Local Restaurants A Good Choice

Because all the local restaurants in Las Vegas have to compete with the restaurants and mega buffets in the casino hotels; The quality of food in local restaurants is high and you get good value for money. Some of the buffets on the strip for example are bland but if you head just off the strip many local restaurants sell exotic and tasty food. One thing Las Vegas seems to have a lot of is Indian restaurants which i happen to like so its a plus for me. But there are many other regional foods avaiable as well and some will even deliver food to the hotels. A good place to check for information on the local restaurants is the free show magazines like Showbiz Weekly or Whats On among others.

Transportation: Shuttle Monorail To Wynn

If you want to take the monorail to the Wynn Las Vegas there is not a stop at the Wynn but there is still a way to get there. Take the monorail and get off at the Convention Center station. Then head out to the street in front of the Convention Center called Paradise Road and cross it and on one corner by the Wynn Golf Course is a free shuttle that will take you to the front door of the Wynn.

Editors Notes

Okay as you can see i have added color to the postings to make them stand out and a bit easier to read. Thanks everyone for you comments and feedback i really appreciate it. Someone asked why there isn't any photos and i have thought about that but decided for the most part that photos will slow the page loading and cut in to space for deals and information to improve your Las Vegas visit. If you click on an ad it does help me and i appreciate it, thank you. Right now some of the ads are for real good deals in rooms in December and even comped food included which is real good. The last months of the year except holiday weeks are some of the best times to get cheap rooms all year. One of the best way to get content from the site is copying the RSS Feed link in to your RSS browser i use Thunderbird Mail but there are many others including a new Google one.

Cheap Skate Deal: 75 Cent Hot Dog At Coast

In the Gold Coast which is a off strip propertie next to the Rio they have a real good hot dog deal. From a cart next to the Sports Book you can get an all beef hot dog for 75 cents with all the fixins such as mustard,onions,relish and sauerkraut. The hot dog actually tastes pretty good but its all the free fixins that makes it a real bargain.
**Deals are alway subject to change but this is one that has been running for a while.**

Las Vegas Trivia: Largest Gold Nugget

The worlds largest gold nugget is on display in a glass case located in the lobby of the
Golden Nugget of course, in downtown Las Vegas. Its called the Hand Of Faith and it was discovered in Australia in 1980. It weighs 61 pounds and 11 ounces.

Shopping Guide: Buying Gambling Gear

If you want to bring something back from Las Vegas instead of leaving all your money on the tables i have a few suggestions where to buy gambling stuff; such dice, craps, tables,old slot machines and other stuff.

Gambers General Store:
800 S Main St (Located 8 blocks south of Fremont St)
CJ's Casino Emporium:
3663 Las Vegas Blvd (In Desert Passage Mall)
Gamblers Book Store:
630 S 11th Street (located near Charleston Rd)

Phantom Coming To Venetian In 2006

Andrew Lloyd Webbers "Phantom Of The Opera" is coming to the Venetian in 2006 in a theater specially built for it. I saw the show when it had its long run in Los Angeles twice and i enjoyed it and probally will see the new one when it opens.

Transportation: Palace Station to Tropicana

Palace Station a locals casino that is pretty close to the strip offers a free shuttle for its hotel guests or slot club members between the Place Station and the Tropicana and the Fashion Show Mall. The shuttle runs 9am to 11pm daily and they do check for Palace Station room keys or Station Casinos slot cards. This is a decent property and fairly close for an off strip property so if you are willing to use the shuttle it could be a good option..

Attraction Review: Las Vegas Art Museum

The Las Vegas Art Museum amazingly enough isn't located inside a hotel or casino. Its a community museum that is affiliated since 2002 with the Smithsonian Museum and is housed in a beautiful purpose built building. The museum mainly shows special exhibitions and shows that change often as opposed to a permanent collection. If you want to get away from the crowds and noise of the strip this is a nice way to get away for a while and experiance some art and sculptures in a more relaxing setting. Another advantage about visiting here instead of a art collection on the strip is admission is only $6. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm, tours are also available on Saturdays at 2pm. The museum is located at 9600 West Sahara Avenue and the phone number is (702)360-8000.

Cheap Skate Deal: 1/2lb 99 Cent Hot Dog

With the Westwood Ho soon to be gone and, with it the 3/4lb Mega Dog hot dog; Not quite the same but over at Slots A Fun they have a 1/2lb hot dog for 99 cents. I have eaten it before and its okay plus they usally offer $1 Heiniken or Amstel Light to wash it down.
**Deals are alway subject to change but this is one that has been running for a while.**

Blue Man Group Opens At Venetian

The Blue Man Group the strange but amazingly poplar trio has just opened their brand new show this time at the Venetian. They are performing in a 1760 seat state of the art theater built just for them. The three balded headed men with their painted blue heads perform a visually stunning and clever as well as funny show. I saw them at there past show at the Luxor and i was skeptical of the show especially at the $100 price tag but it was worth every penny. The past show was one of the hardest in town to get tickets for and im sure they will do just as well at their new location. I plan to go and see the new show as soon as i can. The ticket prices for the new show are $110, $95 and $75 plus tax and services fees. For tickets call (702) 414-7469 or 866-641-SHOW. Show times are nightly in the Blue Man Theater at 7pm with a second show on Saturdays only at 10pm.

Attraction Review: Tutankhamen Museum

The Tomb And Museum Of King Tutankhamen at the Luxor is a little strange because everything is fake. The items including a full scale mock up of King Tutankhamens tomb is very detailed and well done. Its not exactly the British Museum but its surprising good fun. They have audio tours in four languages i don't think ancient Egyptian was one of them but oh well. Another good thing about the attraction is the price its only $5. Hours are 9am to 11pm except Fridays and Saturdays when they are open to 1am. (702) 262-4555

Las Vegas Trivia: Adventuredome At Circus Circus

The Adventuredome at Circus Circus is the largest indoor theme park in the United States and is enclosed by 8,615 panes of pink glass.

Transportation: Airport To Palace Station

Okay not many hotels offer free shuttles from Mc Carren Airport to their properties one that does is the Palace Station which is a locals casino located just off the north end of the strip. The service begins at 6am and ends at 11:30pm every day. You must be a hotel guest or slot club member to use this shuttle and yes they do check. To pick it up at the airport its on level zero between stalls 21 and 23.

Cheap Skate Deal: Breakfast At El Cortez

At the El Cortez which is downtown just south of Fremont Street they have a graveyard breakfast special at their 24 hour coffee shop called Careful Kittys from 11pm to 7am. The special is bacon or sausage and eggs, hash browns and toast for $1.75. The area from Fremont Street to the El Cortez isn't the greatest its a short block and its pretty safe but people still could be intimadated.
**Deals are alway subject to change but this is one that has been running for a while.**