Step out of the casinos and into the Fremont Street Experience. A canopy of lights overhead with concert quality, hair-raising music and eye popping electrifying imagery - a digital phenomenon in the sky.
Over 12.5 million synchronized LED’s create this spectacular display in concert with blasting, exciting music combine a unique light experience overhead. Lookup and view human’s imagination of experience portrayed. The show is free.
You’ll see the crowds of people rush out of the casinos to watch and hear the musical entertainment overhead. It begins at dusk and runs every hour until Midnight.
Downtown Fremont is the original Vegas, old-style, yet made new. Mobsters and gamblers, back in the day, have been replaced by an entertainment arena. All on one street with so much to see. A giant TV on earth, wall-to-wall casino play, a party everywhere and shops, restaurants, concerts and live entertainment.
You’ll find an assortment of venues that can quench a thirst of sporting excitement in many directions. The slots are swinging, the players play, poker is keen, the culture rips and history survives.
You can view the Fremont Experience from the 2nd floor balcony of the Fitzgerald Hotel and Casino, also known as the Fitz. In the heart of the Fremont Experience is the Four Queens and Golden Gate Hotel and Casino.
The Golden Gate is a historical landmark built in 1906. The Golden Gate boasts the “Best Tail in Town” as home to their famous shrimp cocktail.
At the tip or beginning of the Fremont Street Experience is the Plaza. Host to the Rat Pack. For those that are interested, this Rat Pack tributes Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior, Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin. History remains.
Binion’s is at the core of old-style Vegas, by expanding its popularity from times passed. Binion’s launched poker in Las Vegas, promoted the Fremont area, and catapulted the World Series of Poker move. If you wish to read more about poker visit htolasvegas.com
Enjoy the Fremont Experience when in Las Vegas.
If you want more information about the Fremont Street Experience, visit vegasexperience.com
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Stratosphere Las Vegas Rides - Big Shot, X-Scream, Insanity The Ride
The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino features three exciting thrill rides, and is the tallest free-standing observation tower in the area.
The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino has panoramic views of the Vegas Strip and nearby valley. It’s observation tower rises over 850 feet, equivalent to over 1,450 stairs or 108 stories. It jets up into the air 1,149 feet and is currently the tallest observation tower in the United States. It is also one of the most thrilling rides on the Las Vegas Strip.
For the adventurous thrill seeker at heart, here’s what you can experience on the three rides:
Big Shot - You’ll blast 160 feet straight up in the air at about 45 mph (over 4 Gs) up to 1,081 feet.
X-Scream - You’ll teeter-totter 27 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower, 866 feet above the ground.
Insanity, the Ride - A large mechanical arm will spin you out about 64 feet over the edge of the Tower, and at a force of about 3 Gs.
Ride tickets are currently about $12-$13.
Tower tickets from $8 (child) - $13.95. Hotel guests receive discount prices, as do seniors and residents - tickets are about $10. They also offer XTREME Value Packages for the extreme adventurers that want to enjoy several more rides. It's a small price for some insane excitement, that’ll give you heart-pounding thrills.
The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino has panoramic views of the Vegas Strip and nearby valley. It’s observation tower rises over 850 feet, equivalent to over 1,450 stairs or 108 stories. It jets up into the air 1,149 feet and is currently the tallest observation tower in the United States. It is also one of the most thrilling rides on the Las Vegas Strip.
For the adventurous thrill seeker at heart, here’s what you can experience on the three rides:
Big Shot - You’ll blast 160 feet straight up in the air at about 45 mph (over 4 Gs) up to 1,081 feet.
X-Scream - You’ll teeter-totter 27 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower, 866 feet above the ground.
Insanity, the Ride - A large mechanical arm will spin you out about 64 feet over the edge of the Tower, and at a force of about 3 Gs.
Ride tickets are currently about $12-$13.
Tower tickets from $8 (child) - $13.95. Hotel guests receive discount prices, as do seniors and residents - tickets are about $10. They also offer XTREME Value Packages for the extreme adventurers that want to enjoy several more rides. It's a small price for some insane excitement, that’ll give you heart-pounding thrills.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Tennis in Las Vegas, Nevada
While most of the resort hotels offer a fitness center, they do not all have a tennis court. There are four hotels in Las Vegas that do offer tennis courts. They are Bally’s and Flamingo that are both located on the Las Vegas Strip, The Hilton located on Paradise Road near the Convention Center, and The Plaza in Fremont.
Practice your backhand stroke on one of Bally’s championship-caliber tennis courts. Bally’s has eight tennis courts that are fully illuminated for night play. They offer experienced tennis professionals to provide private or group instruction on request. If you are interested in creating a tennis social event, private tournament and clinics can be arranged for corporate and convention guests.
Bally’s address is 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, or phone (877) 603-4390.
The Flamingo provides their guests opportunity to perfect their tennis skills at any of their four lighted tennis courts. The courts are located near their four swimming pools and surrounded by the lush foliage of their 15-acre tropical paradise. Adjacent to the tennis courts is a pro shop. In the pro shop at the Flamingo, you will find racquets, clothing, tennis related items, and other unique items such as racquet-shaped stationary and tennis ball watches. Players looking for expert instructions, can arrange for lessons from their staff of professional tennis players.
The Flamingo address is 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, or phone (702) 733-3111 or 800-732-2111.
The Las Vegas Hilton has a pro shop on site. In addition, you can rent equipment if you do not have your own. Racket rentals are about $10 per person, tennis balls at $5, private lessons at about $75 for guests, and court rental about $20 per hour for Hilton guests.
The Las Vegas Hilton also offers adult clinics for tennis players at the beginner and intermediate levels. The cost is about $25 per person.
The Las Vegas Hilton tennis courts are situated on their eight-acre rooftop recreation deck. The deck has multiple levels that include a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, walking track and the tennis courts.
The Las Vegas Hilton address is 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, or phone (702) 732.5009 or (888) 732.7117.
If you are staying in Fremont and wish to play or practice your tennis game, The Plaza is the place. As a guest at the Plaza, you will enjoy free access to their swimming pool and sundeck, tennis courts and fitness center. In addition, the Plaza has a quarter-mile jogging path that guests are allowed free access.
After a brisk game of tennis, venture to the Plaza’s Dome Ultra Sports Lounge. The Dome is located on the second floor of the North Tower at the Plaza. The Dome offers a fantastic atrium-style, birds-eye view, of the exciting Fremont Street Experience. They currently close on Tuesday & Wednesdays, but are open every Monday-Thursday-Friday beginning at 4 pm, and Saturday-Sundays starting at 8 am.
The Plaza’s address is 1 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or phone (800) 634-6575
Practice your backhand stroke on one of Bally’s championship-caliber tennis courts. Bally’s has eight tennis courts that are fully illuminated for night play. They offer experienced tennis professionals to provide private or group instruction on request. If you are interested in creating a tennis social event, private tournament and clinics can be arranged for corporate and convention guests.
Bally’s address is 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, or phone (877) 603-4390.
The Flamingo provides their guests opportunity to perfect their tennis skills at any of their four lighted tennis courts. The courts are located near their four swimming pools and surrounded by the lush foliage of their 15-acre tropical paradise. Adjacent to the tennis courts is a pro shop. In the pro shop at the Flamingo, you will find racquets, clothing, tennis related items, and other unique items such as racquet-shaped stationary and tennis ball watches. Players looking for expert instructions, can arrange for lessons from their staff of professional tennis players.
The Flamingo address is 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, or phone (702) 733-3111 or 800-732-2111.
The Las Vegas Hilton has a pro shop on site. In addition, you can rent equipment if you do not have your own. Racket rentals are about $10 per person, tennis balls at $5, private lessons at about $75 for guests, and court rental about $20 per hour for Hilton guests.
The Las Vegas Hilton also offers adult clinics for tennis players at the beginner and intermediate levels. The cost is about $25 per person.
The Las Vegas Hilton tennis courts are situated on their eight-acre rooftop recreation deck. The deck has multiple levels that include a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, walking track and the tennis courts.
The Las Vegas Hilton address is 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, or phone (702) 732.5009 or (888) 732.7117.
If you are staying in Fremont and wish to play or practice your tennis game, The Plaza is the place. As a guest at the Plaza, you will enjoy free access to their swimming pool and sundeck, tennis courts and fitness center. In addition, the Plaza has a quarter-mile jogging path that guests are allowed free access.
After a brisk game of tennis, venture to the Plaza’s Dome Ultra Sports Lounge. The Dome is located on the second floor of the North Tower at the Plaza. The Dome offers a fantastic atrium-style, birds-eye view, of the exciting Fremont Street Experience. They currently close on Tuesday & Wednesdays, but are open every Monday-Thursday-Friday beginning at 4 pm, and Saturday-Sundays starting at 8 am.
The Plaza’s address is 1 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or phone (800) 634-6575
Clowns in Las Vegas
There are a lot of clowns in Las Vegas. The real type with red nose, big shoes, painted face and funny clothes.
The Circus Circus Hotel and Casino has the majority of them in Las Vegas. All the resort hotels in Las Vegas are designed around a main theme. No doubt you can well guess the theme of Circus Circus.
They feature live world class circus acts at the Center Stage Carnival Midway. There are talented aerialists, high-wire walkers, trapeze artists and clown shows featured twice per hour from 11:00 am to midnight.
The Circus Circus also offers slot players a break from gaming to watch a sample of the amazing acts in the main casino. You don’t have to leave your seat on the casino floor. The show is performed high above your head. Best of all, their circus shows are free.
Circus Circus also has free clown shows in their Adventuredome.
If you stay at the hotel, you can enjoy the in-house clown channel on cable. I don’t know of any other hotel that has their own clown channel. Do you?
The carnival spirit is alive at the Rio Hotel and Casino on the north Las Vegas strip. Experience the excitement of Brazil's Carnivale Masquerade Show In The Sky. Another great free show.
The Masquerade Show in the Sky, at the Rio, features state-of-the-art floats that suspend from the ceiling above the casino floor. The show is colorful and electrifying. Performers are clad in exotic masks and brilliant costumes. They dance and celebrate to exciting music.
The magical fantasy floats glide high above the crowd to an orchestration of music, dance and celebration.
If you prefer to participate rather than watch, join the show! Float ride tickets may be purchased directly at the Rio box office and cost about $12.95 per person.
For a unique dining experience, visit The Osteria de Circo at Bellagio. The décor is whimsical, vibrant and colorfully designed with the excitement of a European carnival tent. They offer fine traditional Italian style Tuscan fare set with the elegance of a fine gourmet restaurant. The average meal pricing ranges at about $25 to $35. They have a large selection of over 900 fine imported wines to choose from. While there are no clowns here, Osteria de Circo brings the spirit of the carnival atmosphere to an exciting yet elegant dining experience level.
The Circus Circus Hotel and Casino has the majority of them in Las Vegas. All the resort hotels in Las Vegas are designed around a main theme. No doubt you can well guess the theme of Circus Circus.
They feature live world class circus acts at the Center Stage Carnival Midway. There are talented aerialists, high-wire walkers, trapeze artists and clown shows featured twice per hour from 11:00 am to midnight.
The Circus Circus also offers slot players a break from gaming to watch a sample of the amazing acts in the main casino. You don’t have to leave your seat on the casino floor. The show is performed high above your head. Best of all, their circus shows are free.
Circus Circus also has free clown shows in their Adventuredome.
If you stay at the hotel, you can enjoy the in-house clown channel on cable. I don’t know of any other hotel that has their own clown channel. Do you?
The carnival spirit is alive at the Rio Hotel and Casino on the north Las Vegas strip. Experience the excitement of Brazil's Carnivale Masquerade Show In The Sky. Another great free show.
The Masquerade Show in the Sky, at the Rio, features state-of-the-art floats that suspend from the ceiling above the casino floor. The show is colorful and electrifying. Performers are clad in exotic masks and brilliant costumes. They dance and celebrate to exciting music.
The magical fantasy floats glide high above the crowd to an orchestration of music, dance and celebration.
If you prefer to participate rather than watch, join the show! Float ride tickets may be purchased directly at the Rio box office and cost about $12.95 per person.
For a unique dining experience, visit The Osteria de Circo at Bellagio. The décor is whimsical, vibrant and colorfully designed with the excitement of a European carnival tent. They offer fine traditional Italian style Tuscan fare set with the elegance of a fine gourmet restaurant. The average meal pricing ranges at about $25 to $35. They have a large selection of over 900 fine imported wines to choose from. While there are no clowns here, Osteria de Circo brings the spirit of the carnival atmosphere to an exciting yet elegant dining experience level.
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