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AAA Destination Guide: Las Vegas includes trip-planning information
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Hundreds of years ago they came for water at a desert oasis. But green
felt tables rumbling with ruby red dice have replaced bucolic meadows
that gave the town its name. The thirst of today’s Las Vegas visitor is for
gambling, intoxicating glitter, sexy entertainment, dining and shopping.
It’s all here in this fantasyland escape where fun, all kinds of it, is the
name of the game.
In Glitter Gulch and on the Strip of casino-
encrusted megaresorts bursting with four-
and five-diamond restaurants, the night is
always aglow. Experience this spectacle of
illumination in a walk past dancing fountains;
a culmination of music, lights and water. Only
in Las Vegas can you see the Statue of
Liberty, the Sphinx, the Eiffel Tower, pirate
ships and Venetian canals all on one street.
Continual events mean that you won’t have to
veer very far for entertainment, and in many
cases it’s free. During the day, attractions abound and you need only look
to the themed hotels; each more opulent or extravagant than the next.
Want a quickie wedding and with Elvis officiating? No problem. You can
do it all in “Sin City.” So dine alfresco, catch a show, go antiquing or
make a date with Lady Luck. Whatever your predilections, the town
assures you: “What happens here stays here.” Viva Las Vegas!

Essentials
Get the best view of the city skyline from the Stratosphere Tower, at
1,149 feet, it’s the tallest freestanding tower in the United States.
Visit the Bellagio, where dancing fountains, a conservatory with seasonal
flowers and plants and Dale Chihuly glass appeals to a visitor’s sense of
sight, smell or touch.

Walk under the spectacular canopy of 2 million lights and LED screen
suspended 90 feet above a four-block section of Fremont Street that
pump eye-popping imagery to heart-pounding music at the Fremont
Street Experience. This must-see show runs nightly on the hour from
dusk to midnight.

Enjoy alfresco dining at Mon Ami Gabi in the Paris Las Vegas hotel, a
great place to people-watch and from which to view the Bellagio’s
dancing fountains and spectacular light presentation. Continue your visit
at the hotel by savoring a delicious dessert at Lenotre in Le Boulevard.
The facility has a luscious assortment of fresh-baked French pastries,
cookies, handmade chocolates and wonderful coffees that can be
enjoyed in a café-style atmosphere.

Catch a show or two and relive the golden days of the entertainment biz
when glamorous showgirls ruled the Strip. “The Folies Bergere” at the
Tropicana and “Jubilee!” at Bally’s Las Vegas feature the traditional, sexy
productions for which Vegas became famous. On the opposite spectrum,
“La Reve” at the Wynn Las Vegas is a new concept in and approach to
experiencing a show. The aquatic production comprises a more personal
and intimate encounter for the audience; no seat is more than 40 feet
from the action. Cirque du Soleil’s “O” at the Bellagio and “Mystere” at
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Treasure Island - TI exhibit the innovation of its creators and talent of its
dancers that have made this distinguished troupe universally famous.
Blue Man Group is another crowd-pleasing show. Walk the 4-mile Strip at
night and see the city in a whole new “light.”

Browse the densely-packed Red Rooster Antique Mall, one of the largest
antique co-ops in the city and housed in a former 25,000-square-foot
bottling plant, for interesting vintage Las Vegas memorabilia.

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Explore a megaresort to see an opulent city within a city and don’t forget
to visit a casino; you have to wager at least once on your Vegas vacation,
don’t you? Place a bet at a roulette table or dump some tokens down a
slot machine. But with the city’s casinos taking in up to $10 billion a year,
don’t plan on beating the house.

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1. Stratosphere Tower
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 380-7777

2. Bellagio

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 693-7111

3. Mon Ami Gabi

3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 944-4224

4. Paris Las Vegas

3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 946-7000
5. Bally's Las Vegas

3645 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 967-4111

6. Wynn Las Vegas

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 770-7000

7. Treasure Island - TI

3300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 894-7444



Las Vegas in 3 Days
Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination.
But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your
time in Las Vegas.


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Las Vegas in 3 Days – Day 1 Map
Day 1: Morning
Nibble on chocolate croissants, French toast made with custard and
apples, and baguettes topped with smoked salmon and chive cream
cheese at Bouchon at the Venetian. The award-winning restaurant
emulates the intimate bistros of Lyon, France, inside a hotel inspired by
the old-world charm of Venice, Italy.
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1. Bouchon at the Venetian

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 414-6200

2. The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 414-1000


3. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 2001
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 862-7800

4. MGM Grand Hotel/Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 891-7777

5. Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (877) 427-7243

6. The Auto Collections at
the Imperial Palace
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 794-3174
7. Paris Las Vegas
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 946-7000

8. Stratosphere Tower
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 380-7777

9. Roxy's Diner

2000 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 380-7777

10. Bellagio

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 693-7111

11. Le Cirque

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 693-8100

12. Adventuredome
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 794-3939

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While you’re at The Venetian, hit the slots in a 112,000-square-foot
casino ornamented by mosaic floors and hand-painted fresco ceilings;
marvel at impressive re-creations of the Doge’s Palace and the Ca’ d’Oro
(Palace of Gold). For a change of pace, schmooze with “celebrities” at
Madame Tussaud’s Interactive Wax Museum. A gondola ride along the
Grand Canal is a must; unwind as your singing gondolier propels the
curvy vessel beneath bridges and flower-lined balconies.
Afternoon
Get an overview of the Strip via the Las Vegas Monorail. A one-way trip
takes about 15 minutes. The 4-mile route stretches north from the MGM
Grand Hotel/Casino to the Sahara Hotel & Casino. Travel to lavish
Caesars Palace, drool over The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace
and say “Bonjour!” to Paris Las Vegas.

Disembark at Sahara Station to reach Stratosphere Tower; its
observation decks offer stunning panoramas of Las Vegas. Daunting
outdoor thrill rides on the 1,149-foot-tall structure also afford breathtaking
views—if you’re brave enough to keep your eyes open! Before heading to
the casino floor for a free poker lesson, cool down with a mocha milk
shake at Roxy’s Diner. Crooning waiters dole out burgers, chili cheese
fries and an array of blue-plate specials in this 1950s-inspired restaurant.

Evening
Escape to the fanciful milieu brought to life at the Bellagio, where
choreographed fountains and seasonally changing botanical tapestries
are as mesmerizing as a hand of 21 at the blackjack table.

Join the circus for the night by juggling in one of Cirque du Soleil’s
whimsical productions and dinner at Le Cirque, one of the Bellagio’s
many upscale restaurants. Gawk at the acrobats, clowns and
contortionists of “O” after relishing such grown-up delights as caviar,
escargot and foie gras under a vibrant silk-tented ceiling. In the fun,
carnival atmosphere of Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park, more
jesters and death-defying aerialists await along with hair-raising rides.
Blast toward the glass ceiling of the Adventuredome aboard The Sling
Shot, then order a Pink Elephant at the all-inclusive complex’s Horse-A-
Round Bar, a steadfast Sin City watering hole.

Day 2: Morning
Recuperate after your first night in “The City that Never Sleeps” at the
Bougainvillea Cafe in Terrible’s Hotel & Casino. The restaurant is open
24 hours a day, and breakfast is served anytime. Plus, their reasonably
priced meals let you feast like a high roller—even if you’ve long since
parted ways with Lady Luck. Their signature dish is a slow-cooked,
tequila-marinated rotisserie chicken, but the extensive menu also
includes burgers and sandwiches, both Chinese and Mexican cuisine,
and seafood and steaks.

Relive Vegas’ not-too-distant past, when there was more aglow than just
the neon signs. Exhibits at the Atomic Testing Museum relate the story of
the Nevada Test Site, a massive outdoor government laboratory 65 miles
northwest of the city. In the 1950s nuclear testing produced mushroom
clouds that were visible downtown, providing fascinating atmospheric
spectacles for Glitter Gulch tourists.

Afternoon
Celebrate Oktoberfest year-round at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas, a replica of
a world-famous Munich beer hall. After sampling such German classics
as wurst (sausage), spätzle (tiny noodles or dumplings) and goulash
(stew), step inside the temperature-controlled biergarten (beer garden)
for a few mugs of imported Bavarian beer.










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Las Vegas in 3 Days – Day 2 Map

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1. Bougainvillea Café

4100 S Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Phone: (702) 733-7000

2. Atomic Testing Museum
755 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 794-5161

3. Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas

4510 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 853-2337

4. Mix

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 632-7777

5. THEhotel at Mandalay Bay

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 632-7777

6. Luxor Las Vegas
3900 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 262-44445.


Evening
Climb 64 floors in a glass elevator to Mix, a trendy restaurant and lounge
atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. Reserve a window table for impressive
nighttime vistas complimented by chic décor and contemporary American
and French cuisine.

Savor decadent handmade chocolates at the Chocolate Swan or sample
a light pinot noir at 55 Degrees Wine + Design; both establishments are
in Mandalay Place. Featuring trendy boutiques and eateries, the
shopping center is on the sky bridge connecting Mandalay Bay to the
Strip’s only pyramid-shaped megaresort, the Luxor Las Vegas.

Day 3: Morning
Sink into a plush banquette and a cheesy, veggie-loaded omelet at the
Peppermill Inn on South Las Vegas Boulevard, then retire to its dim,
mirror- and neon-trimmed Fireside Lounge. Gracious waitresses in sleek
black dresses deliver fishbowl-size froufrou drinks, while Frank Sinatra’s
raspy voice caresses affectionate couples relaxing around a watery fire
pit. Showcasing both a 24-hour coffee shop and a swanky cocktail scene,
this local treasure preserves quintessential, old-school Vegas.

Escape the excess of the Strip and experience the placid beauty of the
Mojave Desert. A one-way, 13-mile road leads through Red Rock Canyon
National Conservation Area, where Utah banded geckos and desert
bighorn sheep negotiate crimson sandstone bluffs extolled by hikers,
mountain bikers and rock climbers.

Afternoon
After the exertion of hiking Red Rock Canyon, you’ll likely want some
grub and maybe a beer to go with it. Hang out at the laid-back Triple 7
Restaurant Brewery, downtown at 200 N. Main St. Regulars tout the pale
ale, but there are plenty of different beers to sample, along with tasty pub
fare—burgers, garlic fries, wild mushroom pizza, oysters topped with crab
and artichoke dip. And this being Vegas, you can get a surprisingly good
prime rib dinner for 8 bucks.
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Shop for kitschy collectables and vintage duds at The Attic, 1018 S. Main
St., a mammoth resale store once spotlighted in a Visa TV commercial.
Just a few doors down at the Rainbow Feather Dyeing Co., rub elbows
with Amazonian showgirls while browsing a multihued array of brash
boas, plumed fans and fantastic headpieces.

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1. Red Rock Canyon
1000 Scenic Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: (702) 515-5350

2. Triple 7 Restaurant Brewery

200 N Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 387-1896
3. Big Mama’s Rib Shack

2230 W Bonanza
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 597-1616

4. Golden Nugget Hotel

129 E Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 385-7111



Shimmy down the aisle with “The King.” Undoubtedly one of Vegas’ more
untraditional traditions, getting hitched by an Elvis impersonator is said to
have originated at a South Las Vegas Boulevard wedding venue often
featured in movies and TV shows. For more than 50 years couples have
tied the knot at the Graceland Wedding Chapel, including numerous
musicians—from Billy Ray Cyrus to Jon Bon Jovi to Aaron Neville.

Evening
Be careful biting into the lip-smacking Southern eats doled out at Big
Mama’s Rib Shack; the restaurant’s signature barbecue pork sandwich—
simply called “The Killer”—is so spicy it might just bite back. Another
staple menu item at this down-to-earth, family-owned eatery is the 16-
ounce serving of gumbo, chock-full of meat and seafood.
Discover vintage Vegas at the Fremont Street Experience, where
twinkling lights and neon signposts (such as Vegas Vic and his cowgirl
sweetheart Sassy Sally) illuminate a seven-block pedestrian corridor.
Closed to vehicular traffic and revitalized into a tourist attraction in the
late 1990s, the city’s first paved street (1925) is crowned by a digital
video display system longer than five football fields. Take in one of the
nightly light and sound shows, then roll on over to the craps tables inside
the Golden Nugget Hotel. First opened in 1946, this stylishly refurbished
landmark also boasts several contemporary lounges with posh
atmospheres. Sip cocktails at the Dive Bar at The Tank, where looming
sharks eye bikini-clad bathers from within a 200,000-gallon aquarium.

Restaurants
Not surprisingly, the Strip is the heart of the Las Vegas dining scene.
Diego at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is a colorful and festive cantina
featuring talented Chef Christopher Palmeri. The cuisine takes its cue
from the street stalls of urban Mexico and the region’s flare for home-fire
cooking. Diners enjoy such wonderful touches as a mobile salsa cart with
six original varieties. Bold flavors are what you’ll remember about the
authentic dishes that come from south of the border. A signature dish is
the pollo al horno con mole—wood-oven-roasted baby chicken with
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Oaxacan red mole, spinach and crispy parsnips. Other delicious choices
include braised beef brisket, garlic-lime skirt steak, poached chicken thigh
meat, crispy duck and Yucatan-style pork. You won’t have many
opportunities to order slow-roasted goat or Mexican paella, so do it while
you can. Don’t forget to try a frozen margarita popsicle or tequila sorbet
shooter. The restaurant is open only for dinner.

Paris Las Vegas resort hotel and casino
features Mon Ami Gabi. The patio at this
stylish bistro fronts the Strip and is the ideal
setting for alfresco dining. A misting system
and awnings help keep the tables cool during
warmer summer months. Chances are you’ll
be enjoying the food and the view with tourists
from around the world; dining inside makes for a romantic experience as
well. (It can be difficult getting a table outside, even with a reservation.)
Wherever you dine, you’ll enjoy the varieties of quiche, crepes, pommes
frites, trout grenobloise or the cassoulet and shallot steak. There’s a large
and inviting wine-by-glass list to peruse, and although you’ll be tempted,
don’t fill up first on the French bread with garlic butter. Try the parmesan-
crusted fish. Ooh la la!

An award-winning restaurant and long a staple of the finest dining in New
York City, Le Cirque pitched its elaborate swooping silk-dome tent at the
Bellagio in Las Vegas. The ringmaster is Sirio Maccioni, and his attention
to detail is what allows him to push the envelope. The result is an
elegant, sophisticated experience that coupled with a view of the dancing
fountains presented nightly, makes for a memorable event. Diners will
have quite the difficult time choosing between such wonderful appetizer
selections as black-tie scallops (tied with black truffles), foie gras sauté,
brochette de langoustines and ravioli de truffe blanche. Entrees include
roasted duck and a honey-spice fig glaze with roasted lobster in a port
wine sauce, Dover sole grenobloise, canard rotie and poulet fermiere.
And yes, to finish things off, a white chocolate cream layered with banana
and wrapped in phyllo pastry, along with a milk chocolate dome and
crème brulee espresso. The doting but not encroaching service
completes the evening.

Picasso, so named because of the Pablo Picasso artworks gracing the
restaurant, is located inside the Bellagio. Should you tire of admiring the
original paintings, there’s a picturesque view of the hotel’s magical water
show just outside the window. There’s an abundance of fresh flowers,
and the entrance feels like an outdoor market. The service staff has the
knack for making patrons feel comfortable, yet important. There are two
menus from which to choose: a five-course degustation and a four-course
prix fixe. Award-winning Chef Julian Serrano is known for his attention to
detail, and you’ll agree that he has a deft hand when he serves up such
delectable choices as warm quail salad with sautéed artichokes and pine
nuts; roasted pigeon, crust of honey, walnuts and almonds with wild rice
risotto; and sautéed foie gras with dried organic sour cherries. A delicious
dessert might be gratin of cinnamon with a crust of black walnuts and a
topping of port-butter ice cream—yum!

The tastes of the French and Italian Riviera are captured by Alessandro
Stratta at Alex. This award-winning master chef concentrates on using
the finest ingredients for his seasonal prix fixe and tasting menus. The
interior features a sweeping grand staircase leading to an elegant dining
room filled with mahogany woods, lots of flowers, exquisite chandeliers
and a Japanese garden. The lighting suggests a touch of romance,
making it an ideal setting for celebrating special occasions; dinner jackets
are required. Some of the early favorites from the menu are the oh-so-
ethereal foie gras ravioli in truffle bouillon with duck confit salad, daurade
Royal Provençal with chick-pea fritters and lobster-bell pepper jus,
roasted monkfish, and Tuscan-style pork with stewed tomatoes.
Choosing just one of the decadent desserts is impossible. The service is
handled by a large staff that is always at the ready, but never intrusive.

Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens is one of the best-kept secrets in town. A great
value with good-size portions makes it worth the 2- or 3-mile drive east
from the Strip. Choose from such mouthwatering appetizers as mussels,
shrimp scampi, calamari and clams. Some of the entrée specialties are
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chicken Florentine, zuppa de clams, linguine with red or white clam sauce
or seafood diablo. The breaded and baked veal Florentine is nestled
between thick layers of mozzarella, meat ragu and spinach with ample
Alfredo sauce. You can see the love on your plate in whatever you
choose. You also can order a couple glasses of wine without doubling
your bill, and the friendly staff makes you feel like one of the family.

Don’t be fooled just because it’s located in a hotel named Terrible’s Hotel
& Casino; the food and service are worth the trip to Bougainvillea Cafe—
a popular choice with locals. Bring your appetite and be prepared for big
portions from the 24-hour menu that features such favorites as the Tower
of Onions—a huge onion appetizer smothered in homemade beer batter,
deep-fried and sprinkled with parmesan. The tequila chicken is a whole
chicken marinated in a tequila recipe and slow-roasted to mouthwatering
perfection. Have a hankering for prime rib? Pound-for-pound this melt-in-
your-mouth version is just about the best in town. Big steaks, slow-
cooked rotisserie meats and a very popular Chinese menu with all your
favorites also are available.

Farther north on Audrie Street just east of the Strip at Battista’s Hole in
the Wall, diners may find themselves gaping at all the celebrity photos
adorning the walls of this charming landmark restaurant that opened in
1970. Betty Grable, Johnny Weismuller, Clint Eastwood, Ed Sullivan and
Robert Redford are just a few of the many that have dined here. Expect a
family-fun atmosphere that features a roving accordion player and a
menu where each dinner comes with soup or salad, garlic bread, side
order of pasta, homemade cappuccino and all the house wine one can
handle. Among the excellent pasta dishes are cheese ravioli, lasagna,
cheese manicotti, meat canelloni, eggplant parmegiana and fettuccine. If
those don’t do it for you, then try the steak caruso, filet mignon, shrimp
scampi, or three varieties of veal or chicken. If you can’t have fun here,
forget about it.

Coffee Pub is open only for breakfast and lunch and is the place to be if
you want to rub elbows with celebrities, local politicians and movers and
shakers (Elvis Presley’s late manager, Colonel Tom Parker, used to
come in every Friday and order clam chowder). Consistently good food
has been its key to success since opening in 1984. The California cuisine
offers up favorites of plenty of salads, soups, quiches and sandwiches.
Since breakfast is supposedly the most important meal of the day, you
can’t go wrong with the Big Wally omelet—it’s stuffed chock-full with a
blend of cream cheese, sundried tomatoes and scallions. Popular drinks
include several smoothie selections, espressos, frappes and a frozen
mocha java. If calories don’t count, try the white chocolate cheesecake
with Kenya coffee. The eatery is tucked away inside a strip mall and
offers inside or patio dining.

Big Mama’s Rib Shack has been a family-run business in Las Vegas
since 1992. It brags, and rightfully so, of serving “down home” Southern
food. “Big Mama” was born in a small Georgia town and she has been
cooking up her favorite recipes for 75 years. NBA center Shaquille O’Neal
is a frequent satisfied customer. All diners, famous or not, choose from a
menu that includes soul food, Cajun and Creole dishes. The specialty of
the house is barbecued ribs, slow-cooked to make them tender and juicy.
Fried chicken also is offered and to quote the menu: “Honey, if the
Colonel could have fried chicken like ‘Big Mama,’ he’d have been a
General.” The best way to sample the menu is with the barbecue combo
plate.

True to its name, Grape Street Cafe is a California-style bistro that prides
itself on its selection of wines—the adjacent retail store is part of the
operation. Over 75 wines are available by the glass, and several of the
food choices are designed to complement the wines. A fruit and cheese
board appetizer is one example. Designed to look like a wine cellar with
exposed-brick walls and a concrete floor, the eatery also has patio dining.
A favorite appetizer is baked brie (a pastry pouch filled with brie) but done
with lower-fat phyllo dough, toasted hazelnuts, carmelized onions and
apricot preserves. Choosing an entrée, from lamb chops to the many
pasta, chicken and pizza selections, will be difficult. One popular choice
is the penne a la vodka with chicken—the rosy sauce is flavored with
Asiago cheese, and the whole is tossed with a generous amount of
prosciutto, asparagus and flecks of basil. Make sure you leave room for
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the crowd-pleasing dessert of pastry cream puffs filled with vanilla bean
ice cream and topped with chocolate ganache, caramel and strawberry.

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1. Diego

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 891-3200

2. Mon Ami Gabi

3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 944-4224

3. Le Cirque

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 693-8100

4. Picasso

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 693-7111

5. Alex

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 770-9966

6. Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens

1775 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 795-3236
7. Bougainvillea Cafe

4100 S Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Phone: (702) 733-7000

8. Battista's Hole In The Wall

4041 Audrie St
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 732-1424

9. Coffee Pub

2800 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 367-1913

10. Big Mama's Rib Shack

2230 W Bonanza
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 597-1616

11. Grape Street Cafe

7501 W Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: (702) 228-9463


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Attractions
In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where
to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen
by AAA editors. GEMs are “Great Experiences for Members.”

The addition of high-brow cultural attractions is a fairly recent event on
the Las Vegas timeline. Most say it started with the 1998 opening of the
$1.8 billion Bellagio megaresort and the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art,
where you can find top-notch exhibitions.


Hedonistic Vegas lives up to its promises:
Skin, gambling, drinking, neon lights and
more skin are what it’s all about. The themed
casino megaresorts are cities within a city
and attractions within an attraction. You can
gamble, experience a raunchy show, buy a
Ferrari, ride a rollercoaster, sate yourself in
gourmet restaurants, glide across a canal in
a gondola, view ornate fountains and
breathtaking botanical gardens; the list goes
on. Some of our favorites are the Wynn Las Vegas, the Bellagio and
Paris Las Vegas—all on the Strip.

If the megaresorts do not satisfy your craving for sensory overload and
excitement, you may want to continue your quest along the Strip—
federally designated as Nevada’s only All-American road. Farther north,
the Fremont Street Experience turns up the wattage in downtown Las
Vegas every night with spectacular computer-generated sound and light
shows. The Stratosphere Tower, the tallest freestanding tower in the
United States, offers one of the best views of the city, especially at night
when Las Vegas is dressed in sparkling brilliance.

Las Vegas gave up its attempt to position itself as a family-friendly
destination, ceding that tourist segment to Las Vegas. But even though it
might not market to children, a few attractions can keep tykes, toddlers
and teenagers busy—and happy!—for a few hours or more. Lied
Discovery Children’s Museum offers kids under 6 more than 100
interactive exhibits. Children get to do some role-playing as adults by
choosing a job, earning a paycheck, depositing savings in a bank and
buying groceries. Naturally, parents are welcome too. Encompassed
within a 5-acre, purple-glass structure, the Adventuredome is said to be
the country’s largest indoor theme park. Kids and teens love the motion
simulators, thrill rides, miniature golf, virtual-reality games, arcade and
rock climbing offered at this fun palace. Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is
not your typical aquarium; it’s a total sensory experience that takes you
on a journey through an ancient temple that has been slowly claimed by
the sea, ending up on the deck of a sunken ship in shark-infested waters.

Now that the kids have had their fun, are you ready to kick into lower gear
and experience the area’s recreational side? Unsure if Vegas can
deliver? Fret not adventure-seeking friends. The following three AAA
GEM attractions will prove that even in Vegas and its environs,
“recreation” is not a dirty word and scenic views are plentiful. In Blue
Diamond, the 520-acre Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a
combination working ranch and retreat that offers picnicking opportunities
and hiking trails. Recreational activities abound within Lake Mead
National Recreation Area, where three of America’s four desert
ecosystems meet. This fact ensures an area rich in both plant and animal
life. Fishing, swimming, boating and skiing are popular activities. The
Hoover Dam is a 726-foot-high engineering marvel and an experience not
to be missed. An overlook atop the visitor center provides scenic views of
the surrounding area. Here’s an interesting tidbit: Hoover Dam’s
structural volume surpasses the largest pyramid in Egypt.





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