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 1. Strike Zone Bowling Center

1311 W Sunset Rd
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7787

Category: Bowling

5.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

5 stars for being awesome.

Bowling in Vegas can rock if you go at the right time and the right place.

Did you know Vegas was a bowling town?

Guess its from all the seniors

Now this is where I get in touch with my inner tightwad senior citizen,

1 dollar…More »

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 2. Garden Court Buffet

200 N Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 387-1896

Category: Buffets

4.0 star rating
  2/6/2010

Great buffet one of the few reasons I would go into Vegas willingly (that and some people I know who havent made it to NJ yet)

The pastry selection is amazing and so is the size of the place!

Not to mention its well priced.

Theres something for…More »

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 3. Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden

1 Sunset Way
Henderson, NV 89077
(702) 458-8864

Category: Desserts

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2010

First off people its a FREE gourmet chocolate! Why are you guys complaining?

Yes its not as good as it was a few years ago. But its still a fun thing to do in Vegas.  You can actually kill some time strolling through the beautiful cactus gardens and…More »

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 4. City of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Category: Public Services & Government

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

Oh Las Vegas....

Theres a lot to see and do.

If you feel like something sweet....

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

If your looking for a good cheap buffet

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

You want to see a show for free

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Theres plenty to see…More »

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 5. Ethel M Chocolates

12 E Ogden Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 383-3340

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  3/16/2011

Is the candy REALLY expensive? Yes.

Its actually a funny story.

So I go to this little store with my sister and we decide to get one truffle each.

Rather then bother with us the lady just gives us them!
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FREE CANDY!

Yeah Im a fan.

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 6. Main Street Station

200 N Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 387-1896

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2010

Am I writing this review to be able to post my pic of the Berlin wall urinal they have?

Hells yeah.

Also great buffet (another review)

The rooms are decent and the staff is pretty nice.

Plenty of parking in their private lot

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 7. The Forum Shops at Caesars

3500 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 893-3807

Category: Shopping Centers

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

I don't think I have actually ever bought anything here...

But I like to pretend I can.

This place is HUGE.

From the columns to the spiral escalators its supposed to make you feel this place is special.

There's a show (every hour?) with the god statues…More »

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 8. Wynn Las Vegas

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-7000

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  9/5/2011

Yelp friends you are not alone.

Apparently no one wants me to take pictures of them

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

The Wynn is going for a obvious....win? (couldn't resist sorry)

They have everything from dragon statues guarding the doors...to a giant…More »

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 9. Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop - CLOSED

3475 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 892-8447
4.0 star rating
  8/31/2010

Such a sucker for ice cream.

Right on the strip this place has the feel of a old time soda shop.

You will get a great sundae here!

I love the strawberry one I got. Its not usually busy so you can relax and unwind from all the hectic stuff going on on…More »

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 10. Fremont Street Experience

425 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 678-5600

Categories: Bars, Casinos

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  1/11/2011

Women please be careful.

Theres a lot of homeless people around here and some are mentally unstable.

My mom got hit by one and was so shocked she didnt tell me until he was lost in the crowd.

The light show is worth seeing at least once.

Again be…More »

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 11. Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel - CLOSED

301 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 388-2400

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Dont expect anything fancy.

Thats for the strip.

This is the Vegas for old people, the homeless, and the cheap.

I unfortunately have a family that lands in the last category.....

But overall alright.

And theres lucky charms for you to rub! Make sure to…More »

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 12. M & M's World

3785 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 736-7611

Categories: Chocolatiers and Shops, Candy Stores

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  2/24/2011

If your in Vegas with kids you might want to come here once.

Its a super tourist trap even for Vegas.

They have a little movie you can watch and then you can buy overpriced  M and M merchandise!

Bag of gray M and Ms anyone?

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 13. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

3555 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 733-3302

Categories: Bars, Seafood, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Eastside

3.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

Duddeeeee did you see the SIZE of that margarita machine?

Seriously it like 5 billion gallons or something of margarita mix.

Makes me wonder how they keep it clean though.....

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 14. Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

3300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 894-7111

Categories: Hotels, Casinos, Nightlife

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  6/30/2011

Man I remember back in the day........

TI was hot and happening! It was the cool new bad boy on the block.

And it used to call itself Treasure Island and not TI.

Back then they had a outdoor show that would stop traffic on the strip because people…More »

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 15. Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino

31900 S Las Vegas Blvd
Primm, NV 89019
(800) 386-7867
3.0 star rating
  9/7/2011

If you want the one time only video review by me here it is.

http://www.youtube.com...

I know. I am so clever.

This is where old Vegas gamblers go to die.

Its all rough and tumble looking with its buffalo head mascot...the giant rollercoaster…More »

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 16. Whiskey Pete's Hotel and Casino

31900 S Las Vegas Blvd
Primm, NV 89019
(888) 774-6668
3.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

First off I just want to say good for you Whiskey Petes.

Society says people want to see hot girls when they go to Burlesque/topless/stripping shows.

But do you let society decide what you do?

No way!

You slap posters all over your casino with your…More »

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 17. Sahara Hotel - CLOSED

2535 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 737-2111

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

2.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

Used to be a decent hotel. Not anymore. Apparently a few years ago someone bought this place and has let it rot. The buffet is closed most of the time. And the hotel itself....looks like s seedy hotel you would find yourself stranded in the desert.…More »

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 18. Circus Circus Buffet

2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410

Category: Buffets

Neighbourhood: The Strip

2.0 star rating
  2/17/2011

Eh.

I liked it better before they redid it.

The long line is REDICLIOUS for what you get.

The food selection is short and theres all kinds of nutty people who come here.

Not to mention the quality is not good for the price.

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 19. Sonic Drive-In

4260 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 873-4328
2.0 star rating
  3/10/2011

Ugh.

Why are Sonics even open?

The food sucks and the drinks make you crash from the sugar.

And the potatoes taste like metal :/

Some of their slushes aren't too bad though.

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 20. Circus Circus

2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 691-5820

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

NEVER AGAIN.

The way we were treated by the manager at the midway was horrible.

My family has been going here since I was a little kid.

We were turning in thousands of tickets some of which we found out were from the Reno Circus Circus we came to…More »

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 21. Arco Gas Station

3873 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 597-5092

Category: Gas & Service Stations

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  9/1/2010

You know your in Vegas when....

You pull into a gas station and one side is being used by some guys as their stop and go drug mart.

Good times....

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 22. Adventuredome Theme Park

2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 794-3939

Category: Amusement Parks

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  12/19/2010

The Adventuredome occurred when some Circus Circus VPs did too much coke I believe.......

You can see how much this place must have cost.

Then you go inside. For some reason it smells like bleach, throwup, and chlorine.

Its basically the island of…More »

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 23. Las Vegas Monorail Co

3900 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 699-8200

Category: Public Transportation

Neighbourhood: Eastside

2.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

Really it should be free.

I know that it goes to your "competitors" but with Las Vegas the way it is streetwise having your customers arrive safely quickly and not molested by street people is a good idea.

The 5 dollar charge is laughable.

So is the…More »

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 24. Slots A Fun

2880 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410

Categories: Amusement Parks, Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

NO. Just NO

Dirty little Casino next to Circus Circus.

This is where the old people like to play.

Homeless people/really creepy ass people go inside all the time and hang out outside.

Once on a family trip some insane homeless guy threatened my dad…More »

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 25. Sirens of Treasure Island

3300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  2/27/2011

It is free.....

Seriously saying sad stuff about things that are free physically hurts me. It goes against everything I know.

But this is pretty dam bad.

Why did they get rid of the Pirate show???

Sigh.....

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 26. Gigi's Cupcakes

1150 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-9783

Category: Desserts

Neighbourhoods: University, Eastside

3.0 star rating
  4/11/2012

Did someone say too much frosting?

That seems to be a problem Gigi's Cupcakes suffers from........

I had a wedding cake cupcake. Which in my world I call a vanilla cupcake.

This is a older review but this place is so eh I have been pushing off writing…More »

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