Synopses & Reviews
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Put the Best of Las Vegas in Your Pocket
- The lowdown on the major casinos, including gambling tips to help you play your cards right.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
Excerpted from Frommer's Las Vegas
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About the Author
Mary Herczog lives in Los Angeles and works in the film industry. She is the author of Frommer’s Las Vegas, Frommer’s New Orleans, and Las Vegas For Dummies, and contributed to Frommer’s Los Angeles. She still isn’t sure when to hit and when to hold in blackjack.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.1. Planning Your Trip to Las Vegas.
1 Visitor Information.
2 When to Go.
Major Convention Dates for 2006.
3 Money-Saving Package Deals.
4 Getting There.
2. Getting to Know Las Vegas.
1 Orientation.
2 Getting Around.
Fast Facts: Las Vegas.
3. Where to Stay.
1 South Strip.
Reservations Services.
2 Mid-Strip.
3 North Strip.
4 East of the Strip.
5 Downtown.
4. Where to Dine.
1 South Strip.
2 Mid-Strip.
3 North Strip.
Worth a Trip.
4 East of the Strip.
5 Downtown.
6 Buffets & Sunday Brunches.
5. What to See & Do in Las Vegas.
1 The Top Attractions.
2 Getting Married.
3 Especially for Kids.
4 Fore! Great Desert Golf.
5 Staying Active.
6. About Casino Gambling.
1 The Major Games.
2 The Casinos.
7. Shopping 137
1 The Malls.
2 Factory Outlets.
3 Hotel Shopping Arcades.
4 Souvenirs.
5 Las Vegas Specialty Stores.
6 Candy.
7 Antiques.
8 Wigs.
8. Las Vegas After Dark.
1 The Major Production Shows.
2 Headliner Showrooms.
3 The Bar Scene.
4 Dance Clubs.
5 Gay Bars.
6 Strip Clubs.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.