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Slot Machines Almost everyone, at least once, has tuned into the
World Series of Poker or other poker shows on TV. But
By far, the most popular means of gambling in- that is not the only tournament held within the bustling
volves the fabled “One Armed Bandit” — The Slot streets of Las Vegas. It is not
Machine. When trying your luck on one the thou- hard to find poker, blackjack, and
sands of different types of machines, make sure you slot tournaments that even the
are aware of the rules and functions of the machine, most basic player can enter and
since each machine varies from one to another. enjoy.
You can find slots that vary from amounts ranging Usually, an entrant pays an entry
from a penny a pull, to upwards of $100 a pull. fee into the tournament and eve-
Make sure of the amount you are willing to wager ryone starts out with the same
before you sit down to play. amount of chips (or slot credit)
Then everyone plays, and as you
Also, remember that the price per pull can be a little competitively gamble with your
deceiving, so pay attention. Some modern 5 reel opponents, you try to outplay
machines play per line, and not per pull. For exam- everyone else If you last the
ple, you may be gambling on a “penny slot”, but longest, you win.
that means one penny per pay line. Depending on
the amount of pay lines, you really could end up High-Limit Players
paying as much as $2.00 a pull, instead of a
“penny”. If you gamble with large amounts of money at a time,
or you consistently gamble at one establishment, you
Table Games may qualify to be a “high-limit player”, or a “high
roller”. As a high limit player, you may receive more
The most popular table games in Las Vegas can be perks and comps from the casino as a VIP player in or-
divided into two categories: Chance and Skill. der to attract and keep you in that casino. You might
Chance games are usually more exciting and fast receive anything from front row tickets to the latest
paced. Beginner gamblers prefer them because Cirque Show to private jet transfers to other casinos
they are easy to learn and master. These are the owned by the same company in the world.
tables you usually see people gathered around,
making lots of noise, and having lots of adrenaline- Players Clubs
infused fun. The actual games available vary by
casino, but the most established and popular of You don’t however, have to be a “high roller” to receive
them are: Craps and American Roulette. perks and comps from a casino. Most casinos offer
players clubs that allow members to tally points as they
Skill games on the casino floor are a little more slow gamble or use the other attractions they have in-house.
-paced, but they also offer the least amount of As you rack up points, you can redeem them for a myr-
house advantage. These can also vary by casino, iad of perks and comps ranging from a free meals, free
but may include Blackjack, and Baccarat. With in- nights stay, and even those precious show tickets.
If you tire of all the hustle and bustle Hoover Dam
of the strip, take the road less trav-
eled at these popular outdoor attrac- In 1928, Calvin Coolidge, with the
tions that are sure to amaze and as- help of, then Secretary of Com-
tound you. merce, Herbert Hoover signed the
Boulder Canyon Project that
Red Rock Canyon would build a dam that would
separate the Colorado River Ba-
sin, create much needed energy
Just 20 miles from the Las Vegas
for the blooming southwest, and provide a means
Strip, Red Rock Canyon National
which commerce can thrive through this area. To-
Conservation Area covers over 197,000 acres of de-
day, the Hoover Dam provides energy for all of Ari-
sert beauty. 250 million years ago, tectonic movement
zona, Nevada, and most of Southern California.
forced these rocks from their formation beds in the
ocean out into open air. The salt and gypsum in the
Only 30 minutes from the Strip, a Hoover Dam visit
rock literally rusted with contact with the oxygen, thus
is an easy day trip to break up your Las Vegas visit
giving it its red hue.
with something different. If you lack transportation,
see if your hotel offers tour buses to the dam as well
Red Rock Canyon provides many activities for its visi-
as other locales.
tors, including: hiking, biking, rock scrambling, rock
climbing, horseback riding and camping. Remember,
Visitors to the dam can take tours of the inner work-
however, to preserve the area of Red Rock, ATV’s and
ings of the dam as well as purchase souvenirs at the
other motored recreational vehicles are prohibited.
gift shop on the Nevada side of the dam.
Lake Mead
Mount Charleston
Valley of Fire Mount Charleston is the highest
mountain in Southern Nevada, ap-
Valley of Fire State Park, proximately 35 miles northwest of
Nevada’s oldest state park, Las Vegas. It is Nevada's eighth
covers an area of over highest mountain peak. Mount
33,000 acres. Situated Charleston is a year-round getaway
just 50 short miles north- for Las Vegas' residents and visi-
east of Las Vegas, it is part tors, featuring a number of hiking
of the same formation that made Red Rock Canyon. trails and a ski area.
As the glorious desert sun rises in the morning or sets
in the evening, the light shining off the deep red rock
makes one feel like the rock glows... as if on fire.
Favorite Excursions from
Ancient inhabitants, known as the Anasazi, used these
rocks as their home. Remnants of their existence still Las Vegas
remain in the form of petroglyphs and other rock art.
Grand Canyon National Park
Enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, rock climbing, and Bryce Canyon National Park
rock scrambling around these historic and geologic Zion National Park
wonders as you take a break from the casino floor and Death Valley
enjoy the desert’s natural beauty.
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There is not
much you can guarantee One of the newest trends
about the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding in bathing in Las Vegas is
casinos. One thing you can guarantee is that if you topless bathing, generi-
come in the summer it is going to be hot — really cally called “Euro.” Only
hot. It is not uncommon to walk outside and find available to the over 21
yourself engulfed in 115° temperatures. crowd, there are only a
few currently open in the
One of the most popular trends in water fun are valley. Find them at the
massive and impressive pool areas that can wow Moorea Beach Club at the
any prospective bather. From swim-up bars and Mandalay Bay, Green
blackjack tables to water-based nightclubs, there is Valley Ranch, The Palms, Bellagio and Caesar’s Palace.
something unique to all of them. Check for costs and hours because they vary. For ex-
ample, at Moorea Beach Club, women get in free, but
Best Pools men pay thirty dollars each for entry.
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The Adventuredome is an experience like none Las Vegas Springs Preserve consists of
other. An indoor theme park adjacent to the Circus over 180 beautiful desert acres dedi-
Circus Hotel, the Adventuredome is complete with cated to the preservation of the Las Ve-
carnival rides and an indoor rollercoaster. An after- gas Valley’s natural habitat. The
noon here is sure to please children of all ages. Springs Preserve includes colorful desert
botanical gardens, museum galleries,
The pride and focus of this outdoor concert and event venues, an
exiting adventure is the indoor theater, historic photo gallery and a series of
world’s only double loop, walking trails that meander through a wetland habitat.
double corkscrew indoor rol-
lercoaster, called the Canyon Located three short miles west from downtown Las Ve-
Blaster. This exiting thrill gas, the springs preserve offers a unique insight into the
reaches 55 mph. natural area surrounding Las Vegas. Click Here to learn
more by listening to our interview with Allison Copening
Lied Discovery Children's Museum at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.
This exiting hands-on learning experience allows The Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy
children to explore the world of science in a hands-
on kind of way. All of the exhibits allow children to In the middle of the Las Vegas Desert, no journey
touch and explore —A welcome diversion from stuffy through the heat would be complete without a mirage,
museums that force a child to “look and not touch.” and situated inside the Mirage Hotel and Casino is the
Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy. Here, kids and
The Lied Discovery Children’s Mu- adults alike can enjoy watching Royal White Tigers,
seum features hands-on exhibits in White Lions, Bengal Tigers, and much more in habitats
the arts, sciences and humanities, much like their native ones.
a Traveling Exhibition Gallery, an
Early Childhood Pavilion, and an The Secret Garden flows into the dolphin habitat which
eight-story Science Tower with features Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins in four connecting
22,000 square feet of exhibit pools with sand bottoms and an artificial reef. Some-
space. thing this cool must only be out of a mirage.
Musicals
On the patio, look down at your feet and you will PURE—Caesar’s Palace
find yourself looking down through a glass floor,
down at the pool below, this unique feature allows Pure nightclub is a two-story 36,000-square-foot night-
partiers to experience the ethereal pleasure of float- club with three distinct environments including the main
ing, as a ghost does, above the bustle below. room, which is decorated in shades of white, ivory,
cream and silver. There are three bars in the main
Drinks average $8-$10 a person, and GHOSTbar room, a raised VIP area and a dance floor surrounded
offers quick service and some of the tastiest cock- by oversized bed seating.
tails and appetizers.
PURE has an amazing lineup of DJs who represent the
GHOSTbar is a small, intimate club and immensely best of both coasts, including resident DJs DJ AM,
popular, so if you wait, you may be waiting outside Grandmaster Flash, DJ Hollywood, Mark Ronson and Mix
for a long time. Get there early or buy a nightclub Master Mike.
line pass if you don't want to wait.
PURE is also a “Must Stop” in
Las Vegas for all of our celeb-
Nightlife Hotspots rity party girls like Paris Hilton,
Nicole Ritchie Lindsey Lohan,
Zagat 2007 rates: and Britney Spears, so you
may want to try your luck and
Rumjungle—Mandalay Bay see if you can spot them hang-
Light—Bellagio ing out here.
Red Square—Mandalay Bay
PURE emphasizes locals’ nightlife with the introduction
Ghost Bar—Palms
of PURE Tuesdays. On this night, only locals to Las Ve-
House of Blues—Mandalay Bay gas are invited to experience PURE as it was meant to
be experienced.
Top 5 Best Night Life 2007
When gambling no longer interests you, head to to the streets of Venice. You walk along the canals
the mall! Many casinos have attached malls to suit and hear the gentle voice of Gondoliers singing as
every shopping hopefuls flight of fancy. Shoppers their patrons enjoy gondola rides through the grand
can find everything from Armani and the highest canal. You can even have a bite to eat in St. Mark’s
Couture houses to outlet stores from their favorite Square.
retail chains. The trick is getting to it all.
Street performers entertain along the way. You will
Forum Shops—Caesar’s find performers doing everything
from stilt walking and human
Palace Neighborhood Shopping statues to singing and playing
renaissance instruments.
The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Locals Shop: Around Christmas, hear local
Palace consists of 634,000 choirs sing Christmas carols to
square feet of shopping pleas- shoppers.
Boulevard Mall
ure.
Meadows Mall
This luxury mall simulates an- Galleria Mall in Henderson Fashion Show Mall
cient Roman streets, complete The District at Green Valley
with fountains, statues, frescoed Ranch One of the
walls and facades. It also in- nation's
cludes a sky-painted ceiling that largest
goes though a 24 hour day and night cycle every shopping centers and Las Vegas'
hour. premier retail destination, Fash-
ion Show Mall offers six flagship
Statues and fountains enhance your shopping ex- department stores, including
perience as they come to life, telling the story of Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard's,
Atlantis several times Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Ne-
throughout the day. vada's only Nordstrom, and
Bloomingdale's Home along with
The forum includes over 250 extraordinary shops and restaurants.
more than 160 shops
and haute couture Oftentimes, the center of the mall quickly transforms
boutiques as well as into a runway where models display the latest trends
13 specialty food in fashion design.
shops and restaurants.
It is one of the most Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas—Primm
successful shopping Valley Resort
malls in the United States, and recently added
175,000 square feet of store space as well as a
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
circular escalator—one of two in the world.
is located just off interstate
15 at the California state
Canal Shoppes—Venetian line, in a town called Primm,
and is part of the Primm Val-
The Canal Shoppes is ley Resort. Even though this
one of our favorite mall is far removed from the
shopping locales, sim- fast-paced world of Las Ve-
ply because of the gas, The mall has more than
experience. As you 100 stores and restaurants
walk along this indoor including Versace Outlet,
mall, you feel as if you Polo/Ralph Lauren Factory Store and Last Call from
have been transported Nieman Marcus.
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