Las Vegas, Nevada Photo: David Berkowitz Las Vegas is a mystical, dazzling, glitzy sea of neon lights. It beckons visitors with luxurious accommodations, unbelievable shows, exquisite restaurants, world-class gambling, and decadence on a grandiose scale. It is ancient Rome, romantic Paris, exotic Egypt, exciting New York City, and the Canals of Venice all rolled into one, fabulous, vacation destination. With millions of people having Las Vegas in their sights every year, it is not difficult to see why it has earned the title of Entertainment Capital of the World.
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Shortly after gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931 and construction of the rst hotel/casinos had begun, who could have known that it was the beginning of the phenomenon known simply as Vegas—a glamorous, fantasy oasis in the middle of the desert?
There is much more to Las Vegas than gambling, eating, and shopping. It is a vibrant, fast growing, and progressive city that attracts some of the largest conventions and business meetings in the world. Each year, over 50,000 people relocate permanently to this city thanks to the abundance of jobs, low taxes, healthy climate and beautiful surroundings. With 320 days of sunshine annually, Las Vegas can also boast of some of the best golng facilities in the country.
Beyond the famous ve-mile Las Vegas Strip, there are also the historic and exciting Fremont Street, home of the original casinos that started the Vegas craze back in the 1930s. Millions of tourists come to see the Freemont Experience—an incredible and breathtaking light and sound show presented on a domed structure covering several blocks in the downtown area.
Las Vegas is a growing city: every year bigger, more spectacular hotels and casinos are being designed and built to amaze and entertain people from all over the world. Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
DO & SEE Gambling There is no doubt that the main attraction in Las Vegas is gambling. There is a level of gambling for every visitor, whether experienced or a rst-timer. If you are new to gaming, most casinos oer free lessons, usually in the morning hours on table games such as Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette. The new penny slots are probably the most Photo: Paul Fundenburg popular with the recreational gambler because of the It is impossible to see and do everything that Las Vegas bonus games within the games. The jackpots are, of has to oer in one trip, which is what keeps visitors course, not nearly as large as dollar slots, but the games returning over and over again. The choices can be are fun and entertaining: there is money to be won. overwhelming. Good planning is the key to any great Photo: Pcb21 vacation, but that is especially the case here. More Info: The 21-year age limit for all gambling is strictly enforced.
Grand Canyon National Park Hoover Dam Pretty much everyone has The Hoover Dam, once known heard of the Grand Canyon. as Boulder Dam, is a concrete The stunning landscape with arch-gravity dam on the its impressive size is a sight border between Arizona and that should not be missed if Nevada. Named after you are anywhere near it. The President Herbert Hoover and national park consists of 277 miles (446 km) of the dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt, the Hoover Colorado River and the erosion's eects on the Dam is visited by nearly one million people each year. surrounding landscape. The Grand Canyon is 18 miles (29 Hoover Dam is a national historic landmark and the km) wide, and a mile (1,6 km) deep. It is possible to hike 9 highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere, more miles (14,5 km) down the Bright Angel Trail all the way to than 725 feet (220 m) above the Colorado River. It has 17 the bottom. generators that produce 4 billion kilowatts of electricity a year, which makes it one of the country’s largest Photo: Poco a poco Address: Grand Canyon, AZ hydroelectric power facilities. Phone: +1 928 638 7888 Internet: www.nps.gov/grca Photo: LICKO More Info: The Grand Canyon lies 250 miles from Las Vegas. There are Address: Hoover Dam Access Rd several companies that oer day trips and dierent tours out there. If you Opening hours: Daily 9am-5pm have a car and want to drive there yourself, you take highway 93 south Phone: +1 702 494 2517 to Interstate 40 east to highway 64. Count on approximately 4.5 hours Internet: www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam to get there. Email: [email protected] Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Fountains of Bellagio Fremont Street Experience The Bellagio Fountains, a The Fremont Street choreographed dance of water Experience is a highly and light set to 29 dierent successful attempt to draw operas, country, or pop the millions of visitors to Las musical selections, is Vegas back to the downtown presented at the quarter-mile area. A domed-canopy 90 feet lake in front of the Hotel Bellagio. Each show is dierent (27,5 meters) above the street was constructed along ve and lasts ve to 10 minutes, with the water blasted city blocks lined with some of the oldest casinos in Las hundreds of feet into the sky. Shows take place every 30 Vegas. Every evening from sundown to midnight, the minutes from 3pm to 8pm and every 15 minutes from canopy becomes a giant screen showing high resolution 8pm to midnight. The best time to see the fountains is at images accompanied by concert-quality sound. At the top night and to stand on the street side of the lake. Crowds of each hour, visitors pour into the streets, looking will start to gather about ve minutes before each show so skyward in anticipation of one of the six dierent shows get there a little early to get an unobstructed view. lasting six to nine minutes.
Photo: Joao Carlos Medau Photo: John Phelan Address: 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Address: 425 Fremont St (btwn N Main St & Las Vegas Blvd) Phone: +1 702 693 7111 Phone: +1 702 678 5777 Internet: www.bellagio.com Internet: www.vegasexperience.com Email: [email protected] Death Valley National Park Volcano at the Mirage Death Valley is a hot, low, and dry desert valley within the Every 30 minutes from 7pm Mojave desert, east of the to midnight, the tranquil Sierra Mountains. It holds the waterfalls in front of the record for the hottest July Mirage are transformed into temperature ever recorded at an erupting volcano, beginning Furnace Creek. On July 10, 1913, temperatures reached a with thunderous explosions stunning 134 °F (56.7 °C). Death Valley has an area of and followed with bright orange ames leaping into the about 3,000 square miles (7.800 km²) and is located near night sky and molten lava streaming through the the border of California and Nevada. three-acre lagoon area. The heat can be felt by onlookers standing across the wide Las Vegas Boulevard. Photo: Brocken Inaglory Address: Death Valley National Park, NV Photo: Nandaro Phone: +1 760 786 3200 Address: 3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Internet: www.nps.gov/deva Opening hours: Daily 7pm-11pm Phone: +1 702 791 7111 Internet: www.mirage.com Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show at Caesars Photo: Clément Bardot Palace Address: 29450 Valley Fire Road, Overton, NV On the hour every hour, the Phone: +1 702 397 2088 Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show Internet: www.parks.nv.gov Email: [email protected] is presented in the Forum
Shops next to the Cheesecake Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy and The Factory. The show involves Dolphin Habitat the mythical King Atlas, sibling Enter the Secret Garden, a greed, a 20-foot winged beast, re, oods, and best of all, tropical sanctuary for some of giant talking statues. the most exotic and rare creatures in the world. Photo: King of Hearts Siegfried and Roy, famous for Address: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 731 7110 their magic shows, are deeply Internet: www.vegas.com committed to saving these animals from extinction through research and education. In addition to the Royal Red Rock Canyon State Park White tigers, there are spotted leopards, white lions, black Red Rock Canyon State Park panthers, and an Asian elephant. Atlantic Bottlenosed oers scenic desert clis that Dolphins live in a 2.5 million gallon water habitat including reach up to 3,000 feet (914 an articial coral reef. meters), spectacular rock formations, and abundant Photo: Paxsimius Address: 3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV wildlife, including hawks, Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm squirrels, and lizards. Recreational activities available here Phone: +1 702 791 7111 are camping, sightseeing, hiking, and more. Internet: www.mirage.com
Photo: John Fowler Things to do outside Las Vegas Address: Scenic Loop Drive, Las Vegas, NV There are over 100 dierent Phone: +1 702 515 5350 Internet: www.redrockcanyonlv.org tours oered by a variety of Email: [email protected] tour companies in Las Vegas including sightseeing to the Valley of Fire State Park Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park is Lake Mead and the Colorado Nevada’s oldest and largest River, Red Rock and the Valley of Fire and Mt. Charleston. state park, dedicated in 1935. These tours last from 2 to 10 hours, and can be by van, The valley is named after the bus, airplane, boat or helicopter. Be sure to book tours red sandstone formations that from a reputable company, not from someone selling were formed from great tours on the street. shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs. The area boasts petried wood and a 3000-year-old Indian One of the most exciting tours is the Grand Canyon petroglyph, as well as brilliant formations of eroded Sunset Tour. Leave by helicopter, making a low-level ight sandstone and sand dunes dating back 150 million years. over the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and land at the Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Grand Canyon for a Champagne picnic at sunset before DINING you return over the lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
If you have a car, it is an easy drive from the Las Vegas Strip to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (51 km/31 miles) Mt. Charleston (64 km/40 miles) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (24 km/15 miles ) and the Valley of Fire (85 km/53 miles).
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Next to gambling, the most engaging activity in Las Vegas is eating. Every type and style of food known to man can Witness one of the most be found here. From ve-star restaurants to take-outs, compelling stories of our time there is no shortage of dining experiences. through the precious treasures left by those aboard Delmonico Steakhouse the Titanic on her fateful Delmonico is an all-American Steakhouse with a Creole maiden voyage. The exhibit inuence (New Orleans Style). Impeccable service, will take you to the Titanic’s resting place and into the impressive presentation, and elegant surroundings come depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. together in this upscale restaurant. Beef, chicken, pork, and seafood are on the menu, but possibly the best part of Photo: Paul Frederickson Address: 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV dinner is dessert. Look to the pecan pie with vanilla bean Phone: +1 702 262 4400 ice cream and caramel sauce. Reservations are highly Internet: www.luxor.com recommended.
"O" Cirque du Soleil Address: 3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV "O" is performed by Cirque du Phone: +1 702 414 1992 Internet: www.emerilsrestaurants.com Soleil, the
internationally-renowned cast Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill of world-class acrobats, Whether it is pizza from the wood-red oven or grilled synchronized swimmers, and salmon with capellini pasta, you will enjoy this playful but divers. Performed at the elegant eatery. It is California-inspired cuisine combined Bellagio twice nightly, as listed below. with a contemporary bar-and-grill menu with a twist.
Photo: Ed Schipul Address: 3299 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Address: 3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11.30am- 10pm. Fri-Sun 11.30am-11pm. Phone: +1 702 693 7074 Phone: +1 702 891 3000 Internet: www.bellagio.com Internet: www.wolfgangpuck.com Email: [email protected] Carnival World Buffet Travel the world at the largest buet in Las Vegas. Choices Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
are divided into “stations," such as Dim Sum, Italian, vegetables, and the Chocolate Stratosphere for dessert. Mexican, Mongolian grill, seafood, sushi and Japanese, Asian, and American. The centerpiece is the dessert Address: 2000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Daily 11am-11pm station with 70 varieties of pies, cakes, and pastries. Phone: +1 702 380 7711 Internet: www.topoftheworldlv.com Address: 3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 252 7777 Radio City Pizza Internet: www.riolasvegas.com This popular downtown pizza eatery oers gourmet pizza.
The Buffet at Treasure Island Order a whole pie or by the slice. Plenty of seating, The Buet at Treasure Island is perfect for the whole including an outdoor patio, make this a great place to relax family. Best features are the six avors of crème brulee with friends and enjoy a slice of pizza, a drink, or one of and self-serve coee, cappuccino, cae latte, and espresso. the delicious cannolis. Gluten-free options are also available. Address: 3300 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 894 7111 Address: 508 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV Internet: www.treasureisland.com Phone: +1 702 982 5055 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.radiocitypizza.com Email: [email protected] Eiffel Tower Restaurant Nora's Italian Cuisine Perched high above the Las Nora's has been hailed the best Italian restaurant, as well Vegas Strip is one of the most as the best cocktail bar in Las Vegas, by local publications. intimate and romantic Be sure to bring your appetite since Nora's serves large restaurants in Las Vegas. portions of its unique dishes like crazy alfredo, which is Guests are transported in a fettucine alfredo piled with chicken, sausage, shrimp, glass elevator to the mushrooms, bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and restaurant on the 11th oor of the Paris Hotel/Casino with jalapenos. Reservations are recommended if you don't a spectacular panoramic view of the glittering lights, not want to wait. to mention a glorious view of the Bellagio Fountain Show
below. Address: 6020 West Flamingo Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 873 8990 Address: 3655 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Internet: www.norascuisine.com Phone: +1 702 948 6937 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.eieltowerrestaurant.com Email: [email protected] KoMex Fusion Express This small, family-owned restaurant has generated some Top of the World Restaurant big buzz with their Mexican, Chinese, Korean and Dinner at sunset from high atop the Stratosphere Hotel is American-inspired meals. Abiding by their own rules of a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The restaurant fusion cuisine, they have created dishes like Fusion actually rotates 360 degrees every hour providing Bulgogi Nachos–nachos topped with meat, mozzarella unmatched views of Las Vegas. A good menu choice is the cheese, pico de gallo, jalapenos and Korean hot sauce. three-course Chateaubriand for Two, including soup or Portion sizes are generous, and prices are aordable. salad, center-cut certied Angus beef tenderloin with Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Address: 622 North Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV CAFES Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Phone: +1 702 646 1612 Internet: www.komexexpress.com Email: [email protected]
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House This swanky, upscale steak house has locations in 10 of America's bustling metropolitan cities, each designed to reect the character of the city it calls home. Its Las Vegas location is situated just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip Photo: Steven Depolo and features eight private dining rooms, as well as live
music each night, outdoor seating, and complimentary Clear your head and start your day with a cup of coee or valet. espresso at one of Las Vegas' many cafes. Many hotels also feature cafes onsite. Address: 3925 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-10:30pm. Sun 5pm-10pm. Sunrise Coffee Co. Phone: +1 702 796 0063 Internet: www.delfriscos.com/las-vegas "All organic, all good." Sunrise Coee Co. is a popular Email: [email protected] independent café with great reviews and free Wi-Fi. They serve roasted organic coee, organic teas, and tasty vegan Mon Ami Gabi and vegetarian food. Dine and enjoy a view of Bellagio fountains at this French bistro. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as Address: 3130 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV brunch on weekends. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm. Sat-Sun 7am-9pm. Phone: +1 702 433 3304 Internet: www.sunrisecoeelv.com Address: 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Email: contact@sunrisecoeelv.com Opening hours: Sun-Thu 7am-11pm. Fri-Sat 7am-12am. Phone: +1 702 944 4224 Internet: www.monamigabi.com Bellagio If you need a quick bite, you can nd a lot of cafés inside Estiatorio Milos the Bellagio Casino. If you feel for something cold, try the One of North America’s nest Greek restaurants makes its Italian ice cream or a smoothie in Gelato Café. If you are way to Las Vegas in a big way. Dine on authentic, premier looking for freshly brewed coee, you will nd it in Palio. At Greek cuisine while overlooking the Las Vegas skyline. Palio Pronto, it’s possible to have homemade chocolates.
Address: 3708 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Address: 3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 698 7930 Phone: +1 888 987 6667 Internet: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Internet: www.bellagio.com Email: [email protected] JJ’s Boulangerie JJ's produces baguettes for all the restaurants at Paris Las Vegas. You can order freshly-made sandwiches, salads, soups and, of course, straight-from-the-oven pastries and baked goods. Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Address: 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Email: [email protected] Opening hours: Daily 7am-12am Phone: +1 702 946 7000 Florida Café Internet: www.parislasvegas.com Florida Café serves authentic Cuban cuisine, a fact reiterated by those who frequent the venue. The service is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expert, with keenly executed Cuban coee paired with any This is early bird café opens up before all the other places dish. in the mall. They have all the treats necessary for an
outstanding coee experience. Address: 1401 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Daily 7am-10pm Address: 4550 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 385 3013 Opening hours: Daily 6am-9pm Internet: www.oridacafecuban.com Phone: +1 702 944 5029 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.coeebeanlv.com The Cafe at Monte Carlo Sambalatte Enjoy American fare from the casual setting of Monte Sambalatte Torrefazione is an exclusive coee lounge and Carlo's Cafe. The casino is known to give "buy one, get espresso venue in Las Vegas that takes pride in their one" passes, so be sure to inquire beforehand. coee. The baked goods are so good you’re gonna want to
take them home. Address: 3770 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV Opening hours: Daily 6am-1.30pm Address: 750 South Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 730 7777 Phone: +1 702 272 2333 Internet: www.montecarlo.com Internet: www.sambalatte.com Email: [email protected] M&M Soul Food Cafe As the name implies, M&M serves nothing but the best in Courtyard Café at Orleans Casino soul food to Las Vegas. Their menu is so lauded, they've Courtyard Café at Orleans Casino is open 24 hours, received numerous and consecutive "Best of Las Vegas" allowing guests to enjoy breakfast whenever they like. awards from the Las Vegas Review Journal. Bayou Burgers, Barbecue Shrimp, Rotisserie Chicken, and
steaks are several menu features. Address: 3923 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Daily 7am-8pm Address: 4500 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 453 7685 Opening hours: Daily 12am-12am Internet: www.mmsoulfoodcafe.com Phone: +1 702 365 7111 Internet: www.orleanscasino.com Martorano’s Las Vegas at the Rio From The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino comes Martorano’s Go Raw Cafe Las Vegas at the Rio. The popular chain is under the helm Developed around Hippocrates' quotation, "Nature itself is of creator Steve Martorano, who brings his South Philly the best physician," Go Raw Cafe does just that. Pure, cooking to Las Vegas. healthy food is what they serve alongside exquisite, fresh
brews. Address: 3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Daily 6pm-Closing Address: 2910 Lake East Diver, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 777 7777 Phone: +1 702 254 5382 Internet: www.cafemartorano.com Internet: www.gorawcafe.com Email: [email protected] Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Canyon Ranch Café Take a break from the rather cacophonous motion of Las Vegas with a meal at Canyon Ranch Cafe. Peruse the day's paper while sipping on your choice in coees, teas, or smoothies.
Address: 3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 414 3633 Internet: www.canyonranch.com
Café Bellagio Cleopatra’s Barge The wait to get seated may be long, but the reward is This place really rocks—literally. The setting is an ornate perfection in both food and drink. Gorgeous views overlook replica of a Roman barge on the Nile, that gently rocks in a the courtyard and pool. shallow pool. This oating lounge, in the main casino at Caesars Palace, features both DJ and live music. There is Address: 3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV no cover charge, only a two-drink minimum. Opening hours: Daily 12pm-12am Phone: +1 702 693 7356 Address: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Internet: www.bellagio.com Phone: +1 702 227 5938 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.caesarspalace.com BARS & NIGHTLIFE Hakkasan Formerly the 1970s pop culture inspired nightclub Studio 54, Hakkasan is as popular as ever. World-renowned DJs Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, and others call Hakkasan home. It was named one of “America’s Best New Clubs” by Rolling Stone and awarded Photo: Thierry the title of “No. 1 Nightclub in the World” by Playboy Magazine. Vegas is literally the City that Never Sleeps. It is said that the Las Vegas Strip is a continuous bar. It is not unusual to Address: 3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV see people strolling the Strip, especially at night, carrying Opening hours: Thu, Fri, Sun 10pm-Closing. Sat 9pm-Closing. an alcoholic beverage. Every hotel/casino oers superb Phone: +1 702 891 3838 entertainment, oor shows, bars and nightclubs. Live Internet: www.hakkasanlv.com entertainment is everywhere. Coyote Ugly Seize the opportunity to go to the place made famous (or infamous) by the eponymous "Coyote Ugly" movie. And much like the movie, Las Vegas' Coyote Ugly is brimming with dancing, rowdiness, and pure fun. Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Address: 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Sun-Fri 11am-6pm. Sat 10.30am-6pm. Opening hours: Daily 6pm-Closing Phone: +1 702 731 7110 Phone: +1 702 740 6330 Internet: venuspoolclub.com Internet: www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/vegas XS Nightclub HAZE XS Nightclub topped the USA Today's list for Top venues Haze Nightclub is a spectacular 25,500 square-foot venue in 2012, and with good reason. The club, stylized after and with top notch DJs, interactive projection screens, suede inspired by the curvature of the human body, was even walls, and an overall luxurious entertainment concept. frequented by Prince Harry and Ryan Lochte. HAZE also holds special events. Address: 3121 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Address: 3730 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 770 0097 Phone: +1 702 693 8300 Internet: www.xslasvegas.com Internet: www.hazelasvegas.com Email: [email protected]
VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub TAO Las Vegas The Voodoo is located on the 52nd Floor of the Rio and TAO is one of the longest-running clubs in Las Vegas. This oers open-air rooftop dancing and live music. It is is a testament to its popularity and success, with its described as crowded, romantic, and trendy. Themed Asian-fusion menu, Buddha-inspired decor, and coquettish drinks include the Witch Doctor and VooDoo Doll. patrons.
Address: 3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV Address: 3377 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 983 4279 Phone: +1 702 388 8338 Internet: www.vegas.com Internet: www.taolasvegas.com Email: [email protected] LAX Nightclub LAX attracts only the most discerning of patrons. Expect a younger, yet sophisticated crowd, including A-list celebrities and jet-setters. Rich red leathers and glistening chandeliers streamline LAX Nightclub.
Address: 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Opening hours: Wed-Sat 10.30pm-Closing Phone: +1 702 262 4529 Internet: www.luxor.com
Venus Pool Club The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesar's Palace is a European-inspired funzone for adults. Multiple watering holes, cabanas, and sunbathing spots makes it a favorite destination during the warmer months. Six dierent pools evoke separate moods and feelings, so nd out which one is perfect for you.
Address: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
SHOPPING Internet: www.miraclemileshopslv.com Email: [email protected]
Grand Canal Shoppes Immerse yourself in old-world Venice: stroll the cobblestone walkway along St. Mark’s Square with its sky-dome and hear the beautiful sound of the violin. Indulge yourself in this elegant atmosphere and in the uniqueness of this shopping experience. Sephora, Banana Republic, II Prato, Mikinoto, Dooney and Bourke, bebe, Photo: kanamas Venetzia, and Dior are only a few of the shops along the Grand Canal. Shopping in Las Vegas is almost as popular as gambling,
and that is evidenced by the sheer number of stores ready Address: 3377 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 2600, Las Vegas, NV to indulge your every fantasy. All major hotel/casinos Opening hours: Sun-Thur 10am-11pm. Fri-Sat 10am-12am. have a shopping area in their establishment, but there are Phone: +1 702 414 4500 Internet: www.thegrandcanalshoppes.com a few that stand out as premier shopping meccas. It is said that if you can’t buy it here, you can’t buy it anywhere. Fashion Show The Fashion Show is a 2-million-square-foot (185.806 The Forum Shops square meters) shopping center featuring upscale With 160 shops and boutiques and 13 new restaurants, department stores, such as Saks, Macy’s, Dillards, the recently completed addition to the Forum Shops at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Neiman Marcus, along Caesars Palace places it among the largest shopping with 200 small boutiques and chain stores. Fashion shows complexes in the world. Premium stores include Harry are presented every hour beginning at 1.30pm. There is a Winston, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hugo Boss, Christian Dior, food court and plenty of resting areas for tired shoppers. Faberge, Gucci, Victoria’s Secret, and FAO Schwarz. Stroll
the streets of old Rome while searching for that special Address: 3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 600, Las Vegas, NV item. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Sun 11am-7pm. Phone: +1 702 369 8382 Address: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Internet: www.thefashionshow.com Phone: +1 702 893 3807 Internet: www.forumshops.com Las Vegas Premium Outlets Email: [email protected] Travelers looking for bargains on top brands will want to check out Las Vegas Premium Outlets. Here, you will nd The Miracle Mile over 150 outlet stores, including Armani Exchange, Brooks With 170 stores, 15 restaurants, and a prime center Strip Brothers, Burberry, DKNY, Juicy Couture, Nike, and location, the Miracle Mile Shops oer a variety of shopping, Michael Kors. There are also places to grab a bite to eat. dining, and entertainment possibilities. Be sure not to Located just minutes north of the Strip, the mall is easily miss the live rainstorm at Merchants’ Harbor, featuring accessible by car, bus, or taxi. thunder, lightning, and pouring rain.
Address: 875 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV Address: 3663 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 474 7500 Phone: +1 702 866 0703 Internet: www.premiumoutlets.com Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Crystals at CityCenter Phone: +1 702 597 7777 Featuring 500,000 square-feet of retail and dining options, Internet: www.excalibur.com this shopping center is the world's largest to receive Esplanades at Wynn and Encore LEED Gold certication from the United States Green Find fashion from Alexander McQueen, Hermès, Chanel, Building Council. Luxury shops at Crystals include Jimmy and Nicholas Kirkwood among others in the shops found Choo, Donna Karan, Prada, Christian Dior, Versace, and along this broad avenue connecting Encore Las Vegas Stella McCartney. Crystals also features art galleries and is with Wynn Las Vegas. Also found here are the classy dotted with aesthetic elements like a 70-foot-tall tree Botero restaurant, as well as Nevada's only authorized house. Ferrari dealership.
Address: 3720 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Address: 3121 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 590 9299 Phone: +1 702 770 8000 Internet: www.crystalsatcitycenter.com Internet: www.wynnlasvegas.com
Masquerade Village The Shoppes at Mandalay Place Located at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino just o the Strip, Shoppers looking for something unique will nd what their Masquerade Village hosts a variety of shops selling looking for in the boutique shops of Mandalay Bay. clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, and artwork, among other Located on the sky bridge between Mandalay Bay and things. Luxor, this 40-shop venue oers popular retailers like
Address: 3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV Urban Outtters among one-of-a-kind stores. Mandalay Phone: +1 866 746 7671 Place is also home to several eateries as well as the Internet: www.riolasvegas.com nation's rst GUINNESS store.
Town Square Las Vegas Address: 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Shopping, dining and entertainment abound in this Phone: +1 702 632 7777 open-air center that features pedestrian-friendly street and Internet: www.mandalaybay.com/features-and-shopping/shopping/the-shoppes walkways. Twenty-two buildings feature popular shops and restaurants as well as an 18-screen movie theater. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Other Town Square attractions include Town Park, a children's park and special events. Kids can also take a ride on the Town Square train.
Address: 6605 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 269 5000 Internet: www.mytownsquarelasvegas.com
Castle Walk Shops Located at Excalibur Resort and Casino, this set of shops ADTeasdale and kiosks is set up to mimic the look and feel of a medieval bazaar. Find a variety of merchandise as well as
food, entertainment, and games.
Address: 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
Grand. Tickets can be purchased at the stations.
Address: The Monorail, Las Vegas, Nevada Internet: www.lvmonorail.com
Taxi Taxi is one of the most used modes of transportation in Las Vegas. Every hotel and casino will have a taxi stand at the front door. Five passengers ride for the same price as one. There is also a small charge for waiting time. McCarran International Airport Las Vegas is served by one airport, McCarran International. Public Transport Over 100,000 people pass through this facility each day. The Deuce—new double decker buses capable of carrying Numerous Airport Shuttles are available 24 hours a day. 60 passengers—travel back and forth along the Las Shuttles can take up to 40 minutes to get you to your Vegas Strip. hotel.Time from the airport to any Strip hotel is 15 Post Office minutes, depending on trac. There are two full-service post oces on the Strip, one at Most hotels oer free parking. 3100 Industrial behind Circus-Circus and at the Forum
Address: McCarran International Airport Shops at Caesar’s Palace. Phone: +1 702 261 5211 Internet: www.mccarran.com Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy Time Zone 3758 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas is in the Pacic time zone and all times are
reected in Pacic time. Address: 3758 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone: +1 702 262 9028 Walking Walkways are always packed, day or night on the Las Telephone Vegas Strip. The streets are well-lit and there are many Country Code: +1 elevated crossovers making it safe and easy to traverse Area Code: 702 the busy Las Vegas Blvd. Electricity
110 to 120 volts AC (60 cycles). Europeans use 220 volts, The Strip is divided into three sections. If you want to visit and will need a 110 volt transformer and a 2 at prong another casino in the same area, walking is certainly an plug adapter. (Most hotels provide hair dryers and irons). option. However, if you wish to navigate from the South
Strip to the North Strip, you will need to take a taxi, private What to pack car or bus. Except for a special evening of dinner and dancing, visitors to Las Vegas dress very casually. Be sure to bring The Monorail comfortable shoes. Ladies, don’t carry a large purse, it will Launched July 2004, the Monorail operates from 7am to only get in the way when you are gambling. Bring a ”fanny 2am daily, with stations at Sahara’s, Las Vegas Hilton, pack” to carry identication, credit cards and money. Don’t Harrah's/Imperial Palace, Bally’s, Paris and the MGM Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada Publishing date: 2015-06-04
forget the swimming suits. Always carry proper the Las Vegas Strip, next to MGM Grand and across from identication with you, especially when gambling. New York and sells same-day show tickets for half price. Open from noon to 9pm, they accept credit cards or cash, Player’s Cards and all purchases must be made in person–no telephone Every casino will oer a Player's Card. Cards are free and it orders are accepted. The chances of nding the headlining takes about 5 minutes to complete a short application. performers, such as Bette Midler or Elton John are not You will need a drivers’ license or another form of very good, but there are many terric shows that may be identication. available.
Every time you play a slot machine, insert the card into Population 3.858 million the appropriate slot and it will track the amount of play. Currency The longer you play, the more credits you will receive. You U. S. Dollars $1 = 100 cents can also get credit on your card for table games. Simply Opening hours hand the card to the Dealer, and they will add credits Resort shops 10am to 11pm, 12am on Friday and Saturday. Casinos are open 24 hours. depending on the amount you play. Newspapers
Las Vegas Business Press These credits accumulate and can be used for small gifts, Las Vegas CityLife Las Vegas Informer free meals and even free nights. Some cards cover Las Vegas Review Journal multiple casinos and you can use it at any venue listed on Las Vegas Sun Las Vegas Tribune the card. Even if you are only playing penny slots, these Las Vegas Weekly View Newspapers credits add up. Don’t worry if you lose your card– all the information is in their computers, and they will gladly issue Emergency numbers 911 you a new card at no charge. Tourist information Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Arriving at the hotel 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 Even though most hotel websites state that check-in is at +1 702 892 0711 3pm, you can generally check in at any time, as long as rooms are available. There are many ights arriving in the morning and early afternoon, and the hotels try their best to accommodate their guests.
In the event the hotel is crowded and rooms have not been cleaned from the previous night, they will hold your luggage in a secure room (for a small fee) until your room is ready, leaving you free to explore the hotel and casino. Credit cards are widely accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American express, Discover, Diner's Club, EnRoute, EuroCard and JCB.
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