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18_052266 bindex.qxp 3/16/07 11:01 PM Page 324 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX AARP, 318 Dust Gallery, 139–140 Bass Pro Shop, 282 Access America, 311 G-C Arts, 139–140 The Beatles Accommodations, 15–64. See Guggenheim Hermitage The Fab Four, 198 also Accommodations Index Museum, 4, 126–127 LOVE, 193 Center Strip, 34–40 Holsum Lofts, 140 Beauty Bar, 219 child-friendly, 52–53 King Tut Museum, 128 Beers, Jeffrey, 86, 207, 208 choosing the right hotel, Las Vegas Art Museum, 137, Bellagio 25–26 139 buffet, 106 Convention Center Drive, Wynn Collection of Fine Art, Fountain Shows at, 3 44–45 4, 127 Jean Phillipe Patisserie, 81 Downtown, 45–53 Arts District, 139, 177 Light, 208 east of the Strip, 53–58 The Arts Factory, 140 O, 192 hotel and B&B stays, 21–22 ATMs (automated teller shopping, 273–274 house and condo rentals, machines), 314 sights and attractions, 16–21 Atomic Testing Museum, 4, 121–122 index by price, 63–64 130–131 Bellagio Fountains, 124 money-saving tips, 22–25 The Attic, 279 Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, with a monorail stop, 37 Automobile rentals, 8–11, 16, 4, 127 North Strip, 40–45 313 Bell Trans, 312 price categories, 26 airport taxes, 9 Bennett, Cyril K., 21 seasons, 22–23 for disabled travelers, 318 Big Shot, 135 south of the Strip, 62–63 The Avenue Shoppes, 273 Big Six, 240 South Strip, 26–34 Bingo, 240–241 uncommon, 4 Babysitters, 317 Bite, 200–201 west of the Strip, 58–62 Baccarat, 237–240 Bittman, Mark, 66 Accommodations Express, 24 Baker, Anita, 185 Black Canyon River Adventure, Adventuredome, 135, 138 Bally’s 289 AIDSinfo, 308 buffet, 106 Blackjack, 3, 241–248, 256 Airfares, 309–310 gambling lessons, 268 Black Mountain, 148 Airport, 312–313 Jubilee!, 190 Blue Man Group, 189, 195–196 Aladdin, buffet, 106 Jubilee! Backstage Tour, 171 BODIES . The Exhibition, 143 Alan Bible Visitor’s Center, 290 Price Is Right, 196 Body English, 209–210 Amargosa Opera House, shopping, 273 Bonanza Gifts, 276 298–299 The Bar at Times Square, 215 Bonnie Springs Old Nevada, 294 The Amazing Johnathan, 195 Barbary Coast, sights and horseback riding, 150 American Storm, 199 attractions, 122 The Boogie Knights, 223 American Superstars, 198 Barbra & Frank: The Concert Books, recommended, 319–320 American Wheelchair Veterans That Never Was, 198 Bookstores, 280–281 Association, 318 Barnes & Noble, 281 Boomers Bar, 178 Anderson, Louie, 186–187 Bars, 212–222 Bootlegger Bistro, 177–178 Antiques, 278–279 Central Strip, 214–216 Borders, 281 Area codes, 320 COPYRIGHTEDDowntown, 218–219 MATERIAL“Bottle service,” 205 Area 51, 297–298 East Fremont, 219 Boulder City, 289–290 Around the Clock Childcare, 317 east of the Strip, 216 Boulder Dam Hotel (Boulder Art Bar, 219 gay, 220–222 City), 290 Art classes, 170–171 local, 217–218 Boulder Station, buffet, 103, Art in the streets, 177 North Strip, 216 106 The Artisan, 218 piano, 215 Bouquets and boutonnieres, for Art museums and exhibits South Strip, 212–214 weddings, 153–154 The Arts Factory, 140 at Third and Ogden, 220 Bowling, 149 Bellagio Gallery of vintage, 216–217 Fine Art, 4, 127 324 18_052266 bindex.qxp 3/16/07 11:01 PM Page 325 General Index 325 Boxing, 147 Chaos, 135 Clubs and “ultralounges,” Braxton, Toni, 185 Chapels, wedding, 155–164 204–212 Breakfast, 67 Charleston, Mount, 296–297 “bottle service,” 205 restaurants for, 70–71 CheapFlights.uk.com, 309 Central Strip, 208–209 Broadway Box, 182 Cheetah’s, 228 east of the Strip, 209–210 Broadway shows, 195–197 The Chicken Ranch (Pahrump), gaining entry to, 204, 207 Brooks Rent a Car, 9 230 North Strip, 209 Bucket shops, 310 Children, families with South Strip, 205–207 The Buffalo, 222 accommodations, 16 VIP passes, 206 Buffalo Exchange, 279 advice for, 316–317 west of the Strip, 210–212 Buffet, Jimmy, 214 hotels, 52–53 Cobbins, Trenyce, 191 Buffets, 83–85, 90, 95–96, 103. restaurants, 74–75 Cocktail-making lessons, 168 See also Restaurants Index shopping, 281–282 Comedy clubs, 226–227 at major casinos, 106–108 shows for, 189 The Comedy Stop, 226 Burlesque, 210–211 sights and attractions, 138 Comics, 186–187 Burton, Lance, 189, 195 Children’s Museum, Lied Commissions, for house Business hours, 320 Discovery, 138 rentals, 20 Bus travel, 13, 311 Chippendales, 199 Condo rentals, 16–21 Chocolate factory, 176 Consolidators, 310 Caesars Palace Chocolate Swan, 271 Consulates, 321 buffet, 106 CineVegas International Film Convention Center Drive, 8 Céline Dion, 187 Festival, 305 accommodations, 44–45 Pure, 209 Circle Bar, 217 Conventions, 22 The Pussycat Dolls Lounge, Circus Circus Cook E. Jarr, 223 210–211 Adventuredome, 135 Cooking classes, 166–168 restaurants, 77, 85, 106 buffet, 90, 106 Cools, Anthony, 185–186 shopping, 271–272 gambling lessons, 268 Cordon Bleu, 166 sights and attractions, 122 Horse-A-Round Bar, 216 Coupons, discount, 68 California Hotel, restaurant, 93 Midway, 138 to comedy shows, 227 Canterbury Wedding Chapel, 164 sights and attractions, Las Vegas Advisor, 257 Canyon Blaster, 135 124–125 shopping, 271 Caribbean Stud, 259 Cirque du Soleil, 3, 191–194 for shows, 184 Car races, 147 KÀ, 194 Cowboy Trail Rides, 150 Car rentals, 8–11, 16, 313 LOVE, 193 Coyote Ugly, 213 airport taxes, 9 Mystère, 189 Craps, 248–252 for disabled travelers, 318 O, 192 Crazy Girls, 200 Carrot Top, 187 Zumanity, 192 The Creative Cooking School, Casbar Theatre Lounge, 222 Clark County Heritage Museum, 166–167 Casino chapels, 160–164 141–142 Credit cards, 314 Casino Death Watch site, 25 Clark County Marriage License Cruises, Lake Mead, 291 Casino Gaming School, 165–166 Bureau, 155 CSA Travel Protection, 311 Casinos, “local’s,” 177 Classes and workshops Cupid’s Wedding Chapel, 159 CAT (Citizens Area Transit), 13, art, 170–171 Curtis, Anthony, 256–257 312 cocktail-making, 168 Customs regulations, 308–309 CBS Television City Research conversation, 169–170 Cyber Stop Internet Café, 319 Center, 146 cooking, 166–168 “Celebrity Karaoke” sessions, dealer schools, 165–166 Dance clubs and 177–178 gambling, 268 “ultralounges,” 204–212 Center Strip stripping, 168–169 “bottle service,” 205 accommodations, 34–40 Cleaning fee, for house Central Strip, 208–209 bars, 214–216 rentals, 20 east of the Strip, 209–210 gay, 220–221 “Clip joints,” 230 gaining entry to, 204, 207 buffets, 83–85 Clothing North Strip, 209 lounges and clubs, 208 for gaining entry to clubs, South Strip, 205–207 restaurants, 77–87 204, 207 VIP passes, 206 shopping, 271–274 wedding, 154 west of the Strip, 210–212 Champagnes Café, 218 zoot suits, 280 Daytime shows, 188–190 Club Paradise, 228 Dealer schools, 165–166 18_052266 bindex.qxp 3/16/07 11:01 PM Page 326 326 Index Death Valley, 300–301 The Double Down, 217 Entertainment, 181–202 Déjà Vu Love Boutique, 283 Downtown, 6 Broadway shows, 195–197 Dentists, 315 accommodations, 45–53 choosing which shows to Desert Cab Company, 11 bars, 218–219 see, 184–185 Desert Rose Golf Course, restaurants, 93–98 comics, 186–187 148–149 Drinking laws, 320–321 day-of-show deals, 183–184 Desert Springs Hospital, 315 Drugstores, 315 daytime shows, 188–190 Desserts, restaurants for, 80–81 Dust Gallery, 139–140 dinner shows, 193 The Deuce, 12 discounted tickets, Devil’s Hole (Death Valley), 300 East Las Vegas, 6 182–183, 188 Diaz, Dian, 222 East of the Strip erotic shows, 199–201 Dining, 4–5, 65–116. See also accommodations, 53–58 family-friendly shows, 189 Restaurants Index bar, 216 headliners, 185–186 breakfast, 70–71 lounge, 209–210 index of shows, 201–202 buffets, 90, 95–96, restaurants, 98–105, magicians, 194–195 103–105 108–109 production shows, 190–191 buffets on the Center Strip, Eating, 4–5, 65–116. See also top disappointments, 83–85 Restaurants Index 187–188 celebrity chefs, 65–66 breakfast, 70–71 Entry requirements, 307–308 Center Strip, 77–87 buffets, 90, 95–96, Erocktica, 200–201 by cuisine, 114–116 103–105 Erotic shows, 199–201 for desserts, 80–81 buffets on the Center Strip, Escort services, 230 discount coupons, 68 83–85 ESPN Zone, 213–214 Downtown, 93–98 celebrity chefs, 65–66 Ethel M Chocolates, 176 east of the Strip, 98–105, Center Strip, 77–87 An Evening at La Cage, 198 108–109 by cuisine, 114–116 Excalibur Hotel ethnic, 67 for desserts, 80–81 buffet, 106 for families with children, discount coupons, 68 Canterbury Wedding Chapel, 74–75 Downtown, 93–98 164 lunch, 66–67 east of the Strip, 98–105, gambling lessons, 268 money-saving tips, 66–68 108–109 Thunder from Down North Strip, 87–93 ethnic, 67 Under, 199 pricing symbols, 68 for families with children, Tournament of Kings, 193 reservations, 97 74–75 Extraterrestrial Highway (Nevada smoking at, 97 lunch, 66–67 Highway 375), 297–298 South Strip, 68–77 money-saving tips, 66–68 for splurges, 85–87 North Strip, 87–93 The Fab Four, 198 tipping, 97 pricing symbols, 68 Fall of Atlantis, 125 west of the Strip, 109–113 reservations, 97 Families with children Dinner shows, 193 smoking at, 97 accommodations, 16 Dino’s, 218 South Strip, 68–77 advice for, 316–317 Dion, Céline, 187 for splurges, 85–87 hotels, 52–53 Disabilities, travelers with, tipping, 97 restaurants, 74–75 317–318 west of the Strip, 109–113 shopping, 281–282 Discount coupons, 68 Eiffel Tower Experience, shows for, 189 to comedy shows, 227 146–147 sights and attractions, 138 Las Vegas Advisor, 257 8 1/2 Ultra Lounge and Piranha Fantasy, 200 shopping, 271 Nightclub, 221 The Fashionistas, 201 for shows, 184 El Cortez, buffet, 106 Fashion Show, 274–275 Discounted tickets, Electricity, 321 Fashion Show Mall, 281 182–183, 188 The Electronic Dauber (or The Fashion Village at Boca Discovery Tour (Hoover T.E.D.),