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Las
Vegas: Insider Tips, FAQs & Links
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The full name of the Las Vegas Airport is
"McCarran
International Airport."
There are approximately 800 daily flights at McCarran
International Airport. It serves more than 10.2 million passengers a
year, making it the 10th busiest airport in North America and the 16th
busiest in the world in terms of passengers. Limousine and taxi service
is available 24 hours. Private aviation is serviced at McCarran, North
Las Vegas Air Terminal, and Sky Harbor.
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Offering the most reliable service and the
LOWEST RATES for shuttle service between McCarran International Airport
and the Strip and Downtown Hotels. Your purchase includes transportation
to and from the airport and hotel. Airport Shuttle - Every 15 Minutes
to the Strip and Downtown Vegas! Present your voucher at the Gray
Line Airport Booth or to the driver, located outside of door #10 of
the baggage claim area. Schedule your return by calling Gray Line Shuttle
Reservations at 1 702 739 5700.
Gray Line/Coach USA/Express Shuttle ****Best
Choice****
(702) 384 1234 or (800) 634 6579
Operates 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
To Strip hotels Round-Trip - Only $11.00! Downtown hotels - $15.00
TIP: Before arranging a shuttle,
many of the area hotels/motels provide free shuttle service. Be sure
to check with your hotel/motel when making reservations to see if they
provide airport pick-up service.
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If you arrive in Vegas with a carry-on bag
and you're staying downtown, try catching the CAT (Citizen Area Transit)
bus from the airport to downtown Vegas, with no transfers. Note: seniors
can ride for $1.10 with an ID issued by the local transport authority.
Routes 108 (Downtown and Paradise Road) and 109 (Downtown and Maryland
Parkway) have direct access to the airport and stop outside the arrivals
and baggage claim area. Call (702) 228 7433 for more information.
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Taxi service
is abundant in Las Vegas and are available 24 hours a day. All have
meters.
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Budget Rental Car
Avis Car Rental
Dollar Rent a Car
Thrifty
Car Rental
Alamo Rental Car
National
Car Rental
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Intercity Bus Transportation
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This is a major Greyhound station with 24
hour service. There are connections to many cities throughout the United
States and Canada. Las Vegas Bus Center provides intercity passenger,
package delivery and charter service. Depot for Trailways and Greyhound.
Location: 200 S Main
St., Las Vegas, Phone:
(702) 384-9561
Baggage: (702) 384-9568, Greyhound Package Express: (702)
384-9568
Customer Service: (702) 384-8009, Charter: (800) 454-2487
For bus schedules, fares and reservations visit
www.greyhound.com
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The Las Vegas Citizens Area Transit (CAT)
services the residential routes of Las Vegas and Henderson in addition
to the Strip. The system consists of 48 routes served by 308 buses,
carrying close to 150,000 passengers everyday in the greater Las Vegas
Valley. Most routes operate 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. seven days a week.
Some routes operate 24-hours a day. Check the routes and timetables
for more specific information. If you can’t find the information you’re
looking for on their website, call CAT Customer Service at 228-7433
(CAT-RIDE) or pick up a CAT Guide at locations throughout the valley
or on a CAT bus. This informative booklet provides all the information
you’ll need to plan your trip on CAT.
The Las Vegas Strip Trolley goes up and down the
Strip for 9:30am to 2am daily. It stops at all the major Strip locations
from the Stratosphere at the north end to Mandalay Bay at the south
end, making a loop. Exact fare of $1.50 per ride is required.
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Average temperatures:
January is between 56F (13C) and 33F (1C).
July is between 75F (24C) and 105F (41C).
With an average 320 days of sunshine per year and only 4.19 inches of
rainfall.
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The city of Las Vegas is 2,174 feet above
sea level.
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Most health risks in Las Vegas are related
to the heat - after all it is in the desert. It gets mighty hot so bring
your sunscreen with you (even if you think you will be inside all the
time). Drink lots of water -especially in Las Vegas where your alcohol
consumption may be higher and cause dehydration. Limit your sun exposure
to early morning and late afternoon.
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Las Vegas, Henderson, Green Valley, Boulder
City, Mt. Charleston, Jean and Primm.
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Approximately half the visitors to Las Vegas
arrive by automobile. The principal highway is I-15, which connects
with southern California to the southwest and Utah to the northeast.
U.S. 93 (Boulder Highway and Fremont Street in Las Vegas) extends into
Arizona to the southeast, where it merges with I-40. U.S. 95 brings
traffic from northern California and Reno. When there's an opportunity
to fill up, drivers en route to Las Vegas should keep in mind that the
next gas station can be an hour away.
Las Vegas is an easy city to navigate, and most of the large
hotels and casinos are along the "Strip" called Las Vegas Boulevard.
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The number for Nevada road conditions
is toll free 1 877 687 6237
From California Only 1 800 427 7623
California Road Conditions (916) 445 7623
Or visit their website
http://www.nevadadot.com/traveler/
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National Parks
offer some great deals on entrance fees and 50% discounts off facilities.
You can purchase an annual National Parks Pass for $50 and admits
the pass signee and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle.
Seniors 62 years or older
can get a Golden Age Passport for a one time processing charge
of $10. You must purchase a Golden Age Passport in person (it
is not available by mail or telephone). This can be done at any NPS
facility that charges an entrance fee. At time of purchase you must
show proof of age (62 years or older) and be a citizen or permanent
resident of the United States.
For information about these and other passes visit
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
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Here is
a listing of Campgrounds and RV Parks for Las Vegas. The only one we
have checked out and can highly recommend is Circus Circus. We will
be reviewing these - but if you have a comment on any of the parks -
please let us know. Thanks.
California Hotel RV Park - (702) 388 2665
Circus Circus - (702) 734 0410 - Great Park! See comments below in FAQs
section.
Circusland RV Park - (702) 734 0410
Covered Wagon RV Park - (702) 384 4076
Destiny's Oasis Las Vegas RV Park - (702) 263 5155
Hitchin' Post RV Park - (702) 644 1043
Holiday Travel Park - (702) 451 8005
King's Row Trailer Park - (702) 457 3606
KOA Las Vegas - (702) 451 5527
Military Park - (702) 643 3060
Primadonna RV Village - 1 (800) FUN STOP
Riviera Travel Trailer Park - (702) 457 8700
Sam's Town RV Park - (702) 454 8055
Showboat RV Park - (702) 383 9333
Silverton Hotel & /Casino RV Park - 1 (800) 588 7711
Sunrise RV Park - (702) 458 7275
Western RV Park - (702) 384 1033
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Las Vegas is a large city where you should
exercise caution. Do not leave your purse or personal items unattended
- even in the casino.
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Local Tourist
Information Office
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Visitors in the casinos must
be at least 21 years of age with no exceptions. No Children can
enter the casino floor unless you are walking through the casino, on
the pathways, with your youngster in tow. As long as you're on the move,
you're OK. For families the off-strip casinos frequently provide free
child care.
No photographs can be taken inside the casino. No cell phones
can be used while in the Sports Book or while playing a live casino
game (black jack, roulette, etc.). There are lots more rules, but these
are most important for planning your trip.
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FAQ
Hotel transportation |
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Is there a shuttle service from the airport
to the Stratosphere hotel? Fred
Some hotels do have a shuttle service from the airport and even
to other hotels/casinos throughout Las Vegas. The Stratosphere does
not provide a shuttle from the airport to their hotel. The best deal
is Gray Line's Airport Shuttle to To Strip hotels Round-Trip -
Call: (702) 384 1234 or (800) 634 6579
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FAQ
Driving from LV
to Hoover Dam
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Greetings! We're staying at the Bellagio,
and want to pick our friend up at the airport, and go straight to Hoover
Dam. Is it on the way, and can you give me driving directions & approximate
times? -- Linda
I found your information. Visit their website
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam,
click on "Visiting Hoover Dam" and then "Maps and Driving Instructions".
They also have a coupon for $1.00 off Admission online that you can
print and use.
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FAQ
RV Parks
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"Could you tell if any of the casinos
have RV hook-ups. We will be traveling to Vegas in the near future."
- Mickey
Las Vegas is a great town and I'm sure that you will
have a blast. My family stayed at the Circus Circus RV Park on the strip
and loved it! They have full hook ups and were able to accommodate our
large bus. The RV Park has it's own pool and we felt it was better than
the hotel pool because it get earlier sun in the morning. The only drawback
was that we had to provide our own towels (we borrowed them from the
hotel pool area!). They also have their own shop for drinks and stuff
and a game room for kids. You should book early as they do fill up fast!
Click
here to visit Circus Circus.
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Las Vegas Sights, Places of Interest and Do-It-Yourself
Tours
Great Travel Tips
Our Favorite Travel Links
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If you have any questions, comments or
if you have any full or half day trips you would like to add, we would
be very happy to share them with the world!
Send all the details to Karen, your Travel Guide, at
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