SSA & Sparks Travel Clubs present Laughlin & Southern Nevada Tour March 15-20, 2020 Laughlin & Southern Nevada – so much more than a gamblers paradise! A beautiful location, nestled along the banks of the Colorado River is the city of Laughlin, a wonderful world of fun and entertainment. This family-friendly destination offers a wealth of activities, restaurants and events suitable for all interests. Laughlin delivers an incredibly beautiful riverside setting, and a friendlier, laid back and safe atmosphere. Looking for a break from the chilly weather here at home? A break to enjoy some great entertainment and comradery with friends? There are all types of planned excursions during our stay, and many more available during your visit. This year we are including a visit to the Mob Museum! The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building in downtown Las Vegas. And of course, we’ll make our day-trip outing (optional) to Oatman, the ghost town and mining camp located on Route 66 where you’ll have time to explore, shop & enjoy the resident Donkeys. We’ll also spend a (optional) day touring to Kingman, Arizona and a visit to the Route 66 Museum and more. For More Information or to make your reservations contact: Frontier Travel & Tours (775) 882-2100 Tour Package includes: Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation from Reno & Carson City; hosted lunch at the historic Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah: Three-night stay in the newly renovated rooms at the Colorado Belle, with optional Riverfront Balconies available; Two Choice Buffets and Pizza/Soda coupon at the Colorado Belle. Optional Sightseeing Excursion to historic Oatman to visit the donkeys with a stop at Avi Casino; Optional Sightseeing Excursion to Kingman Arizona and the Route 66 Museum. One-night stay at the Station Casino in Las Vegas and One night stay in Tonopah at the newly restored historic Bank Hotel (Subject to availability – otherwise we will be staying at the Best Western Hi-Desert Inn) Refreshments on coach throughout tour; booking for your choice of additional optional excursions and more… escorted by Tom & Brenda! Complete Tour Package at just $580.00 per person, double occupancy! Single supplement is just $109.00 Day One: Sunday March 15, 2020 Early group departures this morning start in Sparks & Carson City. Board your deluxe motorcoach for transportation south along Hwy 95. A continental breakfast is included on the bus this morning, as well as refreshments that will be on board throughout the tour. The towns we travel through today & tomorrow in rural Nevada are all spaced just about 2 hours apart. In the early days of horse & carriage that span was a full day of travel. With the convenience of modern transportation, we’ll be able to arrive in the north end of Las Vegas and our overnight stay at the beautiful Santa Fe Station. Recently awarded the “Best Blackjack” award by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and for good reason – they are home to some of the best gaming opportunities in all of Clark County! With more than 2,700 slot machines, 39 gaming tables, a 24-hour, 14-table live Poker Room and all of your favorite casino games. With restaurants, beautiful hotel rooms, movie theater and more it’s a great way to start your Laughlin Tour! Day Two: Monday March 16, 2020 Enjoy breakfast on your own this morning before our morning departure to Downtown Las Vegas and the Mob Museum. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building. Located adjacent to Freemont Street you’ll have lots of time to explore the Museum or the Freemont Experience as well as the old Clubs of Downtown Vegas. Enjoy lunch on your own here before we depart Las Vegas and head towards Laughlin, and our home at the Colorado Belle. (Riverfront Balcony Rooms are available at minimal additional cost, please advise at time of reservation if you’d like the upgrade). Explore the scenic Riverwalk this evening and throughout your tour. Located about in the middle of the Riverwalk you’ll have many places to explore both left and right from your hotel. Day Three: Tuesday March 17, 2020 Breakfast is included at the buffet here at the Belle – and the day is free for you to explore at your discretion. See our notes at the end of the itinerary for suggestions of entertainment you may be interested in. Looking for something else? Just give us a call and we’ll assist you with plans. For those of you that would like to explore with us today, we’ll be offering an optional excursion (no advance reservations required, no additional charge) to Kingman Arizona and the historic Route 66 Museum. Here you’ll have a chance to relive some of the history of this famous cross-country drive and then time to explore the antique shops, specialty stores and enjoy no host lunch before our return. (Approx. 5 hour tour) Day Four: Wednesday March 18, 2020 Breakfast buffet is included in your package this morning and if you choose to, you may spend the day on your own in Laughlin. For those of you that want to, we’ll board our coach at 9:00am for a day’s excursion (no advance reservations required, no additional charge). Wild Burro's panhandling, gunfighters shooting, and ladies dressed in 1890's style strolling….it must be Oatman, Arizona. Just across the Colorado River and up the hill from Laughlin, Nevada on Historic Route 66 is the lively gold mining town of Oatman. In its heyday of the early 1900's to the 1940's, Oatman was one of the largest producers of gold in Arizona. We’ll have time here to enjoy the town – explore museums, enjoy lunch on your own and visit the unique shops on Main Street. On our way back to Laughlin we’ll make a stop at Avi Resort – located on the river south of Laughlin – for a no host lunch stop & some time to explore the casino - and then return back to the Colorado Belle around 3:30pm for our 3rd night stay. Day Five: Thursday March 19, 2020 Breakfast is included this morning before our departure from Laughlin. We’ll travel north today with a stop at the Railroad Pass Casino, the oldest continuously operated casino in Nevada. Enjoy time to explore and a no host lunch before continuing north to Tonopah and our overnight accommodations. Our current plan is to stay in the newly restored “Bank Hotel” if open in time, otherwise at the Hi-Dessert Best Western (not a casino) located downtown Tonopah. Day Six: Friday March 20, 2020 Breakfast is included at The Jewel of the Desert , the Mizpah Hotel. Experience historic elegance and comfort in Nevada’s breathtaking high desert! A treasured destination since 1907, and beautifully renovated by Nancy and Fred Cline in 2011, The Mizpah Hotel takes you back in time, but also serves up a yummy brunch and history talk of the hotel. Return to Carson City & Reno early this evening, concluding your Laughlin Adventure Tour! And….Just a few of the optional Thing to Do idea’s Sail on the USS Riverside! Enjoy a relaxing, fully narrated cruise, detailing the history of this region and the Colorado River. The USS Riverside was specifically designed to travel under the Laughlin/Bullhead City Bridge to Davis Dam and boasts a shaded upper deck & climate-controlled lower deck for your comfort. BINGO Halls are available at the River Lodge Resort, the Riverside and Tropicana. The Riverwalk & Water Taxi’s Take a beautiful stroll anytime along the Riverwalk between the casino’s and along the Colorado River. Lots of places to sit and people watch or venture into the shops and casinos along the way. Many dining options from Steakhouse to pizza to bistros to coffee & ice cream shops are also located along the pathways of the Riverwalk for the opportunity of scenic dining. The Water Taxi’s operate daily between the casino’s and are a fun way to travel between! (approximate cost: $5 per person) Preferred Outlets at Laughlin located across the street from the Riverside, this outlet mall features many shops with some amazing deals. (approximate cost: whatever you want to spend!) London Bridge Jet Boat Tour, a Six-hour roundtrip jet boat excursion from Laughlin to the world famous and original LONDON BRIDGE in Lake Havasu City, AZ. (approximate cost: $75) The Riverside Showroom. Located in Don Laughlin’s Riverside Hotel, this showroom features live entertainment with performers such as Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys and similar. Schedule for our dates TBA. The Celebration Dinner Cruise. Relax and enjoy a scrumptious 2-hour sunset dinner cruise while cruising on the Colorado River. Riverside Cinemas for first run movies, Riverside Lanes for Brunswick Bowling. Laughlin Golf Courses offer challenging fairways for players of all skill levels, year-round. With beautiful settings and spectacular views, be sure to reserve your tee time. Tour Cost: $580 per person, double occupancy $109 additional single supplement $20 additional for non-club members. Deposit of $50 per person due upon sign up.