ADDITIONAL INFORMATIVE WebSites/URLs ... http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/ http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/food/buf-list.php3 http://www.yelp.com/biz/buffet-of-buffets-las-vegas http://www.vegas.com/transportation/parking-garages/ On_Other_Stuff
DOWNTOWN__________________________
Parking: many structures; caution- might need parking validation
Fremont Street is a CLOSED pedestrian walkway with many
casinos, hotels, and shops.
MAIN STREET STATION -
Location: W. side of Main just n. of Fremont
Access: from Main St. Parking: structure - might need Validation
Buffet: Yes/unknown
PLAZA -
Location: W. side of Main at end of Fremont
Access: from Main St. Parking: structure - might need Validation
Buffet: Yes/unknown
GOLDEN NUGGET -
Location: S. Side of Fremont just e. of Main
Access: from south side of the closed area;
Parking: structure -- must get Validation
Buffet: C
THE STRIP ________________________________
STRATOSPHERE -
Location: W.side of LVB at Main St & St.Louis Ave.
Access: LVB or Baltimore Parking: Structure
Buffet: Yes/unknown At Top: A
ENCORE -
Location: S.E. cor. LVB & Desert Inn
Access: LVB Parking: Structure
Buffet: unknown
Addl: owned by Steve Wynn
WYNN -
Location: N.E. cor. LVB & Sands - Spring Mountain
Buffet: elegant, but didn't really care for food and service
Shopping: A - but may need to be careful taking pictures
Access: LVB Parking: Structure
Addl: owned by Steve Wynn
Interesting "moving" video display outdoor on street corner
FASHION SHOW MALL -
Location: N.W. cor. LVB & Sands - Spring Mountain
Access: LVB, Sands-SpringMtn, Industrial, FashionShow
confusing driveways; be careful entering and exiting
Parking: MULTIPLE structureS; be sure to remember your "colored" area/location.
Buffet: none; Food Court: large - typical; other food here-n-there.
Shopping: A Multi-Level in sections
Addl: Weird floating oval sculpture in front; does not move; does nothing.
Show Stage/Runway rises on schedule for Fashion shows.
TREASURE ISLAND -
Location: S.W. cor. LVB & Sands-SpringMoutain
Access: LVB (& poss. from FrankSinatra/Industrial or Spring Mtn.)
Parking: Structure
Buffet: B
Shopping: C
Addl:
MIRAGE -
Location: S.W. cor. LVB & Sands-SpringMoutain - just so. of Treasure Island.
Access: LVB (& poss. from FrankSinatra/Industrial or Spring Mtn. via T.I.)
Parking: Structure
Buffet: B serving counter very long; lotsa walking.
Shopping: C
Addl:
PALAZZO -
Location: S.E. cor. LVB & Sands-SpringMoutain - across from TreasureIsland
Access: LVB
Shopping: A
Notables: Art Wolfe @ Natural Wonders Gallery
Addl: Pedestrian-way connected to Venetian
VENETIAN -
Location: mid-block across from the Mirage just so. of Palazzo
Shopping: A
Notables: Peter Lik Photo Gallery
Grand escalator parade of show-girls on schedule
Addl: Pedestrian-way connected to Palazzo
CAESARS PALACE -
Location: N.W. cor. LVB & Flamingo
Access: LVB -- likely no rear access; Parking: Structure
Buffet: B
Shopping: A+ The Fourm Shops at Caesars A+ large; various aisles; caution.
caution - confusing multi-level at east (street) end; watch your step.
Notables: Peter Lik Photo Gallery (possibly 2 sites)
Field of Dreams: Sports Stars Personal Appearances
Talking statue dispaly programs on schedule in two locations.
Addl: moving sidewalk to street
HARRAH's -
Location: across from Caesars in mid-block
Access: LVB -- likely no rear access from Audrie; Parking: Structure
Buffet: D
Shopping: ?
Addl: sorta crummy and smoke filled
FERRIS WHEEL - (the "High Roller")
Location: Behind Harrah's and the Quad; nr. cor. of Audrie & Winnick
Addl: Owned by Caesars. Others maybe someday: Skyvue, Voyager
THE QUAD (formerly Imperial Palace) -
Location: across from Caesars in mid-block
Access: LVB -- likely no rear access from Audrie; Parking: Structure
Buffet: D
Shopping: ?
Addl: sorta crummy and smoke filled
FLAMINGO -
Location: N.E. cor. LVB & Flamingo
Access: LVB -- or Audrie St.; Parking: Structure
Buffet: B+
Shopping: B
Addl: Flamingoes, ducks, swans, turtles, and koi lagoon adjacent to buffet.
BELLAGIO -
Location: S.W. cor. LVB & Flamingo
Access: LVB -- likely no rear access; Parking: Structure
Buffet: A+
Shopping: A
caution - confusing multi-level at east (street) end; watch your step.
Addl: The "conservatory" - an excellent seasonally changing display.
The Main Lobby - very unique ceiling; Piano ;ounge adjacent.
Magnificent fountain displays on schedule unless high wind; make inquiry;
large repertoire of music and animation; long repeat cycle.
BALLY's - (formerly the MGM-Grand, before the big fire of 1980)
Location: S.E. cor. LVB & Flamingo; across from Bellagio and Flamingo
Access: LVB -- or Audrie St.; Parking: Structure
Buffet: limited to Sunday Brunch $85 reservations possibly mandatory
Shopping: A
Addl: Pedestrian-way connected to PARIS
JOCKEY CLUB -
Location: Immediately s. of Bellagio
Access: LVB (southbound only); look close of you'll miss it.!.!
Parking: next door in special CityCenter/Cosmo area by permit.
Addl: GREAT view of Bellagio fountains from a few good rooms on no. side front bldg.
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CITY-CENTER -- (formerly the HolidayInnBoardwalk and other structures)
Location: LVB & Harmon
Access: from all directions
CAUTION: This area is soo dense/concentrated that reading the signs and
comprehending them takes longer than the time to drive by and
ending up lost - only to come back and try again.
A new group of EXPENSIVE buildings.
Some great sightseeing by just walking around the whole complex
Addl: Caution about taking pictures.
COSMOPOLITAN @ CITY CENTER - Hotel & Casino
(may not technically be a part of CityCenter, but real close next door)
Buffet: Yes/unknown Shopping: limited
VADARA @ CITY CENTER - Hotel & condos; NO casino, NO buffet, limited shopping
CRYSTALS SHOPS @ CITY CENTER -
UPscale retail shopping and entertainment. Caution about taking pictures.
ARIA @ CITY CENTER - Resort & Casino
Buffet: Yes/unknown - a LONG walk from the front
MANDARIAN @ CITY CENTER - Hotel; NO casino, NO buffet, limited shopping
VEER TOWERS @ CITY CENTER - Condos; NO casino, NO buffet, limited shopping
HARMON HOTEL @ CITY CENTER -
UNoccupied, UNsafe, likely will be demolished
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PARIS -
Location: mid-block across from Bellagio
Access: LVB -- or Audrie St.; Parking: Structure
Buffet: A- long lines possible
Shopping: A
Addl: Pedestrian-way connected to BALLY's
PLANET HOLLYWOOD -
Location: mid-block across from Bellagio
Access: LVB (use Paris driveway to rear at Audrie St.; Parking: Structure
Buffet: A - one level below casino.
Shopping: A "Miracle Mile" A; can get lost going around in circle.
Notables: William Carr Photo Gallery
MONTE CARLO -
Location: mid-block so. of CityCenter, no. of NewYorkNY
Access: LVB or FrankSinatra
Buffet: A
Addl: free tram to Bellagio w/ stops at Vdara, Aria, Crystal
NEW YORK NEW YORK -
Location: N.W. cor LVB & Tropicana
Access: LVB -- or Tropicana
Buffet: none
MGM-GRAND -
Location: N.E. cor LVB & Tropicana
Access: LVB or Tropicana, Audrie, Koval
Buffet: A
Shopping: A
EXCALIBUR -
Location: S.W.cor LVB & Tropicana; across from NewYorkNY & Tropicana
Access: LVB, Tropicana, Luxor, FrankSinatra; Parking: Structure
Buffet: B
Addl: Free tram to MandalayBay w/ stop at Luxor
LUXOR -
Location: so. of Excalibur
Access: LVB, Luxor, FrankSinatra; Parking: Structure
Buffet: A down one flight or special lower level
Addl: Free tram to MandalayBay and Excalibur
MANDALAY BAY -
Location: N.W.cor. LVB and Russell Rd.
Access: LVB, Luxor, FrankSinatra; Parking: Structure
Buffet: A
Shopping: A
Notables: Peter Lik Photo Gallery;
Sports Stars Personal Appearances: e..g.Pete Rose
Addl: Free tram to Excalibur w/ stop at Luxor
Pedestrian-way connected to Luxor
Shark-ReefAquarium - a LONG walk away
SOUTHPOINT -
Location: S.W.cor. LVB and Silverdao Ranch Rd.
Access: LVB or Silverdao Ranch Parking: Structure or big lot.
Buffet: B
THE "M" HOTEL -
Location: S.E.cor. LVB and St.RoseParkway - waaaaay out on south end of town.
Access: LVB or St.RoseParkway, Bowes, RanchoDestino, Volunteer
Parking: Structure - Park on TOP level for easiest access to casino & buffet.
Buffet: A+ "Studio-B"
Often-times free beer and wine; limited selection
Addl: The "M" is the initial of the owner: Anthony Marnell III - the son of Tony Marnell.
OFF STRIP _________________________
PALACE STATION -
Location: S.W.cor. I-15 & Sahara
Access: Sahara, Rancho, or Teddy
Buffet: B
SILVERTON -
Location: S.W.cor. I-5 & BlueDiamond Rd
Access: Blue Diamond or Dean Martiin
Buffet: B+
Addl: Lobby has large fish tank with occasional feeding swimmers
Bass Pro Shop
RIO -
Location: N.W.cor. I-15 and Flamingo
Access: Flamingo or Valley View
Parking: StructureS; the one off of Valley View is MUCH closer to Buffet
Buffet: A+
GOLD COAST -
Location: N.W.cor. Flamingo & Valley View
Access: Flamingo, Valley View, Wynn
Parking: StructureS and LotS
Buffet: B+ located on the west side of the main bldg.
THE PALMS -
Location: S.E.cor. Flamingo & Arville - w.of ValleyView
Access: Flamingo
Addl: Gives us the creeps
ORLEANS -
Location: N.W.cor. Tropicana & Arville
Access: Tropicana or Arville
Parking: Structure
Buffet: B-
SUNSET STATION -
Buffet: A-
GREEN VALLEY RANCH -
Buffet: A-
CAUTION TWO GARAGES sorta look alike :: confusion
RED ROCK RESORT - (a Station property)
Other Attractions:
Atomic Museum
Lake Mead
Hoover Dam & Bridge
Red Rock Canyon
Valley of Fire State Pk.
Shopping Malls_______________________
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TOWN SQUARE -
Location: W. side of LVB between Sunset & I-215
Access: LVB or Sunset; Parking: lotsa places; Streets: Narrow
Shopping: MANY stores
Notables: Fry's(adjacent) Apple, etc.
MEADOWS MALL -
Location: betw ValleyView, Decatur, MeadowsLane, US-95
LAS VEGAS OUTLETS - NORTH
LAS VEGAS OUTLETS - SOUTH
BOULEVARD MALL
VILLAGE SQUARE -
Location: N.W.cor. Saraha & FortApache
WHITNEY RANCH -
Location: N.W. cor. Sunset & Stephanie
Shopping: Target, etc.
GALLERIA AT SUNSET -
Location: N.E. cor. Sunset & Stephanie
Shopping: J.C.Penny, Dillards, etc.
SUNSET CORNER -
Location: S.W. cor. Sunset & Stephanie
Shopping: Toys R Us, Old Navy, etc.
GALLERIA COMMONS
Location: S.E. cor. Sunset & Stephanie - adjacent to Sunset Station
Shopping: SteinMart, BurlingtonCoat, etc.
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ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ...
BUFFET LINES CAN BE LLOOOOOONNGG.! Plan Ahead.!.!.!
Buffet PASSES - (choose carefully, be aware; be cautions about long lines)
There are some 24-hour passes good at one or more buffets;
the 24-hour timing IS enforced.
(Caution: Caesars buffet has a surcharge)
GoodIdea: start with a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner,
and finish with an early one of the same kind.
There are some all-day passes good at one or more buffets;
the same-day timing IS enforced.
GoodIdea: start with breakfast.
Many Buffets offer a discount to members of their Casino's "club",
for which membership is free;
some buffets require that ALL in the party have active membership cards;
some clubs cover multiple resorts.
Visitors heading out from LosAngeles area after 10:00 AM on a Friday
may encounter HEAVY TRAFFIC.
Late arrivals may encounter closed buffets; consider IHOP or Dennys.
Visitors heading home to LosAngeles area after 10:00 AM on a Sunday
may encounter HEAVY TRAFFIC.
Watch for hidden "Resort Fee"s at some establishments in addition to room rates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIVE WebSites/URLs ...
http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/
http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/food/buf-list.php3
http://www.yelp.com/biz/buffet-of-buffets-las-vegas
http://www.vegas.com/transportation/parking-garages/
On_Other_Stuff
