16_384312-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 3:43 PM Page 301 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX Amtrak, 31 Bars, 257–262 Anderson, Louie, 241 gay, 263–264 An Evening at La Cage, 248 piano, 262–263 AAA (American Automobile Angel Park Golf Club, 194 Bellagio Association), 292 Antiques, 236–237 casino at, 217–218 AARP, 36 Antiques at the Market, 237 nightlife and entertainment, Accommodations, 55–114. See Antique Square, 237 257, 260, 265, 266 also Accommodations Index “Any 7” bet, 205 restaurants, 133–135, best, 10–15 Appian Way, 230 138–140, 166 Boulder City, 281 Area 51, 290–291 shopping, 230 Downtown, 107–111 Area codes, 292 Bellagio Conservatory, 178 East of the Strip, 98–107 Area 51 Research Center, 291 Bellagio Fountains, 178 family-friendly, 72–73 Arthur, Dirk, 253 Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Henderson, 111–113 Art museums and galleries, 173–174 inexpensive alternatives, 106 173–174 Bell Trans, 29 locals’ hotels, 64–65 The Arts Factory Complex, Ben Sherman, 234 location of, 57–58 173, 234 Bettie Page Boutique, 234 Mid-Strip, 58, 77–92 A Special Memory Wedding “Big 6 and 8” bet, 205 money-saving tips, 60–62 Chapel, 187–188 Big Shot, 183 North Strip, 58, 93–98 ATMs (automated-teller Big Six, 203 off the Strip, 82–83 machines), 32–33 Biking, Red Rock Canyon, 284, pet-friendly, 37 The Atomic Testing Museum, 286–287 pools at, 87 173 Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, reservations service, 58 Atomic Testing Museum gift 218 shopping arcades at, 229–233 store, 235 Binion’s, 224, 225 size of, 58–59 The Attic, 234 Blackjack, 203–205 South Strip, 62–76 Attractions, 171–194 Black Mountain Golf & Country Summerlin, 113–114 free, 171, 178–179 Club, 195 surfing for, 60 Henderson, 188–190 Blue Man Group, 243 what’s new in, 1–2 for kids, 190–192 Boating, 279–280 The Adventuredome, 191 organized tours, 192–194 Bodies: The Exhibition, 174, Agent Provocateur, 233–234 suggested itineraries, 190–191 Air travel, 27–30 171–172 Body English, 265 Alan Bible Visitor Center (near top, 173–183 Bonanza Gift and Souvenir Boulder City), 278–280 Avenue Shoppes, 229–230 Shop, 234–235 Alternate Reality Comics, 235 Bonnie Springs Ranch, 191, American Airlines Vacations, 38 287–289 American AutomobileCOPYRIGHTED Associa- MATERIAL accarat, 202–203 Books, recommended, 44–45 tion (AAA), 292 B Bakeries, 158–159 Boulder City, 277, 280–281 American Express, 292 Bali Hai Golf Club, 194 The Boulevard, 227 American Superstars, 242 Bally’s Las Vegas Bowling, 196 America the Beautiful-National casino at, 217 Boxing matches, 198 Park and Federal Recre- shopping, 229–230 British Foods, Inc., 236 ational Lands Pass tennis, 196 The Buffalo, 263 Access Pass, 35 The Bank, 265 Buffalo Exchange, 234 Senior Pass, 36 The Bar at Times Square, 262 16_384312-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 3:43 PM Page 302 302 INDEX Buffets and brunches, 115–117, Casino MonteLago, 222 Chapel of the Bells, 186 163–170. See also Restau- Circus Circus, 221 Cheetah’s, 270 rants downtown, 224–226 Cher, 243 best, 15–18 East of the Strip, 222–223 Cherry, 265 downtown, 169–170 El Cortez, 224 Children, families with East of the Strip, 153, 169 Excalibur, 214 accommodations, 72–73 for families with children, 140 Fitzgeralds, 225 best hotels for, 13–14 Mid-Strip, 165–168 Flamingo Las Vegas, 218–219 information and resources, North Strip, 168 Four Queens, 225–226 36–37 South Strip, 164–165 Fremont Hotel & Casino, 226 restaurants, 140 West of the Strip, 169 The Golden Gate, 226 shows for, 246 Burton, Lance, 191, 249 Golden Nugget, 226 sights and attractions, Business hours, 292 Green Valley Ranch Resort, 190–192 Bus travel, 31 222 Chinle Formation (Red Rock Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Canyon), 285 223 Chocolate Swan, 158 Caesars Palace Harrah’s, 219 Chriss Angel: Believe with casino at, 218 hotels with the best, 15 Cirque de Soliel, 247 food court, 140 itinerary for casino-hopping, CineVegas Film Festival, 25 for kids, 190 171–172 Circus Circus nightlife and entertainment, Las Vegas Hilton, 223 casino at, 221 243, 260, 265, 267 Luxor Las Vegas, 214–215 for kids, 190 restaurants, 133, 135–137, Main Street Station, 226 shopping, 231 139, 140–142 Mandalay Bay, 215 Cirque du Soleil shopping, 230–231 memories of a longtime KA, 243–245 sporting events, 198 dealer, 216–217 LOVE, 245 Calendar of events, 25–27 MGM Grand, 215 Mystère, 191, 245 Calico Basin, 286 Mid-Strip, 217–221 O, 245–246 Calico Hill (Red Rock Canyon), The Mirage, 219 Zumanity, 246–247 285 Monte Carlo Resort & Citizens Area Transit (CAT), 29 California Hotel & Casino, 224 Casino, 215 City Life, 240 Camping, 280 New York-New York, 215 Clark County Heritage Museum Candy and food shops, 236 North Strip, 221–222 (Henderson), 188–189, 191 Canoeing, 280 Orleans, 215–216 Clark County Marriage License Canyon Ranch SpaClub, 84 The Palazzo, 219 Bureau, 184 Caramel, 257 Paris Las Vegas, 220 Clear Pass, 23 Caribbean Stud, 208 Planet Hollywood, 220 Cleopatra’s Barge, 265 Carnaval Court, 231 Plaza Hotel & Casino, 226 Climate, 24–25 Car rentals, 49–51 Rio All-Suite Hotel & Club Paradise, 270 Car travel, 30–31, 49 Casino, 220 “Come” bet, 205 Casino gambling, 3–4, 199–226 The Riviera, 221 Comedy Club, 256 games, 202–213 Sahara, 221–222 Comedy clubs, 256–257 baccarat, 202–203 Sam’s Town, 223 The Comedy Festival, 26–27 Big Six, 203 South Strip, 214–217 Comedy Stop, 257 blackjack, 203–205 Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Comic books, 235 craps, 205–206 Tower, 222 Commercial Center, restau- keno, 206–207 TI-Treasure Island, 220–221 rants, 153 poker, 207–209 Tropicana, 216–217 Continental Airlines slots, 210–212 The Venetian, 221 Vacations, 38 sports books, 212–213 West of the Strip, 223–224 Convention dates for 2009, 26 video poker, 213 Wynn Las Vegas, 222 Conventions, 61 myths about, 200–202 CAT (Citizens Area Transit), 53 Cook E. Jarr, Mr., 239 Casino MonteLago, 222 Cellphones, 39 Coyote Ugly, 258 Casinos, 213–226 Center for the Performing Craig Ranch Golf Club, 195 Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, Arts, 254 Craps, 205–206 218 Centers for Disease Control Crazy Girls, 247 Binion’s, 224, 225 and Prevention, 34 Crazy Horse Paris, 250–251 Caesars Palace, 218 Chamber of Commerce, 20, 46 Creative Adventures, 191, 193 California Hotel & Casino, 224 Champagnes Cafe, 257 Credit cards, 33 16_384312-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 3:43 PM Page 303 GENERAL INDEX 303 Cruises, Lake Mead, 280 “Don’t Pass” bet, 205 strip clubs, 269–273 Crystal Court, 231 Double Down Saloon, 258 tickets, 242 The Cupcakery, 159 Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Tropicana Resort & Casino, Cupid’s Wedding Chapel, 186 258 248, 253, 255, 257 Curbside check-in, 28 Downtown Las Vegas (Glitter what’s new in, 4–5 Curtis, Anthony, 21 Gulch), 48 Entry requirements, 21–22 Customs regulations, 22–24 accommodations, 107–111 E-Passport, 22 Cyber Speedway, 182, 191 best hotels, 14 Esplanade, 233 Cypress Street Marketplace casinos, 224–226 Ethel M Chocolates (Hender- food court, 140, 142 restaurants, 160–163, son), 189–191 169–170 Ethel’s Chocolate Lounge, 236 Drai’s After Hours, 266 Excalibur Dance clubs, 264–269 Drinking laws, 292 buffet, 164 Danny Gans: The Man of Many Driving safety, 31 casino, 214 Voices, 247–248 Drop Bar, 258 for kids, 190 Daylight saving time, 297 nightlife and entertainment, Dead Poet Bookstore, 235 253, 254 Debit cards, 33 Eagle, The, 263 shopping, 231 Déjà Vu Showgirls, 270 East of the Strip/Convention Delta Vacations, 38 Center, 48 Desert Cab Company, 51 accommodations, 98–107 Factory outlets, 228–229 Desert Rose Golf Club, 195 casinos, 222–223 Families with children Desert Springs Hospital, restaurants, 148–154, 169 accommodations, 72–73 293–294 Eden, 271 best hotels for, 13–14 The Deuce, 54 Eiffel Tower Bar, 258–259 information and resources, Dining, 115–170. See also Eiffel Tower Experience, 174 36–37 Restaurants Index El Cortez, 224 restaurants, 140 best, 15–18 Electricity, 292 shows for, 246 for buffets and sunday Embassies and consulates, sights and attractions, brunches, 163–170 292–293 190–192 by cuisine, 117–120 Emergencies, 293 Fashion Outlets Las Vegas, delis, 143 Entertainment and nightlife, 228–229 downtown, 160–163, 238–273 Fashion Show, 227–228 169–170 bars, 257–262 Fax machines, 297 East of the Strip, best, 18–19 Festivals and special events, 148–154, 169 Caesars Palace, 243, 260, 25–27 family-friendly, 140 265, 267 “Field” bet, 205 in food courts, 130 current listings, 238–241 Fingerprinting at airports, 22 great deals at, 129 dance clubs, 264–269 Fishing, 279–280 hotels with the best, 13 Excalibur, 253, 254 Fitzgeralds, 225 Mid-Strip, 130–143, 165–168 family-friendly, 246 Flamingo Las Vegas North Strip, 143–148, 168 Harrah’s, 250, 252, 257, 264 casino at, 218–219 price categories, 116–117 headliner showrooms, nightlife and entertainment, quick bites, 130 254–256 252 South Strip, 120–130, major production shows, shopping, 231 164–165 241–254 tennis, 197 theme, 126–127 Mandalay Bay, 255–257, Folies Bergère, 248 tips on, 116–117 260, 268 Food courts, 130 with a view, 136 MGM Grand, 255, 262, Forum Shops, 230 West of the Strip, 264, 268 Fountain Shows, 178 154–160, 169 The Mirage, 245, 248, for kids, 190 what’s new in, 3 261, 266 Four Queens, 225–226 Dinner shows, best free, 17 Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, Four Seasons Hotel, restaurant, Disabilities, travelers with, 35 249, 266 121–122 Dispensary Lounge, 258 Planet Hollywood, 254, Freed’s Bakery, 158–159 Dolphin Habitat, 181–182 264, 267 Fremont Hotel & Casino, 226 Donny and Marie, 241 Riviera Hotel & Casino, 247, Fremont Street Experience, “Don’t Come” bet, 205 256, 257 174, 240 16_384312-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 3:43 PM Page 304 304 INDEX Frommers.com,