Convention 2019 • June 26–28, 2019 LAS VEGAS VISITOR’S GUIDE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tipping Guide . 3 Transportation . 4. Attractions . 8 For Kids . 11 Sports . 12 Get Outdoors . 13 Welcome to Las Vegas Sign . 15 LGBTQIA+ . 15 Buffet Guide . 16 Recreational Marijuana . 16 Union Casinos . 17 Shopping . 19 2 TIPPING GUIDE Housekeeper $5 minimum per day; leave a note so the housekeepers know it’s for them; tip more for suites. Bellman $3-$5 per bag; tip higher end for heavy luggage (for check in and check out); $20 for full bell cart Server 20% of bill Buffet Service/Banquet 10% Server Bartender/ 20% of tab Cocktail Server Valet $2-$5; tip when car is returned Shuttle Drivers $1-$2 per person or $4-$5 per party Taxis 15-20% of fare Restroom Attendant $1-$3 Skycap/Airport Bag Check In $5 per bag Other Airport Assistance, $5-$10 e.g. pushing a wheelchair Doorman $1-$4 for carrying luggage; $1-$2 for hailing a cab; extra dollar if raining Concierge $5-$10 for tickets or restaurant reservations; $15 for hard to get tickets or reservations Delivery of Special Requests/ $2–$5 per item Items Room Service 20% of bill Dealers $5/hour; can tip in chips Slot Attendants (hand pays) 1% Street Performers $1-$2 Tour Guide $10-$20 Front Desk $10-$20 if they upgrade your room 3 BUS ROUTES ON LAS VEGAS STRIP & DTLV Public transportation is perfect for sightseeing and traveling the Las Vegas strip at your own pace. Vegas Strip & All Access Pass: 2-hours $6.00; 24-hours $8.00; 3-days $20.00 4 5 LAS VEGAS MONORAIL The Las Vegas Monorail has seven stations and travels the entire distance of the Las Vegas Strip. If you are staying at SLS, Westgate, Harrah’s, The Linq, Flamingo, Caesar’s Palace, Bally’s, Paris, or MGM, you will be able to find a monorail stop at your hotel! Paper and mobile tickets are available, starting at $5 for one ride and $13 for a one-day pass. 6 7 ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS Brahma Shrine at Caesars Palace 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Open 24/7, every day. Incense, matches, and space to pray. The Brahma Shrine is a replica of the famous Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand. The Hindu shrine is also known as the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine. The figure inside is Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. The Brahma Shrine is one of five lucky spots at Caesar’s for gamblers. The other four are the statues of Caesar Augustus, Joe Louis, and David and Cleopatra’s Barge. Nevada State Museum 309 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107 Open Tuesday–Sunday, 9am to 5pm Admission: $18.95 The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society opened on November 1982. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and disseminates material that contributes to an understanding and appreciation of Nevada. The 70,000 square-foot Museum is located on the campus of the Springs Preserve. Neon Museum 770 Las Vegas Boulevard, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 General admission daily 9am-5pm Highly recommend the “Brilliant” show. Buy tickets online ahead of time at NeonMuseum.org Often sold out. 8 ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS Mob Museum 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Open 9am to 9pm every day See if you can find the Culinary Union in one of the exhibits. Atomic Museum 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Open Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm; $22.00 National science, history and educational institution that tells the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site. From Atomic Age culture to scientific and technological advances, the Museum highlights 70 years of nuclear testing. Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 14,000 square-foot floral display that changes seasonally. Open 24/7. Bellagio Fountain 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Monday–Friday: Show every half hour from 3pm–8pm and every 15 min. from 8pm–midnight. Saturdays and holidays: Show runs every half hour from noon–8pm and every 15 min. from 8pm–midnight. Sundays: Fountain show times begin at 11am and run every half hour until 7pm. 9 ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS Fremont Street Experience Fremont Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Located outside of several union hotel/casinos in Downtown Las Vegas, the Fremont Street Experience is an iconic overhead screen canopy with street performers, concert stage, and ziplining beneath. CULINARY UNION 1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 Monday 8am–3pm; Tuesday–Friday 8am–4pm Stop by the union hall to see the iconic building and find the “solidarity” sign the outside of the building. 10 FOR KIDS DISCOVERY Children’s Museum 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 Three-stories tall, the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum 58,000-square-foot building is home to nine-themed exhibition halls totaling 26,000 square feet of interactive hands-on core exhibits. The 5,000 square foot Featured Exhibitions Gallery can accommodate major exhibits from the nation’s leading museums. Please visit for hours and admission prices: https://www. discoverykidslv.org/plan-a-visit/ Wet ’n’ Wild 7055 S Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 Sunday–Thursday 10:30am-8pm Friday & Saturday 10:30am-10pm 1 day tickets: General Admission-$34.99 Junior Admission-$29.99 Senior Admission-$9.99 Water themed park with more than 25 water slides and attractions located in Summerlin community in Las Vegas. Wear a bathing suit, sunscreen, and sandals! Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park 2880 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Open 10am–12am 7 days a week All Day Passes: Adults–$33.95 Juniors–$19.95 Located in the North part of the Strip, the Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park features attractions for kids of all ages. It has an arcade, roller skating rink, roller coaster rides and much more. Visit for more information: https://circuscircus. mgmresorts.com/en/adventuredome/rides-and-attractions. html#/Overview 11 SPORTS Las Vegas Aviators 1650 S Pavilion Center Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89135 A Triple-A baseball stadium located in Downtown Summerlin community in Las Vegas. It is home to minor league baseball team the Las Vegas Aviators. It was completed in 2019 just in time for the team’s first season. It has the largest video board in minor league baseball at 3,930 square feet. The stadium includes 22 suites, 400 club-level seats and 350 party deck seats, a center field pool, kids’ zone, and several bars. For tickets and schedule information please visit: https://www.thelvballpark.com/ Las Vegas Lights FC 850 Las Vegas Boulevard N Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Cashman Field is located in historic Downtown Las Vegas it is the home stadium to professional soccer team, the Las Vegas Lights FC. The team uses neon lights for their jerseys and crest symbol. Neon became Nevada’s state element in 2019. Gates open at 6:30pm on match day. For tickets and schedule information please visit: www.lasvegaslightsfc.com. 12 GET OUTDOORS Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Red Rock is one of Nevada’s 23 State Parks. Located in the West end of the Las Vegas Valley, Red Rock offers 26 hiking trails, as well as a Scenic Drive. Entry is $15 per vehicle. Springs Preserve The Springs Preserve has 180 acres of scenery, wildlife, exhibitions, and attractions including a museum, art exhibits, animal habitat, and even bike rentals for trail riding. Tickets start at $18.95. Valley of Fire Valley of Fire is another Nevada State Park. Located about 50 miles northeast of Vegas, you will find red Aztec sandstone, petrified trees, and petroglyphs on this ancient land. Entry is $10 and camping is $20/night, plus $10 if you want a site with utility hook-ups. Hoover Dam Open from 5am to 9pm, with tours from 9am to 5pm. Tickets to the power plant tour must be purchased in person, and are first come, first served. $15 per adult. Call ahead to make sure tours are available, as the dam does close periodically. 13 GET OUTDOORS Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visit Lake Mead and go boating, biking, or backcountry camping. Entry to Lake Mead National Recreation Area is $25 for a 7-day pass. Extraterrestrial Highway Open 24/7 The “Extraterrestrial Highway” is a 92-mile portion of State Route and is used to get to Area 51 and Rachel. Rachel is the closest city to Area 51 and is located 150 miles north from the Las Vegas Strip. There you can learn all about Area 51 and get breathtaking views of the Southwest desert. GET OUTDOORS Mount Charleston Lodge 5375 Kyle Canyon Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89124 Sunday–Thursday 8am–8pm; Friday & Saturday 8am–9pm Situated at 7,717 feet elevation at the top of the mountain in Kyle Canyon’s Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest. The lodge is right outside of Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, which has over 50 miles of marked trails over the rocky terrain. Weather is 20-30 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas valley. No hiking permits are required and there are no entrance fees. 14 WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS SIGN 5200 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Open 24/7, every day. Pro-tip: If you are going at night, use a phone flashlight so that you can also see the sign behind you and your face. LGBTQIA+ Bastille 3rd Street 1402 S 3rd Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 Piranha Nightclub 4633 Paradise Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 Freezone 610 E Naples Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Quadz 4640 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 15 VEGAS BUFFET GUIDE Buffets are quintessential Las Vegas.