Las Vegas with Kids; Second Edition

by Paris Permenter; John Bigley

• ISBN13: 9781892975782
• ISBN10: 1892975785
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-07
• Publisher: Open Road

Summary

Featuring Ancient Egypt, King Arthur's Court, a tropical rainforest, volcanoes, pirate ships, chocolate factories, and the streets of Paris and New York -- all side by side -- Las Vegas is a wonderful destination for the whole family. Las Vegas with Kids offers parents and their children the perfect guide to this perfect family destination.

Table of Contents

introduction	11	(2)
overview	13	(3)
planning your trip	16	(17)
Why Las Vegas?	16	(2)
City History	18	(1)
Weather	18	(1)
What to Pack	19	(2)
Information Sources	21	(1)
Arrivals & Departures	22	(7)
By Commercial Air	23	(2)
By Charter Air	25	(1)
Package Deals	26	(2)
Frequent Flier Programs	28	(1)
Security Concerns	28	(1)
Arriving by Car	28	(1)
Getting Around Town	29	(2)
City Layout	29	(1)
Getting from the Airport to Your Hotel	29	(1)
Renting a Car	29	(2)
Public Transportation	31	(1)
Tip Tips	31	(2)
where are we?	33	(5)
Ground Tours of Las Vegas	33	(1)
Ground Tours Outside Las Vegas	34	(3)
Flightseeing Tours to Grand Canyon	37	(1)
Flightseeing Tours of Las Vegas	37	(1)
a look at the strip	38	(4)
Why is There a Volcano on this Street?	38	(1)
South of Main Street	39	(1)
South of Sahara Avenue	39	(1)
South of Desert Inn Road	40	(1)
South of Spring Mountain Road	40	(1)
South of Flamingo Road	41	(1)
South of Tropicana Avenue	41	(1)
which one is my room?	42	(38)
The Best Family-Friendly Hotels	46	(5)
Circus Circus	46	(1)
Excalibur	46	(1)
Boardwalk	47	(1)
Luxor	48	(1)
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino	48	(2)
Treasure Island	50	(1)
Other Recommended Casino Hotels on the Strip	51	(11)
Hotels Off the Strip	62	(8)
Boulder Strip Hotels	70	(1)
Downtown Hotels	71	(5)
Inexpensive Motels On the Strip	76	(1)
Inexpensive Motels Off the Strip	76	(3)
Out of Town	79	(1)
what's for dinner?	80	(10)
Hotel Restaurants	81	(8)
Restaurants Not Located in Hotels	89	(1)
what are we doing next?	90	(21)
Fun & Fantasy	90	(3)
Theme Parks	93	(3)
Adventuredome at Circus Circus	93	(1)
Wet 'n Wild	94	(2)
Good Views	96	(1)
Rides	96	(2)
Virtual Rides, Motion Simulators, & Special Theaters	98	(1)
Raceways	99	(1)
Miniature Golf	100	(1)
Arcades	100	(1)
Big Top Action!	101	(1)
Animals & the Great Outdoors	102	(2)
Museums & Exhibits	104	(4)
Factory Tours	108	(3)
can i play outside?	111	(8)
Parks	111	(2)
Sports & Recreation	113	(6)
Boating	113	(1)
Rafting	114	(1)
Bowling	114	(1)
Camping	114	(1)
Horseback Riding	115	(1)
Indoor Skydiving	115	(1)
Rock Climbing	115	(1)
Snow Skiing	116	(1)
Ice Skating	116	(1)
Roller Skating	116	(1)
Professional Sports	116	(1)
Rodeo	116	(1)
Sports Entertainment Complex	116	(1)
Sports Parks	117	(1)
Laser Tag	117	(1)
Paintball	118	(1)
what can i buy?	119	(3)
Shopping Centers	119	(1)
Factory Outlets	120	(1)
Help Your Child Bring Home Vacation Memories	120	(2)
who's taking care of me?	122	(2)
Hotel-supervised Programs	122	(1)
Baby-sitting	123	(1)
do i have to go to bed?	124	(5)
Family-appropriate Shows	124	(2)
Lights, Action, Cameras!	126	(1)
Family-appropriate Dinner Shows	127	(1)
Movie Theaters	127	(2)
where else can we go?	129	(11)
Lake Mead	129	(1)
Valley of Fire	130	(2)
Red Rock	132	(1)
Mt. Charleston	132	(1)
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge	133	(1)
Chloride	134	(1)
Floyd Lamb State Park	134	(1)
Extraterrestrial Highway	135	(1)
Primm's Thrill Rides	135	(1)
Grapevine Canyon	135	(1)
Grand Canyon	136	(2)
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah	138	(1)
Arches National Park, Utah	139	(1)
Appendix A: toll-free hotel numbers	140	(6)
Appendix B: las vegas websites	146	(11)
General Websites	146	(2)
Airport	148	(1)
Child-Related	148	(1)
City Resources	149	(1)
Educational Resources	149	(1)
Hotels & Motels	150	(4)
Nevada Tourism Information	154	(1)
Publications	154	(1)
Radio Stations	155	(1)
Special Events	156	(1)
Television Stations	156	(1)
Jean & Primm Hotels	156	(1)
Appendix C: las vegas directory	157	(4)
Auto Repair	157	(1)
Hospitals & Medical Centers	157	(1)
Pet Boarding	158	(3)
index	161