Lady Luck To Close For A Year

The Lady Luck Casino in downtown Las Vegas will close down on February 2nd 2006 for remodeling, because of this 684 people will be laid off.

Best Buffet In Las Vegas

Best Buffet In Las Vegas- Spice Market At Aladdin
Honorable Mentions- Cravings At Mirage, Bellagio, Paris, Rio, Main Street Station

Editors Notes

Okay I want to thank you all for your support of this site and your comments and emails. By the way I have posted my email on the site now and if you have any questions or comments please email me at thelasvegasguide@gmail.com . Its year end and this is the time of the year that many people do year end top ten lists I decided I won't do top ten lists instead I will mention the best in each category and then give honorable mentions to others. Las Vegas is always changing such as the recent closing of Bourbon Street and the closing of Westwood Ho on November 17th but thats what makes Las Vegas so interesting its always changing and i hope by visiting this site often it keeps you up to date on the changes.

We Will Rock You To End November 27th

We Will Rock You the musical set to Queen music is set to end on November 27th at the Paris Las Vegas. Right now the Paris is running several different room and show packages for the final performance of the show, see their website for more information.
Paris Link

Hotel Review: Four Queens

The Four Queens is located downtown on Fremont Street and is one of the last remnants of old time Las Vegas. I have stayed here many times over the years and enjoy this place. It has had many owners over recent years and is a little worn in places. You may not get all the features of a strip hotel but what you do get is resonable priced rooms, player friendly rules on card games, friendly service, a really good coffee shop, a good gourmet room and easy access to Fremont Street. The hotel has two towers one is right on Fremont Street at check in they ask you which tower because the one on Fremont Street is noisy because of the Fremont Street Experiance. I usually stay in this tower because the noise doesn't disturb me and i like taking the elevator down and being right on Fremont Street. The brew pub is small but the service is good and you can get really good bar food especially the crab cakes. Next to the brew pub is Magnolia Coffee Shop which is one of the best in town and overlooks the casino. Below Magnolia's is Hugo's Cellar which in my opinion is one of the two best gourmet rooms in town and is very romantic setting for a meal. On the table games they have things such as single deck blackjack which are getting harder to find. One note on the table games if you need to take a restroom break it is a little ways from the tables. I met the owners recently and they asked if there was anything i would like to see and i told them i missed the lounge that they used to have and, he said they were trying to bring music back. If you want to stay downtown and are okay with the fact this place doesn't have things like a pool this is a good choice. I stay here often and may stay here again on my next visit. (800) 634-6045

Eiffel Tower Ride At Paris Las Vegas

At the Paris Las Vegas on the strip is a 50 story replica of the Eiffel Tower. For $9 you can take a ride up to the top of the tower. You get good views of the strip and for the price its worth a visit. Open daily from 10am to 1am and you enter via an esculator in the casino. (702) 946-7000

Link To Discount Coupons For Riviera

The Riviera on the strip has several coupons online that you can print out and take with you to Las Vegas. The coupons include $2 off the buffet, a free slot pull, 1/2 price comedy show tickets and a match play coupon.
Riviera Link

Saying Goodbye To Westwood Ho Specials

The Westwood Ho which is closing November 17th was famous for many years as a good place for inexpensive food and drink specials right now is giving away free champagne and blood marys among other things. Also inexpensive t shirts with the Westwood Ho logo are available. With everything going upscale on the strip if you can stop at one of the last places for deals on the strip before November 17th i suggest you do.

Exotic Car Showroom At Caesars Palace

At the Forum Shops located in Caesars Palace they have a showroom of the most expensive and exotic cars in the world. If you visit you can have your picture taken in one of two cars or a custom bike. (702) 735-7700
Caesars Palace Link

Gondola Rides At The Venetian

Okay this a strange attraction its gondola rides like in Venice but this time the canals run through the middle of a shopping mall at the Venetian. The ride snakes through the mall including going outside briefly and then back. The gondoliers sometimes break in to song while you glide down the canals. Its a fairly long ride for the price and it is a different change of pace although if the view wasn't just a mall it may be more interesting. Where you buy your tickets they have a small gift shop selling gondola related merchandise. It is open most of the time the mall is although it closes down about 15 minutes before the mall does. Prices are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. (702) 414-4525

$69 A Night At New York New York

New York New York is running a good special right now for selected days in November and December for $69 a night. The deal called Manhatten Nights also includes a room upgrade, 2 free drinks, 2 spa passes, 2 roller coaster passes as well as 2 for 1 breakfast and lunch. This is a good deal for a room in a prime location on the strip although one note is some of the rooms can be on the small side.
New York New York Link

Watch The Penguin Feedings For Free

Everyday at the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat which is located at the Flamingo on the strip they have free penguin feedings that you can watch. The feedings take place at 8:30am and 3pm daily in a section of the 15 acre habitat. (702) 733-3111

Canters Deli At TI

The Mirage has the Carnegie Deli and not to be outdone TI formerly called Treasure Island has its own called Canters Deli. Canters has been a Los Angeles landmark since 1931 and this location keeps up the tradition of selling large thinly sliced meat sandwiches. They include such favorites as the Reuben, corned beef, pastrami and turkey, if thats not enough they also have there homemade matzo-ball soup. Okay if this sounds good to you a visit on your next trip will be well worth your time. Open daily for lunch and dinner (702) 894-7111
TI Link

Free Attraction: Rain Storm At Desert Passage

At the Desert Passage Mall at the Aladdin which is changing its name to Planet Hollywood they have a free attraction which is pretty cool; The attraction is a rain storm with loud thunder and also has a sky of lightning in the Merchants Harbor area of the mall. If you are visiting the mall its worth seeing but probally not worth a trip on its own it runs hourly Monday to Thursday and half hourly Friday to Sunday. Check with the mall or hotel for more details as it could change with the hotel name change and rebranding. (888) 800-8284

Adventuredome At Circus Circus

Okay the Adventuredome at Circus Circus is a five acre indoor theme park. It was built when Las Vegas tried to be family friendly but even though Las Vegas is marketing to adults again the park is still open. The park has a roller coaster, boat ride, IMAX simulator and an underwater Sponge Bob Square Pants ride. Most of the rides are pretty tame and if you are bringing your kids they would enjoy it. I don't visit Circus Circus too often or the Adventuredome because it has two things i don't want to see in Las Vegas kids and clowns. All day ride passes are $22.95 for adults or $13.95 for kids 48" and taller. (702) 759-3483
Circus Circus Link