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A May 2005 trip to Las Vegas by kj Indy

  • 11 reviews

Grandview at Las VegasBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

The rooms were new, very clean, and have DVD and CD players and a Jacuzzi in the room. Most of the buildings of this resort are still being built, so our view was of construction, but the grounds are still nice!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by kj Indy on June 19, 2005

Grandview at Las Vegas
9940 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas 89123
(702) 966-4700

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino: Carnival World BuffetBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Rio Hotel All-You-Can-Eat Buffet"

This is like your typical all-you-can-eat restaurant. There are certain hours for each buffet, the waiters come around and serve the drinks. The food was good but not extraordinary. The buffet is set up in categories- Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Etc.
  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino: Carnival World Buffet
3700 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 777-7757

MGM Grand Dinner BuffetBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

I enjoyed this buffet! They had a delicious assortment of seafood - crab legs, coconut shrimp, peeled shrimp, etc. Types of food ranged from American to Mexican to Italian style dishes. They also serve light veggie dishes. They have a large dessert selection including pies, ice-cream, and fruit. The servers were prompts and attentive. Not to mention that the dining area is clean and spacious. Definitely worth the money, we went twice!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Rainforest CafeBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Cool place to eat... Set up with trees, robotic animals and waterfalls to look like a rainforest! There is a volcano/storm every half hour, with thunder and lightning effects and animals going crazy! There is a gift shop on site where you can buy rainforest apparel, souvenirs, etc. They serve a variety of seafood dishes, Caribbean, Mexican inspired dishes. Very good food, we came back a second time!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Rainforest Cafe
3799 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 891-8580

Maggiano's Little ItalyBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Maggiano's"

Restaurant is at the corner of the Fashion Show Mall. It's on the 3rd floor with a wonderful elevated view of the Wynn and other nearby casino hotels and shops. People watchers should ask for a window seat! The atmosphere is somewhat low key, The food was delicious - some of the best pasta dishes I've tasted. Your server brings a basket of assorted bread and rolls and a plate of olive oil with grated pepper to munch on while you wait. Prices are reasonable. This restaurant is good for couples, small groups, etc. There are also private rooms that may work for families or large groups. Highly recommended!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Maggiano's Little Italy
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 732-2550

Madame Tussaud's Wax MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This museum is awesome! It has celebrities from Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Bush, and Prince, to Oprah, Beyonce, and Britney Spears. They are all very life like and the rooms are spacious and set up so that you can take pictures with your favorites. Some of them even sing for you. Normal price is around $25/adult but I found a 2 for 1 coupon on www.lasvegas-
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
3377 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 862-7800

Blue Man GroupBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Blue Man Group"

I had no idea what to expect from these guys. This was one of the most entertaining evenings of my trip! These artistic guys in blue oil face paint make music on their own one-of-a-kind instruments, there's lots of physical comedy, singing, and audience participation. It's like a concert/ comedy show all in one. All seats are good at the Luxor. The very front rows are called "poncho section" for a reason. These folks are likely to get a little dirty so beware!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Blue Man Group
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(866) 641-SHOW

Bellagio ShoppingBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Bellagio Luxury Shops"

Definitely "Haute Couture" as they say! Bellagio Shops features high end shops such as Tiffanys, Prada, Chanel, and Armani. Heaven for the shopaholic but may induce heart attacks for the thrifty!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Bellagio Shopping
Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada

Water ShowBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Bellagio Water Show"

Beautiful! This water show is complete with lights and classical music. The lighting effects are even better at night. A good place to watch is from the southern bridge/crosswalk leading up to the hotel off Las Vegas Boulevard. The view is better up high and its easy to take pictures from up there.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Water Show
Bellagio Hotel / 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
888 987 3456

An Evening At La CageBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Le Cage"

I had the best time here! The show takes place at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Frank Marino is the best Joan Rivers impersonator. He changed outfits as many times as Joan does and is just as hilarious. Other "Divas" on the list were J-Lo, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Diana Ross, and Madonna. All were very entertaining and... amazingly anatomically correct for female impersonators!! Recommended for those who love music and like to laugh!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

An Evening At La Cage
2901 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 794-9433

Fashion Show MallBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Fashion Show Mall ! "

This mall is pretty big and has all store types: Most of your name brands The Gap, Macy's, Saks, Victoria Secret, and Bebe. Specialty stores like Disney, leather goods, gift shops etc. Something for everyone.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by kj Indy on November 20, 2005

Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 369-8382

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Indianapolis, Indiana

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