Fri 10/10/08 - Sun 10/12/08
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Las Vegas (10/10 - 10/12)
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Day 1 - 10/10/2008
El Patron (dining)
9:00am - 10:00am
70%
based on 2 reviews
Address: 2797 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)791-6988
Price: <$10
Summary: El Patron has traditional Mexican Rancho style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring primarily seafood specialties, start your experience with Ostiones en su concha (oysters on the half shell) and a cold Dos XX. Entrees are available in several traditional Mexican styles from the fiery hot Fish Filet a la diabla to the Shrimp al la veracruzana (a delicious sauce with olives, onions, tomatoes, white wine and spices). If fish is not for you, try the beef chunks ranchero prepared with jalapenos, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Your experience will not be complete until you try the smooth and creamy Flan. You will leave El Patron with a full belly at a reasonable price.
Star Trek: The Experience (activity)
10:30am - 12:00pm
69%
based on 168 reviews
Address: 3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (888)462-6535
Price: $31-$50
Summary: Find yourself transported into the 24th century at the Las Vegas Hilton as you are beamed on board the bridge of the USS Enterprise. Walk in the footsteps of your favorite Star Trek characters. If you are so inclined, you can be married on the bridge too. The "History of the Future" Museum features more than 200 objects of interest. Voyage through space for a 22-minute journey to the stars. Stop in Quark's Bar & Restaurant for a nice blue drink or snack.
Capriotti's (dining)
12:30pm - 2:00pm
83%
based on 138 reviews
Address: 322 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)474-0229
Website: http://capriottis.com/
Price: 15
Summary: Capriotti's isn't much of a looker, but here is where the old adage comes in handy—never judging a book by its cover. The subs and sandwiches here are nothing short of delicious, wholesome, fresh and reasonable. Don't go missing the famous crowd puller Turkey sandwiches, it's roasted fresh everyday and hand-carved to offer you the best turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mayonnaise on a sub sandwich roll. Also your order is made fresh, then and there, right the way you like it.
Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park (activity)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
82%
based on 177 reviews
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)794-3939
Website: http://www.adventuredome.com/default.aspx
Price: $21-$30
Summary: Adventuredome at Circus Circus is a one-of-a-kind, dome-encompassed theme park. You will ride log rides, the roller coaster (double loop, double corkscrew) and bumper cars and play laser tag in air-conditioned or heated comfort. Individual tickets can be purchased for the rides (ranging from $4-$7), or a one day pass can be purchased that will allow unlimited rides. You can now enjoy the entire day with the all-day pass for $24.95 for adults and $14.95 for the junior pass.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas (activity)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
84%
based on 145 reviews
Address: 3377 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)862-7800
Website: http://www.mtvegas.com
Price: $21-$30
Summary: Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, located in the Venetian Resort & Casino, in the heart of The Strip, immerses visitors in one-of-a-kind, interactive experience that creates personal memories with some of the world's biggest icons. One of the attraction's most popular displays is "Hef—The Experience", featuring Hugh Hefner. Check out George Bush's facial expression, John Wayne's chaps, or Shaquille O'Neal's size, but be aware; the museum often has an actor imitating a wax figure. Other experiences include "Marry Clooney" in which guests say 'I Do' to Hollywood's most unobtainable bachelor, George Clooney, and Celebrity Poker with Ben Affleck. For attraction hours and pricing, visit their website.
Range Steakhouse (dining)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
77%
based on 125 reviews
Address: 3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)392-9002
Price: $31-$50
Summary: Located inside Harrah's Hotel, this fine eatery has been voted 'Best Steakhouse' by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Enjoy a view of the Strip and the likes of a 20-ounce New York Steak served with pistachio salsa butter. For dessert, the sweet potato pecan pie and Range cheesecake are exceptional selections but the campfire chocolate cake with fresh raspberries and honey tuille cactus is unforgettable. Complete cocktail service is available.
Day 2 - 10/11/2008
Buffet at Wynn (dining)
8:30am - 9:30am
91%
based on 1645 reviews
Address: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)770-7000
Price: $50+
Summary: The Buffet at the Wynn Las Vegas is a great place to satiate your tummy with some wonderful delicacies. It's a gourmet heaven and serves smoked salmons, primed ribs, salads, sandwiches, pancakes, boiled shrimps et al. With 17 cooking stations to choose from including a risotto station, a dessert stall and a sushi counter, you will have a hard time to decide.
Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat (activity)
10:00am - 11:30am
90%
based on 228 reviews
Address: 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)792-7188
Website: http://www.themirage.com/
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat is a tropical paradise dedicated to the wild things. You will find many exotic animal breeds housed here, from elephants, panthers and leopards to Siegfried and Roy's rare and enchanting white tigers. This exhibit is presented in an effort to spotlight the need to protect vanishing breeds. Along with the land-based residents, visitors are invited to visit the intriguing Dolphin Habitat. You will thoroughly enjoy watching the antics of these amazing creatures that love to show off for onlookers. This attraction is located at the Mirage Hotel Casino located mid Strip.
Bradley Ogden (dining)
12:00pm - 1:30pm
78%
based on 180 reviews
Address: 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)731-7413
Price: $31-$50
Summary: This celebrated restaurant within Caesars Palace Hotel Casino, on the Strip, is known for its amazing New American cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients and showcasing the talents of chef Bradley Ogden, the menu makes a great and lasting impression, even on food critics. Popular choices include Maytag blue cheese souffle and oak-grilled rib eye. The elegant dining spot features a bar, a fireplace and is close to the Colosseum. Reserving your seat and bringing along appreciative gourmets for company is as good as is carrying quite a bit of cash in your wallet.
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (activity)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
83%
based on 65 reviews
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (888)987-6667
Website: http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/gallery-of-fine-art.aspx
Price: $11-$20
Summary: This collection at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art in the Bellagio is impressive even to those who have visited better-known museums in New York and Europe. On display are sculptures and paintings from late 19th and 20th century artists, including original works by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh and other European masters. The tour is best appreciated when the audio headphones are used, which are included with admission. Check the website for current exhibitions. Reservations are necessary, as this is a very popular attraction. Admission is $17 for adults and $12 for students, and &14 for senior citizens and Nevada residents. Seasonal discounts are occasionally offered.
Fountains at Bellagio (activity)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
95%
based on 775 reviews
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)693-7111
Website: http://www.bellagio.com/
Price: Free
Summary: A visual water symphony choreographed to music provides an unforgettable welcome to the Bellagio Hotel Casino. The water jets span more than 1000 feet and can shoot up to 250 feet in the air while seeming to dance to choreographed lights and romantic classical music. It is a spectacular sight and one worth taking the time to view while strolling along the boulevard. Be sure to bring a camera as this is one of Vegas's best attractions; not to mention, it is also free! Every 30 minutes until 7p, after which shows are every 15 minutes.
Mesa Grill (dining)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
90%
based on 1150 reviews
Address: 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (877)731-7731
Price: $21-$30
Summary: This southwest link of the chain that began in New York opened in 2004. Located in Caesar's Palace, the dining room has a definite Vegas flair with bold colors and luxurious fabrics. Celebrity chef owner, Bobby Flay offers an intriguing menu which includes New Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Ancho Chile Sauce, Sweet Potato Tamale, and Crushed Pecan Butter. Make sure to save room for dessert as many of pastry chef Viki Wells's confections are not to be missed. The bar features top-shelf tequila and mezcal alongside an extensive wine list.
Day 3 - 10/12/2008
Kahunaville (dining)
9:00am - 10:00am
74%
based on 168 reviews
Address: 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)894-7111
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Kahunaville has tiki decorations and vibrant decor. They offer an eclectic menu that includes island stuffed toast, teriyaki-ginger flank steak, aloha lime chicken, kon tiki coconut shrimp and chocolate insanity. Their flair bartenders serve up specialty cocktails. There are dueling pianos or DJs spinning nightly. The kitchen closes at 10p on weeknights and and 11p on Friday and Saturday, but the bar stays open to impress guests.
Flamingo Hilton Wildlife Habitat (activity)
10:30am - 12:00pm
74%
based on 6 reviews
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)733-3111
Price: Free
Summary: Located on a newly opened 15-acre park area behind the Flamingo Las Vegas, this animal habitat features some animals not normally found in the Nevada desert. Surrounded by waterfalls and breathtaking flora, you will find ponds filled with catfish, Japanese koi (giant goldfish) and turtles that swim freely. For bird-lovers, penguins, flamingos (naturally), swans and other rare birds make this park their home. Everyone in the family will have an enjoyable time especially the kids. Admission is free.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill (dining)
12:30pm - 2:00pm
75%
based on 85 reviews
Address: 3475 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)369-5000
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, inside Harrahs Las Vegas Casino & Hotel, is decked out in red, white, and blue. The menu includes Fried Bologna Sandwich and Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with bourbon ice cream. It also offers live country music after 9p. It also features music videos, recording studio, and retail shop. Look out for surprise appearances by Toby Keith himself!
Imperial Palace Auto Collection (activity)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
80%
based on 10 reviews
Address: 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)794-3174
Summary: If you enjoy antiques or if you are an automobile buff, this is one attraction you don't want to miss. Housed inside the Imperial Palace Hotel, you will find Mussolini's 1939 Alfa Romeo and Hitler's 1939 Mercedes among the antiques. More than 200 vehicles are housed in the collection. Find the perfect gift at the museum gift shop. Children under five are admitted free of charge.
Tropical Rainforest at The Mirage (activity)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
78%
based on 17 reviews
Address: 3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)791-7111
Website: http://mirage.com/attractions/attractions_rainforest.aspx
Price: Free
Summary: Step in Mirage Hotel and you are welcomed by beautiful bird of paradise trees at the Tropical Rainforest. Full of palm trees towering over 60 feet, this lush green indoor-forest is full of serene waterfalls, orchids and beautiful lagoons. There are over 100 types of tropical plants and over 300 orchids and 1000 bromeliads add to the beauty.
Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare (dining)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
75%
based on 193 reviews
Address: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas,NVUS
Phone: (702)248-3463
Price: $50+
Summary: Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, located within the splendid Wynn Las Vegas received the AAA Four Diamond Award of Excellence in 2006. Well, it comes as no surprise since Chef Paul Bartolotta, (who was named Best American Chef-Midwest by the James Beard Foundation) heads the kitchen! The menu keeps changing seasonally, and the seafood is flown in daily from Europe. Though the prices are steep, you won't mind spending a few dollars more to sample world-class fare.

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