Las Vegas For Dummies

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Las Vegas can be classy or tacky, cheesy or a bit sleazy, and it's always entertaining. Get ready to cruise the hot spots, test your luck at the casinos, shop the upscale boutiques, take in the spectacular shows, hit the swinging dance clubs, or escape from the glitz and neon and take in natural wonders on refreshing day trips. This guide gives you insider info on where to go and what to do, with great advice on how to:

Find the best casinos and play the most popular games
Stroll the strip, where you can watch a volcano explode, see the ancient Pyramids, and explore New York, Paris, Rome, and Venice
Dine on delicacies prepared by celebrity chefs such as Joel Robuchon at the Mansion (in the MGM Grand) or Emeril Lagasse at Table 10 (in the Palazzo), load up at buffets like Paris, Le Village Buffet (in the Paris Hotel), or split a sub at Capriotti's
Take in spectacular entertainment from Cirque de Soleil, Blue Man Group, Penn & Teller, and many more
Enjoy performances by big-name stars like Celine Dion or catch the classic topless Vegas revue, Jubilee!
See shows like the magnificent Bellagio Water Fountains, hang out with dolphins at Mirage's Dolphin Habitat, or tour the inimitable Liberace Museum

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Las Vegas For Dummies, Fifth Edition includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss — and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Lots of detailed maps

You'll even find a time-saving "Quick Concierge" section with key phone numbers, addresses, and handy how-to's for getting around so you won’t miss a minute of the Vegas action!

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(10 customer reviews)

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful

I normally love Dummies books - this one is just not up to par, September 14, 2005

Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Las Vegas For Dummies (Dummies Travel) (Paperback)

Dummies books in general are nicely laid out, with easy to read text, informative highlights, and simple symbols to keep you in check. That all being said, this just isn't my favorite travel book about Vegas. The Dummies style works great for figuring out how your software works, but it doesn't seem to key in properly to what Las Vegas is all about.

I think the main issue here is that the Dummies book tries to cover a number of different topics in a very shallow manner. Let's start at the beginning. It dedicates the first two chapters on how to get to Vegas. It lists things like "surf the web" to find cheap airline rates. I really didn't need a book to tell me that. It tells you to bring a cell phone. Really, if I get a book on Vegas, I want to know what to do and see in Vegas, and where to stay. The rest of this intro stuff is just fluff.

OK, so we get to the actual "arrival" part of the book. Once again you have a ton of fluff about "look on the web to find...Read more

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

A good place to start your research, January 4, 2003

pech "food lover, mystery lover" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Las Vegas for Dummies (Paperback)

This is the second for Dummies book on travel I have purchased. I did not find it as helpful as the first book (on Hawaii), but it has some great basic information to start your research on if this is your first time to Las Vegas. The rest of my research was on the internet- mostly looking at pictures to get a feel of what I would like to see in person. You can narrow down quite a bit of your searching by reading this easy to read first half of this book, which is devoted to accomodations and attractions. It quickly gives you a summary of all you need to know.The book was particurlarly helpful in summarizing what all the casinos on the strip offer to do besides gamble- shows, museums, etc. and there are a lot to sort through, and several are free! My family accused me of being to Las Vegas before because I had such a clear idea of where to go and what to see attraction-wise in what seems a chaotic city of entertainment, something this book is invaluable for. Also helpful were...Read more

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful

Vegas Baby, Vegas!, January 7, 2001

"mokie74" (Stoneham MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Las Vegas for Dummies (Paperback)

I had already been to Las Vegas before looking through this book. But it's filled with great info and a very fun way of looking at it. I have had really good luck with all the "Dummie" books I've read. Having already been there I can tell you that the info the author gives is top notch and right on the button!