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PCCBS 2015 LOCAL INFORMATION GUIDE

HOTEL • M RESORT SPA • 12300 S. , NV 89044 • 702.797.1000

TRANSPORTATION

Driving directions:

From California (I-15 North): Travel North on I-15. Take Exit 27 for St.Rose Parkway M Resort will be on the right. From Utah or Northern (I-15 South): Travel South on I-15. Take Exit 27 for St Rose Parkway. M Resort will be straight ahead. From Arizona: Travel North on US 93. Merge onto I-215 W. Take Exit 6 for Pecos Rd. and follow signs for St Rose Pkwy. Go left at the light and continue straight on St. Rose Pkwy. for 5.8 miles M Resort will be on the left.

To/From Airport:

Free “M Resort Airport Shuttle”: Located at Terminal 1, Zero level, between stalls 17 and 21. Operates 11 times a day, 7 days/week between 6:00am and 9:00pm. To check scheduled times, see: http://www.themresort.com/visitorinfo/pdf/M_Resort_Airport_Shuttle.pdf SPACE IS LIMITED AND BASED ON AVAILABILITY.

Taxi: approximately $35.00 – 40.00 direct to hotel from airport.

Getting to the Strip:

Free “M Resort Strip/Fashion Show Mall Shuttle”: The “M” Resort is located south of the but a free shuttle will take you there and back. It operates 5 times a day, 7 days a week between 12:00pm and 11:00pm. It picks up/drops off at the Fashion Show Mall across from the Wynn Hotel. To check scheduled times, see: http://www.themresort.com/visitorinfo/pdf/M_Resort_Airport_Shuttle.pdf SPACE IS LIMITED AND BASED ON AVAILABILITY.

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SHORT GUIDE TO LAS VEGAS

EATS In the Hotel Studio B Buffet: Recently voted “Best Buffet in Las Vegas,” Studio B is a state- of-the-art restaurant with a live-action cooking studio. Anthony’s: Prime steak and seafood Jayde Fuzion: Asian fusion—runs an “all you can eat sushi” special 7 days/week On the Strip *These are restaurants that are accessible via the free hotel shuttle. There are so many, many more easily accessible by taxi. Restaurants at Fashion Show Mall http://www.thefashionshow.com/ Maggiano’s Little Italy: good for a large group though can be crowded California Pizza Kitchen: Only open during mall hours Ra Sushi: Expensive Asian-style cuisine Capital Grill: American fare Nordstrom Café: great for lunch Wynn and Encore http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/ SW Steakhouse: A break the bank experience and very new Vegas. The show on the lake outside the dining room is really something. If you want to see the enormous singing frog wearing a cowboy hat and not stay for dinner have a drink at the bar outside of the restaurant. Wing Lei: Exquisite and expensive Chinese La Cave: Wine bar in a cool setting Buffet: Local paper claims it’s the best and hey, you’re in Vegas. Treasure Island http://www.treasureisland.com/ Pho: Relatively inexpensive Vietnamese Strip fare Isla Mexican Kitchen: Relatively affordable Mexican for the Strip Off Strip Lotus of Siam: called the best Thai restaurant in the US by foodies; located in the not so nice Commercial Center at 953 E. Sahara. Wonderful food, good for large groups and worth a visit. Make a reservation and take a taxi. (702) 735-3033 David Clawson: a short taxi ride from the hotel in the Anthem neighborhood that has been getting very good reviews. 2840 Bicentennial Parkway, Henderson, NV 89044 (702) 466-2190 Mundo: Excellent pan-Latino fare located at the World Market Center near the Smith Center north of the Strip. http://mundolasvegas.com/

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Downtown Downtown Container Park has numerous eateries and shops. http://downtowncontainerpark.com/ Triple George: Steak house with a good vibe and friendly service. http://www.triplegeorgegrill.com/ Le Thai: Another well-reviewed Thai restaurant. http://www.lethailasvegas.com SIGHT SEEING Museums, Galleries, Art City Center Art Collection: Installations include work by Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Frank Stella, Henry Moore and Richard Long. Moore’s, “Mother and Child” is in the courtyard at Crystals outside of Todd English’s Pub. Just like England only with palm trees and skyscrapers. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/citycenterart.html Neon Museum: Must book ahead. http://www.neonmuseum.org/ : Yes, it really does exist and will confirm all you thought you already knew about Vegas and our former mayor, Oscar Goodman. http: themobmuseum.org/ Art Gallery: http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/gallery-of-fine-art.aspx Nature Springs Preserve: Home of the Nevada State Museum. Wonderful exhibits and activities related to live in the Mojave. http://www.springspreserve.org/ Red Rock Canyon: Great place to take a drive, hike, bike or walk. http://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/ Spectacle Bellagio: Fountains, Conservatory; world’s largest chocolate fountain City Center: Art; Crystals, Beautiful tall buildings; view from Mandarin Oriental Cosmopolitan: Can’t miss chandelier Shows * Best to book before you come but avoid the Ticketmaster charge if you buy here Cirque de Soleil: Ka; O; Mystere; Love, Elvis, Zumanity http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/destinations/las-vegas/home.aspx Penn and Teller: http://www.pennandteller.com/ Blue Man Group: http://www.blueman.com/# Smith Center: http://www.thesmithcenter.com/ Music* Same as above House of Blues, http://www.houseofblues.com/ The Joint, Hard Rock http://www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas-concerts/the-joint Day Trip Boulder City: see Hoover dam and the new bridge; have a glass of wine and lunch at Milo’s and visit the Boulder Dam Hotel. Don’t forget the Big Horn Sheep that hang out in Hemenway Park off of Ville Drive on your way to the Dam off of the

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Highway. There is also great hiking, mountain biking and kayaking on Lake Mead. You can even bike to the dam by way of the old RR tunnels accessible near the entrance of Lake Mead Recreational Area. Bring water- you’re in the desert.

QUESTIONS? Email Dr. Cian T. McMahon (Chair of Local Arrangements) at

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