The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2012

- Maps and Illustrations vii
- Acknowledgments viii Introduction 1
- On a Plane to Las Vegas 1
- Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2
- The Impact of the Mirage 3
- Survival of the Older Casinos 3
- Honey, I Blew Up the Casino! 4
- The Great Mergers and Acquisitions 5
- Gluttons Are More Likely to Choke to Death 6
- Oz Stumbles 6
- What It Means to You 9
- The Quiet Contender 11
- A Tale of Two Cities 11
- Las Vegas: An Overview 14
- Arriving and Getting Oriented 19
- CONVENTIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 20-22 Las Vegas as a Family Destination 32
PART ONE Accommodations and Casinos 35
- Where to Stay: Basic Choices 35
- Getting Around: Location and Convenience 40
- COMMUTING TIMES IN MINUTES 42-45 What's in an Address? 46
- Room Reservations: Getting a Good Room, Getting a Good Deal 59
- For Business Travelers 73
- Comfort Zones: Matching Guests with Hotels 82
- Hotels with Casinos 84
- Navigating the Land of the Giants 155
- Business Hotels 157
- Suite Hotels 158
- Suite Hotels without Casinos 158
- Las Vegas Motels 162
- RV Camping in Las Vegas 162
- Accommodations: Rated and Ranked 162
- HOTEL INFORMATION CHART 174-191
PART TWO Entertainment and Nightlife 192
- Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment 192
- Selecting a Show 205
- Celebrity-headliner Rooms 207
- Production Shows 210
- Hypnosis Shows 211
- Las Vegas Show Profiles 212
- LAS VEGAS SHOW HIT PARADE 214-215 Afternoon Shows 257
- Comedy Clubs 260
- Las Vegas Nightlife 263
- Nightclub Profiles 272
- Las Vegas below the Belt 293
PART THREE Gambling 298
- The Way It Is 298
- Rules of the Games 309
PART FOUR Dining and Restaurants 345
- Dining in Las Vegas 345
- The Restaurants 359
- Restaurant Profiles 367
PART FIVE Shopping and Seeing the Sights 414
- Shopping in Las Vegas 414
- Seeing the Sights 421
- Other Area Attractions 431
- PART SIX Exercise and Recreation 442
- Working Out 442
- Golf 447
- Outdoor Recreation 460
- Spa 101
- 474 Index and Reader