BEST OF LAS VEGAS
By Henry Tamburin
(last
updated October 2008)
These are my opinions on the best that
Las Vegas has to offer. It is based on my experiences of visiting Las Vegas
every year for over 30 years. I also currently own a house in nearby Henderson,
NV and spend about 50% of my time there. I’ve recommended this list to my
friends and family. I will continue to add different categories to the list
each month, or modify them if needed, based on my experiences.
If
you have any comments about anything on the list, send them to me at HTamburin@aol.com.
Henry Tamburin
Best Free Things To See
Fountains
of Bellagio
Conservatory
(Bellagio)
Walking
through the Venetian Hotel and Shopping Area
Atlantis fountain
show (Forum Shops, Caesars)
Stroll around
Red Rock Casino resort
Freemont
Street Experience
Volcano
eruption (front of Mirage)
Hoover Dam
Lake Las
Vegas
Masquerade
Village Parade (Rio Casino)
Best
Inexpensive 4-Star Hotel
Golden Nugget
(downtown)
Best
Strip Hotels
Bellagio
Venetian
Wynn
Best Resorts
J. R.
Marriott Las Vegas
Red Rock
Casino & Resort
Best
Gourmet Restaurants
Le Cirque
(Bellagio)
Prime
(Bellagio)
Delmonico
(Venetian)
Hugo’s (Four
Queens - less costly and very good)
Best
Prime Rib
Lawry’s The
Prime Rib (one black from strip on Flamingo)
Best
Italian Restaurant
Maggianos (across from Wynn Casino)
Fiamma (MGM Grand)
Best
Steak House
Delmonico
(Venetian)
Range
(Harrah’s)
Charlie
Palmer (Four Seasons)
Steakcraft (MGM Grand)
Best
Casual Restaurant
Grand Lux Café (Venetian)
Olives
(Bellagio)
Best
Seafood
Emeril's (MGM Grand)
Best
Buffets
Planet
Hollywood
South Point
Bellagio
Green Valley
Ranch
Best Las Vegas Local
Restaurant
Rosemary’s
(Sahara Ave. click here
for specials)
Andreas (6th
Street Downtown)
Todd’s Unique
Restaurant (Sunset Road, Henderson)
Best
Shows
Barry Manilow
Danny Gans
Mystere-Cirque Du Soleil (Treasure Island)
Mamma Mia
(Mandalay Bay)
Best
Entertainer
Danny Gans
Best
Car Rental Company
Advantage
Best
View of Las Vegas Strip and Valley
Stratosphere
(observation deck)
Paris
(observation deck, Eiffel Tower)
Best
Double Deck Blackjack Game (basic strategy player)
Mirage ($25)
NYNY ($50)
MGM Grand
($100)
Wynn ($100)
Best Double Deck
Blackjack Game (low stakes card counter)
Santa Fe
Station
El Cortez
Suncoast
Red Rock
Best Single Deck Game
El Cortez
Best
Shoe Dealt Blackjack Game (basic strategy player)
MGM Grand
($10 min)
Bellagio ($10
min)
Mandalay Bay
($10 min)
Best
Crap Game
Casino Royal
(center strip)
Main Street
Station (Downtown)
Best
Coupon Book
Las Vegas
Advisor Pocket Book of Values (www.lasvegasadvisor.com)
All kinds of
coupons at www.billhere.com
2008 American
Casino Guide book (tear out coupons)
Best
Video Poker Games (lots of full pay games)
South Point
Fiesta Rancho
Fiesta
Henderson
Palms
Best
Place to Pay Slots (consistently higher paying slot machines)
Boulder
Station
Arizona
Charlie’s Boulder
Sam’s Town
Palms
Best
Roulette Game
Monte Carlo
(single 0 wheel)
Nevada Palace
(single 0 wheel)
Stratosphere
(single 0 wheel)
Best
Low Limit Casino Gambling
Downtown
casinos
Best
Source for Casino Promotions
www.advantageplayer.com (Viva Las
Vegas page)
Best
Source for List of Casinos that Offer Double or Triple Point Slot Point
Promotions (Las Vegas)
www.lasvegasadvisor.com (Slot Club
Bonus Points)
http://www.advantageplayer.com/lasvegas/index.html
Best
Source for List of Casinos That Offer Cashback/Comps
(Las Vegas)
http://www.advantageplayer.com/lasvegas/index.html
Best
Source for Current Blackjack Playing Conditions
Blackjack
Insider newsletter at www.bjinsider.com
Las Vegas
Blackjack Survey at http:/wizardofodds.com/blackjack/vegas/html
Best Spa
Canyon Ranch
(Venetian)
Bathhouse (THEhotel)
Best Recreational
Activities
Lake Las
Vegas
Lake Mead