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Aladdin Hotel Casino
Almost magically, out of the dust and rubble of the imploded landmark, a new and strikingly beautiful resort has arisen. The 34-acre hotel claims to offer more under one roof than any other resort in the city. An amazing 100,000-square-foot gaming area with a four-story high ceiling will delight the eye. Games of every genre take place at 87 tables and 2,800 slot machines. Above the main floor, high-stakes players can enjoy the 35,000 square foot Angel Park Golf Club
This course is home to two Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole layouts, the Mountain and the Palm. It is the home of the Cloud Nine course, which is lighted for night play as is a driving range. There is also an excellent, well stocked pro-shop on premises. Call for green fees, as they vary by season and day of week.
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Badlands Golf Course
Golf Digest rated this course in the "Top Ten in Nevada." Designed by Johnny Miller and Chi Chi Rodriguez, it has 7,000 yards and 27 holes of championship golf. If you need some expert instruction, the Bellagio
Built in 1998, this hotel is the definition of luxury. The guest accommodations are tastefully decorated with European-style art and furnishings. The large bath with Italian marble and soaking tub adds to your comfort. Restaurants at the hotel are numerous and diverse, including Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The floral displays in this idyllic botanical garden change with each season and every major holiday. Each change requires the services of 150 professionals who generally spend three days accomplishing the horticultural transformation.
A high glass ceiling provides light for the plants, and wide walkways separate the planting areas. Behind the hotel, formal gardens with reflecting pools are also accessible to visitors. More »
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
This collection is impressive even to those who have visited better-known museums in New York and Europe. On display are sculptures and paintings from late 19th and 20th century artists, including original works by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh and other European masters. The tour is best appreciated when the audio headphones are used, which are included with admission. Reservations are necessary, as this is a very popular attraction.
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Black Mountain Golf Country Club
One of the older courses in town, it has recently been beautifully redone and features two large lakes. The course is perfect for the novice with a wide open 6,550-yard layout. The 18-hole, par-72 club offers a driving range, coffee shop, cocktail lounge and dining room. Being a semi-private club, it welcomes members as well as daily fee golfers. An additional nine holes are scheduled for addition soon.
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Bonnie Springs Ranch - Old Nevada
If you've ever wondered what the Wild West was all about, then a visit to Bonnie Springs is just for you. Little more than half an hour drive from the Strip, Bonny Springs Ranch is a rundown-looking collection of saloons, eateries, and souvenir shops with Old West facades fronted by wooden sidewalks. Highlights include a petting zoo, staged gunfights, and stagecoach rides.
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Caesars Palace Hotel Casino
Opened in 1966, this is the granddaddy of elegance. A 45,000-square-foot casino has the latest video and live games. There are nine unique restaurants including the Palatium with an exquisite buffet. For a real treat, enjoy the Japanese cuisine at Callaway Golf Center
This remarkably designed driving range offers a full training facility on 42 beautiful acres. Featuring 110 lighted tees, this is a busy place just about any time of day. The facility is also home to the David Leadbettor Golf Academy and the Camp Hyatt
Are the kids nagging you for something to do? Give them a treat at this camp at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub
Nestled within a garden atop the Cashman Field Center
Located in downtown Las Vegas, the 534,000 square-foot Cashman Center includes exhibit space, meeting rooms, a 1900-seat theater, 10,000-seat baseball stadium and restaurant. The two exhibit halls host various exhibits, festivals and cultural events throughout the year. The Cashman Theatre presents everything from Broadway shows to corporate presentations. The Stadium is home to the Las Vegas 51s, the AAA affiliate of the L.A. Dodgers. The Club Level Restaurant offers a stunning view of the baseball field and is often used for parties, receptions, corporate meetings and other group events.
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Chinatown Plaza
Chinatown Plaza offers a blend of East and West, a place where Asians can buy traditional products and Occidentals can experience a culture that's different from their own. Chinese music wafts through the covered walkways outside the shops (a misting system keeps it cool in summer). Framed posters along the walk's interior walls illustrate Chinese customs, arts, and entertainment, while open shop doors beckon visitors with intriguing glimpses and aromas of the Orient.
An Asian supermarket, bakery, food court, several Asian restaurants, stores selling everything from furniture to floral arrangements, and a wedding chapel are among the plaza's places and pleasures. More »
Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park
Grand Slam Canyon at Circus Circus is a one-of-a-kind, dome-encompassed theme park. You will ride log rides, the roller coaster (double loop, double corkscrew) and bumper cars and play laser tag in air-conditioned or heated comfort.
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Circus Circus Hotel Casino
High-flying circus acts soaring above the casino floor will amaze and entertain visitors for hours. A massive gaming area offers all table games imaginable for both high-rollers or the casual player. The Circus Circus Midway
Give the kids the time of their lives and have some good, old-fashioned fun yourself. From clowns to jugglers, this is one big top that never comes down. At this Clark County Amphitheater
Located downtown, the amphitheater and its surrounding plaza provide the setting for many musical performances and festivals. It's also a popular setting for brown bag concerts throughout the year. Among the most popular events are the annual International Food & Folklife Festival in April and the county sponsored "Jazz in the Park" concerts in July.
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Desert Breeze Park
As skateboards and roller blades are not allowed on most streets in Las Vegas, enthusiasts frequent this park to satiate the adrenaline rush. The park has concrete tracks, benches and structures to suit the needs of beginners as well as advanced skateboarders. It also has a hockey rink, basketball courts, and a host of other sports facilities. Helmets are compulsory, and if you don't have your own, you can rent one at the park office.
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Desert Pines Golf Club
Unique in a city filled with golf courses, this par-71, 6,810-yard course offers a 'country club for a day' experience at fairly reasonable rates. The greens are impeccably manicured, fast and tight. Also featured is a lighted, two-tiered, climate-controlled practice center with automated ball-teeing system and state-of-the-art instruction bays. There are also complete banquet and meeting facilities for post-tournament events, meetings or parties.
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Desert Rose Golf Club
This par-71, 18-hole facility is owned by Clark County and hosts their annual Amateur Golf Tournament. There is also a driving range, putting green, restaurant and cocktail lounge. Three tee boxes offer varied yardage: championship 6,511, regular 6,135 and ladies 5,458. Greens fees may vary seasonally. Early bird and twilight golf options are available for 9-holes.
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Desert Willow Golf Club
This par-60 executive course, designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash, overlooking the Las Vegas Valley offers rolling terrain and well-placed hazards. It is a challenge for all level players and perfect for a quick round, averaging around three hours. The greens are fast and undulating with challenging bunkers placed in your path. The layout consists of 12 par-3 holes and six par-1 holes. There are also expert instructional programs available from a staff of qualified PGA pros.
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Desperado Roller Coaster
Get ready to ride one of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters. You board inside the Buffalo Bill Hotel and go out through the roof, then drop into a tunnel at 90 miles per hour. And that is just the beginning! For coaster aficionados, here are the statistics: Length: 5,483 feet; Lift Height: 209 feet; Drop: 225 feet. Ride time: two minutes, 43 seconds. G-forces: close to 4.0. In other words, it is fast, scary and fun. Riders must be at least four feet tall.
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Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery
This fine gallery is located on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). The presentations change often, so definitely consider visiting more than once. The works displayed represent all media and are presented by national and local artists.
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Eiffel Tower
Is it Paris, or Las Vegas? Elvis Chapel
What would a Las Vegas wedding be without Elvis in attendance? At the Elvis Chapel, the "King" will perform and sing at your special ceremony, and entertain family and friends. Several packages are available that include limousine transportation, candle light service, a video tape of the ceremony, and additional features added, depending on package selected. Traditional, non-Elvis weddings are also available. The minister's fee is not included in the package price. A marriage license must be obtained prior to scheduled ceremony time. Call for more details.
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Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Desert Garden
This gourmet chocolate factory is more than just a place to buy some of the freshest chocolates around. Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour of the factory to get an insider's view of what goes into making their delicious confections. Afterwards, try a free sample and walk through the Botanical Cactus Gardens to view hundreds of cacti and succulents native to the region. Another one-of-a-kind attraction is Ethel M's "Living Machine," an on-site wastewater treatment system that recycles all of the factory's wastewater with the help of bacteria, algae, protozoa, snails, and fish, not chemicals.
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Excalibur Hotel Casino
The drawbridge is down, you are welcome to the castle. Enter a kingdom of knights, fair ladies and fine entertainment. You will not want to miss the nightly battle between a fire-breathing dragon and Merlin the Magician at the castle moat. Be sure to catch the fantasy fair midway and the medieval village, too. You will also be entertained during your stay by strolling minstrels. The rooms are extremely comfortable and the service is excellent. The action-packed casino is filled with table games and slot machines galore. Several fine restaurants and shopping areas round out this "city within a city."
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FAO Schwartz
Kids of all ages can go nuts at FAO Schwartz. This place is jam packed with all manner of unique toys and gadgets. Drop in the nursery and adopt a new born baby doll, or maybe you'd like a Thomas the Tank Engine track with your name on it. Santa's workshop was never like this and it's all at FAO Schwartz, right down to the kid-size Mercedes 500SL, or up to the seven-foot-high polar bear.
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Fashion Show Mall
Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Robinson-May, Dillards, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's--you can have them all in one location: Fashion Show Mall. In addition to the seven flagship department stores anchoring the two million-square foot indoor mall, 250 smaller stores and restaurants will tempt you to shop 'til you drop for days on end. The Fashion Show's Great Hall features a retractable stage and fashion show runway.
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Flamingo Hilton Wildlife Habitat
Located on a newly opened 15-acre park area behind the Flamingo Las Vegas
This hotel comprises a bright and busy gaming area, which hosts table gambling like Blackjack and Caribbean Stud. Both high-stakes players and the casual gamer will feel at home. The deluxe guest rooms and luxury suites are tastefully decorated in colors of the rainforest. The accommodations are dispersed among six towers with views of the Strip or courtyards below. Dining choices at the hotel range from simple to sophisticated. The fun Peking Market offers excellent Chinese cuisine and Floyd Lamb State Park
Once known as Tule Springs Ranch, this park not only has picnic areas and scenic paths but also provides four stocked ponds where fishing is permitted with a Nevada Fishing License. The park encompasses 2,040 acres and houses volleyball and horseshoe facilities. The first use of this land was as a watering hole for both Native Americans and prospectors. In the 1930-40s, the Ranch was a popular place for movie stars and others who wanted to take advantage of Nevada's liberal divorce laws and six-month residency requirement.
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Fountains at Bellagio
A visual water symphony choreographed to music provides an unforgettable welcome to the Four Seasons Hotel
Words alone cannot describe the elegance of this superb hotel located on the top five floors of the famous Fremont Hotel Casino
One of the most enduring hotels on Fremont Street, this property opened in 1956, and at the time was the tallest building in Nevada at 15 stories high. It now features a unique rooftop swimming pool and many great restaurants, including the Paradise Buffet, Tony Roma's and Second Street Grill. The nostalgic feel of the Las Vegas past permeates throughout this fine hotel. For excellent gaming opportunities, the bright casino is filled with every table game imaginable and slot machines galore. The recently renovated guest rooms sport a new look--furnished in a comfortably classic style of rich woods and soft colors.
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Fremont Street Experience
Encompassing Fremont Street in the center of downtown Las Vegas is a light and musical show like none other in the world. A permanent canopy has been constructed to cover the casino-lined street with two million lights and a state-of-the-art sound system. This $70 million attraction provides shows in the evening hours and is a popular area for filming motion picture scenes. The special shows projected on the canopy ceiling last for approximately seven minutes.
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Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary & Orchards
There are two main parts of this Gilcrease property. First, the animal sanctuary, which is home to birds and other wild animals needing care and shelter. The Wild Wing project to rehabilitate injured birds cares for exotic and domestic birds. The Gilcrease Orchards allows people to pick their own apples, apricots, pears and other fruit, depending on the season. Call the recorded line to hear which fruit are ripe, and the hours available for picking.
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Golden Nugget Hotel Casino
This long-time downtown favorite has a totally new look and you will like it. The lobby is adorned with Tivoli lights, lush palms, gleaming white granite floors and columns. The luxurious guest rooms and suites are ornately decorated, but have a comfortable feel. Each room offers a view of the mountains, pool or the Green Valley Ranch
The residential setting for Green Valley Ranch in Henderson offers strolling opportunities totally unlike those on the Strip. It's a great choice for visitors who want to do a bit of gambling but would rather put their emphasis on other pursuits. In addition to expansive gardens, the hotel offers a dozen places to eat, one of the city's most popular bars, and upscale shopping.
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Guggenheim Hermitage Museum
The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum, which opened in 2001 at the Venetian Hotel, is a unique partnership between two world-renowned institutions. Designed by the famous Netherlands architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum houses works of art from Russia in a Post-Industrial inspired version of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. This is the only Hermitage Museum outside of Russia. Check the website for current exhibitions.
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Guinness World of Records Museum
In addition to all the other superlatives you would expect, you will find hands-on displays and lots of records pertaining specifically to Las Vegas. Videos display actual record-breaking feats of individuals and teams. The tour is self-guided and it takes at least a half-hour to see everything. This makes an interesting side trip for adults as well as the kids.
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Hard Rock Hotel Casino
The music theme permeates every facet of this facility and the large casino area is certainly no exception. The Peacock Lounge is a new semi-private haven for high-rolling players to enjoy. Sports Deluxe provides a high-tech area to watch and bet on your favorite games. The guest rooms and suites are decorated with pictures of music personalities. The hotel is conveniently close to the Harrah's Las Vegas
What began in 1972 as the Holiday Hotel has developed into this magnificent property which continues to expand on a regular basis. The bright casino area is host to all forms of table games including tables for the high-rollers. The multitude of slot machines are always a favorite of the hotel guests. For five straight years, the casino was voted the "Best Place to Play Slots." The guest rooms are comfortable and well-appointed and the service is excellent. Six fine restaurants in the hotel offer something for everyone.
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Highland Falls Golf Club
One of five Billy Casper/Greg Nash-designed courses in Sun City locations, this one offers a peak elevation of 3,000 feet, sloped "tricky" greens, and an excellent view of Las Vegas. The 6512-yard course has lots of sand and water hazards to keep it challenging. Straight hitters will have no problems with tight areas. You will also find a nice practice facility and pro shop on the premises. The staff is an exceptionally friendly lot.
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Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam was built during the Depression and completed in 1935. Hoover Dam is a multipurpose reclamation project on the Colorado River, controlling floods, storing water for irrigation and providing generation of hydroelectric power, fish and wildlife habitat. This world-renowned structure has been rated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. Ticket sales begin at 9am.
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Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas
This was the first hotel constructed in this posh community. Surrounding its own man-made lake, the Hyatt has great views from the dining room, veranda, and swimming pool area. The casino is small, and during most mornings and early afternoons, it has a quiet and enjoyable atmosphere for gaming.
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Imperial Palace
Everything you need to have a good time in Las Vegas is right here. The 75,000 sq. ft. gaming area has been recently renovated and features more than 1,800 slots, 42 table games and a super race and sports book. The guest rooms are on the small side but are comfortable and feature great service. Your appetite will be satisfied with 10 restaurants to choose. The Embers is considered one of the best steakhouses in town. And while you are here, be sure to see the Imperial Palace Auto Collection
If you enjoy antiques or if you are an automobile buff, this is one attraction you don't want to miss. Housed inside the King Tut's Tomb & Museum
If you can't make it to Egypt, but you are interested in Middle Eastern history, this is the place to go. Located deep inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
This marvelous recreational area encompasses 1.5 million acres and includes Lake Mead, which is the 16th largest man-made lake in the western hemisphere. The flow of the Colorado River is captured by the Hoover Dam, thus creating the lake. With 820 miles of shoreline, the area provides ample opportunities for boating, swimming, hiking, scuba diving and fishing. There are numerous campgrounds and hotels, boat and Jet Ski rental services, restaurants, beaches and four marinas.
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Las Vegas Art Museum
Founded in 1950, this is one of Nevada's oldest museums. In 1997, the facility moved to the Sahara West Library Fine Arts building. It hosts several exhibitions in its spacious environs that cover 30,000 square feet. Many art forms are highlighted; however, the heavy emphasis is on contemporary art. The museum has an exceptional permanent collection and maintains Smithsonian standards.
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Las Vegas Golf Club
This is the oldest course in Las Vegas (originated in 1967), and one of the busiest, due to its very economical rates. The landing areas are wide, so beginning golfers should do well. The greens are not immaculate by a long shot; putting will be a challenge.
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Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix
Billed as "the only banked oval Super Stock Car Track in the West," this is a seven-acre park with racing available in adult Grand Prix cars, go-karts and kiddie karts. Four different mini-tracks are available and they are all lighted to have fun in the cool of the evening.
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Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Since the grand opening of the Las Vegas 500 Indy Racing League in 1996, this speedway has gained instant popularity. This venue is a super tri-oval speedway providing both a 1.5-mile speedway and short-track offerings of a 3/8-mile paved oval track, a dirt track and drag strip. This $200 million facility is considered to be one of the best in the industry with NASCAR events throughout the year. Several driving schools are affiliated with the track, including Las Vegas National Golf Club
One of the legendary Las Vegas clubs, it was once known as the Sahara Country Club. The great facility was one of the host courses for the Las Vegas PGA Invitational for two years in the mid-1990s. You will find 6,815 yards bordered by some of the city's most historic homes. Well-bunkered greens with immaculate fairways offer 11 holes with water hazards. A pro shop and driving range are located on the premises and some additional options include tournaments, grill and lessons.
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Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The past is alive in this museum. You'll find everything from fossils to an animated 35-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex right out of the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. As for more recent monsters, there is a 3,000-gallon aquarium with sharks that seem to be waiting for dinner. The learning process is enhanced with multimedia and hands-on displays, as well as live and mounted animals. One of the most popular displays contains live insects, including giant cockroaches.
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Legacy Golf Club
Annual host to the U.S. Open Qualifying and the American Junior Golf Association, the course is known for having 10th hole tee boxes in the shape of Diamonds, Hearts, Spades and Clubs. This is Las Vegas, after all. The par-72, 7,233-yard field of play is designed to make you use every club in your bag; it will challenge even the most experienced player. Resort Golf Schools and Academies offers lessons here, if you need to learn or brush up on your skills.
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Liberace Museum
This is perhaps the most eclectic collection of memorabilia ever assembled. From pianos and candelabras to costumes, jewelry, furniture and cars, these buildings house a collection that exudes the outrageous style of "Mr. Showmanship" himself. All money raised by the museum and gift shop go directly to the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts.
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Lied Discovery Childrens' Museum
Science and art take a hands-on approach that assures kids will enjoy the dozens of exciting displays in the museum. Children discover by doing at this non-profit venue. They can surround themselves in a huge bubble, make music with their feet or be the commanders of a space shuttle. Learning stations cover topics like health, weather, technology, banking, physics and art.
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Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand
This is a wonderful spot at the MGM Grand to spend an hour or two gazing at the lions and cubs in their multi-level, state-of-the-art showcase and natural habitat. Admission is free, but you will have a "photo opportunity" for pictures of you with the lions. There's also a gift shop, with lots of fun toys, stuffed animals and clothing. A portion of the proceeds goes to organizations dedicated to the preservation of lions.
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Little Church of the West
Established in 1942, this is the oldest wedding chapel in Las Vegas. It is perhaps the most charming, with an authentic and romantically rustic atmosphere. It has also been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The list of famous celebrities who have been married here is extensive. It began with Betty Grable and Harry James, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, and more recently Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere. Even Elvis and Ann Margaret tied the knot on the silver screen in the final scene from Viva Las Vegas.
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Little White Chapel
Choose to be married in the same spot where Joan Collins, Michael Jordan, Judy Garland, Demi Moore and Frank Sinatra said "I do." This chapel also offers a wedding in a hot air balloon for the more adventurous couples. The famous "drive-up" wedding is available for those who are in a hurry. Services available include florist, music, video, theme weddings, photographers and formal attire rental. Ask about the free limousine amenity.
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Lorenzi Park
One of the oldest parks in Las Vegas, the place does show its age a bit with its metal playground equipment, but the kids love it. A popular feature is the fishing pond, which, although sometimes algae-covered, is accessible year-round and stocked with rainbow trout in winter and catfish in summer. The pond limit is three fish per day. This park is also home to the Lost City Museum
Artifacts unearthed from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, now known as the Lost City after being inundated by Lake Mead, are the highlights of this museum. Among the exhibits held in the pueblo-style building are hunting weapons, pottery, ceremonial items, and utensils for gathering and preparing food. The original Anasazi Wing was built in 1935 and is currently devoted to the area's earliest people. In 1973, the museum expanded, building a second wing devoted to the geology of the area, as well as a tribute to the Paiute Indians. Again, in 1981, the museum expanded once more to include a wing that contains an actual Pueblo formation excavated by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) circa 1935. The reconstruction of The Lost City village also graces the museum grounds, graphically portraying life in the days of Nevada's early inhabitants.
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Luxor
If you want to walk like an Egyptian, you've come to the right place. Opened in 1993, this hotel is a huge pyramid, fronted by a giant sphinx. The pyramid reaches 350 feet into the air, the equivalent of 36 stories. It is the world's largest atrium at 29-million cubic feet, and the light at the top is the brightest beam in the world.
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Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas
Inviting guests to "Do the Things that Celebrities Do," Madame Tussauds Las Vegas immerses visitors in one-of-a-kind, interactive experiences that create personal memories with some of the world's biggest icons. One of the attraction's most popular displays is Hef: The Experience, featuring Hugh Hefner invites visitors to "Be a Bunny" as they mix and mingle with the world's most popular swinging single while donning the signature bunny ears! Other experiences include Marry Clooney in which guests say "I Do" to Hollywood's most unobtainable bachelor, "George Clooney," and Celebrity Poker with "Ben Affleck" which teaches visitors the game of Texas Hold 'em while inviting them to go head-to-head with one another alongside "Ben Affleck." For attraction hours and pricing, visit their website.
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Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino
Tropical lagoons, sandy beaches and island landscaping await at this premier vacation spot. The standard guest rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious. You will enjoy a large bath with imported stone accents and a soaking tub. The 135,000 square-foot casino is lush with foliage and flowing water. Dining choices include the Mandara Spa Paris
Besides the traditional treatments, this spa offers 23-rooms for private massages, facials and health training. The Grande Suite can be reserved for couples learning to relax simultaneously. It features a private whirlpool, personal attendant, double-headed shower stall, massage tables and all the privacy you desire. A full-service beauty salon is also available for further pampering. It is located at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History
Founded in 1969, the museum exhibits and studies the natural history of the Southwest. Featured is the Nevada State Fossil, the Ichthyosaur, a marine dinosaur about the size of a whale. The place also houses the most comprehensive bird collection in the state. Displays include baskets, weavings and pottery. In addition to the permanent archaeological, anthropological and historical displays, an area is set aside for traveling national and international exhibits. Plants indigenous to the area are presented in the outdoor arboretum. A gift shop is also located on the premises. Admission is free.
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MGM Grand Hotel Casino
One of the largest hotels in the world, this place will overwhelm you with its size. Four 30-story towers accommodate the guest rooms and luxury suites. Many rooms offer excellent views of the city. The Grand Class Suites are housed on the 29th floor. Deluxe Grand Tower rooms are reminiscent of a Hollywood studio bungalow, complete with a sitting area. You will find a wide variety of other Hollywood-inspired venues, including MGM Grand Spa
You are about to experience the ultimate in a spa experience. A wide variety of rejuvenating treatments await you, ranging from massage and stress relief to facials, pedicures and manicures. If you prefer to simply use the facilities, which include a work-out room and Jacuzzi spas, it includes robes, towels, lockers, and fruit juices. It is located at the Mirage Hotel Casino
Aptly named, this hotel opened in 1989 and boasts an erupting volcano, a tropical rain forest with waterfalls, the white tigers of Monte Carlo Hotel Casino
Experience the romance of the French Riviera combined with the elegance of European architecture at this hotel. The deluxe guest rooms are spacious, complete with cherry wood furnishings and many offer views of the city. Suites feature sitting areas and are available with or without spas. A Mystic Falls Park
Imagine a park that is unaffected by the weather, climate-controlled, and features a laser show every two hours with music by the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra. There are cooling waterfalls, birds, squirrels and even a bear and a wolf. Children and adults alike will enjoy this unique and fun experience. This all takes place in the atrium of Neon Museum
In a city famous for lights, it is nice to honor the old neon signs. This historic display is located within the Nevada State Museum & Historical Society
Located in Nevada Test Site History Center
This museum displays authentic protective gear from above-ground nuclear tests, photos, models and a wealth of information about the 928 above- and below-ground tests conducted in Nevada from 1951-1992. Volunteers who worked at the Test Site during the blasts are very willing to share their experiences with visitors. A gift shop has T-shirts with mushroom clouds, coffee cups, postcards, videos and the biggest seller, earrings in the shape of Little Boy and Fat Man, the names of the bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
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New York-New York Hotel Casino
East meets West in a big way as the Manhattan skyline peaks out over the Las Vegas strip. Twelve skyscrapers harbor luxurious guest rooms and suites that offer incredible views of the "city within a city." The 84,000 square-foot casino area offers more than 2,000 slot machines and 74 table games. For dining, Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Before Bugsy Siegel made it to town, the Mormon Church created this tiny settlement in 1855. It boasts the oldest European-American building in Nevada. The site was purchased by the State of Nevada in 1990 and restored as a state park. Tours are now available that outline the harsh life that the first settlers endured. The place was once a rest stop for those heading to California to seek their fortune during the gold rush.
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Painted Desert Golf Club
This is an American Golf Corporation property, one of the first Las Vegas desert courses, featuring scenic desert landscaping and wildlife. If you think it looks easy, it won't take long to change your mind. The par 72, 6,840-yard course demands concentration. The fairways are lush and immaculate with some tight landing areas. Club rental available and twilight rates start at 1p. There is also a driving range, pro shop, cocktails and snack bar.
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Palms Casino Hotel
An intimately seductive escape from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas strip, the Palms Casino Hotel aims to please the hip, the sophisticated and the decadent. Once home to MTV's "The Real World: Las Vegas", this hotel is drenched in swanky décor and a darkly glamorous atmosphere.
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Paris Las Vegas
Half-scale versions of the Planetarium
This excellent planetarium offers special movie programs with titles such as The Explorers and Sky Watch. After the 7:30pm showings, telescopes at the student observatory will be available for viewing, depending on weather conditions. Call or visit the Web site for current showings and special events.
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Red Rock Canyon
This park is named for the 3,000-foot-high sandstone cliffs that can be viewed from a 13-mile paved loop. A visitor's center provides information on area wildlife and flora, as well as Native American history. Rangers conduct guided hikes at no charge. Visitors may run across burros, big horn sheep or desert tortoises. The area provides prime hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking opportunities. Visitors may park at the entrance and hike or bicycle into the park at no charge.
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Reflection Bay Golf Club
This Jack Nicklaus-designed course, opened in 1998, provides multiple tees so that all the different levels of play will enjoy a challenging round. The course incorporates a great deal of water, and includes play along a mile of shoreline. Tee times can be reserved up to one month prior to play. Fees include use of golf cart (shared) and practice balls. Guests of the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort receive preferred rates and packages.
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Rio Spa
This is one of the nicest spa facilities in Las Vegas and will bring you to your peaceful senses while preparing you for another hard day against the one-armed bandits. Featuring body wraps, salt scrubs, full body massage, facials, exercise equipment, private showers, steam rooms, hydrotherapy, complimentary juice and whirlpool access, this spa is a great place to unwind before an elegant dinner. Serving Rio Suites Hotel and Casino
From the cocktail waitresses' to the Masquerade Parade in the Sky, the Rio is carnival-themed throughout. It's one of the few casinos near the Strip that's patronized frequently by locals, but also puts its traveling guests in the lap of luxury. There is a myriad of fine dining choices (the food in the seafood buffet gets rave reviews), and diverse nightlife, from comic classics Penn and Teller to the sexy new show "Erocktica." And when you get tired of playing, you can relax by one of Las Vegas' most glamorous pools or visit the Rio Spa and Salon. This is a perfect place if you want to get away from The Strip, but not away from the Las Vegas feel.
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Ritz Carlton
Like Ritz Carltons everywhere, this hotel prides itself on customer service. Its location on Lake Las Vegas is delightful, and the grounds and lake make a perfect backdrop for souvenir photos. Shopping, the small casino, a swimming pool with views of the lake, and two golf courses nearby make this an idyllic place to stay. Like its neighbor, the Hyatt, the Ritz-Carlton was awarded four stars in 2005.
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RockSpa and Salon
While you may not be running on a treadmill next to Cher or pumping iron with Ozzy Osbourne, this spa is definitely a trend setting work out joint. Featuring the latest free weights, stair climbers, treadmills, cross-trainers and cardio-equipment, you'll also find peace and tranquility with a massage, facial, aromatherapy, rubs and scrubs, hydrotherapy and whatever your sweating heart will desire. There is also a full-service beauty salon. This is a more modernized and hip spa than some would prefer, but then again, why else would you be at the Roller Coaster at NYNY
Check out New York-New York Hotel and Casino's most popular attraction, the Manhattan Express roller coaster. Fly by the Statue of Liberty and a scaled down version of the Manhattan skyline at speeds of almost 70 mph! The coaster is also the first and only of its kind in the world to feature a "heartline" twist and dive. This is a must-see for any true coaster fanatic.
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Sam Boyd Stadium
Home to the University of Nevada Las Vegas football team, Sam Boyd Stadium hosts a wide variety of entertainment and sporting events, including the Las Vegas Bowl, the annual Western Athletic Conference Football Championships and various concerts.
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Sam's Town Hotel Casino
Not long ago this was a small, three-story motel and casino, known for its Western Emporium and laid-back atmosphere. On the outskirts of town on the Boulder Strip, it currently offers more than 650 rooms and suites. All have great views, with outside rooms that overlook either the city or the mountains. The inside rooms overlook Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
This is a tropical paradise dedicated to the wild things. You will find many exotic animal breeds housed here, from elephants, panthers and leopards to Shark Reef
This truly amazing state-of-the art aquarium has sharks, alligators, monitor lizards, and other amazing creatures living in more than 1,000,000 gallons of salt water at the Silver Bell Wedding Chapel
The same family has operated this wedding facility since 1954 and they pride themselves in offering their clients the best value for their money in addition to giving all prices "up front." There is an outdoor garden where you can have a cake and champagne reception. The facility offers various themed and unusual ceremonies, such as getting married on horseback. You may choose to be married by the "King" himself (with one of the better Elvis impersonators doing the honors) to make it a real "Vegas wedding."
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Sirens of TI
No walk down "The Strip" would be complete without a viewing of the free shows outside of Treasure Island Casino. "The Sirens of TI" is the most recent rendition of the swashbuckling-themed feature, full of pirates, alluring sirens, plus all the stunts and pyrotechnics anyone could ask for.
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Spa at Caesars Palace
Vacations should include relaxation and pampering of the body and mind. This spa at Spa at Four Seasons
This is a top-notch health spa with five-star service and facilities, as well as a five-star price tag. Full weight training and treatments are offered in six large rooms, or if a more intimate experience is your goal, reserve one of the two private spa rooms. These feature a whirlpool and any of the regular services are available for private enjoyment. Facials, salt rubs, wraps, mineral treatments, massages, aromatherapy, steam rooms and tanning are available. A visit is a vacation in itself.
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Spa Mandalay
After braving the wave pool in the hot Las Vegas sun, take a trip to paradise at the spa. Over 3,000 square feet of exercise facility and private treatment rooms overlook the 11 acres of beach area at SPEED - The Ride
Speed is the name of the game at this exciting attraction, located at the Spring Mountain Ranch
This State Park is located adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and it offers visitors a chance to experience the abundant natural beauty that the region has to offer. Surrounded by colorful cliffs, the area was originally settled by the Paiute Indians and later by settlers heading West. Visit this site if you need some time away from the bright lights of the city, or if you are interested in learning more about the local history.
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Stallion Mountain Country Club
There are three different courses within the confines of the club. The Star Trek: The Experience
Find yourself transported into the 24th century at the Stratosphere Hotel Casino
In a city where superlatives reign, this resort really deserves a few. It boasts the tallest free-standing observation tower in the U.S. and the world's highest thrill rides, the "High Roller" and the "Big Shot," breathlessly described as "life changing!" The Stratosphere also has excellent dining, shopping and entertainment, as well as a "thrill a minute" casino. The hotel features amenities such as a roof-top swimming pool and the excellent Top of the World gourmet restaurant. A shopping arcade with international theme zones occupies level two above the sprawling casino floor.
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Stratosphere Tower
This is America's tallest observation tower, rising 1,149 feet above the city streets. Located at the Sunset Park
One of the largest parks in Las Vegas, it is popular for festivals and picnics. Eight outdoor lighted tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, picnic areas with barbeques, dog runs, and even peace and quiet can be found here. There also is a fishing pond, popular mostly with children. The fishing is year-round, and in winter the pond is stocked with rainbow trout, and catfish in summer. There is a three-fish limit, and children under 12 do not need a fishing license.
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Texas Station Hotel Casino
It isn't on the Strip, but it is right at home with its Texas theme in the Wild West. The rooms are standard and the prices are right. The 91,000 square-foot casino area includes table games, race book, live poker room and slots. Five full-service restaurants are available for your dining pleasure. The hotel is also the home of a movie theater and a concert venue that attract visitors from around the world. The atmosphere is casual, comfortable and friendly.
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The Thomas and Mack Center
What started out 20 years ago as a college basketball pavilion has evolved into a venue that can host just about any kind of event. Concerts featuring big-name bands and entertainers, rodeos, boxing matches, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas sporting events make this one of the most important entertainment centers in the city.
The facility is named in honor of E. Parry Thomas and Jerome Mack, the two Las Vegas bankers who ponied up the half a million dollars for feasibility studies and the initial architectural drawings. More »
Treasure Island
T I Hotel and Casino is an energetic, sophisticated resort replete with elite amenities, including "Mystère" by Cirque du Soleil. Honored eight times as "Best Production Show" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Mystère" has an international cast of 72 performers, featuring dancers, singers, musicians, and champion-caliber acrobats.
Along with "Mystère," Treasure Island also offers the beautiful, tempting Sirens of TI in a battle of the sexes with a band of renegade pirates at Sirens' Cove. VIP Viewing is exclusive to TI hotel guests at these FREE live performances each night. More »
Tropicana Resort and Casino
This hotel was appropriately christened the 'Tiffany of the Strip' when it was built in 1957 on the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevards. At that time it was truly an island, surrounded by a vast expanse of desert. Now that same location is considered one of the hottest in Las Vegas. Newly remodeled rooms in the Paradise Tower feature king beds or two queens, all with spectacular views. Jacuzzi suites are also available. The resort has a five-acre water park, with lagoons, spas and waterfalls. It even has the city's only 'swim-up' blackjack table. There is also a Wildlife Walk with tropical birds and other animals in their natural settings.
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Not only is the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) a pleasant place for strolling, it also contains several visitor attractions, including the Judy Bayley Theatre, Artemis H. Ham Concert Hall, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History, and the Thomas and Mack Center. Dance, theater, and opera performances are presented at the theater, while concerts by such groups as the Band of the Royal Welsh Guards and the National Symphony appear at Ham Hall. The Mack Center, in addition to being the home of the Runnin' Rebels of UNLV, is the setting for the National Finals Rodeo, major boxing matches, other sporting events, concerts, and theater performances.
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Valley of Fire State Park
Spectacular red sandstone makes this a scenic desert wonder. This State Park has been a Nevada landmark since the 1930s, and is home to many desert animals. On the cave walls you will see Indian petroglyphs, still remarkably preserved after hundreds of years of erosion from dust and wind. The drive is just over 50-miles northwest of Las Vegas, and at sunset produces a memorable photographic opportunity. Check with the visitor center for details of the park, as well as souvenirs.
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Venetian Resort & Casino
This $1.5 billion resort made London Sunday Mail list as one of the world's ten grandest hotels. Take a 