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Franko’s Guide Map of the Las Vegas Strip
Franko’s Guide Map of the Las Vegas Strip shows you everything there is to do on the Las Vegas Strip like no map ever before produced. Side One of Franko’s Guide Map of the Las Vegas Strip shows a stunning aerial view, taken from a helicopter, of the entire Strip with streets and hotel casinos labeled so you know what’s what. Side Two of Franko’s Guide Map of the Las Vegas Strip is a map of the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, with loads of information about each hotel casino, and everything there is to see and do on the Strip!
Here are the captions from Side Two of Franko’s Guide Map of the Las Vegas Strip:
Captions from the map of the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas:
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace features 350 classic cars.
Barrick Museum Of Natural History at UNLV features Southwest history.
Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art displays art & objects from all over the world.
"BODIES...the Exhibition" at Luxor has real whole-body specimens & 260 organs.
Bus Tours by Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours offers amazing, narrated adventures, plus shorter tours of The Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, favorite museums, Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon & more.
Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour in Henderson, NV has a chocolate experience and a Botanical Cactus Garden.
Exotic Cars Showroom at Caesars Palace has a collection of the hottest cars in the world on display.
Guggenheim Hermitage Museum at the Venetian displays true world-class masterpieces.
Helicopter Tours such as Vegas Nights is a thrilling way to see the neon lights of The Strip plus Downtown, or the Grand Canyon aboard a smooth helicopter.
Las Vegas Art Museum at 9600 W Sahara Ave. with an amazing display of art from a Smithsonian affiliate.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum at 900 N Las Vegas Bl. has dinosaurs & wildlife, plus King Tut Egyptian artifact replicas.
Liberace Museum at 1775 E Tropiana Ave. displays momentos from "Mr. Showmanship" himself.
Lied Discovery Children's Museum at 833 N Las Vegas Bl. with hands-on education & entertainment for kids.
M&M'S World at Showcase Mall has candy & souvenirs.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at the Venetian is a wax museum with 100 famous figures.
Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park 1855-era artifacts and art work, plus the remnants of an old adobe fort built to re-provision travelers to California.
Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati at Wynn is a real dealership of these exotic cars.
Springs Preserve and Nevada State Museum & Historical Society at 333 S Valley View Bl. Everything about Nevada's nature, plus the natural & man-made history of the State.
Titanic The Aritifact Exhibition at the Tropicana (moving to Luxor in 2009).
FUN FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Adventuredome at Circus Circus
AJ Hackett Bungy at Circus Circus
Big Shot atop the Stratophere Tower
Canyon Blaster in Circus Circus' Adventuredome
Chaos in Circus Circus' Adventuredome
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving 200 Convention Ct. Dr.
Freemont Street Experience Downtown Las Vegas
Gameworks at MGM Grand
Gondola Ride at the Venetian
Insanity atop the Stratosphere Tower
Inverter in Circus Circus' Adventuredome
Las Vegas Cyber Speedway at Sahara
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix at 1401 N Rainbow Bl.
MGM Grand Lion Habitat in MGM Grand's mall
Red Rock Canyon Horseback Rides 1211 E. Sahara
Rim Runner in Circus Circus' Adventuredome
Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Sling Shot in Circus Circus' Adventuredome
Speed - The Ride at Sahara
Star Trek: The Experience at Las Vegas Hilton
Stratosphere Tower
Streetmosphere at the Venetian
The Roller Coaster at New York New York
Volcano at The Mirage
X Scream atop the Stratosphere
Zoological-Botanical Park in North Las Vegas
FEATURED HOTELS & CASINOS
1. Mandalay Bay
2. Luxor
3. Excalibur
4. New York New York
5. Monte Carlo
6. MGM CityCenter (Opens in 2009)
7. Bellagio
8. Caesars Palace
9. Mirage
10. Rio
11. Treasure Island
12. Circus Circus
14. Stratosphere
15. Tropicana
16. MGM Grand
17. Planet Hollywood
18. Paris
19. Bally’s
20. Bill’s
21. Flamingo
22. Imperial Palace
23. Harrah’s
24. Venetian
25. The Palazzo
26. Wynn
27. Riviera
28. Sahara
29. Las Vegas Hilton
Captions from the descriptions of the Las Vegas Strip hotel casinos from Side Two of Franko’s Guide Map of the Las Vegas Strip:
MANDALAY BAY - This resort is a tropical paradise, accented by fountains, sculpture, marble, and flora. In Shark Reef you will come face-to-face with sharks of all kinds, with sawfish, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha, moon jellies and rare golden crocodiles. There are over 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater. Mandalay Bay offers a wide array of venues to see Las Vegas concerts and events. The Mandalay Bay Events Center is a 12,000 seat arena. The Mandalay Bay Theatre is a 1,600 seat Broadway-style theater. The House of Blues is an 1,800 seat old-fashioned blues club. Mandalay Beach also has a stage within an 11-acre beach area. Mandalay Bay currently hosts the must-see sensational Broadway hit show MAMMA MIA! showing nightly except for Fridays. Fabulous restaurants include renowned chef Alain Ducasse's Mix, plus contemporary French Cuisine at Fleur de Lys and Aureole. You'll also enjoy China Grill,Shanghai Lilly, Red Square (has a life-sized Lenin statue, sans head), Trattoria del Lupo, rumjungle, Sea Breeze Pizza, and Stripsteak. Shoppers will find fine clothing stores, and souvenirs to remind you of your stay at Mandalay Bay. Mandalay Beach provides the ultimate in aquatic fun with a surfable wave pool, a lazy river, three pools, jogging track and 2,700 tons of real sand. The Mandalay Bay Casino covers 135,000 square feet in a tropical setting of lush foliage, flowing water, and exotic architecture. To reserve one of Mandalay Bay's 3,309 rooms, visit www.mandalaybay.com, or call (702) 632-7777.
LUXOR HOTEL & CASINO - A 30-story glass pyramid that shines the world's strongest beam of light into the night sky is home to fantastic restaurants, renowned entertainment, amazing attractions and comfortable accommodations. Restaurants include TENDER steak & seafood, CatHouse, Company American Bistro, Fusia Luxor, T&T Tacos & Tequila, Pyramid Cafe, and The Buffet at Luxor. Entertainment includes shows by comedian Carrot Top, the sexy adults-only Fantasy, and the amazing Criss Angel Believe, a collaboration of Cirque du Soleil and Criss Angel, five-time recipient of the Magician of the Year award. The Luxor Atrium is located one level above the casino. As you look upon its grandeur you'll see the inclinators (inclined elevators) ascending and descending on a 39 degree angle taking guests to their suites. A museum called BODIES ...The Exhibition showcases 13 whole-body specimens and over 260 organs, respectfully presented. The Luxor Casino covers 120,000 square feet and casino games include blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, pai gow poker, poker, slots, video poker, megabucks, plus it has a poker room and a race and sports book with 110 seats. The Luxor Hotel is one of the world's largest hotels, boasting 4,408 rooms. Luxor, Mandalay Bay, and Excalibur are connected by promenade stores that you can walk and shop, or you can travel free between these three on a sleek monorail. For more information and for reservations, visit www.luxor.com, or call (702) 262-4000.
EXCALIBUR - The Camelot of Las Vegas, the Excalibur castle fits perfectly between the New York New York skyline and an Egyptian pyramid. One of the Strip's best and most popular dinner shows is the Tournament of Kings, which includes a series of games, including a horse race, a jousting match, sword fighting and gladiator-style battles. Audience members are invited to cheer on the king representing the "country" where they are seated. At the Fantasy Faire Midway you can test your skills on carnival games or save the day on one of the latest arcade games. Shoppers will love Excalibur's Castle Walk where you can find the perfect theme gift or a Las Vegas momento. Stores include Dragon's Lair, where you can buy sculptures of dragons and wizards, Excalibur Shoppe, with souvenirs from t-shirts and jackets to hats, and Kids of the Kingdom, the best place to purchase costumes for your children. Enjoy an evening of comedy with the Louie Anderson show, held nightly at 7:00pm. Excalibur's great selection of restaurants includes Dick's Last Resort, Roundtable Buffet, The Steakhouse at Camelot, Regale Italian Restaurant, and the Sherwood Forest Cafe. Excalibur's 100,000 square foot casino includes blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, keno, let it ride, pai gow poker, poker (7-card stud and Texas hold 'em), roulette, slots, video poker, video keno, big six wheel, mini-baccarat and megabucks. The casino also has a poker room and a 145-seat race and sports book. This huge hotel has 3,991 rooms. See www.excalibur.com, or call (877) 750-5464.
NEW YORK NEW YORK - This landmark hotel includes several towers configured to resemble New York City skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. In front of the hotel is a pool representing New York Harbor, with a 150 ft tall (half-scale) replica of the Statue of Liberty, a roller coaster, and replicas of the Brooklyn Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Grand Central Terminal, and other New York structures. A moving tribute to the 9/11 victims and heroes is at the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Blvd. NYNY is the home of The Roller Coaster, which has a 144 ft drop and rockets to 67 mph as you scream right over The Strip. The Coney Island amusement center has arcade games, bumper cars and laser tag. New York New York is home to a show called Zumanity, "The sensual side of Cirque du Soleil," open to adults only. Nine Fine Irishmen is a lively Irish pub, and The Bar at Times Square features the No. 1-rated dueling piano show in Las Vegas. Great restaurants at New York New York include Gallagher's Steakhouse, Il Fornaio, ESPN Zone, Chin Chin Cafe, Gonzalez Y Gonzalez, America, and Quick Bites. The Central Park-themed casino covers 84,000 square feet and its games include blackjack, craps, roulette, mini baccarat, pai gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, let it ride, big six, casino war and keno. There are also more than 2,000 slot machines and a 40-seat race and sports book. Visit www.nynyhotelcasino.com, or call (866) 815-4365.
MONTE CARLO - Modeled after the Place du Casino on the Mediterranean Sea in Monte Carlo, this opulent hotel features chandeliers, marble floors, arches, and promenades. 3,002 guest rooms and 259 suites feature Italian marble and cherry furniture. The Monte Carlo Casino covers 90,000 square feet (that's over two acres), with favorite casino games including blackjack, roulette, craps, pai gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, and baccarat. 2,200 slot and video poker machines entice you with megabucks and super megabucks. The casino also has an exciting poker room. For your amazement and entertainment, you will be astounded by champion magician Lance Burton in his namesake Lance Burton Theater. You won't believe your eyes and you will not be disappointed! At the Monte Carlo Brew Pub you’ll enjoy one of Las Vegas' hottest night spots. The fun begins at 9pm with a DJ and continues into the night. Shoppers will love the Street of Dreams, a cobblestone shopping oasis, featuring everything from designer fashions and jewelry to great gifts and souvenirs. Be sure to check out the Lance Burton Magic Shop. Also found in Monte Carlo's Street of Dreams is the Backstreet Arcade, with 60 of the latest video games to delight every age. A huge 21,000 square foot pool includes waterfalls, a wave pool with constantly changing wave patterns, and a "Lazy River" where you blissfully float along on an innertube ride. For more information or to make a reservation, get online and visit www.montecarlo.com, or call (702) 730-7777.
MGM CITYCENTER - The biggest, most expensive construction project on earth will yield the finest in living, visiting, relaxing and gaming in Las Vegas, if not the world when opened in 2009. CityCenter will contain: (1) One 61-story, 4,000-room hotel tower, (2) Two 400-room high-end, non-gaming hotels, (3) Approximately 2,650 luxury condominium and hotel/condominium units, and (4) A retail district featuring approximately 500,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment. The resort and casino will rise 61 stories from the heart of CityCenter. Non-gaming hotels, operated by hoteliers not currently represented in Las Vegas, will bookend the development. The core of this urban metropolis will be The Crystals, CityCenter’s retail district, which will feature international luxury brands and high-end couture under a crystalline canopy of unprecedented brilliance. Each building within CityCenter is being designed to pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification from the US Green Building Council. The CityCenter will create 12,000 new permanent positions when open, the largest single new employment opportunity in the history of Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil has reached an agreement to create a permanent Elvis Presley show at the CityCenter hotel/casino, marking the return of Elvis to Las Vegas performances of his career. The show will not only bring Elvis back for millions of his existing fans, but it will create a buzz that will eventually reach untold numbers of new fans. See www.citycenter.com.
BELLAGIO - Between the Bellagio Hotel and The Strip is an eight-acre artificial lake which houses the landmark Las Vegas event, the Fountains of Bellagio. This major free attraction features incredible fountains synchronized to music. The fountain show takes place every 30 minutes from afternoon to early evening, and every 15 minutes from 8pm to midnight. Inside Bellagio, you will find Dale Chihuly's Fiori di Como, composed of over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, covering 2,000 square feet of the lobby ceiling. At the Bellagio, Cirque du Soleil performs a magnificent show called "O" in which acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on, and above water to create one of world's most amazing shows. The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden houses exceptionally gorgeous plants, flowers and trees from around the world. The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art showcases magnificent works of art to include paintings, sculptures and other impressive works by the some of the world's most renowned artists. Bellagio's 3,933 guest rooms and suites are as opulent and luxurious as you would expect from a AAA Five Diamond Award-winning hotel. The unparalleled Bellagio Casino covers 116,000 square feet. Casino games include blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, keno, let it ride, poker, pai gow poker, roulette, slots, big six, baccarat and megabucks. The casino also has a world-famous poker room, and a 200-seat race and sports book equipped with 137 televisions and 4 big screens. For more information about Bellagio and to make reservations, visit www.bellagio.com, or call (888) 987-6667.
CAESARS PALACE - Called "Caesars" Palace with no apostrophe because everyone who comes here is a Caesar! The prestigious hotel contains 3,348 luxurious rooms in five towers - Roman, Centurion, Forum, Palace and Augustus. The immense Caesars Palace Casino covers more than 129,000 square feet, where you will find high limit slots, all your favorite table games, an exciting 8,500 square foot poker room, race & sports book, plus Keno! The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is a 4,100-seat, state-of-the-art entertainment venue hosting a variety of unique entertainment events and is home to the greatest entertainers in the world. The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis consists of four sapphire pools and two whirlpool spas all surrounded by lush green lawns, graceful fountains and classic marble statues. The circular Temple Pool is the focal point of the area with its 10,000 square feet of flowing water. It is covered with a giant rotunda that tops a central island, and is decorated with fine marble and granite and rimmed with ancient mosaics. The rectangular Neptune Pool is a 5,000 square foot heated pool perfect for lap swimming or enjoying a hot Las Vegas day. Caesars Palace gives you the absolute finest cuisine served in your choice of opulent restaurant, poolside or in-room. You'll find tantalizing cuisine from around the world, including Chinese and Japanese, exquisite Euro-Pacific fare, Italian and a café. For your shopping pleasure, Forum Shops, and Appian Way have 120 shops and the world's finest men's and women's designer fashions. See www.caesarspalace.com, or call (702) 731-7110.
THE MIRAGE CASINO-HOTEL - An oasis in the desert of Las Vegas. The Mirage is famous for its many wondrous attractions and great entertainment. Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat is home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Four connected pools, an artificial coral reef, and a sandy bottom replicate the dolphins' natural environment. Also found in the Secret Garden are beautiful white tigers, white lions, panthers, and leopards. Every evening the famous Mirage Volcano erupts in a spectacular display of fire and molten lava, free for all passersby on The Strip. The Mirage has a superb 20,000-gallon Aquarium with coral reef creatures from Australia, Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji, the Red Sea, the Marshall Islands, the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean. The Mirage also has an indoor Tropical Rainforest with sixty-foot palm trees, cascading waterfalls, lagoons, bird of paradise trees, orchids and bromeliads. The Danny Gans Theater hosts comedians and award-winning entertainers. The Mirage is home to Cirque du Soleil's LOVE, a fusion of acrobatics, dance and visual effects, accompanied by a classic rock 'n' roll (The Beatles) soundtrack. The 100,000 square foot Mirage Casino has thousands of slots, dozens of tables, and a popular poker room. It features everything you need to be a winner. The refreshing pools at The Mirage interconnect through lagoons and around a cascading waterfall. Visit The Spa for a therapeutic massage and for soothing treatments. The Mirage Hotel has 3,044 classy rooms. Go to www.mirage.com, or call (702) 891-1111.
RIO - The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino is located just off the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road. With complimentary shuttle service to major Strip properties, Rio offers a 24-hour party atmosphere that makes it one of the most exciting resorts in Las Vegas. Every day visitors celebrate with the Masquerade Show in the Sky, with energetic dancers, exotic costumes and plenty of fun! For a small fee, patrons can get into costume and ride the floats. At the Voodoo Lounge, 51 stories up, patrons have unparalleled views of Las Vegas at one of the more hopping clubs in town. The comedy magicians Penn and Teller perform nightly. Penn and Teller's show relies heavily on audience interaction. While the magicians explain how some of the tricks work, other tricks the duo performs leave viewers completely perplexed. Rio offers many fine restaurants, such as Búzios, named for a small, picturesque fishing village in Brazil, which offers fresh seafood dishes. There are also fine coffee shops, snack stands and one of the most popular buffets in Las Vegas, the Carnival World Buffet. Rio's vast 120,000 square foot casino has all of your favorite games, including blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, keno, let it ride, pai gow poker, roulette, slots, baccarat, megabucks, super megabucks and 1,621 slot machines. Rio also boasts a 170-seat race and sports book, equipped with 120 televisions and three big screens. Rio's 2,563 suite-sized rooms are among the largest and most luxurious in town, with all of your favorite amenities. Visit www.riolasvegas.com, or call (702) 777-7634.
TREASURE ISLAND HOTEL & CASINO - "TI" is home to Cirque du Soleil's Mystère, which revolutionized production shows on the Las Vegas Strip and features dancers, singers, musicians and acrobats. There is a free show at Siren's Cove (in front of the TI Casino entrance on the Strip) called The Sirens of TI, which features singing, dancing, and audio-visual effects. It takes place every night at 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm, and 10:00pm. The Treasure Island Hotel boasts 2,885 rooms, including 220 suites, and has received the AAA Four Diamond rating each year since 1998. TI has one outdoor pool and a "Party Tub" 50-person jacuzzi. The Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub is free to TI Hotel guests, and features an indoor lounge and outdoor deck, plus a DJ spinning rock and dance with live musical interludes highlighting burlesque performances. Indulge in the treatments at WET the Spa at TI, and you will forget that you're in the desert. If you enjoy drinking, conversation and people watching , you should check out the Mist Bar and Lounge, Christian Audigier The Nightclub, Kahunaville, and Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar. TI's 95,000-square-foot casino makes you say, "Wow!", with its several thousand slot and video poker machines, all the table games you could want, a poker room, sports betting, and even a super swanky High Roller Lounge for those who want to indulge in higher stakes gambling. For more information about TI and for reservations, visit www.treasureisland.com, or call (702) 894-7223.
CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL & CASINO - The only Las Vegas hotel featuring the world's largest permanent circus and America's largest indoor theme park! Adults and kids are thrilled to watch the daily live Circus shows on the center stage of Carnival Midway. Circus shows are FREE! and take place every day from 11am to midnight. Carnival Midway also features a 200-game arcade. The five-acre Adventuredome is filled to the brim with thrilling rides for kids and adults that are sure to make you scream your head off. The ride you won't want to miss is the Canyon Blaster, a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster. Adventuredome also has fun, games, and a free clown show. Circus Circus features three dazzling casinos called Main Casino, West Casino and Skyrise Casino, open 24/7 and covering 100,000 square feet. Games include blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, keno, let it ride, pai gow poker, poker, roulette, slots, casino war, megabucks, and a race & sports book. The Circus Circus Hotel includes 3,770 deluxe rooms in three towers, called the Skyrise Tower, West Tower, and the Casino Tower. Circus Circus also boasts the only RV Park on the Las Vegas Strip, with 399 spaces. The lovely Chapel of the Fountain is a popular place for weddings. Shoppers will love the 40,000 square foot shopping Promenade with over 20 stores where you can find the best in fashionable apparel, sports memorabilia, children's clothes, gifts, and Las Vegas collectibles. For more information see www.circuscircus.com, or call (702) 734-0410.
STRATOSPHERE CASINO HOTEL & TOWER - No Las Vegas trip is complete without a visit to the greatest freestanding tower in the United States! At the top of the tower thrill seekers scream aboard X-Scream, go mad with joy on Insanity The Ride, and blast to 1,081 feet high on Big Shot. You must see the amazing view from the Observation Deck at 1,149 feet high! Meanwhile, the beautiful Stratosphere Casino Hotel boasts 2,444 comfortable rooms with every amenity for an enjoyable stay. If you love night life and dancing, the hotel features the ever popular Polly Esthers nightclub with its trademark disco balls. Stratosphere's international shopping experience includes 50 unique stores. Its fine restaurants include Courtyard Buffet, Fellini's Ristorante, Lucky's Cafe, Naga Chinese Express, Roxy's Diner, and Top Of The World Restaurant which has a breathtaking view as it slowly revolves 360 degress 800 feet above The Strip. Games include blackjack, craps, keno, poker, tournament poker, race and sports book, roulette, slots and video poker all in an action-packed gigantic 80,000 square foot casino. For the family there is also an an arcade and an outdoor swimming pool. Stratosphere's superb shows include American Superstars, the best celebrity impersonators show anywhere. For something sexier, see the Bite show. The show venue continuously features other great acts as well. To review up-to-date information about the Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower or to make a reservation, see www.stratospherehotel.com, or call (702) 383-4777.
TROPICANA - If you want to combine the fabulous with the affordable on the Las Vegas Strip, then you are looking for the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino! This award-winning destination features a casual and friendly vibe, with exciting, non-stop Vegas action and 1,878 comfortable hotel rooms with every amenity at super low rates! Old fashioned casino dealers at Tropicana still call you by name and there's always room at your favorite loose slot machine or table game in the lively 77,000 square foot casino. Sign up for the Las Vegas Tropicana Winner's Club and you will benefit from the most generous rewards program on the Las Vegas Strip. For your entertainment pleasure, Tropicana features Folies Bergere, the Las Vegas show classic since 1957! It is a sexy musical extravaganza with nightly performances at Tropicana's Tiffany Theatre. You will not believe what you have seen when you go to the greatest magic show on The Strip, Xtreme Magic starring Dirk Arthur. It's worth the price of admission just to see Dirk's tigers and leopards perform. Tropicana also features The Comedy Shop, and a museum called Titanic, The Artifact Exhibition (moving to Luxor in 2009). If you like fine dining, then you will love Tropicana's Legends Steak & Seafood. Other choices include Mizuno's Japanese Steakhouse, Tuscany Italian Cafe, Garden Cafe, Players Deli, Java Java, and Island Buffet, one of the best buffets you will ever find. Tropicana also features the lovely Island Wedding Chapel, a most photogenic and romantic place to tie the knot or to renew your wedding vows. Check out www.tropicanalv.com, or call (702) 739-2222.
MGM GRAND - The largest hotel in the world by far has 5,034 rooms and an immense 171,500 square foot casino. The hotel's entertainment venue is highlighted by Cirque du Soleil's Ka, an incredibly creative show with gravity defying acrobatics, thrilling martial arts techniques from all over the world, plus innovations in puppetry and multimedia on one of the most fabulous stages on earth. One of The Strip's sexiest shows is MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris, a true Parisian import, with beautiful women, fabulous choreography, stunning light displays, and film combined to invent and re-invent the female form as art. Nightclubs include the popular Studio 54 and Tabu, Vegas' first ultra lounge. MGM Grand has a Lion Habitat where, for free, you can watch lions as they play, eat and sleep. The resort has a 27,000 square foot Grand Pool complex with five pools, a 1,000 foot-long lazy river, and three jacuzzis. The 29,000 square foot Spa at MGM Grand has 20+ treatment rooms with professional massages. The spa also has Cristophe Salon, a full-service salon. The Studio Walk is a 115,000 square foot shopping promenade. Casino games include blackjack, roulette, craps, pai gow poker, pai gow, Caribbean stud, let it ride, baccarat, slots, keno and megabucks. The casino also sports a 104-seat race and sports book, equipped with 94 televisions and 44 big screens. The 22-table No-Smoking Poker Room is open 24 hours a day and provides convenient tableside food and beverage service. For reservations, visit www.mgmgrand.com, or call (877) 880-0880.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD - The centerpiece of the Las Vegas Strip has all the action you can handle. Planet Hollywood's glamorous 12,800 square foot lobby has eight chandeliers, each comprised of 66,000 individually hand-strung crystals. Discover the musical potential of garbage cans, cardboard boxes, dishes in sinks and broom sticks in the amazing show Stomp Out Loud held in the $28 million 1,500 seat Showroom. The Miracle Mile Shops, which has more than 140 stores and a dozen restaurants, has two entrances off the casino's main floor as well as entrances from The Strip. This gigantic mall has a variety of stores – like Z Gallerie, Urban Outfitters, Build-A-Bear Workshop, GAP Body, BCBG Max Azaria, bebe and The Discovery Channel Store, incorporating something for every taste. Located inside the mall is the V Theatre, home to V - The Ultimate Variety Show and other amazing shows. Also located adjacent to the Miracle Mile Shops are the Prive Nightclub and the Triq Nightclub and Ultra Lounge, the perfect spots for a wild night. Planet Hollywood's 100,000 square foot casino features glowing rectangular light fixtures, suspended from the four-story ceiling, which change colors from red to blue to green to purple. The casino has a variety of tables and slots, a huge poker room, The Playing Field race and sports book and the Pleasure Pit with go-go dancers and beautiful women dealing blackjack, while wearing sensual lingerie. The hotel boasts 2,567 luxurious rooms and suites. See www.planethollywoodresort.com, or call (702) 791-7827.
PARIS LAS VEGAS - The most entertaining city in the world has a replica of the most exciting city in the world. Paris Las Vegas gives you the passion and sophistication of Paris the "City of Light", right in the center of The Las Vegas Strip. Classic French style and fine details accent this elegant hotel tower, with 2,916 spacious rooms and 295 opulent suites. Each room is an authentic, deluxe private European retreat. The vast, 85,000 square foot Paris Casino is set amid cobblestone path-ways, French wrought iron street lamps, a painted sky, and the massive legs of the half-scale (540 feet tall!) Eiffel Tower. Sexy waitresses cater to exuberant gamblers, playing their luck on 1,700 slots, and all of their favorites classic casino games in the most stylish casino this side of Paris. Even the bathrooms at Paris Las Vegas are cooler than any other bathrooms in the world. The resort features the stunning Anthony Cools Hypnosis Show, the dance club Risque, several lounges including Napoleon's and Le Cabaret, and other great entertainment. You will want to discover the treasures of Paris by shopping at the Paris-Bally's Promenade and Le Boulevard. You'll find the latest fashions, souvenirs and exquisite accessories and jewelry. Las Vegas Strip "Parisians" enjoy The Strip's most celebrated restaurants, led by the world-class Eiffel Tower Restaurant, which serves incredible French cuisine, with a breathtaking view from 100 feet above The Strip. You can also enjoy Mon Ami Gabi, a French bistro, or Les Artistes Steakhouse, the most beautiful dining room in Las Vegas. For more information see www.parislasvegas.com, or call (702) 946-4251.
BALLY'S - Embodying the spirit of Las Vegas with world-class amenities and service, Bally's boasts 2,814 comfortable rooms and a 67,000 square foot casino with more than 1,500 electronic slot and video poker machines. The Book, a spacious and imaginative race and sports book, features 285 seats, with 230 televisions and 11 big screens. Bally's is home to Don Arden's Jubilee!, with spectacular sets, elaborate costumes, talented singers and stunning dancers annually voted the Best Showgirls in Vegas by Review-Journal readers. Bally's is also home to The Price is Right - Live! in which every audience member is a contestant and plays via interactive touch pads. Plinko, Cliffhanger, Hole in One, In The Bag, The Big Wheel, Race Game and of course the Fabulous Showcase will all be included. Prizes include appliances, cars, and even vacation packages! If you're interested in shopping, Bally's Avenue Shoppes brings you more than 20 unique stores with everything from souvenirs to sports coats, designer handbags to decadent chocolates. You will love Bally's oversized outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa. These are the perfect places to lose track of the day. For athletic guests, Bally's has eight championship tennis courts, and a modern gym and spa that offers everything from weights to a full sauna. Dining options located right off the casino floor include the gourmet Bally's Steakhouse and fine Chinese dishes at Asia. For more information and to make reservations, see www.ballys.com, or call (702) 967-4111.
BILL'S GAMBLIN' HALL & SALOON - An intimate hotel, with just 197 rooms (including 13 suites), Bill's (formerly Barbary Coast) boasts a great location and one of the Las Vegas Strip's most popular nightclubs. Bill's is located on a hot Strip intersection shared by Caesars Palace, Bally's and Bellagio. Named after company founder Bill Harrah, Bill's combines outstanding quality, exceptional value, and personalized service with the charm of a warm and friendly smaller hotel. Bill's famous Drai's Nightclub is one of Las Vegas' hottest nightclubs. Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon also has superb dining options including: Steakhouse at Bill's, Victorian Room and Seattle's Best Coffee House. Steakhouse at Bill's specializes in steaks, seafood and chops, plus chicken and pasta. It is good! Victorian Room features a wide variety of reasonably priced and super tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner specialties, including delicious Chinese cuisine. For your gaming pleasure, Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon features a 30,000 square foot casino with 650 slot machines. The casino action at Bill's is jumping morning, noon and night. The non-stop action includes the table games of blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, big six, three-card poker, let it ride, Texas hold ’em and fortune pai gow poker. Bill's also has an 82-seat race and sports book, equipped with thirty 42-inch plasma televisions and two giant screens. Bill's Lounge features fantastic acts, including Big Elvis, one of the greatest (in size and talent) impersonators in Las Vegas, and many more. For online information, visit www.billslasvegas.com, or call (702) 597-5600.
FLAMINGO - Everything a Las Vegas vacationer could want, the Flamingo Casino Resort has anchored the Las Vegas Strip since mobster Bugsy Siegel opened the place in 1946. Current acts headlining at the Flamingo Showroom include award-winning comedian George Wallace, Donnie and Marie, and comedic magician Nathan Burton. The Flamingo features a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground with four pools accented by brightly colored flowers and countless shady palms. The Lagoon Pool deck has waterfalls and seasonal waterslides. The resort also has a world-class health spa equipped with multi-temperature whirlpool tubs, wet and dry saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, showers, and lockers. The Flamingo has many fine restaurants, including Tropical Breeze, Paradise Garden Buffet, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Steakhouse46, Hamada of Japan, Java Coast, Voga and the Beach Club. The enormous 77,000 square foot casino features blackjack, blazing sevens, Caribbean stud poker, craps, million-dollar keno, let it ride, pai gow poker, poker, roulette, slots, megabucks and super megabucks. It also has a poker room and a 100-seat race and sports book, equipped with 63 televisions and 10 big screens. Seasonally you can play your favorite table games outside around the Flamingo Pool. Behind the rooms' towers you will find live African penguins, Chilean flamingos, Mandarin ducks, and Koi fish in several ponds and under three-story waterfalls. The Flamingo also has tennis courts, swimming pools, and a famous health spa. To reserve one of Flamingo's 3,626 rooms, visit www.flamingolasvegas.com, or call (702) 733-3111.
IMPERIAL PALACE - This first-class resort with a Japanese-Asian theme and 2,640 rooms is located in the heart of the fabulous Las Vegas Strip and features everything you need for a memorable Las Vegas vacation. The Imperial Palace is proud to present the famous Legends in Concert, the most popular tribute show in the world. The show is a live, on-stage re-creation of the performances of a select group of superstars from the past and present including Elvis, Elton John, Madonna, and others. The Karaoke Club is a popular place to spend a fun evening, with 15,000 songs to choose from, and the option of immortalizing your performance on a DVD. Car lovers can't miss the Auto Collections, the world's largest classic car collection, with $100 million worth of vintage cars that once belonged to celebrities and heads of state. Pamper yourself and relax at the Zen-inspired Spa at the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace has the following dining options, which will satisfy any appetite: Emperor's Buffet, Ming, Pizza Palace, Teahouse Coffee Shop, Embers, Cockeyed Clam, Burger Palace,and Betty's Diner. The Imperial Palace features celebrity look-alike blackjack dealers including Elvis, Madonna, Liberace, and Barbara Streisand in the "Dealertainers Pit" of its modern 75,000 square foot casino. Other games include Caribbean stud poker, craps, keno, let it ride, pai gow poker, three-card poker, video poker, roulette, slots, megabucks and wheel-of-fortune. Also featured is a fabulous 290-seat race and sports book, equipped with 262 televisions and 22 big screens. For more information and for reservations, visit www.imperialpalace.com, or call (702) 731-3311.
HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS - Right in the heart of The Strip is the most exciting resort in Las Vegas with 2,500 upgraded rooms and suites, two acres (86,664 sq. feet) of casino, seven superb contemporary restaurants, a luxurious spa, a high tech health club, a beauty salon, a huge swimming pool, unique retail shops, and top notch entertainment. Harrah's guests can also enjoy acclaimed golfing at Cascata Golf and Rio Secco. Harrah's gaming includes 1,200 slots from 1 penny to $500, thrilling table games including blackjack, craps and baccarat, poker games, and keno from Harrah's Keno Parlor or from your room. Harrah's Sports Pit is perfect for placing your sports bets. There is a yummy Range Steakhouse, and the Pepper Rose Deli, where you can eat and watch your game. Events and entertainment at Harrah's are first class. Rita Rudner, who has been voted as the best comedian in Las Vegas for five years running, headlines the Harrah's theater. You will also love to see Mac King Comedy Magic Show. In keeping with the light hearted theme, the funniest new faces in comedy appear at the world famous Improv Comedy Club. There is also exciting nightlife at Harrah's Carnaval Court Bar & Grill, where the talented staff not only serve you, but they sing, dance and even juggle the bottles. Harrah's features an olympic-sized pool and the wonderful services at The Spa. Poolside at Harrah's you will want the seasonal pleasure of a private cabana. For information and reservations, go to www.harrahs.com, or call (702) 369-5000.
VENETIAN - This is as close as you'll come to visiting Venice, Italy itself. The Venetian is home to great entertainment including the greatest opera house in the world, where The Phantom of the Opera haunts the magnificent $40 million custom-built theater. From the moment you enter, you are in the storied Paris Opera House and part of the Phantom's world. Venetian entertainment includes the likes of Emmy award-winning improvisational comedian Wayne Brady, and the critically acclaimed, Blue Man Group. The Venetian is a shopper's paradise, with its 500,000 square foot Grand Canal Shoppes, with a Venice-style canal winding through, and gondolas drifting gracefully along its length. The Venetian boasts five-star restaurants, including creations of Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Thomas Keller, Joachim Splichal and Paulo "Zeffirino" Belloni. The Canyon Ranch Spa Club is the largest spa in town, with 62 treatment rooms and extraordinary services. The resort's most recent addition is the Venezia Tower. Its luxury rooms include 700-square-foot suites with 9.5-foot ceilings, 130-square-foot bathrooms, three phones, two flat-screen TVs and other amenities. The Venetian boasts 3,014 suites in the main tower and 1,013 suites in the Venezia tower. The casino covers three acres with games including blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, pai gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, let-it-ride and keno. The casino features 2,500 slots and a state-of-the-art race and sports book. For reservations, visit www.venetian.com, or call (702) 414-1000.
THE PALAZZO - Staying in the brand new Palazzo Hotel is like staying in a European Palace - an escape from your world to a life of luxury with every comfort and convenience. The dining is amazing, including Wolfgang Puck's Solaro, Carnevino's Italian cuisine, the Cut American steakhouse, the Morels French steakhouse, Dos Caminos Mexican cuisine, the Emeril Lagasse Table 10 Creole cuisine, Sushisamba Japanese/Brazillian/Peruvian cuisine, plus Asian food at both Woo and Mainland. There is also the Expressamente Illy cafe and In-Suite Dining. For your entertainment The Palazzo features the award-winning broadway hit Jersey Boys, which chronicles the lives and memorable music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. You can also visit the 40/40 Club, an all-American sports bar by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, with nighttime Latin-Soul cuisine. The Palazzo Casino features state-of-the-art gaming technology in the most sophisticated, glamourous style in Las Vegas. Table games include blackjack, roulette, pai gow, and Caribbean stud. The Palazzo Club Grazie gives you free membership offers and access to cash back benefits, world-class comps, complimentary suites, dining and amenities. The Shoppes at Palazzo features the famous Barneys New York and 50 international boutiques. Meanwhile, to temporarily escape from the excitement, The Palazzo has the Canyon Rand SpaClub Spa and Fitness Center, Aquavana, and The Palazzo Pool Deck, the ideal spot to relax. For the whole story on The Palazzo, get online and visit www.palazzolasvegas.com, or call (702) 414-4300.
WYNN LAS VEGAS - The only casino resort in the world to have the Mobil 5 Star and the AAA 5 Diamond rating. A towering mountain at the front of the resort, plus lagoons, waterfalls, and terraced landscapes make Wynn Las Vegas a truly aesthetic resort. Wynn has an 111,000 square foot casino including a poker room and 195-seat race and sports book. The Wynn Casino experience is so spectacular that it simply must be experienced to be understood. The Wynn Hotel is equally stunning, with 2,700 ultra luxurious rooms and suites with every amenity for your pleasure. Presented in the Wynn Theater is the exclusive show Le Reve which is the sublime aquatic creation of Cirque Du Soleil veteran Franco Dragone. Wynn Las Vegas nightlife offerings include the ultra lounge Blush and the nightclub Tryst. The Wynn Esplanade offers a unique shopping experience with stores including Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Oscar de la Renta. Wynn is home to the Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati dealership. Wynn Las Vegas is famous for its Tom Fazio-designed par 70, 18-hole championship Wynn Golf Club, located on the grounds of the former Desert Inn Golf Course. Over 800,000 cubic yards of earth were moved to create the dramatic elevation changes, and 1,200 existing trees, some 50 years old and 60 feet tall, were salvaged and relocated from the former golf course. A 37-foot-tall waterfall provides the backdrop for the 18th green. The Wynn also features fine shopping, with dozens of designer shops. Visit www.wynnlasvegas.com, or call (702) 770-7000.
RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO - You will find that the Riviera features superb entertainment. In the Versailles Theater the wonderful show Ice comes directly from Russia, with 42 of Russia's most disciplined and athletic performers to bring you an unprecedented epic production based on works by the founder of the Moscow Ice Circus, Sergey Ryshkoff. Riviera's Crazy Girls show, featuring the sexiest showgirls on The Strip, combines beauty, music, song, and dance, with comedian-magician Tony Douglas. The La Cage show features the most accomplished female impersonators in the world, starring Frank Marino as Joan Rivers. At the Riviera Comedy Club, voted Best Comedy Club in Las Vegas for six years in a row, America's hottest comedians take center stage as well as specialty performers such as ventriloquists and hypnotists. The bustling Riviera Casino covers over 100,000 square feet. Craps, blackjack, roulette, and slots are the most popular games, but if you are adventurous you'll try your luck at mini-baccarat, pai gow poker, and Spanish or Caribbean 21. The Riviera boasts the latest and most innovative slot machines on the planet. Only at the Riviera can you win a Mercedes, a BMW or a Mustang on the Penny Slots! The four towers that make up the Riviera are called the Monaco, the Monte Carlo, the Mediterranean, and the San Remo. The Riviera Hotel offers 2,100 excellent guest rooms, including 158 plush suites. For more information and for reservations, visit www.rivierahotel.com, or call (702) 794-9433.
SAHARA HOTEL & CASINO - Much of the history of Las Vegas entertainment has been written right here since 1952. In the past, the Sahara has featured Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, The Beatles, Tina Turner, and Johnny Carson. This tradition continues in the fabulous Sahara Theater, the intimate Casbar Room, and the legendary Conga Room, which currently presents The Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters & The Marvelettes. Sahara goes to great lengths to ensure that common games feature innovation to make them better than anywhere else. Check out Sahara's Casino Club, which offers generous comps, cash, and other bonuses. The Sahara Hotel has 1,700 authentic Moroccan-style rooms, with access to two fabulous pools, a business center, spa, and superb restaurants, including Caravan Café (Prime Rib), Grind Café (Coffee), House Of Lords Steakhouse, Paco's Bar and Grill, and Sahara Buffet. For pure fun, you will love Sahara's heart pounding, interactive NASCAR Café Las Vegas Entertainment Center, plus the Pit Pass Arcade, and Speed - The Ride, a twisting, turning roller coaster. NASCAR Café has tasty dining amongst a museum of authentic NASCAR stock cars. Another popular Sahara event is for brides and grooms to get married, or for couples to renew their wedding vows in a stylish and photogenic ceremony in Sahara's lovely Wedding Chapel. When you visit Sahara you will find it has an ideal location at the northernmost stop of the Las Vegas Monorail. The Monorail offers easy access to the entire Las Vegas Strip, from Sahara to the MGM Grand. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.saharavegas.com, or call (702) 737-2111.
LAS VEGAS HILTON - Located directly off the Strip and nearby the Las Vegas Monorail, the Hilton offers luxurious rooms, great entertainment, amazing attractions, gourmet and themed restaurants and an after-hours lounge. For the last eight years of his life Elvis Presley performed in the showroom. Pictures of the King can be found in some of the Hilton's gaming areas and his statue is located just outside the main hotel entrance. The Las Vegas Hilton boasts two venues for shows and concerts, including the 1,600-seat Hilton Theater and the Shimmer Cabaret. If you see any show in Las Vegas, you must go to the Hilton Theater to see Barry Manilow. You will talk about his world-renowned show forever. The Las Vegas Hilton is home to Star Trek: The Experience, which features two dynamic and exhiliarating motion simulator attractions, (1) Klingon Encounter, and (2) BORG Invasion 4D. Then marvel at the costumes and memorabilia in the Star Trek Museum and take your chances at the futuristic slot machines of the Space Quest Casino. The casino at the Las Vegas Hilton awaits you 24/7/365, and boasts 40,000 square feet of gambling excitement with games including baccarat, big six, blackjack, craps, let-it-ride, stud poker, pai gow poker, roulette, slots, video poker, and race and sports superbook - the largest venue of its kind in the world, with Nevada’s biggest sports ticker! The Las Vegas Hilton is a destination in itself, situated just off The Strip, convenient to the Monorail and the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information go online and visit www.lvhilton.com, or call (702) 732-5755.
