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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 Sign...... 15 LGBTQIA+...... 15 Buffet Guide ...... 16 Recreational Marijuana...... 16 Union ...... 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 & 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 The has seven stations and travels the entire distance of the Las Vegas Strip. If you are staying at SLS, Westgate, Harrah’s, , Flamingo, Caesar’s Palace, Bally’s, Paris, or MGM, you will be able to find a monorail stop at your ! Paper and mobile tickets are available, starting at $5 for one ride and $13 for a one-day pass.

6 7 ATTRACTIONS AND

Brahma Shrine at

3570 South Las Vegas Las Vegas, 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, , and David and Cleopatra’s Barge.

Nevada State

309 S. 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 .

Neon Museum

770 , 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

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 . 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 , 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 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 community in Las Vegas. It is home to team the . 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 , 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 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 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 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. If you don’t have time to take a hike in a national park, but have time for a leisurely meal, make sure you check out a buffet at a union property!

• The Buffet at Golden Nugget • The Buffet at Luxor • Bacchanal at Caesars Palace • Bayside Buffet at • The Buffet at ARIA • The Buffet at Bellagio • Courtyard Buffet at Stratosphere • Cravings at Mirage • Flavors at Harrah’s • Freedom Beat Brunch Casino • Fresh Buffet at Westgate • Garden Court Buffet at Main Street Station Casino • Le Village Buffet at • MGM Grand Buffet at MGM • Paradise Buffet and Café at Fremont Casino • Paradise Buffet at Binion’s Hall • Paradise Garden Buffet at Flamingo • Round Table Buffet at Excalibur • Savor Brunch Buffet at Tropicana Casino • Spice Market Buffet at Planet • The Buffet at Wynn • Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA

Recreational marijuana is legal in Las Vegas. Cannabis dispensaries, which are cash only, are located across the Las Vegas valley. You must be 21 to purchase from dispensaries, and you cannot bring marijuana products on the airplane. If your employer administers drug tests, use at your own risk, as recreational marijuana is not legal nationwide. Marijuana use is not permitted at MGM.

16 UNION CASINOS

Aria and Casino Flamingo 3730 Las Vegas Blvd 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 866-359-7111 (702) 733-3111

Bally’s Las Vegas 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South 202 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (800) 634-3434 (702) 385-4011

Bellagio Fremont Hotel & Casino 3600 South Las Vegas Blvd 200 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 693-7111 (702) 385-3232

Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel Golden Gate Hotel & Casino 128 Fremont Street 1 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (800) 937-6537 (702) 385-1906

Caesars Palace Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 89109 129 East Fremont Street (866) 227-5938 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 385-7111 Circus Circus 2880 Las Vegas Blvd South Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Las Vegas, NV 89109 Casino (702) 734-0410 3475 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Downtown Grand Casino & Hotel (702) 369-5000 206 North 3rd St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Luxor 3900 Las Vegas Blvd South Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV 89109 600 East Fremont Street (702) 262-4444 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 385-5200 Main Street Station 200 North Main Street Encore at Las Vegas, NV 89101 3121 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 387-1896 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702 770-8000 Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South Excalibur Las Vegas, NV 89119 3850 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 632-7777 Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 597-7777

17 UNION CASINOS

MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3595 Las Vegas Blvd South 3799 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 737-7200 (702) 891-7777 Mirage Hotel & Casino Las Vegas 301 Fremont Street 3400 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 388-2400 (702) 791-7111 The LINQ Hotel & Casino New York-New York 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd 3790 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 740-6969 The Park at MGM 3770 Las Vegas Blvd South Paris Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 89109 3655 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 730-7777 Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 946-7000 Treasure Island Hotel & Casino 3300 Las Vegas Blvd South Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, NV 89109 3667 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 894-7111 Las Vegas, NV 89109 866-919-7472 3801 Las Vegas Blvd South Plaza Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, NV 89109 1 Main Street (702) 739-2222 Las Vegas, NV 89125 (702) 386-2110 Resort & Casino Rio Suite Hotel and Casino 3000 Paradise Road 3700 West , NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 732-5111 (800) 752-9746 Wynn Las Vegas SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South 2535 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-770-7000

Stratosphere Tower and Casino 2000 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 380-7777

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 698-7000 18 SHOPPING

Las Vegas Premium Outlets— North 6605 S. Las Vegas Boulevard 875 S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 93 acres of open-air shopping, Discounted outdoor shopping dining, and entertainment just center for 175 fashion retail south of the Las Vegas Strip. brands. Monday–Thursday 10am–9pm Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm Friday & Saturday 10am–10pm Sunday 9am–8pm Sunday 11am–8pm

Free Movies on the Green Las Vegas Premium Outlets— event for families on Thursdays South at sundown.

7400 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 at Planet Hollywood Discounted indoor outlet shopping for 140 fashion 3633 S. Las Vegas Boulevard retail brands. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm Over 200 shops, restaurants, Sunday 9am to 8pm and live entertainment venues in a 1.2 mile retail complex at the center of the Las Vegas Strip.

3200 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Sunday–Thursday 10am–11pm Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Friday & Saturday 10am–12am More than 250 retailers (including department stores), Chinatown Plaza dining, live music, and runway shows. 4255 Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 Monday–Saturday 10am–9pm Sunday 11am–7pm Ramen, boba tea, Korean BBQ, Japanese curry, tiki bar, foot spa and more!

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