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Frequently asked questions by the travellers to Las Vegas, especially the Las Vegas first time traveller.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 What are the main attractions in las vegas?
Any attractions for Kids in las vegas?
Category: Accommodation
How to find cheap las vegs hotels?
Category: Resaurants/Food
What are the 10 best restaurants in Las Vegas? Please advice me where to eat and what to eat in Las vegs?
Category: Entertainment/Clubs
How to find las vegas show? How to buy las vegas show tickets?
How to find casino las vegas?
Category: Weather
How is las vegas weather? What to wear when I stay in las vegs?
Category: Transportation
Where is las vegas airport? How to go from airport to the city?
What kind of transportation can I take in las vegas?
What is the route to drive to Las Vegas from cities in California?
What is the route to drive from Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon?
Category: Map
Where is Las Vegas Strip?
Where is Las Vegas Downtown?
Where to find las vegas map?
Category: Shopping
Any big shop malls in Las vegas?
Category: Others
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 Being the city of Gambling, the most attractions are Casinos and gambling.
The most attractive place to gambler is the Las Vegas Boulevard known as 'Las Vegas Strip'.
If you are not a Gambler, you also can find plenty entertainment in Las Vegas, besides this is a paradise of wedding place, you can have an experience of cultural tour and sightseeing tour.
The most attractive attractions in Las Vegas:
1, Bellagio Fountains
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Bellagio Hotel Resort,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Opens Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - midnight. Saturday and Sunday, noon - midnight
A Must-See show! FREE! It shows every 15 minutes. Each time accompanies with different songs lasting about 3-4 mins. Crowded with people. Best view from Effiel Tower at Paris Hotel.
2, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Beautiful colors of the mountains to see. Best for Children or for those who likes outdoor activities. Windy, bring more clothes.
Driving from Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon, can take this way
3, Fremont Street
Pedestrian only street. Light-and-sound show nightly. Feel older-time Las Vegas. Downtown area for budget travellers. Good food & Restaurants at reasonalble prices in this area. Eat at Hugo's Cellar, Binions Steakhouse and Bay City Diner!
4, The Strip
Come to Las Vegas Strip for non stop entertainment and enjoy the party atmosphere. Better to see strip at night. You can see the fountain show at Bellagio or Pirate show at Treasure Island. Most of the strip attractions are from Spring Mountain to Harmon Ave.
Tips: Bring your own bottle water if you want to save money because it's difficult to find water fountains.
5, Eiffel Tower
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Paris Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Open daily, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m
Eiffel tower is built on top of the Paris Las Vegas hotel.
Riding the glass elevator to the observation deck can be thrilling! The best view of Bellagio Fountains from here. At night you can see all the hotels and stunning lights in the strip. At daytime, you can see the beautiful mountains around.
Drawbacks: sometimes it's too crowded, need to wait. Ticket Price: $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older and children 6-12. Free for children younger than 5.
6, Star Trek, the experience
A must-Go for a Star Trek fan. Two rides included: Borg 4D and Klingon attraction. For those suffer from motion sickness, better avoid the klingon ride. Quarks Bar offers nice lunch.
Usual price is $39.50, but you can buy tickets at
half price at http://www.tickets2nite.com/ or
half price at the downtown half-price ticket boothes(located next to the Riveria, by the Fashion Show Mall, in the 4 Queens, or in front of the giant coke bottle on the strip next to the MGM Grand).
7, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S
The Venetian Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Shake hands with the big figures such as Dale Earnheardt, Tiger Woods, Hugh Hefner, Julia Roberts, Oprah or George W. Bush, and a lot more... Have an interactive meeting with the figures you are dreaming for. A fun place for all age. Get a 2 for 1 discounts after 5pm.
8, Stratosphere Tower
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S
Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower
Las Vegas, NV 89104
The tallest free-standing observation tower in the U.S. encircled by two exciting roller coasters. Three thrilling ride: Insanity is terrific and the most scary one. Scream is scary. Big Shot is the most gentle one.
The view from Stratosphere Tower is nice at night. View 360 degrees around the observation deck. For budget traveller, the price is cheaper than Effiel Tower.
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Category: Map
 The Las Vegas strip is one part of the Las Vegas Boulevard South located between Sahara Avenue(north) to Tropicana Avenue(south). In this 4 miles(6 km)'s long stip, you can find the bigest hotels, casinos and resorts in America.
You can take Las Vegas Monorail to travel along the Strip.
Monorail runs weekday from 7 am to 2 am, weekend to 3 am.
Stations from north to sounth: Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Convention Center, Harrah's/Imperial Palace, the Flamingo/Caesar's Palace, Bally's/Paris and MGM Grand.
For more information: http://www.lvmonorail.com
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Category: Map
 Las Vegas downtown is the area along Fremont Street start from Main Street to 7th Streetis. It's about half a mile long. The hotels in downtown are relatively cheaper than the ones in Strip.
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Category: Accommodation
As one of the most popular international destination for traveling, thousands of hotels are located in Las Vegas. And much of them are luxury for their location in Las Vegas Strip. Most of cheap hotels are located in the downtown or the area off the strip.
There are some cheap hotels in downtown:
1, Four Queens Hotel and Casino
202 Fremont Street
Average Rate: $84
Good location, clean room, new furniture.
In even number rooms can view the Fremont Street Experience shows from the window(each night). Excellent Magnolias Restaurant. Bus service(The Duce) just out of the door.
Tips: Keep your valuable belongs safe or together with you. Don't leave it unattended at the hotel room.
2, Gold Spike Hotel and Casino
400 East Ogden Avenue
Average Rate: $35
Downtown area, clean room, cheap rates on weekend, 3 minute walk to Fremont Street, cheap and excellent food at the hotel bar and restaurant.
Basic funiture, no Internet access, Only 3 TV channels, dirty but cheap casino.
A hotel best for college students and budget travellers.
3, Main Street Station Hotel & Casino
200 North Main Street, Between Fremont Street and I-95
Average price $92
2 min walk Fremont Street, clean room, clean casino, great Garden Buffett, nice food at 777 Brew Pub
Tips: sometimes noisy (train and casino fans), so get a high floor room(quiet), not recommended for light sleepers.
4, Fremont Hotel and Casino
200 Fremont Street
Average Rate: $90
Tiny but Clean room, old Vegas feeling, comfort bed, facing Fremont street, very few TV channels
Best for solo and budget traveller, not recommended for families with children
There also some cheap hotels on strip
1, Villa Roma Motel
220 Convention Center Drive
Average Rate: $61
A small motel, clean and quiet rooms, 2-minute walk to Circus Circus and the Riviera, 5-10 minute walk from the Venetian, Mirage and Fashion Plaza Mall.
Drawbacks: outside of the hotel isn't very pretty. No Casino inside the hotel.
2, Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Phone: 702-734-0410
Average price: $110
Located at the end of the strip, the Adventuredome themepark is located at the hotel, convenient for families with children to play in the Adventuredome. Clean rooms but dated furniture. Free circus shows. Very slow to check in. Fast check out. No TV channels for kids.
3, Sahara Hotel and Casino
2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South
phone: 702-737-2111
Average rage: $86
Right at the monorail station. Rooms are old and run down. Cannot control the A/C temperature. Rooms near roller coaster can be very noisy.
Place to stay if you are just sleeping or gambling here.
Tips: ask for a room with balcony
4, Harrah's Las Vegas Casino & Hotel
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tel: 702-369-5000
Average Price: $150
Clean rooms; Near Monorail Station; In the heart of the strip; Airport shuttle for $6.00;
Other area:
1, The Orleans Hotel & Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave
Average from $100
Rooms clean and spacious. Restaurants good and charge reasonably. A heated pool for the kids. Free shuttle to the center of the strip. Superb spa.
Not recommended for the first time to Las Vegas due to the location.
2, Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
5111 Boulder Highway
Average from $101
Eat brunch at Sam's Town Firelight Buffet.
Clean & spacious rooms. Beautiful Atrium. Free shuttles to the Strip. Cheaper than the hotels on the strip. It's a good deal to stay in this hotel if have a car.
3, El Cortez Hotel and Casino
600 East Fremont Street, Between 6th and 7th Streets
Average rate: $63
Old but clean rooms, work distance to Fremont Street Experience, small casino
Tips: ask for a renovated room
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Category: Entertainment/Clubs
The Las Vegas Shows include the following types:
Headliner shows - just one spectacular star performs in headliner shows.
Production shows - performed by large cast costumed and choreographed.
Hypnosis shows, Magic shows, Afternoon shows and Adult shows
The following are some of the must-see shows in Las Vegas
1, O - Cirque du Soleil (Production)
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Bellagio Hotel
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Features underwater acts (synchronized swimming) and above-ground acts. No dialogue in the shows, all presented by music, acrobatics and lights.
Tips:
Some seats will be splashed during the show, beware of the "WET" on the ticket.
It's freezing. Bring more clothes.
For a full view of all the action, better sit a distance away from the stage.
official site: Cirque Du Soleil O Las Vegas
2, Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil (Production)
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Treasure Island
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Provides a combination of acrobatics, gymnastics, dance, opera, music and comedy.
Tips:
Theater is smaller, no bad seats. The view from every seat is great.
There is pre-show entainment, come 30 mins early.
Official website: Cirque Du Soleil Mystere Las Vegas
3, Blue Man Group (Production)
3355 S Las Vegas Blvd
Venetian Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Combines Rock music, flashy lighting and audience participation into a visual extravaganza
Good for Rock music lovers. Audience participation is a must.
If you are not interested in 'participating' in the show, maybe it's boring to you.
Buy your tickets at the box offices. It's cheaper than online.
4, Phantom of the Opera (Production)
Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
You can expect superb set, props and theater, excellent acting, singing and spectacular effects.
It's a 95-minute fantastic production show, shortened from the usual 2 1/2 hours. If you have wateched the New York version or London version, you might feel the show a bit rushed.
Tips:
get balcony seats which is spacious and cheaper
5, Mac King Comedy (Magic, Comedy, Afternoon Show)
3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Harrah's Las Vegas Casino & Hotel
Las Vegas, NV 89109
80-minute magic show, excellent for families. Smaller theater, basic set and the price lower.
Tips:
For tickets, at the box office it is said at $21.95 each.
Sometimes there is "FREE" tickets giving away if you buy a $9.95 drink at the showroom at Harrah's.
Good Luck.
6, Celine Dion - A New Day (Headliner)
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV
1 1/2 hour show. Wonderful Song, beautiful costumes, dances and effects. It's a pity that the show is scheduled to close on December 15, 2007. Catch the chance to the show before it's closed.
Tips: No cameras or recording devices are allowed. Do leave your cameras home.
7, Legends in Concert (Tribute Concert)
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S
Imperial Palace Hotel
Las Vegas, NV 89109
A 90-minute show. Performers change with the shows. Performers include "Britney Spears", "The Temptations", "Elvis", "Rod Stewart", "Whitney Houston", "Celine Dion" and a lot more... A kind of show worthy watching again and again
Tips: Skip the buffet package, just go for the show.
8, Le Reve (Production)
Le Reve Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
3131 las vegas blvd. south
Las Vegas, NV 89109
A small collection of imperfect dreams.
Produced by Franco Dragone, who produced O and Mystere in Vegas.
Last about 75 minutes. Recommended if you have never watched any of Cirque du Soleil shows.
Tips:
just buy the cheapest tickets because the theatre is small.
The splash zone seats which is cheaper.
If you stay at Wynn, there is usally 2 for 1 discount tickets for this show.
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Category: Weather
Average Temperature by Month (F Degree):
Jan 45.5
Feb 51.1
Mar 56.3
Apr 64.1
May 74.0
Jun 84.9
Jul 91.1
Aug 88.7
Sep 80.5
Oct 68.3
Nov 55.0
Dec 45.7
 Current weather is shown at the left chart. For what to wear in LV, Las Vegas is a casual place, you can just wear as what you want. With desert climate, Las Vegas has about 290 days of a year filled by sunshine.
In summer you should take cool clothes like shorts, skirts, T-shirts.
In winter it gets cold and you should best take your heavy jacket at times.
In spring and fall you will find the climate is pleasant, taking some summer attire and a few pairs of trousers or your favorite jeans. The temperatures are comfortable and fit for visiting Las Vegas.
When go to a upscale restaurant, you'd better have a little formal coat. It's cool in most of the Casinos(around 70 degrees), so bring coat in Summer.
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Category: Entertainment/Clubs
The popular Las Vegas casino games include Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Video poker, Caribean stud poker, Baccarat and slots. Here is a listing of some of the best casinos in las vegas. You have to be at least 21 years old to enter a casino in las vegas.
On the strip:
1, New York, New York Casino & Hotel
3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tel: 888-693-6763
2100 slot machines, 80 table games, casino clean, high table minimum
2, MGM Grand Hotel Casino
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tel: 702-891-1111, 800-929-1111
3200 slot machines, 164 table games, popular games: Majestic lions and the lions share slot machines
quarter and dollar slots tight, Casino well ventilated(no smoke)
3, Slots-A-Fun Casino
2890 Las Vegas Boulevard South (Next to Circus Circus)
Tel: 702-734-0410, 702-794-3814, 800-354-1232
580 Slot machines, cheap slot, lower table limits, friendly waitress, inexpensive food and beverage prices
4, O'Sheas Casino
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S
Tel: 702-697-2711
18 table games(craps, roulette, blackjack, Let It Ride); 500+ slots; Cheap table games($1 poker); Great place for new Poker players;
5, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tel: 702-730-7777
Typical Las Vegas Casino games; Fresher air and quieter;
6, Harrah's
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tel: 702-369-5000
86,664 square feet of casino space; Best slot clubs; Busy Casino;
Downtown Las Vegas:
1, La Bayou Casino
15 Fremont St
Tel: 702-385-4250
120+ slots; cheap drinks; friendly staff;
2, Golden Nugget
129 E. Fremont St
Tel: 702-385-7111
The largest hotel-casino in downtown; 1200 slot and video poker machines; 50 table games; A poker room;
Other areas of Las Vegas:
1, South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa
9777 Las Vegas Blvd south ( 8 minutes to Las Vegas Strip)
Tel: 866-796-7111
2400 slot machines; 60 table games; Poker room; Blackjack for $5; Casino room large and bright; Pleasant and helpful staff;
2, Rio Suite Hotel and Casino
3700 West Flamingo Road ( 0.7 mile from The Strip)
Tel: 702-252-7777
1621 slot machines
Famous for Video poker; The best casino food; Big clean casino rooms; friendly casino staff; Diamond lounge small
3, Santa Fe Station Hotel
4949 N. Rancho Drive ( 10 miles from downtown & 15 miles from The Strip)
Tel: 702-658-4900
1,700 slot & video-poker machines; Non-smoking area;
4, Arizona Charlie's Decatur
740 S. Decatur Boulevard
Tel: 702-258-5111, 888-236-8645
1400 slot, video poker and Keno machines; 14 table games; Huge bingo parlor
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Category: Resaurants/Food
1. Rosemary's Restaurants: (American, seafood)
8125 W Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV, ($20 cab from the Strip or 15-20 minute driving)
Phone: 702-869-2251 Fax: 702-869-2283
Open Hours:
Lunch (Mon-Fri):11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner (Daily):5:30pm--closed
Must try: Pan Roasted Sea Scallops, Maytag Blue Cheese Carpaccio, the Parmesan Souffle
Average Price: $80
2. The Broiler- Palace Station Hotel: (American)
2411 W Sahara Ave, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Phone: 702 221 6678
Must try: Oyster, boullaibaise, Steaks
Average price: $20
3. Hugo's Cellar: (American, Steak)
202 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-385-4011
Open Hours: Dinner: 5:30pm?11:00pm
Must try: Rack of Lamb Indonesian, T-bone steak, Queen's Lobster,
Price range: $21-35
4. Andre's Las Vegas: (French food)
401 S Sixth St. Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-385-5016
Hours: Open Mon-Thu, Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Must try: rack of lamb, escargot, rabbit sausage
Price Range: $35 or more
5. Mon Amo Gabi: (French food)
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-944-4224
Hours: Daily 11:30am?11:00pm
Must try: Escargot, shrimp Gabi, Grouper Almandine
Price Range: $21 to $80
6. Royal Star (Chinese Food)
3355 Las Vegas Blvd, the Venetian, Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-414-1888
Hours: Lunch Daily: 11am-3pm, Dinner Daily: 5pm-11pm
Must try: feature lobster, shrimp
Average Main Course Price: $30.00
7: Swiss CafE Restaurant (Swiss Style)
3175 E Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-454-2270
Hours: Lunch Mon-Sat: 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sat: 5pm-10pm
Must try: roast duck confit, sauerbraten, schnitzel
Average Main Course Price: $24.00
8. Shintaro (French)
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-693-7223
Hours: Daily 5:30pm?10pm
Must try: steak, chicken, and seafood
Average Main Course Price: $30.00
9. Burger Bar (American)
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Mandalay place, Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-632-9364
Hours: Mon-THU 10:30am-11pm, Fri: 10:30-3am, Sat: 10am-11am, Sun 10AM-11PM.
Must try: Sliced zucchini, grilled lobster
Average Main Course Price: $20.00
10. Pamplemousse (French)
400 East Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-733-2066
Hours: Daily: 5:30pm-10:30
Must Try: hard-boiled eggs, duck, rum
Average Main Course Price: $24.00
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Category: Map
You can find las vegas map at Yahoo Las Vegas Map
It will show you the location of the hotels, things to do, restaurants by Interactive Map of Las Vegas, NV and the map is very clear.
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Category: Transportation
Las Vegas Airport address: 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd,
Las Vegas McCarran international Airport(LAS) is just less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip. It just take less than 5 minutes from Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos.
Several ways from airport to the Las Vegas City:
1, There are free bus shuttles in the airport for some of the hotels in Las Vegas. Check you hotel about the shuttle service.
2, You can rent a car in the airport. Dedicated McCarran Rent-A-Car Center shuttles depart approximately every five minutes to the new McCarran Rent-A-Car Center. Exit door 10 or 11. For information about the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center, call 702-261-6001.
3, Take a Cab, a ride to most of the hotels will cost about $10 to $15, for downtown hotels the fee would be slightly more.
4, Paid Shuttle services (LV strip for about $4 to $5).
5, Take a bus to the strip (about $1.50).
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Category: Transportation
Ways to travel around Las Vegas:
1, Deuce is the name of the double deck bus line along the busy Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street downtown. It costs $2 per ride.
2, Strip Monorail
Right now the monorail runs only in strip. There are suggestions about extending the monorail to the airport and downtown. Stations include Sahara, LV Hilton, Convention Center, Harrah's, Flamingo, Bally's and MGM. The fare for one ride is $5.
3, Las Vegas Strip Trolley Bus
The route starts at the Stratosphere at the north end of the Strip and ends at south to Mandalay Bay. There is stop at each of the major hotels. It costs $2.50 per ride.
4, Rental a car
There are some locations in Las vegas for you to pick up or drop off the rental car including LAS Airport, Tropicana, Stratosphere, 4 Queens Hotel and Golden Nugget Hotel. It costs about $25 to $60 per day depends on car.
5, Ride a Taxi
Taxi fee based on mails. Starting at $3.2.
6, Free Shuttle Buses
1.) From Barbary Coast Casinos, Strip to the Orleans Hotel and Gold Coast Hotel
2.) Sam's Town shuttles
Sam's Town to several Stardust, Fremont, California, Bourbon Street, San Remo and Harrah's
3.) Harrah's to Rio, Caesars Palace, Bally's, and Paris
4.) The Palms shuttle
A loop from Palms hotel to the fashion show mall, Caesars Forum shops, Aladdin passage shops and back Palms Hotel.
5.) Hard Rock shuttle
From Hard Rock to Forum Shops, Fashion show Mall, Caesars Forum Shops, Harley Davidson Cafe, Marriott's Grand Chateau and the Stardust
6.) Green Valley Ranch Shuttle Service
To and from McCarran Airport and the Las Vegas Strip.
There are some more, please check with the hotel you stay. Even it's free shuttles, don't forget to tip your shuttle driver.
7, Free Trams
Two free trams: Bellagio-Monte Carlo Tram and Excalibur-Luxor-Mandalay Bay Tram
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
Las Vegas is a kid-friendly tour city too. Children friendly attractions including theme parks, gardens, roller coasters, museums, games, national parks and more.
Here are some list of the attractions the children will be interested.
Free attractions & free shows:
1, World's Largest Permanent Circus at Circus - Circus
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Tel: 702-734-0410
Show hours: every half-hour between 11 a.m. and midnight
10 minutes show with jugglers, highwire, trapeze and acrobats
2, Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain shows
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.(Caesars Forum Shops)
Tel: 702-731-7110
Show hours: every hour when the shop mall open
The story is about the children of King Atlas fight for control of Atlantis
3, Mirage volcano
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Mirage Hotel)
Show hours: every hour from 8 pm to midnight
Volcano flames leaping into the night sky; Volcano, waterfalls, sculptures and tropical landscaping are expected to see.
4, Fountains at Bellagio
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Show hours: every half hour from 3pm to midnight
Dancing fountains with music; Must-See
5, Masquerade Show in the Sky
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. (Rio Hotel)
Tel:702-777-7777
Show hours: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm
Four different shows, each about 15 minutes long
Fantastic Floats suspending from the ceiling; Performers wear exotic masks and brilliant costumes; Exciting music and dance.
6, M&M's World
3785 Las Vegas Boulevard, Next to the MGM Hotel & Casino
Tel: 800-651-2437
Open hours: Sun-Thu 9am-11pm; Fri & Sat till midnight
Free 3D show, M&M branded Goods; crowded
7, MGM Grand Lion Habitat
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd (MGM Grand hotel-casino)
Open: 11am - 10pm daily
See the lion cubs playing with balls.
8, White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Mirage Hotel)
Open: 10:30am - 5pm daily
Tel: 702-791-7111
9, The Aquarium at the Silverton
3333 Blue Diamond Rd (Silverton Hotel) 5 miles from Strip
Tel: 702-263-7777
Open: Fish feeding time: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Sea turtle, fishes; Every 15 minutes there is Mermaid show between 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
10, Imperial Palace Auto Collection
3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South (Imperial Palace Hotel)
Tel: 702-794-3174
Open Hours: 9:30am-11:30pm
Tickets are often handed out in front of the casino, and can be cut out from local free papers.
More than 100 cars with some unique ones are expected to see.
11, Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Bellagio Hotel)
Tel: 888-987-6667, 702-693-7111
Open Hours: Open daily, 24 hours
Gardens, flowers, fountains,
Caution: You must be 18 years of age or a registered hotel guest to enter Bellagio. Read their Under 18 Policy before you go. Or call for clarification.
Some of the paid attrations for kids:
1, Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Mirage Hotel)
Tel: 702-791-7111
Open Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun open at 10am
Cost: $15/adult, $10/child 4-12
2, Mandalay Bay Shark Reef
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Tel: 702-632-4555
Open hours: 10am-11pm daily
Cost: 15.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 5-12. Children age 4 and under free
Go at night, it's usally quiet and not so crowded as in day time.
3, IMAX Theatre at the Luxor
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.(Luxor Hotel)
Tel: 702-262-4500
Open hours: 10am to 11pm
Cost: $11.99
4, Gondola Ride at Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South (Venetian Hotel)
Tel: 877-883-6423
Open hours: 10am-11pm Sun-Thu, 10am-midnight Fri-Sat
Cost: Indoor ride $15.00; Ourdoor $12.50
'visit' Venice and ride the Gondola, sing along with the Gondolier.
5, Adventuredome Theme Park at Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Tel: 702-734-3939
Open Hours: 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, 10am-Midnight Fri, Sat,10am-8pm
It's the largest indoor theme park in America.
6, Lied Discovery Children's Museum
833 Las Vegas Boulevard North
Tel: 702-382-3445
Open hours: Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Cost: $8 Adults $7 Children
Educational museum, children are encouraged to touch, seek, think and explore.
7, GameWorks Las Vegas
3769 Las Vegas Blvd. (Inside Showcase Mall, Next door to the MGM Grand hotel-casino)
Tel:702-432-4263
Open Hours: Sun-Thur 10am-11pm; Fri & Sat 10am - midnight
Costs: from 50cents to $4 each game
Games from Sega Enterprises and Universal Studios
8, Star Trek Rides
3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas Hilton
Tel: 888 462 6535
Open hours: 11:30am-8:30pm daily
Cost: Dual Admission: adult $42.99, child $35.99
Two rides included: Borg 4D Ride and Klingon Ride.
9, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S (The Venetian Hotel & Casino)
Open hours: 10am-10pm daily
Tel: 702-367-1847
Costs: Adult: $24.00, 7-12 years:$14.00, free for 6 years and below
Stratosphere Tower and Effiel Tower Experience are two children friendly attractions also. See the section of Main Las Vegas Attrations
Other places include Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour and Cactus Garden, Floyd Lamb State Park, Lake Mead, Las Vegas Natural History Museum, and many more.
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Category: Shopping
1, Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd (opposite Treasure Island)
Tel: 702-369-0704
Open: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
About 250 shops
Department Stores, A Big Food Court, Fashion Show, Restaurants: California Pizza Kitchen, Maggiano's Little Italy, Cafe Ba Ba Reeba, and RA Sushi.
A shopping mall for tourists.
2, Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd South, Caesars Palace
Tel: 877-427-7243
Open Hours: Sun-Thu, 10 am - 11 pm, Fri-Sat, 10 am to midnight.
About 170 stores
Upscale brands to low end shops, Mimes, puppet shows, sky animated show,
3, Las Vegas Outlet Center
7400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tel: 702-896-5599
Open Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm
Over 130 stores
Shopping for shoes or housewares; Two food courts; A giant carousel;
4, Desert Passage
3663 Las Vegas Blvd S (adjoin Aladdin hotel )
Tel: 888-800-8284
Open Hours: 10am-11pm Sun-Thu, 10am-midnight Fri-Sat
Over 170 stores
Designed like a marketplace in North Africa; A thurnderstorm in Merchants Harbor(happens every hour in weekdays and half hour on weekends);
5, Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S
Tel: 702-414-4500
Open Hours: 10am-11pm Sun-Thu, 10am-midnight Fri-Sat
Environment is good; Not so many shops as in Forum Shops at Caesars Palace; Worth a visit with Gondola ride; Venice-like decoration
More coming...
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Category: Transportation
The route is different from different city in California.
The following is the route from San Francisco to Las Vegas:
Drive: 571 miles about 8 hours 45 mins
1. Head south on Van Ness Ave toward Grove St 0.7 mi
3 mins
2. Merge onto Central Fwy/US-101 S via the ramp to US-80/Oakland/San Jose 0.7 mi
2 mins
3. Take the exit on the left onto I-80 E toward Bay Bridge/Oakland 7.4 mi
9 mins
4. Take the exit onto I-580 E toward CA-24/Downtown Oakland/Hayward-Stockton 63.2 mi
59 mins
5. Merge onto I-5 S 167 mi
2 hours 24 mins
6. Take exit 278 for CA-46 toward Lost Hills/Wasco 0.4 mi
7. Turn left at CA-46 25.2 mi
29 mins
8. Take the exit onto CA-99 S 20.4 mi
18 mins
9. Take exit 24 to merge onto CA-58 E toward Tehachapi/Mojave 126 mi
2 hours 0 mins
10. Take the exit onto I-15 N toward Las Vegas
Entering Nevada 159 mi
2 hours 16 mins
11. Take exit 42B to merge onto I-515 S/US-93 S/US-95 S toward Phoenix/Downtown LV 0.8 mi
1 min
12. Take exit 75B for Casino Center Blvd toward Downtown LV 0.3 mi
13. Turn left at Stewart Ave
For more information go to Drive Route from San Francisco to Las Vegas
From San Diego to Las Vegas, You can go to click:
Drive Route from San Diego to LV
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Category: Transportation
The following is the driving route from Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon NV:
(20.8 miles, about 28 mins)
1. Head northwest on Stewart Ave toward N 4th St 177 ft
2. Turn right at N 4th St 0.2 mi
3. Slight left onto the US-93 N/US-95 N ramp to I-15 194 ft
4. Keep right at the fork to continue toward I-515 N/US-93 N/US-95 N and merge onto I-515 N/US-93 N/US-95 N Continue to follow US-95 N 5.5 mi
5. Take exit 81A to merge onto E Summerlin Pkwy 6.4 mi
6. Turn left at Bruce Woodbury Belt/CR-215 S 1.9 mi
7. Take exit 22 for NV-159 toward Charleston Blvd/Red Rock Canyon 0.4 mi
8. Turn right at W Charleston Blvd/NV-159 W Continue to follow NV-159 W 6.2 mi
9. Turn left at Red Rock Canyon Stables 0.1 mi
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 Las Vegas is one of the most popular tour cities in the western of America. The city has a total area of 340 km2 and the downtown area is 142 square miles. It is located in the southeast corner of Nevada, in the vast valley of an arid basin which surrounded by mountains that much of the landscape is dusty and rocky. It is belongs to arid desert climate for in the Mojave Desert but there are fertility grass in the flowing river area.
The main city economy is depending on the tourism, accepting tourists about 10 million each year. There are many luxury night clubs, hotels, restaurants, and casinos.
The large size casino was discovered in 1946 in Las Vegas and this city has been a featured famous tour resort of gambling. Being the paradise of gambling, besides the Las Vegas Stirp, some of the most notable casinos located downtown such as Golden Nugget, Four Queens, Binion's Gambling Hall Hotel and so on.
Also other places being worth to visit like the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Valley of Fire State Park, Lost City Museum, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and Ethel M Chocolate Factory...
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