Big Six, 208 Biking Red Rock Canyon, 286, 288 Bikinis, 268 Binion’s Horseshoe casino, 230, 231 Blackjack, 208–210, 223 Black Mountain Golf & Country Club, 199 Blue Man Group: Live at Luxor, 247 Boating, Lake Mead and vicinity, 281 Bonanza Gift and Souvenir Shop, 240 Bonnie Springs Ranch/Old Nevada, 195, 201, 288–291 Books, recommended, 37 Bookstores, 240–241 Boulder City, 279, 282–283 Boulevard Mall, 234 Bowling, 200 Boxing matches, 203 Bucket shops, 33 The Buffalo, 261–262 Buffalo Exchange, 240 Buffets, 7, 144, 166–172 best, 12–13 Bungee jumping, 201 Burton, Lance, 175, 195, 246, 249, 253 Buses, 47, 59, 62 to/from airport, 53 Business hours, 47–48 C abs, 61–62 tipping, 52 Caesars Palace casino, 224–225 for kids, 194–195 nightlife and entertainment, 246, 248, 268 shopping, 237–238 sporting events, 203 Caesars Spa, 89–90 Cafe Espresso Roma, 260 Cafe Nicolle, 261 Calendar of events, 19–21 Calico Basin, 288 The California Hotel/Casino casino, 230 Callville Bay, 281 Camping Lake Mead, 281 Valley of Fire State Park, 285 Candy, 241 Canoeing, Lake Mead, 282 Canyon Ranch SpaClub, 92 Caramel, 263 Caribbean stud poker, 214 Carnaval Court (Harrah’s), 238 Car racing <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Mini Grand Prix, 180–181 <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Motor Speedway, 19, 181, 203 Speed: The Ride/<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Cyber Speedway, 185–186 Car rentals, 28–29, 57–61 Car travel, 34, 46, 57 driving safety, 44–45, 61 traffic jams, 59 Casino Legends Hall of Fame Museum, 178 Casinos (casino hotels), 2, 6–7, 71, 204–233. See also Gambling best, 12 Downtown, 230–233 East of the Strip, 229–230 games, 207–219 Mid-Strip, 223–227 myths about gambling, 205–207 North Strip, 227–229 players clubs, 216–217 South Strip, 220–223 Castaways Hotel & Casino bowling, 200 casino, 230–231 CAT (Citizens Area Transit) buses, 53, 59, 62 Catch a Rising Star (Excalibur), 260 Cellphones, 30 Champagnes Cafe, 263 Chapel of Love, 189 Chapel of the Bells, 189 Cheetah’s, 194, 271–272 Children, families with accommodations, 71 hotels, 81 information and resources, 25–26 restaurants, 144 shows, 195, 249 sights and attractions, 192–197 Chinatown Mall, 174 Chinle Formation (Red Rock Canyon), 287 Choice Hotels, 25 Cine<strong>Vegas</strong> International Film Festival, 20 GENERAL INDEX 299 Circus Circus casino, 227–228 for kids, 194 shopping, 238 Circusland RV Park, 104 Cirque du Soleil Mystère (Treasure Island), 248–249 O (Bellagio), 249–250 gift shop, 240 Zumanity, 7, 246, 250 Citizens Area Transit (CAT) buses, 53, 59, 62 Clark Country Marriage License Bureau, 187 Clark County Dental Society, 63 Clark County Marriage License Bureau, 66 Cleopatra’s Barge Nightclub, 268 Clothing, vintage, 239–240 Club Monaco, 261 Club Paradise, 272 Club Rio, 268–269 Coach USA, 197, 278, 284, 286 Coffeehouses, 260–261 Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance coverage, 61 Comedy Club (The Riviera), 260 Comedy clubs, 260 Comedy Stop (Tropicana), 260 Comic books, 241 Consolidators, 33 Consulates, 48–49 Continental Airlines Vacations, 35 Conventions, 63 dates for <strong>2004</strong>, 36 Cowboy Trail Rides, 201 Coyote Ugly, 263 Craig Ranch Golf Club, 199 Craps, 210–212, 223 Crazy Girls (The Riviera), 250 Crazy Horse, Two, 272 Creative Adventures, 7, 284 Credit cards, 18, 43 auto insurance coverage, 60 frequent-flier, 33 Cruises, Lake Mead, 282 The Crystal Court (The Flamingo <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong>), 238 Cupid’s Wedding Chapel, 189–190 Curfew law, 26
300 INDEX Currency and currency exchange, 42 Customs regulations, 40–41 Cybercafes.com, 29 Cyber Speedway, 185–186 D ance clubs, 267–271 Danny Gans: The Man of Many Voices, 250–251 Daylight savings time, 52 Dead Poet Books, 240 Déjà vu Showgirls, 272 Delta Vacations, 35 Desert Cab Company, 62 Desert hiking advice, 202 Desert Passage at Aladdin, 7, 74–75, 236 Desert Rose Golf Club, 199–200 Desert Springs Hospital, 23, 63 Desert tours, 197 Dining, 2, 122–172. See also Restaurant Index best, 12–15 buffets and sunday brunches, 166–172 by cuisine, 124–127 family-friendly, 144 money-saving tips, 123–124, 133 price categories, 124 tipping, 52 with a view, 141 Dion, Celine, 248 Disabilities, travelers with, 23–24 The Dispensary, 263 Diving in Lake Mead, 282 Doctors and dentists, 63 Dolphin Habitat, Mirage, 184–185 Dolphins at The Mirage, 7 Doppelmayr Cable Liner Shuttle, 58 Double Down Saloon, 174, 264 Downtown (Glitter Gulch), 7, 54, 56 accommodations, 114–119 buffets, 171–172 casinos, 230–233 restaurants, 163–165 Drai’s After Hours, 269 Drinking laws, 48 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 39 Drop Bar, 264 Dry cleaners, 63 Dylan’s, 267 E agle, The 262 East of the Strip accommodations, 105–114 casinos (casino hotels), 229–230 restaurants, 150–157 buffets, 171 Echo Bay, 281 Eiffel Tower Bar, 264 Eiffel Tower Tour, 178 El Cortez casino, 231 Elderhostel, 25 Electricity, 48 Elemis spa, 75 Ellis Island Casino- Karaoke, 267 Elvis-A-Rama, 178–179 Elvis impersonators, 188, 253, 295, 296 Embassies and consulates, 48–49 Emergencies, 49, 63 Entry requirements, 38–40 Ethel M Chocolates (Henderson), 192 E.T. Highway, 291, 293 Excalibur casino, 220 for kids, 194 nightlife and entertainment, 246, 249, 257, 260 shopping, 238 Expedia, 27, 28, 35 F actory outlets, 235–236 Families with children accommodations, 71 hotels, 81 information and resources, 25–26 restaurants, 144 shows, 195, 249 sights and attractions, 192–197 Family Travel Files, 26 Family Travel Network, 26 Fashion Outlet at Primm, 236 Fashion Show Mall, 234–235 Fax machines, 51 Film and video, flying with, 32 Fishing, Lake Mead and vicinity, 281 Fitzgeralds casino, 231 The Flamingo <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> casino, 225 entertainment, 246, 254 shopping, 238 tennis, 202 Floyd Lamb State Park, 174 FlyCheap, 33 Flying Wheels Travel, 23–24 Folies Bergère (Tropicana), 251 The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 90, 194, 237 The Four Queens, 232 Fremont Hotel & Casino casino, 232 Fremont Street Experience, 179, 245 Frequent-flier clubs, 33 Frommers.com, 28 G alleria at Sunset, The 235 Gambler’s Book Shop, 240–241 Gamblers General Store, 241 Gambling. See also Casinos books about, 240–241 Lou the dealer’s gaming tips, 223 memories of a longtime dealer, 222–223 myths about, 205–207 Gambling laws, 64 GameWorks, 179–180, 194 Gans, Danny, 250–251 Gasoline, 49 Gateway District, 56 Gay and lesbian travelers, 24–25 bars, 261–262 Ghost Bar, 264 Gipsy, 262 Giza Galleria (Luxor), 238 Glitter Gulch (Downtown), 7, 54, 56 accommodations, 114–119 buffets, 171–172 casinos, 230–233 restaurants, 163–165 Glitter Gulch (strip club), 273 Gold Coast Hotel bowling, 200 casino, 225 The Golden Gate casino, 232 Golden Nugget casino, 232 The Gold Spike casino, 232 Golf, 198–200 Goodman, Oscar B., 198 Good Times, 262 Gordon-Biersch Brewing Company, 264 GoToMyPC, 30
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