DK Travel : Las Vegas

The Entertainment Capital of the World offers just about everything: the world’s largest hotels; the brightest stars in show business; shops and restaurants that rival any on earth. It’s true, too, that the lights are brighter in Las Vegas. Yet you don’t have to go far from the glamour and glitter to find the natural beauty of lakes and the desert as well.

Canyon Explorations

One of several companies providing hiking, interpretive trips, and whitewater rafting in the Grand Canyon.
Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion National Park

A moderate, short day-hike to the overlook, which is right above the Great Arch.
Canyon Ranch Spaclub

Residents at the Venetian can enjoy the 100-plus spa services, including movement therapy, Watsu pools, and 20 different styles of massage. The huge facility is also open to non-residents Sunday through Thursday, as is the Canyon Ranch restaurant.
Carnival World Buffet

Half the fun here is watching the chefs work as they interpret the flavors of Brazil, the East, Italy, Mexico, and the USA in a staggering 1,000-recipe repertoire.
Cash

The ultimate item to bring home from a Las Vegas trip has got to be several suitcases of hard cash. Although there are more losers than winners at the slot machines, roulette wheels, and gaming tables, visitors occasionally hit big jackpots, such as those on Megabucks and Quartermania machines, netting them huge sums of money.
Central Park

The hotel’s public area echoes famous New York City spots; the casino currently ranks as a top spot with the younger crowd, and they dress to be seen.
Chelsea Premium Outlets

Good and cheap shopping area with lots to choose from!!

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/
Chinatown Plaza

With pagoda-style roofs, a traditional Chinese entrance gate, and a statue of the mythical monk Tripitaka, with his companions – a pig, a soldier, and a monkey – Chinatown Plaza offers a delightful blend of East and West. Stores specialize in both American and Eastern necessities and Asian luxuries. Chinese music wafts through the covered walkways (a misting system keeps shoppers cool in summer). Good stops include Chong Hing Jewelers, Valley Oriental Art Works and Paintings, Marco Polo Furniture, and Chinatown Florist. Not surprisingly, the restaurants are the best in town for Asian cuisine.
Chinatown Plaza

A shopping center that serves the needs of the city’s sizeable Asian community as well as Asian-American tourists and visitors from around the world. At festival times (see Festivals and Annual Events), counters are piled high with moon cakes and treats linked to special days.
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year festivities center around Chinatown Plaza. Highlights include the traditional Chinese lion dance, firecrackers, foods, and feng shui as it pertains to the New Year.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three course meal for one with a half bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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- $30–$45
- $45–$60
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