The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West Celebrates One Year Anniversary

To Commemorate The Public Opening, Skywalk Buy One Get One Free Vouchers Will Be Given To Those Who Book Reservations In Advance For March 28

Last year on  March 28, 2007 thousands of people lined up to be some of the first to experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk, 4000 feet above the Canyon’s floor as Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Astronaut, did during the “First Walk” ceremony eight days earlier.  In celebration of this historic event Grand Canyon West will offer this one time only buy one get one free Skywalk admission voucher for visitors that book though the reservations department for visits on March 28, 2008. Reservations can be made at www.destinationgrandcanyon.com or by calling 1-877-716-WEST(9378).

Since the opening of the Skywalk, the daily number of visitors to Grand Canyon West has quadrupled, rising from 500 per day to more than 2000 per day. The Skywalk’s popularity has helped Grand Canyon West grow tremendously resulting in hundreds of new job opportunities for the Hualapai people and countless improvements to the destination that enhance the visitor experience.

“The Hualapai Nation has been plagued by poverty and unemployment for decades,” said Wilfred Whatoname, Guest Relations at GCW and member of the Hualapai Tribe. “The Skywalk is proving to be a success and is paving the road to an independent future.”

“The Skywalk has not only succeeded in bringing people to Grand Canyon West, it has renewed interest in the Grand Canyon as a whole,” said Allison Raskansky, Marketing Director for Grand Canyon Skywalk. “It’s been a great year and there is more to come for Grand Canyon West including the completion of the Skywalk visitors’ center later this year.”

During the public opening ceremony one year ago the Skywalk was blessed by members of the Hualapai tribe and the thousands of visitors stepped out onto the glass walkway 120 at a time. The first people to walk on the structure were a couple from Baltimore, Maryland who were originally just on a business trip to Las Vegas. 

“If you were anywhere near this area, it would be a big mistake not to come here [Skywalk],” said Benson Rice, the first person of the general public to walk on the Skywalk on the day of the opening. “It was definitely worth the trip.”

.About Grand Canyon West:
Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, which is wholly owned and operated by the Hualapai Nation, manages Grand Canyon West, Hualapai River Runners (whitewater rafting), and the Hualapai Lodge. Grand Canyon West is a collection of viewpoints and attractions spread over 9000 acres of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim in Northwest Arizona, just 120 miles east of Las Vegas, Nevada.  Grand Canyon West is the only place in the Canyon where visitors can access the Colorado River via helicopter and is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass walkway 4000 ft above the canyon floor. The site attractions are: Guano Point, with panoramic canyon views, includes the Hualapai Market, High Point Eatery, and the historic Highpoint Hike; Eagle Point hosts the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Native American dance performances, and the Indian Village with authentic recreations of multiple tribes dwellings and The Skywalk Cafe; and The Hualapai Ranch, which is a western town with cowboy performances, horseback riding, wagon rides, and a Cowboy Cookout. All inclusive tours are available from Las Vegas, Phoenix and Sedona by airplane, helicopter, coach, SUV, and Hummer. Grand Canyon West is open daily and overnight cabins are available. Visitors can view a complete list of activities, book reservations, and get directions on the web at www.destinationgrandcanyon.com or calling 1(877) 716-WEST (9378).

            LA SUNSET TAN AT PALMS PLACE NOW OPEN

The tanning salon of the E! hit reality show launches first and only Las Vegas location

LA Sunset Tan is now open inside of Palms Place, the new luxury high-rise located at the Palms Casino Resort. The upscale tanning salons, known internationally from the hit E! reality show, are located throughout Southern California and now in Las Vegas. LA Sunset Tan provides the star treatment to their customers and keeps celebrity clientele including Jessica Alba, Lindsey Lohan and the Hilton sisters looking radiantly bronzed. The salon’s signature LA Sunset Tan Cocktail offers guests VIP robe service and complimentary beverages as they slip from the high-pressure bed into a sunless spray unit in order to achieve the freshest golden glow. The new Palms Cocktail includes the LA Sunset Tan Cocktail package along with an exfoliating treatment prior to tanning.

Owners, Devin Haman and Jeff Bozz, have made their sixth location at Palms Place their most lavish salon to date. Located within the two-story, world-class Drift Spa, LA Sunset Tan features eight treatment rooms including state-of-the-art high pressure Ergoline tanning beds and the newest technology in sunless tanning. The sunless spray rooms include a California Tan Sunless AutoBronzer with drying tower – an automated sunless spray unit that delivers a flawless tan in less than one minute. The VersaSpa unit by MagicTan offers skin-enhancing treatments and sunless tanning in one sophisticated system. VersaSpa is the newest technology on the market and LA Sunset Tan is the first to bring the system to Las Vegas.

One of the salon’s special features at the Palms Place location is the Infinity Sun Custom Airbrush Theater. Each treatment is customized with a unique mixture of anti-aging and sunless tanning formula based on the client’s skin type. The technology delivers the appearance of tanned, healthy, radiant skin in less than five minutes that lasts for seven to 14 days.

Custom air-brush tanning is also available via mobile air bronzing misters with a certified trained staff member who will tan clients within the privacy of their Palms Place condominium-suites and Palms hotel rooms. Tanning packages available include access to the Drift Spa and its steam rooms, saunas and fitness center.

In addition to the salon, LA Sunset Tan’s retail kiosk within the Palms Casino Resort will offer LA Sunset Tan’s exclusive in-door and out-door product lines, and the LA Sunset Tan clothing line including swimwear and contemporary-chic causal wear. Tanning appointments for the salon and in-room air bronzing can also be made at the LA Sunset Tan kiosk.

About LA Sunset Tan:
LA Sunset Tan was initially founded in 2003 by Haman and Bozz, who both began their careers in the Los Angeles real estate market. Over four successful years, they partnered with longtime friend Larry Rudolph and expanded to five more locations throughout LA and Orange County, establishing LA Sunset Tan as the definitive place for high-end tanning. LA Sunset Tan gained national exposure in 2006 when Haman, Bozz and Rudolph together developed a twelve-episode reality series documenting the foibles of the tanning salon industry called “Sunset Tan.”  LA Sunset Tan at Palms Place will be the first salon located outside of California. Most recently, LA Sunset Tan launched a nationwide franchise business resulting in over 1300 requests and securing more than 140 units in the first month following the announcement. For more information on LA Sunset Tan visit www.sunsettan.com.

ESCAPE TO EXTRAVAGANCE AT VENUS POOL CLUB
THIS SULTRY SWIMSUIT SEASON

Sexy Sun-kissed Spot Re-Opens March 26

As another sizzling Sin City summer quickly approaches, Venus Pool Club re-opens March 26 to serve as the ultimate opulent oasis.  Promising impeccable service, sophisticated relaxation and fun, Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace provides a paradise for those desiring to dive into decadence and lounge in the lap of luxury. 

“Luxury and the pleasure of being pampered are two things that will never go out of style,” said Pure Management Group Chief Operating Officer Ned Collett.  “We are thrilled to be treating our clientele to the very best of both again this season at Venus Pool Club.”

Surrounded by lush greenery and the Romanesque elegance of Caesars Palace, Venus Pool Club features elements of poolside indulgence that make it an undeniably irresistible destination for anyone seeking premium pampering and a place to sunbathe in style.  Posh cabanas, oversized chaise lounges, and an air-conditioned bar with flat screen TVs are just a few of the extravagances that Venus Pool Club offers.  DJs spin beats as an unparalleled staff provides guests with such luxuries as frozen towels, cooling Evian face spritzers and body massages. 

With delicious menu items ranging from lobster sandwiches to ahi tuna poke, and expert bartenders skilled to stir up multiple flavors of fresh fruit mojitos and margaritas, the Venus Pool Club experience is truly one-of-a-kind. 

The ideal spot for perfecting one’s tan or resting up for a night of partying at PURE Nightclub; Venus Pool Club serves as a serene alternative to the chaotic pace of traditional Las Vegas pool parties.  Venus Pool Club is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and can be rented out for corporate events and private parties.  On Saturdays there is a cover charge of $25 per guest. 

Additional properties under the Pure Management Group umbrella include PURE Nightclub and the Pussycat Dolls Lounge at Caesars Palace; LAX Nightclub, Noir Bar and Company American Bistro at Luxor; sushi concept Social House at TI; Coyote Ugly Las Vegas at New York-New York and Dick’s Last Resort at Excalibur, all located in Las Vegas and Aura Nightclub at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas.  Pure Management Group leads the field in Las Vegas dining and nightlife, consistently producing innovations in style, sound and energy creating the hottest venues in Las Vegas.

BARE POOL LOUNGE AT THE MIRAGE
MAKES EARLY SPLASH THIS SEASON

Upscale Fun in the Sun Begins March 13

Bare pool lounge at The Mirage, The Light Group’s exclusive adult alternative to the typical Las Vegas pool experience, opens for the season Thursday, March 13.

The ultimate in poolside pampering, Bare is defined by its two luxury dipping pools, distinctive contemporary ambiance and ultra VIP service for which The Light Group is renowned.  The DJ-spun music mix sets the party mood as guests enjoy European-style sun bathing secluded by towering palms.  

Private Daybeds and Cabanas on the main level ensure a luxurious stay while poolside chaise lounges put guests in the middle of all the action. A raised VIP section, overlooking the entire experience, is lined with umbrella-covered daybeds and features a glass infinity-edged pool. European-style bottle service and exclusive pitcher service is offered with made-to-order cocktails such as Mojitos, Bloody Marys and Sangria. Classic and specialty frozen drinks offer a cool respite from the warm desert day. A menu of sumptuous specialty food items and cocktail service is available throughout the pool area.
 
VIP service is the standard at Bare.  The attentive and attractive staff mix with the clientele, and Daybed and Cabana guests are indulged with complimentary services including: chilled cucumbers to soothe the eyes; iced towels, rolled and chilled in lemon flavored water; and Evian misting bottles, super-chilled and ready to spritz.  A massage therapist also is on location offering poolside massages upon request (fee).
 

CRAZY LEROY’S RACE & SPORTS BOOK – BAR & GRILL
Is now open for business!

 Crazy Leroy’s Race & Sports Book – Bar & Grill is now open for business at the Riviera.  It’s the Strip’s most convenient Sports Book, located next to the Riviera Poker Room, and it is smoker friendly. 

The new state of the artrace & sports book’s. operation has new terminals for ticket writing, two new kiosks, betting carrels, electronic posting.  You can cheer on your favorite teams or horses on one of 50 high definition screens and you can also check out the sports memorabilia galore and more.  The book opens daily at 7:30 am.
    
The bar offers 11 draft brews sure to please palates everywhere. Feel free to play video poker on one of the Bar machines or wander over to one of the other two offered slot areas.  The Grill offers wings, pizza, made to order deli sandwiches and more. Both bar & grill hours are subject to change.
   
 The upcoming MARCH MADNESS & FINAL FOUR FESTIVITIES include live radio remotes every Wednesday and Thursday during the months of March and April.  Listeners are invited to come down during the live broadcasts to win prizes and enjoy drink specials.  There will also be drawings where guests can receive exciting prizes during various dates throughout March Madness and the Final Four.

The Da Vinci Experience at the Henderson Events Plaza

Some Experiences are not to be missed and if you’re an art lover, the Da Vinvi experience is one of them.

The exclusive exhibit of Leonardo da Vinci’s remarkable inventions and copies of his most famous paintings, currently on display at the Henderson Events Plaza, will close out its temporary run Sunday, March 2, 2008. Since the opening of the exhibit in October 2007, Las Vegas and Henderson area school students and teachers, local residents and out-of-state visitors have been able to see firsthand the wonders that Da Vinci created and the impact his works had on modern day life.

“The Da Vinci Experience has proven to be a very popular attraction and great addition to the array of cultural and art events offered by the City of Henderson,” says Andrea Primo, interim director, Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism for the City of Henderson.  “This particular exhibit offers a hands-on educational experience unlike any other in Southern Nevada and we hope everyone will come out for their last chance to see for themselves Da Vinci’s incredible inventions.”

All of the replicas in the Da Vinci Experience were designed from Leonardo’s notebooks, which contain more than 13,000 pages of notes and drawings, and were recreated using the same materials and techniques that would have existed in his time – 15th and 16th centuries. The replicas are organized in three viewing galleries: transportation, military and mechanical. Visitors get a chance to see prototypes for the first bicycle, the first car, the first helicopter and the first parachute, among others.

Copies of Leonardo’s original drawings and sketches can be found in close proximity to the replicas enabling visitors to compare the sketches with the models. In addition, many of the exhibit’s designs are interactive so both children and adults can understand precisely how the groundbreaking machines accomplish their work.

Other features of the Da Vinci Experience include a theater showing a short film about Leonardo da Vinci, a gallery housing replicas of many of his paintings, and a gift shop.

The Da Vinci Experience is located at the Henderson Events Plaza in the Water Street District at 200 South Water Street and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through March 2, 2008.

Nevada residents pay a special ticket price of $8.50 per person; children six and under are free. Clark County School District teachers who present a valid CCSD ID are admitted free of charge. Local and out-of-state school and/or youth groups of ten or more are $5 per person. The adult admission ticket for out-of-state visitors is $17 per person. Tickets are available at the exhibit. For more information call 267-4TIX or visit www.HendersonLive.com.

New Exhibit, “American Modernism,” Opens at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

The cultural landscape has once again changed at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art with the February 8th opening of its latest exhibit, “American Modernism,” which will be on display through October 15th. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), the exhibition features masterworks by American modernists such as Georgia O’Keefe, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Arshile Gorky and others.

The engaging retrospective of carefully chosen art showcases more than 30 of the MFA’s most renowned paintings. The period of Contemporary Modernism began at the turn of the 20th century and reached its pinnacle between World War I and World War II. During this time, celebrated artists such as O’Keefe began experimenting with painting by offering a subjective take on the traditional matter of still life and landscape. American Modernism favored artists who explored the natural world with abstract forms. Bold, new and controversial, some modernists died poor and unknown while others became wealthy stars of popular culture.

Some of the works in the exhibit include “Red Tree, Yellow Sky” and “Deer’s Skull with Pedernal,” by Georgia O’Keefe; “Frozen Brook, East Arlington, Vermont” by Jay Hall Connaway; “Hillside Near Gloucester” by Stuart Davis, “Black Duck” by Marsden Hartley; “Good Hope Road” by Arshile Gorky, “The Red Table” by Niles Spencer; “New Orleans #7” by Ralston Crawford,” and “Three Literary Gentlemen” by Max Weber.

BELLAGIO’S CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS
USHERS IN CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH DRAMATIC EXHIBIT

Striking New Display Incorporates
Ancient Art of Feng Shui to Welcome Year of the Rat

On January 14, Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens began celebrating the 2008 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat, with a unique display filled with hidden meaning. The Conservatory’s design is guided by the ancient practice of Feng Shui – the art of using surroundings to attract harmony, balance and positive life energy. 
         
The dramatic centerpiece of this exhibit is found perched atop an oversized, flowering branch.  Here, a botanical, 5-foot-tall rodent watches guests with an inquisitive eye.  The auspicious rat’s lush coat is made of red Alternanthera, a low-growing herb, with a touch of pink Hypoestes, a tropical plant.  His long curling tail and delicate whiskers are made of metal.               

Legend has it that Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year.  Twelve came.  The rat is revered for its place as first in the Asian zodiac and is a symbol of renewal. Those born in the Year of the Rat tend to be intelligent, charming and practical. 

Just steps away from Bellagio’s delightful rodent ambassador, an 18-foot-tall Chinese God of Wealth and Fortune, is found amidst gleaming I-Ching coins, a traditional Chinese money symbol.  Widely recognized as the strongest symbol of good fortune in China, the God of Wealth and Fortune is flanked by two Ming Dynasty-styled dings, ancestral vessels that protect against bad luck.   

Nearby, visitors will find a zigzag bridge leading to a beautiful, wing-tipped gazebo painted a deep red lacquer with shimmering gold trim and green-tiled roofs.  The color red signifies happiness while the upturned roofline wards off evil spirits and the sharp pattern of the bridge protects against negative energy and bad spirits. A majestic mountain, seen as a pillar between heaven and earth, serves as a dramatic backdrop. 

The teachings of Feng Shui also are used to purposely position the flow of water into Bellagio’s Conservatory, and not away from it, ensuring the flow of positive energy.  From a tranquil Koi pond to a shimmering waterfall, water denotes the larger world we live in while carp signify good luck and everlasting good fortune.
         
Visitors are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens January 14 through March 15.

Chinese New Year Facts:
·        The Year of the Rat is February 7, 2008 through January 25, 2009
·        People born in the Year of the Rat tend to be intelligent, charming and practical

Chinese New Year Conservatory Facts:

• 5-foot-tall rat comprised of red Alternanthera and pink Hypoestes
• 18-foot-tall God of Wealth and Fortune
• I-Ching coins are traditional money symbol
• Zigzag bridges, color red, water and Koi protect against evil, ensure positivity

You don’t have to have any reservations about making reservations at the multimillion-dollar 47-story  Palms Place Hotel, Condo & Spa. The new property has announced that it is now accepting hotel reservations. Rates and availability for studio and one-bedroom suites at the luxury high-rise are currently available at palmsplace.com for guest arrivals beginning Friday, February 29, 2008.

Palms Place will feature 599 suites ranging from spacious studios, one-bedroom and two-bedrooms, and spectacular penthouses and is coming to life early this year with opulent accommodations unlike anything on or off the Las Vegas Strip. Guests will enjoy richly finished, sophisticated interiors and designer accessories including fully equipped kitchens, 42-inch plasma televisions, rainfall and multi jet showerheads, jetted tubs and private balconies with extraordinary views of the Spring Mountains and Las Vegas skyline.

The world-class, 50,000 square-foot pool and spa enclave will boast the first hammam in Las Vegas and offer a decadent blend of ancient and contemporary treatments. Guests will enjoy delectable cuisine at an exclusive restaurant and lounge by famed restaurateur Kerry Simon, a salon operated by renowned color specialist Michael Boychuck, 24-hour room service, a lobby bar, resort concierge service, a business center and the only Las Vegas location of L.A.’s famed Sunset Tan. 

In addition, guests of Palms Place will have direct access to the Palms Casino Resort and its award winning gaming, dining and nightlife via the SkyTubeSM, an elevated, enclosed moving walkway that joins the two complexes.

For more information visit their website. For group reservations call (866) 942-7773.

JW MARRIOTT LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA ENHANCES THE SPA EXPERIENCE WITH NEW OUTDOOR AMENITIES AND SERVICES

With the addition of the Aquae Sulis Garden, renovation of the spa pool and reintroduction of Watsu Massage, spa guests can enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Mother Nature.

The spa recently introduced the 3000 square foot Aquae Sulis Garden, a private, multi-purpose venue where guests can meditate, enjoy a good book and partake in one of many fitness classes offered outdoors, weather permitting. From Yoga and Tai Chi to Belly Dancing and Hula, the class options are endless.

The horticulture team at JW Marriott Las Vegas used over 19 different varieties of plants in the garden design, including herbs and fruit trees. Several different ornate grasses were incorporated, in addition to seasonal garden beds bursting with color.

Since the theme of water runs throughout Aquae Sulis, a pond and three-tiered fountain were introduced. The river bed running through the garden displays over six tones of imported river rock and a flagstone pathway invites guests to meander the pathways throughout. The final touch to the garden is a hand-crafted bridge designed by the resort’s carpentry team which connects the walking meditation path to the grassy areas.

Aquae Sulis Spa’s hydrotherapy pool renovation includes all new pool plastering, pumps, decking, furnishings and plants. “We wanted to open up the pool deck area and make it more inviting to our guests,” says Aquae Sulis Spa Director Melissa Robinson. “We are proud of the fact that we have the only hydrotherapy pool in Las Vegas and are one of only two spas in the nation, therefore enhancing this amenity was very important to us.”

Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. Its use has been recorded in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. The soothing warmth and buoyancy of warm water make it a safe, ideal environment for gentle exercise and the six invigorating chambers of the hydrotherapy pool offer relief and relaxation to the body.

The final compliment to Aquae Sulis’s outdoor experience is the re-introduction of Watsu. This treatment is available year-round as the outdoor private pool is heated at 98 degrees, a perfect temperature in summer or winter. With Watsu, the massage therapist cradles the body as a sequence of gentle movements and stretches are performed. This treatment is perfect for relieving stress while opening the heart and quieting the mind. Supported by water, one moves with the rhythm of one’s breath in ways impossible on land, resulting in greater flexibility and freedom.

As Robinson notes, “We wanted to provide our guests with the ability to participate in therapies beyond an ordinary day spa experience. Watsu was at one time offered at Aquae Sulis and we felt strongly that it needed to be available to our guests.” This 60 minute treatment is priced at $160.

For further information on the new outdoor enhancements offered at Aquae Sulis Spa, please call 702-869-7807.

Hours available for seasonal services are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through February 29, 2008.

Directions from the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) or Downtown (Las Vegas Boulevard). From Las Vegas Boulevard, go to Charleston Boulevard and head west about 8 miles until you reach Red Rock. You’ll see signs for the Visitor Center and the Scenic Loop.

A very funny thing happened to Budd Friedman on his way to fulfilling his vision of showcasing up-and-coming talent.

He created an empire – just for laughs.

For years, Friedman’s string of world-famous Improv Comedy Clubs has provided hours upon hours of hearty chuckles in locales all over the country, including at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

Spotlighting the funniest and freshest faces in comedy, each week three new talents perform in the 350-seat custom-built showroom at the hotel in a show that is always different and unique and that packs a real punch-line.

“Harrah’s is definitely a casino with a flair for fun and excitement, and when guests visit the Improv, that’s what they’re going to get,” promises Friedman.

Friedman opened the first Improv in 1963 on West 44th Street in New York City, and it quickly became synonymous with the exclusive venue for rising comedy acts.

In the 1980’s, Friedman hosted the TV show, “An Evening at the Improv,” which brought stand-up comedy into homes across the nation, and he also began expanding his club’s domain. Some of the biggest names in comedy were launched at the Improv, including Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler and Drew Carey. It continues to reign as America’s Original Comedy Showcase.

And the world said “Ha!" -Bobbie Katz

Set Your Soul on Fire
By Bobbie Katz

If you’re looking for an experience that is truly out of this world, you only have to travel about 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via I-15 to see the first signs. Follow them and you might think that you are on Mars when you first gaze upon the jagged limestone mounds of fiery scarlet, vermilion and mauve that rise out of the Mojave Desert to comprise the Valley of Fire State Park.

Dedicated in 1935 as Nevada’s first state park, the 56.000-acre Valley of Fire takes its name from its distinctive coloration. The red sandstone formations that make up this surreal scene were formed by great sand dunes during the Jurassic Period. Complex uplifting and faulting in the region, followed by 100 million years of erosion, have carved this six-mile-long and four-mile-wide crimson-hued valley in the desert. In the process, water and wind have shaped the land into arches, domes, spirals and serrated ridges. Many of the area’s rock formations have been weathered into unusual shapes resembling elephants, beehives, ducks, cobras, people, pianos and more.

Valley of Fire is famous for its petroglyphs, ancient rock art left behind by the prehistoric Basketmaker people and Anasazi farmers – who are believed to be North America’s earliest inhabitants – who lived along the Muddy River between 300 BC and AD 1150. At Petroglyph Canyon and Atlatl Rock, visitors can see the rock art up close.

Another point of interest is Mouse’s Tank, named for a local Native American who hid from the law there at the turn of the century. The large rock catchment, or tank, at the trail’s end, catches and preserves rainwater, providing an oasis for wildlife. Interesting rock formations include the Beehives, Seven Sisters and White Domes.

Besides sightseeing, hiking, rock hunting, camping and picnicking, there are other things you can enjoy here. Stop at the Visitor Center on Highway 169 in Overton (open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; 702-397-2088) to get the lowdown.


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ATTRACTIONS

Bally's Jubilee! All Access Backstage Walking Tour

Bellagio Fountains Gallery of Fine Art Conservatory The Tuscany Kitchen

Caesars Palace Exotic Cars Fountain shows and aquarium

Circus Circus Adventuredome Canyon Blaster Chaos Inverter Motion Rides Rim Runner Sling Shot World's Largest Permanent Circus

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

Imperial Palace The Auto Collections

Las Vegas Hilton BORG Invasion 4D Klingon Encounter Star Trek: The Experience Star Trek: The Experience -- Secrets Unveiled

Luxor IMAX Theatre In Search of the Obelisk King Tut's Tomb Motion Rides

Mandalay Bay Shark Reef

MGM Grand CBS Television City Research Center Lion Habitat

Mirage Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat Tiger Habitat Volcano

New York - New York The Roller Coaster at New York-New York

Paris Eiffel Tower

Rio Masquerade Village

Sahara Las Vegas Cyber Speedway Speed - The Ride

Showcase Mall GameWorks M&M's World

Silverton The Aquarium

Stratosphere Big Shot Insanity-The Ride Stratosphere Tower X Scream

Treasure Island Sirens of TI

Tropicana Bodies...The Exhibition Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit

Venetian Gondola Guggenheim Hermitage Museum Las Vegas Preview Studios Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Streetmosphere at the Grand Canal Shoppes

Wynn Las Vegas Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati

Also on the Strip FastKart Speedway Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

Attractions Off the VEGAS Strip Atomic Testing Museum Ethel M Chocolate Factory Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas Art Museum Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix Las Vegas Natural History Museum Liberace Museum Lied Children's Museum Marjorie Barrick Museum Mario Andretti race car rides / drives Mt. Charleston hotel, lodge, ski resort Neon Museum Neonopolis Nevada State Museum Old Mormon Fort Planetarium and Observatory Richard Petty Driving Experience Springs Preserve Sunset Stampede The American Racing Academy Zoological - Botanical Park

Attractions Outside VEGAS Adventure Canyon ride Bonnie & Clyde Getaway Car Bonnie Springs / Old Nevada Chloride Mining Town Clark County Museum Desperado roller coaster Extraterrestrial Highway (near Area 51) Frog Hopper Gondolas at Lake Las Vegas Hoover Dam MaxFlight 2002 Virtual Roller Coaster Pioche Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings The Vault Turbo Drop

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HOOVER DAM

35 miles from Las Vegas
Boulder City, NV
(702) 494-2517
(866) 730-9097

Hours of operation: Visitors center open daily, 9 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas. No visitors are allowed on top of the dam after dark.

Because of heightened security, all vehicles attempting to cross the dam are subject to inspection.

For security and road conditions at Hoover Dam, Call (888) 248-1259.

Cost: $11 for adults ages 17-61; $9 for adults 62 and older and military; $6 for kids ages 7-16; kids 6 and younger are free. Fee includes access to the visitors center, intake tower and observation deck. Because of heightened security, visitors are no longer allowed inside the dam itself. Parking is $7 at the garage across from the visitors center.