HOTELS:
Bellagio
Bellagio Fountains
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
It cost Bellagio $52 million to build this magnificent 9 acre lake with
1,200 individually-controlled water fountains. Shooting up to 250 feet in
the air, the waters perform to songs by such greats as Pavarotti and
Frank Sinatra. The free shows perform every half hour Mon-Fri from 3pm-
8pm and Sat/Sun from noon-6pm. starting at 8pm on weeknights and
6pm on weekends, the fountains begin every 15 minutes until midnight.
Treasure Island
Pirate Show
3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
Every 90 minutes each evening, cannon and musket fire are exchanged
in a dramatic pyrotechnic battle between the pirate ship Hispañiola and
the British frigate HMS Britannia in the middle of Buccaneer Bay.
Stratosphere Hotel
Big Shot
2000 Las Vegas, Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, then the Big Shot is one of the
best choices in town. Located over 1,000 feet above the ground, this
thrill ride launches you 16 stories straight up the outside of the tower's
spire. Once you reach the top, you have a few moments of total
weightlessness before freefalling down again. The ride bobs up and
down a few more times giving you amazing views if you have your eyes
open before finally settling back to the launch pad again. Purchase
tickets at the box office. Hours of operation are 10a.m. through 1a.m.
Sunday through Thursday, and 10a.m. - 2a.m. Friday and Saturday.
New York Hotel
Manhattan Express
3790 Las Vegas, Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
With heights of 203 feet, drops of 144 feet and speeds up to 67 MPH,
this attraction adds new meaning to the phrase "let it ride!" It features
the world's first "heartline" twist and dive maneuver, allowing riders to
experience the thrilling force of negative g's! Simulating a barrel-roll in a
jet fighter, it rolls 180 degrees, hangs 86 feet in the air, then dives back
under itself- promising dizzying excitement and white-knuckle thrills!
Sunday through Thursday from 10am-11pm, Friday and Saturday from
10am-11:30pm. Price $10 for all ages.
The Mirage Hotel
White Tiger Habitat
3400 Las Vegas, Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
The Tiger Habitat contains many features designed to enhance the
comfort of the animals and provide spectacular viewing for guests. The
open air environment features a swimming pool with fountains and
simulated mountain terrain for the tigers' enjoyment and the public's
entertainment. The facility's white setting gives the animals a sense of
security by allowing them to blend into the background, and special
slanted glass affords better viewing, eliminates glare and helps control
the temperature.
MGM Grand
Lion Habitat
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. So.
Las Vegas, NV
The Lion Habitat at MGM Grand is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Admission is complimentary.
To honor the lion and help safeguard its preservation for future
generations, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino has created a one-of-a-kind
Lion Habitat as a showcase for public education and appreciation for
this majestic creature of nature.
The lion has been a part of the MGM heritage for many years, beginning
with the legendary Leo, whose roars have welcomed generations of
moviegoers to epics of the silver screen.
Bellagio
Bellagio Botanical Gardens
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
Bellagio's Botanical Garden is a place where guests and visitors can be
treated to the soothing and exciting dance of color only nature can offer.
The Garden will utilize different floral arrangements to enhance each of
the seasonal changes.. Specialized light fixtures make it possible to
light every flower. A staff of 115 people prepare and maintain the
Botanical Garden.
Circus Circus
Circus Acts
2880 South Las Vegas Boulevard
(702) 734-0410
At Circus Circus, the world's largest permanent circus presents world-
renowned live circus acts free every day. Different acts perform each half
hour from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Floyd Lamb State Park
9200 Tule Springs Road
(702) 486-5413
Four stocked ponds, picnic areas, barbecues, scenic paths, volleyball
and horseshoe facilities are on this 2,040-acre park northwest of Las
Vegas. Visitors can explore the Tule Springs Ranch, known as one of
the North American west's best examples of Pleistocene paleontologic
sites. The Tule Springs area was once populated with large mammals,
similar to those in Africa. Fossil remains of mammoths, bison, horses,
camels, giant sloths and other animals have been found in Tule Springs.
More recently, Tule Springs served as a watering hole for Indians and
prospectors. In 1916, John Herbert (Bert) Nay became the first non-
Indian to file for water rights. From Las Vegas, take U.S. 95 north, about
40 miles to exit right on Durango, then right on Brent.
Freemont Street Experience
425 Fremont Street
(702) 678-5600
Every night seems like New Year's Eve downtown, with the famed
casino-lined Freemont Street now covered by a dome for nightly shows
featuring 2.1 million lights and 550,000 watts of concert sound. In
previous decades, downtown Las Vegas had been headed downhill,
playing a definite second fiddle to the higher-end glamour of the Strip.
But a $70 million major league facelift transformed the long-time Glitter
Gulch into what's now known as the Freemont Street Experience, a
glittering multi-block pedestrian mall unlike any other in the world.
Outdoor cafes, kiosks, and more are sheltered by a 90-foot canopy that
at night features a high-tech light and sound show. There's a misting
system for summer, and heaters for making things cozier, providing a
year round ambiance in which to casino hop.
National Parks & Recreation:
Grand Canyon National Park (4 hours)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (45 mins)
Hoover Dam (45 mins)
Death Valley (2.5 hours)
Zion National Park (2.5 hours)
Red Rock Canyon (30 mins)
Mount Charleston (45 mins)
Golf Courses:
Aliante
Painted Desert
Angel Park
Paiute
Badlands
Primm Valley
Bali Hai
Red Rock Arroyo
Bear's Best
Reflection Bay
Black Mountain
Revere
Boulder City
Rhodes Ranch
Boulder Creek
Rio Secco
Desert Pines
Royal Links
Dragon Ridge
Sienna
Eagle Crest
Silverstone
Highland Falls
Stallion Mountain
Las Vegas Golf Club
TPC at The Canyons
Las Vegas National
Tuscany
The Legacy
Wildhorse
Shopping on the world famous Vegas Strip:
Las Vegas offers some of the worlds best shopping. Enjoy the best in
some of these delectable shopping places.
Shopping Locations on The Las Vegas Strip:
Desert Passage
at the Aladdin
888.800.8284
The Tower Shops
at the Stratosphere
800.998.6937
The Fashion Show Mall
Las Vegas' Largest Mall
702.369.8382
Grand Canal Shoppes
at the Venetian
877.883.6423
The Forum Shops
at Caesars
877.427.7243
Via Bellagio
at Bellagio Las Vegas
888.987.6667
Las Vegas Outlet Center
7400 Las Vegas Blvd., South
702.896.5599
Le Boulevard
at Paris
877.796.2096
Las Vegas Premium Outlets
875 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
702.474.7500
Shopping Locations in Greater Las Vegas:
Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet
702.877.0087
Meadows Mall
702.878.3331
Galleria at Sunset
702.434.0202
The Boulevard Mall
702.732.8949
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