INDEX See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. Alternate Reality Comics, 237 GENERAL INDEX accarat, 204 American Automobile Asso- B Bali Hai Golf Club, 196 ciation (AAA), 292 AA (American Automobile Bally’s Las Vegas A American Express, 292 Association), 292 accommodations, 94–95 emergency number, 295 AARP, 42 casino, 219 American Superstars, 244 Access America, 295 entertainment, 250 America the Beautiful Access Accommodations, 58–117. shopping, 231–232 Pass, 41 See also Accommodations tennis, 199 America the Beautiful Senior Index The Bank, 265 Pass, 42, 44 alternatives to the Strip, 86 The Bar at Times Square, 263 Amtrak, 31 best, 6–10 Barry Manilow: Music & Pas- Angel Park Golf Club, Bonnie Springs Ranch, 290 sion, 245 195–196 Boulder City, 282 Bars, 258–262 Ante and Play, 211 Downtown, 110–114 gay and lesbian, 263 Antiques, 238–239 East of the Strip, 101–109 piano, 263 Antiques at the Market, 239 environmentally- Bellagio Antique Square, 239 friendly, 43 accommodations, 80–82 “Any 7” bet, 208 family-friendly, 8, 74–75 attractions, 176, 180 Appian Way, 232 Henderson, 114–116 casino, 219–220 Area codes, 292 inexpensive alternatives, nightlife and entertain- Arthur, Dirk, 254 108 ment, 248, 258, 261, 265, The Arts Factory Complex, locals’ hotels, 68 267 174, 176, 236 location of, 60–61 restaurants, 137–139, 142, The Atomic Testing Museum, Mid-Strip, 80–95 143, 160, 168–169 176 new era of, 58–60 shopping, 232 Atomic Testing Museum gift North Strip, 95–101 Bellagio Conservatory, 180 store, 237 questions to ask before Bellagio Fountains, 180 The Attic, 236 booking a room, 60–65 Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Attractions, 173–200 rates and costs, 63–65 176 free, 180–181 reservations, 61 Bell Transportation, 30 Henderson, 190 shopping arcades, 231 Ben Sherman, 235–236 for kids, 191–194 Summerlin, 116–117 Bettie Page Boutique, 236 organized tours, 194–195 surfing for, 64 Big Shot, 184–185 suggested itineraries, tipping, 297–298 Big Six, 205 173–174 Action Tours (Bonnie Springs “Big Six and Eight” bet, 208 top attractions, 174–185 Ranch), 288 Biking, Red Rock Canyon, Australia Active pursuits,COPYRIGHTED 197–199 MATERIAL286, 288 customs regulations, 30 Lake Mead National Recrea- Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and embassy of, 293 tion Area, 279–280 Saloon passports, 296 The Adventuredome, 193 accommodations, 95 Auto insurance, 33 Agent Provocateur, 235 casino, 220 Automobile organizations, Alamo, 32 Binion’s, 226 292 Alan Bible Visitor Center Blackjack, 205–207, 219 Avenue Shoppes, 231–232 (Lake Mead Visitor Center), Black Mountain Golf & Coun- Avis, 32 279, 280 try Club, 196 Blue Man Group, 245–246 302 Boat cruises, Lake Mead Candy, 238 CineVegas Film Festival, 25 National Recreation Area, Canoeing, Lake Mead Circus Circus Hotel & Casino 280 National Recreation Area, accommodations, 74, Boating, Lake Mead National 280 100–101 Recreation Area, 280 Canyon Ranch SpaClub (The attractions, 192 Bodies . The Exhibition, Venetian), 87 restaurants, 150, 171 176–177 Caramel, 258 shopping, 233 Bonanza Gift and Souvenir Carbon offsetting, 43 Cirque du Soleil Shop, 236 Caribbean Stud, 210 Criss Angel: Believe with Bonnie Springs Ranch/Old Carnaval Court, 233 Cirque du Soleil, 249 Nevada, 192–193, 288–291 Car rentals, 32–33 KÀ, 246 Bonus Poker machines, 215 high-end, luxury LOVE, 246–247 Books, recommended, 21 vehicles, 34 Mystère, 247–248 Bookstores, 237 Car travel O, 248 Boulder City, 281–282 Bonnie Springs Ranch, 288 Zumanity, 248–249 The Boulevard, 229 Grand Canyon, 291 Citizens Area Transit (CAT), Bowling, 197 Hoover Dam, 275–276 30, 37 Boxing matches, 199 to Las Vegas, 30–31 City Life, 242 Breezenet.com, 33 within Las Vegas, 31–32 Clark County Heritage British Foods, Inc., 238 Red Rock Canyon, 286 Museum (Henderson), 190 Budget, 32 Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County Marriage The Buffalo, 263 284 License Bureau (Hender- Buffalo Exchange, 236 Casino MonteLago, 224 son), 185 Buffets and Sunday Casinos, 215–228 Cleopatra’s Barge, 267 brunches, 143, 167–172. best, 9 Club Paradise, 270–271 See also Restaurants choosing, 215–216 “Come” bet, 207 Burton, Lance, 250–251 East of the Strip, 224–225 Comedy Club, 258 Burton, Nathan, 254 gambling at. See Gambling Comedy clubs, 258 Business hours, 292 memories of a longtime The Comedy Festival, 27 Bus travel, to Las Vegas, 31 dealer, 218–219 Comic books, 237 Mid-Strip, 219–223 Connection kit, 292 North Strip, 223–224 Convention dates for Caesars Palace South Strip, 216–217 2010, 26 accommodations, 82–83 West of the Strip, 225–226 Conventions, 4 attractions, 192 CAT, 35 Cook E. Jarr, Mr., 241 casino, 220 Cellphones, 44 Coyote Ugly, 259 nightlife and entertain- Center for the Performing Craig Ranch Golf Club, 196 ment, 245, 246, 261, 267, Arts, 256 Craps, 207–208 268 Centers for Disease Control Crazy Girls, 249 restaurants, 137, 138, 140, and Prevention, 39 Crazy Horse Paris, MGM 143, 145, 146 Chamber of Commerce, 25 Grand’s, 253 shopping, 232 Champagnes Cafe, 258–259 Creative Adventures, sporting events, 200 Chapel of the Bells, 187 194–195, 284 Calendar of events, 25–28 Chapel of the Flowers, Criss Angel: Believe with Calico Basin, 288 187–188 Cirque du Soleil, 249 Calico Hill, 286 Cheetah’s, 270 Cruises, Lake Mead National California Hotel & Casino, Cher, 246 Recreation Area, 280 226 Cherry, 265–266 Crystal Court, 233 Callville Bay Resort & Marina, Children, families with, Cupid’s Wedding Chapel, 188 280 41–42 Customs regulations, 29–30 Camping accommodations, 8, 62, Cyber Speedway, 183–184 Lake Mead National Recrea- 74–75 tion Area, 280 nightlife and entertain- Valley of Fire State Park, ment, 247 Dance clubs, 265–270 285 restaurants, 143 Dancing with the Stars, 245 Canada sights and attractions, Daylight saving time, 297 customs regulations, 29 191–194 Dead Poet Bookstore, 237 embassy of, 293 Chinle Formation, 286 Déjà Vu Showgirls, 271 health insurance, 294 Christian Audigier, 266–267 Delis, 146 passports, 296–297 Desert Cab Company, 34 Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Excalibur 303 Desert Princess (paddle- 260 accommodations, 74, wheeler), 280 Drai’s After Hours, 267 76–77 Desert Rose Golf Club, Drinking laws, 292 casino, 216 196–197 Drop Bar, 260 entertainment, 255 Desert Springs Hospital, 293 restaurants, 132, 167–168 The Deuce, 35 shopping, 233 “Dice Probabilities” chart, Eagle, The, 263 207 East of the Strip/Convention Dining, 118–172. See also Center, 48 Factory outlets, 230–231 Restaurants Index accommodations, 101–109 Families with children, 41–42 best, 10–12 casinos, 224–225 accommodations, 8, 62, buffets and Sunday restaurants, 152–158 74–75 brunches, 167–172 buffets, 171 nightlife and entertain- by cuisine, 120–123 Echo Bay, 280 ment, 247 delis, 146 Ecotourism, 43 restaurants, 143 for desserts, 160 Eden, 271 sights and attractions, discounts, 119 Eiffel Tower Bar, 260 191–194 Downtown, 164–166 Eiffel Tower Experience, 177 Fashion Outlets Las Vegas, buffets, 172 El Cortez Hotel & Casino 230–231 East of the Strip, 152–158 accommodations, 112–113 Fashion Show Mall, 229–230 buffets, 171 casino, 226 Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing, environmentally- Electricity, 292 177 friendly, 43 Embassies and consulates, Fator, Terry, 254–255 family-friendly, 143 292–293 Fax machines, 297 great deals, 134 Emergencies, 293 FedEx Kinkos, 295 Mid-Strip, 134–147 Emergency hotlines, 294 Festivals and special events, buffets, 168–170 Encore Las Vegas calendar of events, 25–28 money-saving tips, 119 accommodations, 95–96 “Field” bet, 208 North Strip, 147–152 casino, 223 Fishing, Lake Mead National buffets, 170–171 restaurants, 148–150 Recreation Area, 280 price categories, 120 shopping, 233 Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel for quick bites, 133 Enterprise, 32 accommodations, 110–111 reservations, 118–119 Entertainment and nightlife, casino, 226–227 South Strip, 123–134 240–274. See also specific Flamingo Las Vegas buffets, 167–168 hotels accommodations, 87–88 theme, 130–131 bars, 258–262 casino, 220–221 with a view, 140 best, 12–13 restaurants, 131, 170 West of the Strip, 158–163 comedy clubs, 258 shopping, 233 buffets, 171–172 family-friendly, 247 tennis, 199 Disabilities, travelers favorite shows, 243 Food courts, 133 with, 41 headliner showrooms, Food poisoning, 39 Disney’s The Lion King, 255–257 Football, MAACO Bowl Las 249–250 lines at clubs, 266 Vegas Week, 28 Dispensary Lounge, 259 listings of shows, 240–241 The Forum Shops, 232–233 Dollar, 32 magic shows, 243, 249, Fountain Shows, 180 Dolphin Habitat, 183 250, 252–254 Four Queens, 227 Donny & Marie, 245 major production shows, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas “Don’t Come” bet, 207–208 243–255 accommodations, “Don’t Pass” bet, 207 strip clubs, 270–274 65–66, 74 “Don’t Pass” bets, 208 Entry requirements, 28–30 restaurant, 124 “Double down,” 215 E-Passport, 29 Free attractions, 180–181 Double Down Saloon, 259 The Esplanade, 235 Free Zone, 263–264 Downtown (Glitter Gulch), Ethel M Chocolates (Hender- Fremont Hotel & Casino 46, 48–49 son), 190 accommodations, 113 accommodations, 110–114 Ethel’s Chocolate Lounge, casino, 228 casinos, 226–228 238 Fremont Street Experience, restaurants, 164–166 48, 177–178, 242 buffets, 172 304 Green Valley Ranch Resort, History of Las Vegas, 14–20 Galleria at Sunset, The, 230 Spa and Casino (Hender- Hogs & Heifers Saloon, 260 Gambler’s Book Shop, 237 son) Hold ‘Em, 209 Gamblers General Store, 237 accommodations, 115–116 Holidays, 293 Gambling, 201–215. See also casino, 224 Hoover Dam, 275–279 Casinos nightlife, 260, 262 Hoover Dam Visitor Center, books about, 237 Greyhound, 31 278–279 games, 204–215 Greyhound North American Horseback riding, Bonnie baccarat, 204–205 Discovery Pass, 31 Springs Ranch, 290 Big Six, 205 Griffin, 260 Hospitals and physicians, blackjack, 205–207 GSM (Global System for 293 craps, 207–208 Mobile Communications) Hotels, 58–117.