Only
in Vegas, Can You...
ATTEND
A HOLLYWOOD CD RELEASE
At almost any given time of the week, especially long weekends,
Hollywood’s glitterati converge on Vegas to launch albums,
movies, shows, attend red-carpet events, or simply to party. This
week, ASHLEE SIMPSON will be at Luxor’s LAX, to launch her
single, “Outta My Head.” Club opens at 9 p.m.
SHOOT
A MACHINE GUN
THE GUN STORE has an indoor firing range, and rentals start from
$25, for an M16 or AK, which includes range fee and 25 rounds. Free
Firearm classes on the first and third Friday of every month. Tuesday
is Ladies’ Day – free range use for all ladies on Tuesdays.
The Gun Store, 2900 E. Tropicana. Open daily, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.,
454-1110
GET
MARRIED IN YOUR CAR
Get hitched on the run at the LITTLE WHITE CHAPEL’S TUNNEL
OF LOVE, with rates
starting at $40. 1301 Las Vegas Boulevard South. 382-5943 or 1-800-545-8111
GO
TO THE PLAYBOY CLUB
Where else but Vegas can you combinethe decadence of women and gambling?
At the world’s only PLAYBOY CLUB, at the Palms, high-stakes
gaming (where you are tended to by Bunny dealers) and nightlife
come together to make this an experience unique to Vegas.
BET HIGH-DOLLAR SLOT MACHINES
Everyone knows the proliferation of penny slots in every casino
and even supermarkets and local restaurants, and now, there are
high-limit slots, all the way up to $5000. The Wynn has one of the
highest-$1K and $5K slot machines. Hotels like Caesars Palace and
the Venetian, offer-up these services. Other hotel’s limits
range anywhere from $1 to $500, or in denominations of $5, $25 and
$100.
RENT
A FERRARI
So you’ve booked your suite, you’ve dabbled in a bit
of high-stakes gambling, eaten at five-star restaurants, what else
is there to do to complete the picture? How about you rent a souped-up
sports car like a Ferrari or Lamborghini for a day? Rates range
from
$1,000 – up to $5,000 for 24 hours. Just some of the places
you can call – Rent-A-Vette, 800-372-1981; Eminence Luxury
Services, 407-1967; Beverly Hills Rent A Car, 420-7396; Dream Car
Rentals, 731-6452
EAT
AT MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS
The cachet of Joel Robuchon extends far beyond Paris, as he adds
another feather in his cap with his restaurant, JOEL ROBUCHON, the
only Las Vegas restaurant to earn
a Michelin three-star rating. Other restaurants that have earned
stars are ALEX, PICASSO and GUY SAVOY.
WALK ON AIR OVER THE GRAND CANYON
Almost three years in the making, the Skywalk has welcomed almost
200,000 visitors since it opened on March 28, 2007. The glass bridge
is suspended 4,000 feet
above the Colorado River, on the very edge of the Grand Canyon.
It can withstand the weight of 71 fully-loaded Boeing 747 airplanes
(almost 71 million pounds). The bridge is able to sustain winds
in excess of 100 miles, as well as an 8.0 magnitude earthquake within
50 miles. Prices start from $60, which includes a Hualapai Legacy
Tour and option for the skywalk. Call 1-877-716-9378
BE
IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND ITALY WITHIN 3 HOURS
The EIFFEL TOWER and ARC DE TRIOMPHE at the PARIS HOTEL; GONDOLA
RIDES at the VENETIAN and a faithful reproduction of the HOFBRAU
MUNCHEN, built in
1607, at the Hofbrauhaus… what more could you ask for?
GET
YOUR PHOTO WITH A SHOWGIRL
There’s nothing that screams Vegas like a Vegas showgirl.
Two shows celebrate this nostalgic era – JUBILEE! at Bally’s
and FOLIES BERGERE at the Tropicana. Both
shows offer a sneak peek backstage.
DRIVE
NEARLY 200 MPH IN A RACECAR
The RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway,
offers the Rookie Experience, starting at $399, where you can be
behind the wheel and in-control of the track for 8 laps. Log on
to: www.1800bepetty.com or call 1-800-BE-PETTY, 1-800-237-3889
SEE
ANY OR ALL 5 DIFFERENT CIRQUE SHOWS
Only in Vegas are you spoiled for choice between 5 Cirque shows
– Mystere, O, Zumanity, Love and Ka. There’s one for
every age group and we think that you have to see at least one Cirque
show in your lifetime.
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