Transportation: Free Shuttle To Strip

A free shuttle operates between Orleans,Gold Coast,Sun Coast to the Barbary Coast on the middle of the strip. You don't have to be a guest of one of these properties but its a good way to get to the strip for free if you are staying at one of these properties. The shuttle runs often and if you are staying at the Rio or The Palms its easy to pick up the shuttle next door at the Gold Coast and take it to Barbary Coast on the strip. By doing this you save on cab fare and walking from the Rio or Palms to the strip even though its not that far you have to walk across two freeway onramp entrances which is not the safest thing to do. Also before you get on the shuttle check the sign on the front to make sure its going the right direction.

Editors Notes

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Horseshoe Sign Now Gone

This is a photo i took earlier this year of one end of what was then Binions Horseshoe. When Harrahs resold the casino they took the Horseshoe name with them as well as the World Series Of Poker which had always been held here. Because Harrahs took the name the signature Horseshoe signage was removed and now in this spot the is just a big space showing brick where the sign used to be. The casino now called just Binions is now rumored to be in trouble financially if that is true it would explain why they haven't fixed the signage.

Block Party Next To Flamingo On Nov 5th

The Flamingo and Harrahs are going to hold a block party on November 5th between the Flamingo and O' Shea's. The event in celebration of the Pro Bull Riders World Finals taking place at the Thomas & Mack Convention Center will go on from noon to 4pm. During that time you will be able to meet riders from the PBR Tour and be able to listen to live music and have drinks and eat BBQ food. The event is free and there is also going to be a mechanical bull to ride if you are crazy enough.

Las Vegas Trivia: Vegas Tv Show

The popular 70's television show "Vegas" was filmed at the Desert Inn which is where the new Wynn Las Vegas stands now.

Discount Same Day Show Tickets

If you plan to see a show in Las Vegas at good place to start is at one of the many discount show ticket booths springing up on the strip. Most of these places open at noon and sell tickets for that nights shows at usually up to half off. The availability of shows varies everyday. Usually you won't find tickets for the hottest shows but you will find a large selection. They usually have a scrolling board that has tickets available and the price per ticket. The best thing is to bring one of the free show guides with you to look up the shows. These ticket locations are located up and down the strip. If you are looking for a particular show try these ticket booths as well as the hotel box office where the show is playing. One tip is to avoid the ticket booths set up in hotel lobbies or shopping areas because these places tack on a service charge on the price of the ticket.

Discount Ticket Locations:
*Next to Harley Davidson Cafe
*Fashion Show Mall Strip Entrance
*oppersite Stardust Hotel
*Next to Coke Cola & M&M store

Most of the free show magazines available in hotel lobbies also have discount coupons which you can use at hotel box offices

Check In For MGM Grand At Airport

If you are staying at the MGM Grand you can now check in to the hotel right at Mc Carran Airport which is a good thing because lines at the MGM Grand can get long at check in time. The check in desk is in the south baggage claim area across from carousels 1 and 2 across from the esculators. Hotel guests can check in to the hotel and buy show tickets while they wait for there luggage. The check in is open from 9am to 11pm daily.

Tennis In Las Vegas Where To Play

If you want to play a game of tennis while you are on vacation there are many places in town you can play but remember some hotel-casino courts are only open to guests of that hotel so check with the hotel first.
*Alexis Park (702)796-3300 2 lighted courts 6am to 8pm
*Ballys (702)967-4598 10 courts and 6 are lighted 8am to 5pm
*YMCA (702)877-9622 5 lighted courts till 10pm $3 to play
*Flamingo (702)733-3344 4 lighted courts 7am to 8pm
*Plaza (702)386-2110 3 lighted courts 8am to 6pm
*Las Vegas Hilton (702)732-5111 6 courts and 4 are lighted 6:30am to 10pm
*MGM Grand courts coming soon
*Monte Carlo (702)730-7777 4 lighted courts 6am to 8pm
*Riveria (702)794-9945 2 lighted courts 7am to 8pm
*UNLV (702)895-4489 12 lighted courts 9am to 8pm

Attraction Review: Guinness World Of Records

The Guinness World Of Records Museum is located on the north end of the strip just past Circus Circus. The museum basically has exhibits from the best selling books of the same name. It showcase weird things and things people do to get in the book. One such exhibit is Louise the Magnet Lady with her large Guinness record collection of magnets. The museum is weird but worth a visit and admission is cheap only $6.50 last time i checked. (702) 792-0640 and is open daily from 9am to 6pm.

Stratosphere Opens Poker Room

With the huge interest in poker at moment it seems ever casino-hotel in town is openning a new poker room. The latest is the Stratosphere on the north end of the strip which has opened one next to their race and sports book. They offer Texas Hold' Em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud in limit and no limit games. They also are offering No Limit Texas Hold' Em tournaments on Monday to Friday at 9am and 8pm.

Live At The MGM Grand

Now if you real want to be close to the action in Las Vegas you can buy a condo in a tower behind the MGM Grand. The condo prices start at $590,000 and go up to $2,600,000 but if you want to live steps from the action it costs. If you are interested click on the link and after you move in invite me over so i can sleep for free in Las Vegas hey its worth a try.
MGM Residences LInk

Gift Shop Alternative For Film Developing

Getting your film developed through your hotel or hotel gift shop can be expensive one cheaper alternative is Walgreens they have 2 locations on the strip near the hotels and one downtown on one end of Fremont Street. They all develop 24 exposure film in one hour for $6.99 which is a good deal.
** 3025 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 836-0818
** 1101 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 471-6840
** 495 Fremont Street #179 (702) 385-1053

Neil Diamond Tribute At Riviera

At the Riviera on the strip is a Neil Diamond impersonater named Jay White. The show is getting good reviews and even Neil Diamond has said Jay is his best impersonator The show runs from Sunday to Thursday at 7pm with tickets going for $49.95 plus tax and fees or $10 more for VIP seating. To me Neil Diamond music is okay but i couldn't see spending $50 to see the real Neil Diamond but if you are a fan it may be worth a visit.

Ride Review: Manhattan Express At NY NY

The Manhattan Express roller coaster at New York, New York runs along the front of the strip the facade and around the resorts perimeter. The fact that this runs through the facade of the hotel is lots better than the fake roller coaster at the soon to be closed Boardwalk. Okay first off i must say that im not a big roller coaster fan but this one is very good but the rides a little on the rough side. Its open from 10:30 am to midnight daily and admission is $12.50 which is expensive for one ride although that doesn't seem to stop the lines for it. Rerides are $6 and if you are crazy and want an all day sceam pass it is $25. (702) 740-6969

Transportation: Free Shuttle To Sams Town

Sam Towns a off strip casino and hotel runs a free bus to take you there. The bus runs fairly often and picks up and drops off at the following locations:
Strip - Stardust
Tropicana
Harrahs
San Remo (soon Hooters)
Bourbon Street
Downtown - California
Fremont
On the signs at the stop it says you need a room key to ride the shuttle but it doesn't give any more information, its probally any room key because they don't want locals riding the shuttle but you may want to check with them first. Some of my friends love Sams Town but to me if im staying downtown or on the strip there isn't really a big enough reason to go off the strip to another casino.