Frommer's Las Vegas 2004
Frommer's Las Vegas 2004
Frommer's Las Vegas 2004
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CHAPTER 9 . SHOPPING<br />
racks. During a recent visit, a man came in asking for a poodle skirt for his<br />
8-year-old. They had one. Open Monday through Thursday from 10am until<br />
5pm, Friday from 10am until 6pm, Saturday from 11am until 6pm, and closed<br />
Sunday. 1018 S. Main St. & 702/388-4088. www.theatticlasvegas.com.<br />
Buffalo Exchange This is actually a branch of a chain of stores spread out<br />
across the western United States. If the chain part worries you, don’t let it—this<br />
merchandise doesn’t feel processed. Staffed by plenty of incredibly hip alt-culture<br />
kids (ask them what’s happening in town during your visit), it is stuffed with<br />
dresses, shirts, pants, and so forth. You can easily go in one day and come out<br />
with 12 fabulous new outfits, but you can just as easily go in and come up dry.<br />
But it’s still probably the most reliable of the local vintage shops. The store is open<br />
Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from noon until 7pm.<br />
4110 S. Maryland Pkwy. (at Flamingo Rd.). & 702/791-3960. www.buffaloexchange.com/loc_<br />
lasvegas.htm.<br />
5 Souvenirs<br />
The Arts Factory Complex, 103 E. Charleston Blvd. (& 702/382-3886), has<br />
a gift shop full of pink flamingos and <strong>Vegas</strong>-specific items. There should be<br />
something here for every camp fancy.<br />
If you prefer your souvenirs to be less deliberately ironic, head over to the<br />
Bonanza Gift and Souvenir Shop, 2460 <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Blvd. S. (& 702/384-0005).<br />
We looked, and we felt the tackiest item available was the pair of earrings made<br />
out of poker chips.<br />
For reverent camp, encrusted with sequins, do take a peek at the Liberace<br />
Museum gift store, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. (& 702/798-5595). Encourage<br />
them to get even more out there (don’t you think they should add Liberace<br />
mouse pads and screensavers?).<br />
If you like your souvenirs with more style (spoilsports), Cirque de Soleil’s O<br />
has a gift shop in Bellagio, 3600 <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Blvd. S. (& 702/693-7444), with<br />
Cirque-specific articles, but also fanciful pottery, masks, and other curiosities.<br />
6 Reading Material: Used Books, Comics & Gambler Books<br />
USED BOOKS<br />
Albion Books Value Six thousand square feet of used books, including first<br />
editions, vintage children’s books, pop and sci-fi, pulp fiction, and bestsellers,<br />
both hard and paperback. You’re welcome to take a seat and browse through<br />
your finds before purchasing. Open daily from 10am until 6pm. 2466 E. Desert Inn<br />
Dr. 702/792-9554.<br />
Dead Poet Books Finds The dead poet in question was the man from whose<br />
estate the owners bought their start-up stock. He had such good taste in books<br />
that they “fell in love with him” and wanted to name the store in his memory.<br />
Just one problem—they never did get his name. So they just called him “the<br />
dead poet.” His legacy continues at this book-lover’s haven. Open Monday<br />
through Saturday from 10am until 6pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. 3874 W.<br />
Sahara Ave. (corner of Valley View, near Raley’s Supermarket). & 702/227-4070.<br />
LAS VEGAS SPECIALTY BOOKSTORES<br />
Gambler’s Book Shop Here you can buy a book on any system ever devised to<br />
beat casino odds. Owner Edna Luckman carries more than 4,000 gambling-related<br />
titles, including many out-of-print books, computer software, and videotapes. She
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