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GETTING AROUND TOWN International Vision Expo West welcomes you to Las Vegas! We want your time in Vegas to be fun and memorable. In order to get your bearings in Vegas, it helps to understand the area. Our official event hotel locations are numbered on the map below.
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WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS —
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the Entertainment Capital of the World. There is something for everyone here — all you have to do is find it. And we’re here to ease that search so you can choose the Vegas experience you want to have. This visitor guide highlights the best of Las Vegas with suggested things to see and do while you’re in town for International Vision Expo West. Indulge in music, theater, food, shopping, spas, nightlife or whatever catches your eye. We hope you enjoy your trip.
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1. Aria Resort & Casino 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S (1 mile) 2. Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S (1.37 miles) 3. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S (1 mile)
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4. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S (1.5 miles) 5. Flamingo Las Vegas 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.95 miles)
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7. The LINQ Hotel & Casino 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.55 miles) 8. Mirage 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.56 miles) 9. Paris Las Vegas 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.80 miles) 10. Planet Hollywood 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.90 miles)
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6. Harrah’s Las Vegas 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.40 miles)
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11. SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. S (.80 miles) 12. Treasure Island 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S (1 block) 13. Vdara Hotel & Spa at City Center 2600 W Harmon Ave. (2.5 miles) 14. Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa 160 E Flamingo Rd. (2 miles)
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Dine
The Las Vegas restaurant landscape is one of the most exciting in the world. With so many extravagant, splurgeworthy dining experiences available in Las Vegas, it can be difficult to choose. Here are a few tried and true options for every adventurous foodie.
At The LINQ, the entertainment corridor leading from the Strip to the 550-foot skyline redefining High Roller observation wheel, you’ll find Brooklyn Bowl. It’s a concert hall with bowling lanes, multiple bars and a restaurant with a fresh take on comfort food. Catch a rock band while fueling up on classic fried chicken, French bread pizzas or oyster-topped deviled eggs. DB Brasserie at The Venetian offers a greatest hits menu from many New York restaurants and French fare with Mediterranean and American flourishes.
Carnevino at The Palazzo is Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s dream restaurant, a combination of rustic Italian cuisine and a top-notch steakhouse. Handmade pastas, hand-chopped Piemontese steak tartare, and roasted beets with horseradish and arugula are all dishes that help construct an amazing family-style meal. é by José Andrés remains one of Las Vegas’ best kept food secrets. It’s a limited-seating, email reservation-only, 23-course experience where futuristic and experimental techniques are applied to fresh and simple ingredients.
The unmarked hallway between Jaleo and Blue Ribbon on The Cosmopolitan’s restaurant-stacked third floor leads to The Pizzeria, a late-night hot spot for a peerless New York slice.
And though it’s not on the menu at the old school Italian hangout, Piero’s, the luxurious osso buco is everybody’s favorite.
Off the Strip, Lotus of Siam is one of the best-known Thai restaurants in the country, but regulars know to order off the Northern Thai portion at the back of the menu to experience amazingly balanced, authentic dishes hard to find elsewhere.
Acclaimed Japanese street food awaits you at Yusho at the Monte Carlo. Food Network’s Guy Fieri created the fun and flashy Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar at the LINQ Hotel and Casino, an energized version of your favorite neighborhood bar with over-the-top food, including Fireball lollipop chicken wings and the infamous Bacon Mac-NCheese Burger. Just a bit further south on the Strip, Giada De Laurentiis chose the Cromwell boutique hotel as the site of her first-ever restaurant, Giada — The Restaurant, a wide-open dining room with beautiful views of the boulevard and signature touches on contemporary Italian food.
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Carson Kitchen in the city’s burgeoning Downtown district, has a hip, scrumptious menu that will make it your favorite new hot spot. Indulge in fried chicken skins with smoked honey, a delicious butter burger or delectable doughnut-based bread pudding.
Twist at Mandarin Oriental is the only spot in the United States where you can sample tastebud-tingling cuisine from chef Pierre Gagnaire. The multicourse tasting menu is created fresh every season.
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Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace is the place for one of Las Vegas’ greatest indulgences, the Krug Room, a private dining experience with carefully curated seasonal menus.
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Shop
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With nearly 40 million people visiting Las Vegas yearly, it has become a hot spot for international retailers. Travel the world without ever leaving the Strip.
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a hot spot for international retailers Indulge in French frills at Crystals at CityCenter. The ultimate names in luxury retail reside under one geometric roof at this LEED-certified style powerhouse. Peruse the leather goods at Céline, feed your skin with high-quality cosmetics from Sisley or indulge in Parisian couture at Lanvin; but whatever you do, don’t miss the three-story Louis Vuitton showcase store. Walk Roman piazzas at The Forum Shops at Caesars. Designed to transport shoppers to the streets of Rome, the original luxury-shopping mecca in Las Vegas features the most famous names from the runway. Take in the over-the-top window display at Marc Jacobs before 6
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admiring the extravagant designs of Anne Fontaine. Find a classic American bargain at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets if you want all the designer duds without the hefty price tag. Score traditional British wares at Burberry or classic sportswear at Tory Burch, all heavily discounted below retail prices. Experience the most authentic gondola ride this side of the Atlantic at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo. It’s easy to forget you’re shopping in the middle of the Mojave when you’re floating on a Venetian gondola with a singing
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gondolier. Once you step off the boat, peruse fine jewelry at Ca’d’Oro, pick up a pair of designer shoes from Salvatore Ferragamo and find everything else at the ultimate department store, Barneys New York. Get a taste of European couture at Wynn and Encore Esplanade. A treasure trove of big names in high fashion, Wynn Esplanade has the top luxury brands all under one gilded roof. From Brioni’s tailormade suits to the latest unconventional shoe designs from Nicholas Kirkwood, finding statement pieces is easy at this resort destination. Wynn Las Vegas also houses Nevada’s only authorized Ferrari and Maserati dealership and store. Photos: Las Vegas News Bureau
Travel coast to coast at Fashion Show Mall. A true shoppers’ paradise, this is one of the largest enclosed malls in the world, featuring a wide variety of top national and international retail stores. Pick up some classic polo shirts at Lacoste, a customized charm bracelet at Pandora, or a collection of fragrant soaps and lotions at LUSH. Get Styles from Across the Pond at The Cosmopolitan. The hotel features an eclectic collection of shops from around the world. A leading international fashion brand, AllSaints Spitalfield hails from the U.K., bringing with it chic, innovative, British rock style. Snag limited edition
sneakers at CRSVR Sneaker Boutique or experience the first interactive, fully automated luxury store, U*tique Shop. See how fashion rocks at Downtown Summerlin. The latest shopping hub to hit Las Vegas, Downtown Summerlin features over 125 shops and restaurants for non-stop retail action. Name brands Michael Kors and True Religion are sprinkled among department stores such as Macy’s and Dillard’s at this vibrant urban center.
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Crystals at CityCenter
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Fashion Show Mall
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Bargain
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HUNTING
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There’s no shame in looking for a good deal. Here are some places to get a bang for your buck while in Vegas.
WILD VEGAS
SIGN OF THE TIMES
For animal-friendly fun, make your way to Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage. It’s home to a number of species, including the famed white tigers.
Perhaps the best-known attraction in Las Vegas isn’t any particular performer but the fabled sign itself. The Welcome to Las Vegas Sign is currently located just south of all the action on Las Vegas Boulevard. No trip to Vegas would be complete without a photo with this timeless landmark.
RUN AWAY WITH THE CIRCUS Circus Circus is home to the world’s largest free permanent circus, highlighting the center stage of the Carnival Midway. Different acts perform roughly each half hour starting at 11:00 am daily.
ART-DECO DEMO The Smith Center for the Performing Arts offers free tours providing insight into Downtown’s distinguished cultural attraction. Guests can learn about the structure’s art-deco architecture and design, as well as the unique works on display.
SEE SHARKS And sawfish, giant rays, sea turtles and other aquatic wildlife — at Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. This public aquarium, one of the largest in North America, takes you on a journey to an undersea wonderland.
DRY LAND AHOY Prefer to stay on dry land? Check out the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, 180-acres dedicated to nature walks, botanical gardens and interactive activities.
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Thrill
Adrenaline junkies of all sorts have a variety to choose from when looking for thrills in Las Vegas.
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The Richard Petty Driving Experience at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway puts aspiring speed demons in a NASCAR race car for a heart-pumping thrill of a lifetime that gets you as close to being in the race as you will ever get. You can skip the ground all together at Sky Combat Ace. It’s where you’ll find your inner “Top Gun” flying a real combat plane with a trained instructor pilot. The Stratosphere has four high-altitude rides, including the SkyJump bungee experience that gives you a controlled
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2 freefall from the 108th floor, the highaltitude tower drop called the Big Shot, the spinner Insanity and X Scream, the right-to-the-edge ride. With all this available at almost 1,000 feet up, you might just want to make this a day trip and call it a day. Adventuredome at Circus Circus raises the stakes for Las Vegas roller coasters with its El Loco coaster. The compact, but powerful, addition boasts a 90-degree drop, a 45-degree outward-banked turn and two sustained inverted rolls, all in
a curve-hugging four-person car with headrest speakers pumping music and a lap bar you’ll want to hold on to no matter how hard you try to raise your hands. Closer to the ground but still full of quick lifts, both the Voodoo Zip Line at The Rio and Slotzilla at Fremont Street Experience offer thrilling zip line experiences that allow you to get a rush zooming over the heads of amazed tourists and onlookers.
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Adventuredome at Circus Circus
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Golf Vegas is the perfect place to tee up on your perfect course. Follow our guide to match your golf preferences to the perfect course.
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LIKE TESTING YOUR SKILLS?
LIKE TROPICAL SURROUNDINGS?
LIKE A VARIETY OF COURSE TERRAIN?
Head to Primm Valley Golf Club
Head to Bali Hai Golf Club
Head to Rio Secco Golf Club
Located 45 minutes from the Strip in Primm, this club features two Tom Faziodesigned courses: The Lakes Course and the Desert Course. These pro-style courses combine the natural beauty of the desert with challenging layouts that put your skills to the test. PRO TIP: Prepare for the challenge at the 22-acre practice facility, complete with a double-ended driving range, target greens, and chipping and pitching greens.
Palm trees, tropical oases and crystalclear ponds punctuate the lush greens of the Bali Hai Golf Course, named for the legendary island in the South Pacific. Once you step onto the meticulously maintained grounds, you’re transported to an extraordinary golfer’s paradise, complete with black volcanic rock outcroppings and white sand. PRO TIP: The beautiful white sand bunkers are extremely punishing. Avoid at all costs.
Rio Secco can play to over 7,400 yards and is very difficult, but also offers four teeing grounds to allow golfers of any skill level a memorable golf experience. Features include six holes through steep canyons, six holes on a plateau overlooking the city and six holes in a broad desert wash. PRO TIP: Always leave it below the hole when laying up. When putting, remember everything breaks toward the Strip.
LIKE A FAST YET CHALLENGING ROUND?
LIKE TOP-NOTCH AMENITIES?
Head to TaylorMade Golf Experience
Head to Wynn Golf Club
Players looking for a quicker round, or those wanting to work exclusively on their short game, can enjoy this executive par 3 course located south on the Strip. Night play is available. PRO TIP: The longest hole is 183 yards, so you can leave your driver and fairway woods at home.
Wynn Golf Club is synonymous with luxury, and the high-end amenities don’t stop once you leave the hotel. The Wynn golf course is the only course attached to a resort on the Strip, ensuring the ultimate in convenience and luxurious amenities, full-service locker rooms and beverage-stocked golf carts. PRO TIP: Not necessary, since every player gets their own caddy who knows the course inside and out.
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you deserve an evening off A DAY OF INDULGENCE Escape with an intimate spa experience at Glow, a Mandara Spa, at The New Tropicana Las Vegas. Experience complete immersion in total relaxation time at this luxury spa that mirrors an elegant boutique hotel on the beach. Guests are escorted to one of nine serene rooms, where they can select from more than 50 treatments designed to recharge, revive, and revamp the body and soul.
ULTIMATE REFRESH AND RECHARGE
OVER THE TOP AND EXOTIC Tap into your soul’s inner desires at Caesars Palace through the use of Qua Baths & Spa’s color therapy treatment, Aura-Soma Synergy. First, choose a bottle from one of the 111 different color combinations, each representing a different meaning or need within your subconscious. Finish the treatment with a massage to clear your mind and reset your intentions.
You went on vacation to get away from it all and at Canyon Ranch Spa at The Venetian, the Energy Renewal treatment promises to help you do just that. The 50-minute session includes a sit-down with a therapist to assist with setting the session’s intention. Once you’ve decided on a goal (such as being more relaxed), your therapist uses chakra alignment and meditative techniques to restore a sense of calm.
Relax
RELAX OFF THE STRIP Envelope yourself in pure tranquility at The Spa at Red Rock Casino Resort, one of the top spas in Las Vegas. Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating Espresso Scrub or Moroccan Oil Ritual Scalp Treatment, followed by a soothing Ashiatsu massage.
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The Spa Aquae at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort is a true oasis, offering stress-free healing and renewing treatments far from the excitement of the Strip. Quench your need for relaxation with a Holistic Massage and Healing Hydration Wrap and leave feeling truly refreshed.
After a long day on the show floor, you deserve an evening off. Kick off your shoes and enjoy a blissed-out day at one of Las Vegas’ spas.
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Downtown
Downtown Las Vegas is where this city got its start
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Start your Downtown tour with a hearty meal, diner-style. Du-par’s at the Golden Gate Casino offers Las Vegas’ favorite pancakes. Then peek at Vegas’ beginnings with visits to the Neon Museum, where the iconic and historical signs of the past live on. If you need a caffeine fix, head to The Beat Coffeehouse, where you can grab a latte and some old school vinyl.
If you’re looking for energy, you’ve found it. Downtown is electric at night, and not just because of the Fremont Street Experience, the original drag of casinos covered with the dazzling Viva Vision LED canopy. Grab dinner at Golden Nugget’s seafood spot Chart House or dine on perfectly aged steaks at Oscar’s Steakhouse, a twist on a classic concept from former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.
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Downtown Las Vegas is where this city got its start. If you haven’t experienced Downtown, get ready for a wild ride through a diverse, culturally rich neighborhood full of fresh and old-school style.
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Downtown is chock-full of power lunch spots. Eat where the movers and shakers do with the fierce flavors of Le Thai on Fremont Street or homey Mexican cuisine at La Comida. For more variety, check out the various pie styles served at Pizza Rock on Third Street, or stroll through the colorful Container Park, a mini-mall stacked with boutique shops and casual eateries like Pinches Tacos, Big Ern’s BBQ and wine bar Bin 702.
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On the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, more energy awaits. Fremont East is the hottest bar district in Las Vegas, where a new breed of party bounces between classic cocktail spots, hip saloons and multi-experience entertainment venues. All kinds of music booms at Backstage Bar & Billiards, and just across the street, DJs pump up a cool, young crowd on the rooftop bar at Commonwealth. A few steps away in the old-school
El Cortez Casino, swill a throwback Blood & Sand cocktail within the swank, but unpretentious, Parlour Bar. For a more laid-back experience, head to Downtown 3rd for drinks at Downtown Grand’s refreshing Art Bar, or cross over to the Arts District to check out the extensive beer list and creative mixology unfolding at Velveteen Rabbit. Nightlife knows no boundaries in today’s Downtown.
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Trips
While the Strip takes center stage, there’s a whole world of activities for those eager to venture beyond the glittering lights.
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MESQUITE
GRAND CANYON
Right at the Nevada-Arizona border, Mesquite is a remote yet rewarding golf and spa oasis. With seven different golf clubs and two hotel casinos with renowned spa facilities, anyone looking for a day away from Vegas will find Mesquite to be a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the Strip.
This bona fide natural wonder of the world is a few hours away from the Strip. Carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon offers visitors numerous ways to explore its 6,000-foot-high walls. Rent a bike and take a spin around one of the trails for a 360-degree view of the canyon, or go by mule-back for a three-hour journey from the rim to the river’s edge.
GET A RUSH Skydive Mesquite offers everything you need for the ultimate skydiving experience. From first-time jumps and skydive lessons to experienced skydivers, they do it all. Come jump at the drop zone in Nevada where real skydivers come to play.
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BOULDER CITY
VALLEY OF FIRE
While it thrives by being just 20 miles away from Vegas, Boulder City is one of only two cities in Nevada that prohibits gambling. Stroll the downtown streets and browse locally owned shops filled with handmade, antique treasures. History buffs can duck into the Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum for an in-depth look at the astonishing landmark. Refuel at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co. with classic pub fare and fresh suds all brewed right in Boulder City.
Nevada’s oldest state park, the Valley of Fire, gets its name from the flaming color of its famous sandstone rock formations. Hiking trails not only reveal the park’s desert wildlife (think tortoises and big horn sheep), but also provide visitors with pristine examples of ancient rock art. View the petroglyphs at Mouse’s Tank and Atlatl Rock.
GET A RUSH Hop on one of Adrenaline ATV Tours’ four-wheelers and cover even more of the park’s famously scenic trails.
GET A RUSH Flightlinz Bootleg Canyon gives thrillseekers the opportunity to soar down four separate zip lines at speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
GET A RUSH Maverick Helicopters’ Wind Dancer tour offers stunning views of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before descending into the canyon for a champagne toast, followed by a final flight over the Strip.
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