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Inside Background
Architecture 
Formerly a neon wasteland, Las Vegas now boasts some of the most outrageous...
Last edited: December 30, 2006
Culture 
Las Vegas is a city of quick marriages, Elvis impersonators, Liberace and...
Last edited: October 11, 2007
Health & Safety 
Las Vegas, first and foremost, is a metropolitan area that has all of the...
Last edited: October 23, 2008
History 
Las Vegas began as a simple oasis in the desert when explorer John Fremont, for...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
Neighborhoods 
The two main areas of interest for tourists are the Strip and Downtown.  Each...
Last edited: March 26, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Guidebooks  One of the best Las Vegas travel books is The Unofficial Guide to...
Last edited: January 12, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority operates the official website...
Last edited: April 30, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Looking for cooler weather in Las Vegas?   Come October-February.... the...
Last edited: July 14, 2008
Budget Travel 
Here are a few tips on how to get discounted hotels and comps in Las Vegas...
Last edited: June 22, 2008
Flash Flood Information 
Rainy day activities?   In Las Vegas ?   You would think that there wouldn't be...
Last edited: May 22, 2007
Getting Bargains 
First time visitors to Las Vegas often wonder where to stay and get the best...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Grocery and Liquor Stores 
  Just about every casino/resort has a gift shop which sells snacks, beverages...
Last edited: October 26, 2007
Introduction 
Casinos, naturally, continue to draw tourists to Las Vegas. From penny slots to...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Las Vegas Message Boards 
The most useful Las Vegas forums and message boards, aside from Trip Advisor's...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
Las Vegas On A Budget 
Costs can vary widely in Vegas. Here is some basic info, and some tips on how...
Last edited: October 14, 2008
Picking The Cheapest Time to Come 
Vegas is getting more and more expensive. More tourists are coming and it's a...
Last edited: September 27, 2008
The Strip or Downtown? 
There are two schools of thought on the Strip vs. Downtown, actually on Las...
Last edited: August 26, 2007
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Weddings In Las Vegas – Amazing Facts About Getting Hitched In Vegas Las Vegas...
Last edited: November 01, 2008
Weddings 
Las Vegas is the wedding capital of world marrying more than 100,000 couples...
Last edited: September 25, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Visitors who fly into Las Vegas will arrive at McCarran International Airport...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Getting Around 
Walking along the resort area of Las Vegas Blvd., known as the Strip, is a fun...
Last edited: October 16, 2008
Public Transportation 
Las Vegas provides several public transportation options for visitors. One is...
Last edited: December 23, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi Most Taxis will only  pick you up at a TAXI STAND as they can be...
Last edited: September 20, 2008
The Deuce Bus 
The Deuce Double Decker Bus - Las Vegas Strip website provides comprehensive...
Last edited: September 26, 2008
The Tunnel 
This topic concerns getting from the Vegas airport to your hotel (and the...
Last edited: September 22, 2008
Tips when Vegas is Packed 
Many tourists make really dumb decisions in terms of their transportation ideas...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
Wild Burros in Las Vegas 
Get a litle wild in Las Vegas...where to see wild burros.  You may have heard...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Grand Canyon  The trip to the Grand Canyon can be done by self-drive, bus...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Events & Festivals 
In a style only a place called "Sin City" could have, Vegas hosts world's...
Last edited: September 07, 2008
Family Travel 
Las Vegas has always been an historically a... location, but during the 1990’s...
Last edited: April 18, 2008
First-time Visitors 
One of the things you need to understand about Las Vegas is that it is HUGE...
Last edited: May 28, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
This is a few ideas for a visit to Las Vegas, besides exploring the casinos and...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
There’s so much to do in Las Vegas that getting off the beaten path can be...
Last edited: August 12, 2008
The Performing Arts 
There are a number of great shows that have found their way to Las Vegas...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Shopping 
Las Vegas offers a wonderful shopping experience all within close proximity...
Last edited: March 20, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Besides your hotel swimming pool and gym, there are a few other ways to work...
Last edited: March 02, 2008
Big Elvis at Bill's Gambling Hall 
If you're an Elvis fan and you are in Las Vegas, one thing you will want to do...
Last edited: November 16, 2008
Bird Watching  
Birding opportunities exist not far from the Las Vegas Strip.  According to the...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
Bryce & Zion National Parks 
Most people are aware of the ground and helicopter tours to places outside of...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Disco Dancing at Carnival Court 
Carnival Court is an outdoor dance club/bar located between Harrah’s and the...
Last edited: July 04, 2007
Discount Show Tickets 
Las Vegas now has a service selling same-day show tickets at discounted prices...
Last edited: November 18, 2008
Flying Solo 
If you're solo in vegas for a couple of days/weeks, consider the following: 1...
Last edited: March 14, 2007
Fremont Street & Downtown 
Four Queens, Golden Nugget, and Binion's Horseshoe are all names that harken...
Last edited: October 14, 2008
General Tips 
This is a list posted by Wann2119 - feel free to revise. These tips have been...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour 
For those of you short on time - there are many companies offering half day...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Grand Canyon National Park 
Many visitors to Las Vegas want to visit Grand Canyon.  Grand Canyon National...
Last edited: September 19, 2008
Guided Tours to the Grand Canyon 
* * Under Construction * * A collection of guided tours available from Las...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Never had a massage? Go for it! 
If you've always wanted to have a massage but have held back, well while in Las...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Relax in a Vegas Spa 
Any traveler to Las Vegas should enjoy any of the beautiful spas around town...
Last edited: October 04, 2006
Rules of Las Vegas 
There are rules and guidelines in any town. Here are a few of the guidelines...
Last edited: May 22, 2008
Selecting a Hotel Pool 
The pools in Las Vegas can either be fantasy areas styled after a desert island...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Things to Do Besides Gamble 
There are lots of other options for all ages in Vegas. Must sees are the M...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Valley of Fire State Park 
Check out Valley of Fire State park.     Valley of Fire State Park is located...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Wedding Chapels 
Whether it's a case of 'I do' or 'I do - again', the Wedding Capital of the...
Last edited: July 14, 2008
What not to miss 
There is so much to see and do in this fascinating city.   But if you're only...
Last edited: October 04, 2006
Atomic Testing Museum 
Not-to-be-missed side trip away from the casinos in Las Vegas.   The Atomic...
Last edited: October 21, 2007
Bellagio Fountains 
The fountains put on their show -- wonderful timed to music choreography...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Casino at Green Valley Ranch Resort 
15 minute (or so) drive from the strip.  It's right off 215 (Green Valley Rd...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Club Paradise 
Located directly across from the Hard Rock Cafe Hotel/Casino, the club is...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Comedy Stop 
With BOGO coupons,  Comedy Stop at the Tropicana only costs $10 per person...
Last edited: September 19, 2008
Danny Gans: The Man of Many Voices 
Danny Gans show includes impressions such as Johnny Carson and Michael Jackson.
Last edited: August 11, 2006
Fashion Show Mall 
Fashion Show Mall, at Spring Mountain and the Las Vegas Strip, is the largest...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing 
Fast Lap is still a good to race karts. The races are long, and the karts are...
Last edited: October 12, 2008
Gambler's Book Shop 
Begun in 1964 as a publisher of how-to gambling books, Gambler's Book Shop...
Last edited: April 21, 2008
Historic Railroad Trail 
If your going to the Hoover dam or Lake Mead and you enjoy hiking this is a...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
KA - Cirque du Soleil 
This is a great show for both children and adults.  It's a truly international...
Last edited: August 17, 2008
LA Comedy Club 
New headliners weekly.  Join your friends at Palace Station for a new era of...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Las Vegas Ice Center 
Las Vegas Ice Center offers a public skate (where the public can skate), "learn...
Last edited: August 13, 2008
Las Vegas Monorail 
Get some Monorail passes, they are great once you know where to get on and off...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Las Vegas Motor Speedway 
Whether you're a local of Vegas or one of the 30 million tourists that visit...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Lava Butte 
Lava Butte is a prominent mountain in southern Nevada, which is now easier to...
Last edited: June 14, 2006
Legends in Concert 
Legends in concert can be called the celebrity look alike performance center...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
M&M's World 
Located on Las Vegas Boulevard, about a half-block down from the MGM Grand...
Last edited: October 25, 2006
Mac King Comedy 
   Mac King Comedy This is an inexpensive afternoon comedy magic show for the...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Mamma Mia! 
Mamma Mia is a musical based on the music of Abba.  The familiar songs are...
Last edited: August 11, 2006
Nite Tours International 
Nite Tours offers limousine service, champagne/beverages in the limo bus, as...
Last edited: September 18, 2007
Slots-A-Fun Casino 
This is a fun place.  Full pay Video Poker at the bar.  $1 chicken hot dogs...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Stratosphere Tower 
The Stratosphere Tower was built in 1996 by Bob Stupak. It is 1,149 feet tall...
Last edited: April 27, 2008
The Amazing Jonathan 
The seedy, down-at-the-heels "greeter" starts the Amazing Jonathan experience...
Last edited: October 27, 2008
The Scintas 
The "Laugh Out Loud with the Scintas" show is features Frank doing impressions...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Tournament of Kings 
Tournament of Kings is a medieval-themed dinner feast and performance show...
Last edited: August 11, 2006
Tryst 
Tryst is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The staff is very...
Last edited: March 19, 2008
VooDoo Lounge 
This has got to be one of the best views in Vegas. The bar is located on top of...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
If you’re looking for an excellent, mid-priced Mexican restaurant, try the one...
Last edited: October 10, 2006
Breakfast 
There are hundreds of places to eat in Las Vegas - nearly every hotel offers a...
Last edited: November 01, 2008
Dining for Large Groups 
A good place to take a group to eat in Las Vegas is to one of the many buffets...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Dining with a View 
There are several places to eat/drink in Las Vegas while enjoying an...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
People-watching 
Where in Vegas isn't a great place to people watch?  Practically everywhere you...
Last edited: August 12, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
There is a great place tucked away in the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace called...
Last edited: September 22, 2008
Adventures in Dining 
 One of the most compelling things about dining in Las Vegas is the ability to...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Bargain Dining and More! 
Here's a compiled list of specials for people who appreciate a bargain (current...
Last edited: August 25, 2008
Early Morning Steak 
Eary morning steak at Kabila's off the Strip. Binion's Horseshoe provides an...
Last edited: August 27, 2006
Bugsy's 
Bugsy's is familiar as a neighborhood landmark of the Westside, located at...
Last edited: December 05, 2007
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop 
Travelers have found this restaurant closed during typically open hours (ex...
Last edited: October 19, 2007
Emeril's New Orleans Fish House 
Emeril's restaurant in Vegas is flashy-vegas in design and nothing like you...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Fremont Paradise Buffet 
Located in the Fremont Hotel and Casino. They can seat up to 450, so you...
Last edited: December 14, 2007
Hash House 
Located on the southwest corner of Sahara Ave and Decatur Blvd, about 3 miles...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Hugo's Cellar 
Hugo's Cellar is a steak house style restaurant located in the Four Queens...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville 
This restaurant is certainly conveniently located, and is a great place for the...
Last edited: October 19, 2008
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville 
This restaurant is certainly conveniently located, and is a great place for the...
Last edited: September 15, 2007
Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas 
The food is fresh and very French. For breakfast, they have smoked salmon...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Mix Restaurant at Mandalay Bay 
MIX Restaurant is located on the top of the new tower (called "The Hotel") at...
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Morton's - The Steakhouse 
You won't feel you need to go out and get another meal after eating here, which...
Last edited: September 08, 2006
Peppermill Inn 
Large portions, great prices, fun atmosphere!!
Last edited: June 08, 2008
Prickly Pear Bar & Grille 
Outstanding little spot for libations and/or food. 
Last edited: October 11, 2008
Quark's Bar & Restaurant 
A great way to start your night off is stopping at Quarks Bar in the Las Vegas...
Last edited: August 14, 2006
Red Square 
   Red Square is a bar inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino designed in the...
Last edited: October 23, 2008
Stack 
Looking for a  restaurant to eat a late dinner after seeing one of the Vegas...
Last edited: April 20, 2007
Steiner's Pub 
Steiner's Pub's first location was on the west side of Las Vegas in Summerlin...
Last edited: October 12, 2008
Trader Vic's 
Trader Vic's Las Vegas   Located at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Village Steakhouse 
If you're looking for a kosher meat restaurant in Las Vegas, try the Village...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Wynn Buffet 
The breakfast buffet costs a bit over $17.00 including tax, which is a bit...
Last edited: September 17, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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