada, 196–197 Rock climbing, 136, 138 Olympic Gardens Topless Cabaret, 180 Royal Links Golf Club, 134–135 Orbitz, 15 Rumjungle, 176 Organized tours, 130–131 The Orleans, bowling at, 135 Outdoor activities S afety, 30–31 Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Sam’s Town, 135 188–190 Sand Dollar Blues Lounge, 171 Las Vegas, 135–138 San Francisco Sally’s Victorian Chapel, golf, 132–135 125–126 Outlet centers, 141–142 Sapphire Gentleman’s Club, 180–181 Overton, 192 Scandia Family Fun Center, 130 13_583387 bindex.qxd 3/25/05 11:38 PM Page 202

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Scenic Airlines, 131, 182 Time zones, 31 Scenic Drive (Red Rock Canyon), Tourist information, 7–8, 20 193, 195 Tournament of Kings, 160 Scuba diving, 190 Tours, organized, 130–131 The Second City, 159 Train travel, 18 Seniors, 16 Transportation, 23–27 Serge’s Showgirl Wigs, 148 Traveler’s Aid Society, 20 Serge’s Showgirl Wigs outlet, 148 Travelocity, 15 Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, 118 Triple 7 Brew Pub, 171–172 Shopping, 3, 139–148 Trolley, Las Vegas Strip, 27 Showguide, 150 Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat, 118–119 U nited Vacations, 14 Sights and attractions, 106–131 University of Nevada-Las Vegas for kids, 126–130 (UNLV), tennis courts at, 138 suggested itineraries, 106–108 US Airways Vacations, 14 Silver Horse Antiques, 148 Sky Lounge at the Polo Towers, 133, 171 V acation Together, 15 Sky’s the Limit, 136 Valley of Fire State Park, 3, 184, South Strip, 22 190–193 accommodations, 34–38, 40–45 The Venetian, The Grand Canal restaurants, 65–74, 100–102 Shoppes at, 145–146 Southwest Airlines Vacations, 13, 14 Veterinarian, 31 Souvenirs, 146–147 Via Bellagio, 143 Spas, 57–60, 62 Vintage clothing, 146 best, 5 Visa emergency toll-free number, 9 Spearmint Rhino, 181 Visitor information, 7–8, 20 Special events and festivals, 10–12 Viva Las Vegas, 160–161 SPEED: The Ride, 113–114 Viva Las Vegas Lounge, 167 Splash, 159–160 VooDoo Lounge, 177–178 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 194 Stagecoach rides, 197 W eather, 9–10 Star Trek: The Experience, 119–120 Websites, visitor information, 8 Stratosphere Weddings, 31, 120–126 bar, 167 Wee Kirk O’ the Heather, 126 Thrill Rides, 120 , restaurants, 95, 97–98 The Strip, 2, 22. See also East of the We Will Rock You, 161 Strip/Convention Center; Mid-Strip; What’s On in Las Vegas, 150 North Strip; South Strip Whisky Sky, 172 Strip clubs, 178–181 Wigs, 148 Strip Tease Cabaret, 181 Winged Figures of the Republic, 185 Studio 54, 177 Wizard’s Arcade, 128 Studio Club, 176–177 Women travelers, 17 Suncoast, 135 World Series of Poker, 10–11 Sunday brunches, 99–105

X XXTREME Comedy Showcase, 163 Tabu, 177 Taxes, 31 Taxis, 27 Zumanity, 161 Tennis, 138 Zuri, 166–167 13_583387 bindex.qxd 3/25/05 11:38 PM Page 203

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ACCOMMODATIONS Bougainvillea, 93 Aladdin Resort & Casino, 5, 40–41 Buccaneer Bay Club, 75–76 AmeriSuites, 52–53 Burger Bar, 70 Atrium Suites, 53 Cafe Heidelberg German Deli and Bally’s Las Vegas, 63 Restaurant, 85 Bellagio, 5, 45 Calypsos, 71–72 Caesars Palace, 45–46 Canaletto, 80 Circus Circus, 64 Canter’s, 84 Courtyard by Marriott, 53–54 Capriotti’s, 85–86 Excalibur, 41–42 Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens, 88 The Flamingo Las Vegas, 5, 61 Cathay House, 97 Four Seasons Las Vegas, 4, 34, 36 Charlie Palmer Steak, 6, 66 Green Valley Ranch Resort, 4, 5, 38–39 Circo, 81 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 50–51 Commander’s Palace, 66, 68 Harrah’s Las Vegas, 63 Cypress Street Marketplace, 6, 84–85 Hawthorn Suites, 4, 54–55 Delmonico Steakhouse, 76 La Quinta, 55 Dona Maria Tamales, 86 Las Vegas Hilton, 4, 51 Dragon Noodle Co., 70–71 Las Vegas Marriott Suites, 55–56 Eiffel Tower, 78 Luxor, 5, 42 Einstein Bros. Bagels, 93 Mandalay Bay, 4–5, 36–37 El Sombrero Cafe, 99 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 43 Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, 68 The Mirage, 5, 46–47 ESPN, 73 Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, 43–44 Excalibur’s Roundtable Buffet, 101 New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Fleur de Lys, 6, 68–69, 91 44–45 Golden Nugget’s Buffet, 105 Palms Resort & Casino, 5, 47 Grand Wok and Sushi Bar, 71 Paris Las Vegas, 48 Happy Days Diner (Boulder City), 190 Residence Inn, 4, 56 House of Blues, 72–73 Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, 63–64 Ice House Lounge, 99 Ritz-Carlton, , 4, 5, Isla, 82 39–40 Jodi Maroni’s Sausage Kingdom, St. Tropez, 56 72–73 Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 87 61–62 Le Cirque, 76–77 THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, 5, 37–38 Le Village Buffet, 6 TI–Treasure Island Las Vegas, 48–49 Lotus of Siam, 93–94 The Venetian, 5, 49 Lutèce, 77 The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel Luxor’s Pharaoh’s Pheast Buffet, 101 and Spa, 51–52 Main Street Station’s Garden Court, 6, 105 Mandalay Bay’s Bay Side Buffet, 100 Mediterranean Café & Market, 94 RESTAURANTS Memphis Championship Barbecue, Aladdin’s Spice Market Buffet, 100 88, 90–91 Alizé, 6, 74–75 MGM Grand Buffet, 100–101 Andre’s, 98 Mirage’s Cravings, 103–104 Aureole, 6, 65–66, 91 Mon Ami Gabi, 82–83 Austins Steakhouse, 6, 95 Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery, 74 Bally’s Sterling Sunday Brunch, 102 Monte Carlo’s Buffet, 101–102 Bellagio’s Buffet, 6, 102 New York-New York food court, 74 Border Grill, 69–70 Olives, 83 Bouchon, 6, 79–80 The Palm, 77 13_583387 bindex.qxd 3/25/05 11:38 PM Page 204

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Palms Resort & Casino’s Fantasy Spago, 79 Market Buffet, 104–105 Stage Deli, 83–84 Pamplemousse, 87–88 Stratosphere’s Top of the World, 78 Paris Las Vegas’s Le Village Buffet, 103 Tiffany’s at the White Cross Petrossian Bar, 90 Pharmacy, 86 Picasso, 6, 77–78 Toto’s, 95 Pink Taco, 91–92 Totos (Boulder City), 190 Pinot Brasserie, 81–82 Valentino, 90–91 The Range, 79 The Venetian food court, 74 Red Square, 6, 69 Viva Mercado’s, 97–98 Rio’s Carnival World Buffet, 6, 104 The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room, 90 Rosemary’s Restaurant, 91, 95, 97 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, 71 Shalimar, 92 Z Tejas Grill, 92–93