ITINERARY (All events are optional) PRINT AND TAKE WITH YOU.

Map is numbered for each event. Click on the map for a printable version.
(Most websites provided to assist in your planning),
THURSDAY, September 27, 2007 (arrival date)
1. 10 pm Ice breaker - Monte Carlo Brewery in the Monte Carlo Hotel/Casino. Wear Wilson attire, red or a homemade name tag to recognize our group. http://www.montecarlo.com/restaurants/restaurants_monte_carlo_brew_pub.aspx
FRIDAY, September 28, 2007
2. 10:30 am Craps Lesson - Bill's Gambling Hall & Saloon (formerly Barbary Coast), free in the casino. You'll need to ask location. (Be prompt). http://www.billslasvegas.com/
3. 11:30 am Bloody Mary's and On Sight Slot Pull - Bill’s Gambling Hall & Saloon. Sign ups will be start at 11:30 am. First pull begins at 12:00 noon when sign ups close. $1 slot, $3/pull. Split pot after last pull.
4. 1 pm Lunch - Caesar's Palace, The Stage Deli (under $15). http://arkrestaurants.com/section_home.cfm?section_id=1&location_id=3&restaurant_id=22&sub_section_id=1&menu_type_id=4
Be sure to visit The Forum for its exclusive shopping area, and attraction of moving statues.(http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html)
Also, visit the Botanical Gardens and Conservatory (free) open 24/7 inside of the Bellagio
http://bellagio.com/pages/frameset_flash.asp and the fine arts exhibit, also in the Bellagio ($17 admission).
We also suggest visiting the Dancing Fountains in front of the Bellagio (free), Mon-Fri 3-midnight every half hour. After 7, ever 15 mins. Sat and Sun: noon-midnight, after 7 every 15 mins.
5. 3 pm Mac King Comedy/Magic Show at Harrahs Hotel/Casino, $24.95. Read the reviews (highly recommended): Tickets may be cheaper if you arrive at the box office early (also, may offer complimentary drinks), but seating may be further from the stage. http://las-vegas-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g45963-d553339-Reviews-Mac_King_Comedy-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
6. 5 pm Craps Lesson - The Venetian, free (in case you missed the morning lesson). In Pit 2 near the casino cage. http://www.venetian.com/TABLEGAMES.aspx.
7. 7 pm Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget (downtown), free. Meet for our second slot pull, same rules will apply. Sign ups begin at 7:30 pm and first pull begins at 8:00 pm.
Be sure to see Fremont Street Experience in downtown (free) dusk to midnight on the hour. http://www.goldennugget.com/home/entertainment_attractions/fremont_street_experience/
8. 10 pm Back to the Strip – Dance at the Carnaval, between Harrah’s and Imperial Palace Hotel/Casinos (free). http://las-vegas-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g45963-c1105/Las-Vegas:Nevada:Disco.Dancing.At.Carnival.Court.html
While in this area, either Friday or Saturday evenings, visit: The volcano eruption in front of Mirage Hotel/Casino (free), 6pm-midnight, every hour on the hour; http://www.mirage.com/attractions/attractions_volcano.aspx
Also, Pirates Battle in front of Treasure Island Hotel/Casino (free) at 5:30 pm, 7 pm, 8:30 pm and 10 pm. http://www.treasureisland.com/pages/ent_sirens.asp. There is a free tram located in the rear of these casinos connecting Mirage and Treasure Island.
9. Late Night: Mr Luckys 24/7–Hard Rock Hotel/Casino (Steak and Shrimp special $8.95, not on the menu, you have to ask for it). http://www.hardrockhotel.com/party_eat_mrluckys.php
SATURDAY, September 29, 2007
10. 12 Noon Meet for Lunch at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville in the Flamingo Hotel/Casino (http://www.margaritavillelasvegas.com/). Play Keno!
11. 2 pm Pool Party - Flamingo Hotel/Casino Pool (Do we dare??). You must arrive no later than 2:30. One of our reps will be at the gate till then, as you need to be with a guest of the hotel. http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/flamingo-las-vegas/casino-misc/pool-detail.html (The upper deck is Europen style, must be 21)
7 pm Kelly Pavlik/Bernard Taylor fight. (on HBO - Caesars Palace sports bar called The Sports Book. Comp drinks as long as you're betting a sports event, slots, etc.). OR
Fiesta Henderson - (Ray Anzevino, Casino Director) The fight will be aired in The Sports Book. The Bud is still $1 whether your gambling or not! 777 West Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, Nevada 89015 Tel: 702.558.7000 Direct: 702.567.7326
12. 8:30 pm Comedy Show - The Improv at Harrahs $31.95. (702) 369-5223 http://www.harrahs.com/EventsCalendar.do?itemCode=LVM&pageLevel=m&locationCode=LAS&categoryName=Concerts+%26+Shows&subcategoryName=Comedy&venueName=&startDay=29&startMonthYear=09-2007&endDay=29&endMonthYear=09-2007&x=26&y=7
13. 11 pm Saturday Night Celebration Party – AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR EVERYONE ATTENDING!!!! Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino, House of Blues Courtyard – ‘70s Disco and Rock Cover Band, The Boogie Knights. We've reached our minimum. It is now a private party. See details above. We encourage dressing for the occasion - pull out the disco clothes! http://shop.vegas.com/ /showtimes2.jsp?event_id=1670〈=en. http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=47146 .There is also a free tram in the rear connecting Luxor, Mandalay Bay and Excalibur.
SUNDAY, September 30, 2007
Awake in embarrassment over last night and hide till noon.
14. 12 noon Champagne Brunch – Rio Casino/Hotel, Carnival World Buffet $23.99 or the Village Seafood Buffet $35. https://www.harrahs.com/casinos/rio/restaurants-dining/ -world-buffet-detail.html
15. 1 pm Watch Sunday Football (The Steelers get pumelled!), at the Mirage Hotel/Casino Sports Bar.
16. 6 PM Adios, Amigos - till we do this again Party! at the Revolution Lounge in the Mirage Hotel/Casino (www.thebeatlesrevolutionlounge.com, featuring Beatles music - CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE, pretty cool!)
Suggested see and do’s (and somehow squeeze in):
New York New York indoor amusement park (Looks like Central Park)
Gondola Ride at the Venetian, http://www.venetian.com/GONDOLA.aspx
Lounge Shows (check online) MOST FREE
Spas, golf, shopping
Hoover Damn, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon (and trips being offered to see the new "Skywalk" hanging over the Grand Canyon).
Shows - discount for 10 or more (book with your friends). Highly suggest to book very early for popular ones. (Cirque de Soleil-Revolution, Danny Gans, Celine Dion, Blue Man Group, etc.) Look online for upcoming scheduled shows: www.vegas.com. Also, check out half price show tickets purchased day of the show. Box office opens at 11 am. Contact 877/TIX4TNT or 888/4TIX2NITE.
The Stratosphere Roller Coaster
The Venetian – Shopping http://www.venetian.com/GCS.aspx
Star Trek exhibit at the Las Vegas Hilton http://www.startrekexp.com/
Lion Habitat exhibit at The MGM http://www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/lion-habitat.aspx
The Eiffel Tower (fee) at the Paris and very quaint shopping. https://www.harrahs.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/casino-misc/eiffel-tower-detail.html
Shark exhibit – Mandalay Bay (go early, there tend to be long lines) $15.95 http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/sharkreef.aspx
CELL PHONE CONTACTS WHILE IN VEGAS:
John Vivo, 330.719.3869; Gary & Linda Hruska Frank (Ballys) 330.881.5291; Mike Nicholson (Harrahs) 330.565.4010; Pam Graurich Ramsey (Flamingo) 330.727.2008; Renee DiSalvo Lacivita (Flamingo) 330.507.4868.
While in Vegas, Travel Suggestions:
Taxi: Airport to the strip ($9-$13). Aiport to downtown ($16-$19). the Strip to downtown ($8-$11),
Monorail: East side of the strip behind several casinos (go online to check schedule, rates and stops) http://www.lvmonorail.com/
Free Monorails: (Runs in back of Excalibur to Luxor to Mandalay Bay) and (Runs in back of Treasure Island to Mirage).
Trolly Day Passes $6.50, 9:30 am-1:30 am, runs every 15 min, but limited to and from the strip and downtown casinos and shopping. (3 and 5 day passes also available. As the driver). Otherwise, $2.50 each way and exact change needed.
Bus (Deuce): Double decker buses that go up and down the strip to downtown. $2 (exact amount required) or $5/day pass. Avoid during employee rush hours: 7-9 am and 4-6 pm.
Suggestions: If you drive, best to use the streets that parallel the strip. You can sit for a long time waiting to get up and down the strip itself, including taxis. When Walking (for first-time visitors), the distance between hotels is deceivingly long!)

4 Comments:
Anyone interested in the Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love Revolution show on Friday 7:00 PM at the Mirage? We'll be done in time to meet for the get-together at 10:00. Email me at pramsey@meridianservices.org.
Pam Graurich Ramsey
Heard the show is excellent! You won't be disappointed. Saw another Cirque du Soleil there and every bit worth it!
What a great itinerary! Definitely will see you at the party on Saturday. Everything else depends on, well - what happens in Vegas . . .
The itinerary is great! When should I sleep!!??
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