LAS VEGAS

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• CASA FUENTE read more ›
  (3500 S Las Vegas Blvd. Tel. 702-731-5051)
  cigarfamily.com
  Pick up a stogie in celebration of a bachelor party or a lucky night at the casino. This shop sells all of the Fuente varieties (including OpusX, Ashton and Diamond Crown), as well as aged cognacs.
• BAUMAN RARE BOOKS read more ›
  (3327 Las Vegas Blvd S. Tel. 888-982-2862)
  baumanrarebooks.com
  David and Natalie Bauman founded this shop nearly 40 years ago after purchasing a few old books at a garage sale. Today, they sell such treasures as a first edition of Winnie-the-Pooh for $8,500 and one of just 700 signed sets of The DiMaggio Albums for $2,200.
• MAIN STREET ANTIQUE ART read more ›
  (500 S Main St. Tel. 702-382-1882)
  mainstreetantiqueslv.com
  This retro, chic store sells the detritus of Vegas past, like headdresses from old shows, Elvis collectables and poker chips from long-ago imploded casinos. There are even knickknacks from the golden age of Route 66.
• THE BEEF JERKY STORE read more ›
  (112 N Third St, Ste B. Tel. 702-388-0073)
  www.beefjerkystore.com
  How can you resist such delights as squid jerky and li hing mui (sweet and salty plum powder) corn nuts? These are just some of the unusual snacks you’ll find at this little downtown store.

• THE HRH TOWER read more ›
  (4455 Paradise Rd. Tel. 702-693-5000)
  hardrockhotel.com
  This new area from the hard rocking home of the Rehab Pool Party features luxury suites, a plush spa, high-roller gambling tables and a nightclub decorated with pearls, crystals and a “cyclone chandelier” with more than 20,000 lit crystals, which can be programmed to play videos or display images.
• PINBALL HALL OF FAME read more ›
  (1610 E Tropicana Ave. Tel. no phone)
  www.pinballmuseum.org
  This whopping 10,000-square-foot museum— packed with pinball machines from the 1950s to the 1990s—is a must-see for anyone who’s ever envied movie star game rooms on MTV’s Cribs.
• BARBRA AND FRANK, THE CONCERT THAT NEVER WAS read more ›
  (2901 S Las Vegas Blvd. Tel. 877-892-7469)
  barbraandfrank.com
  Sure, Old Blue Eyes passed away years ago, but this show of duets and fun banter from first-rate Sinatra and Streisand impersonators is about as close as it gets to having him back on stage.
• PURPLE REIGN read more ›
  (950 S Las Vegas Blvd. Tel. 702-597-6024)
  purplereign.net
  Prince impersonator Jason Tanner does some killer flips and splits in Prince’s trademark heels. His two-hour extravaganza includes hits like “1999,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and, of course, “Purple Rain.”

• SUNRISE COFFEE read more ›
  (3130 E Sunset Rd, Ste A. Tel. 702-433-3304)
  sunrisecoffeelv.com
  After a long night of carousing, settle down on the patio at this independent coffee shop to rejuvenate for the day. Order a giant coffee and pastry, or try something from the topnotch vegetarian and vegan menu. $
• NAKED FISH'S read more ›
  (3945 S Durango Dr. Tel. 702-228-8856)
  This sushi house delivers the goods for less money than pricey spots like Nobu and offers a thorough variety of rolls, specials like fried oysters and aged beef tataki, and a large selection of sake. $$
• PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT read more ›
  (2985 S Las Vegas Blvd. Tel. 702-735-4177)
  peppermilllasvegas.com
  This establishment with big, funky booths has been fortifying locals with breakfast specials for more than 30 years. Try the Fantasia waffles, which are topped with fruit and whipped cream. $$
• PICASSO read more ›
  (3600 S Las Vegas Blvd. Tel. 702-693-7111)
  www.bellagio.com
  French cuisine with a Mediterranean bent, like sautéed black bass with saffron sauce and cauliflower mousseline, finds a home in the Bellagio’s upscale restaurant, which is decorated to resemble a French country estate. For a thoroughly romantic evening, pay a visit to the Bellagio’s fountains after dessert. $$$$
• TOP OF THE WORLD read more ›
  (2000 Las Vegas Blvd S. Tel. 702-380-7777)
  stratospherehotel.com
  This 106th-floor steakhouse slowly rotates, so every table gets a prime view of the glittering lights on the Strip. Even better, because the restaurant is under new management, dishes like twin lobster tails (though still pricey) are more reasonable than ever. $$$$$

• THE BEAUTY BAR read more ›
  (517 Fremont St. Tel. 702-598-1965)
  beautybar.com/lv
  While it’s certainly cool to get a manicure while sipping a martini, the appeal of this bar isn’t limited to its salon theme. It has developed a solid reputation for booking up-and-coming musical talent.
• BILL’S GAMBLIN’ HALL AND SALOON read more ›
  (3595 S Las Vegas Blvd. Tel. 702-737-2100)
  billslasvegas.com
  This old-fashioned saloon has straightforward charm in spades. If frank bartenders and unpretentious karaoke are your things, this bar won’t disappoint.
• CROWN AND ANCHOR read more ›
  (1350 E Tropicana Ave. Tel. 702-739-8676)
  crownandanchorlv.com
  A popular stop among locals and college kids for friendly bartenders and pints of Guinness, this UK-style pub is so welcoming that it is not uncommon for tourists who find it to come back every night.
• THE DOUBLE DOWN read more ›
  (4640 Paradise Rd. Tel. 702-791-5775)
  doubledownsaloon.com
  Mind-boggling concoctions (like bacon martinis with bacon-infused vodka) await visitors to this notorious dive. It also offers video poker, keno, blackjack and slots.

• DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK read more ›
  (188 miles west of Las Vegas. )
  nps.gov/deva
  March is the tail end of this park’s best season. Once summer hits, it’ll be too hot to enjoy the outrageous rock formations, unique flora and historic mining sites.

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Fun Fact!
The cheerleading outfit Toni Basil wore in the video for “Mickey” is from Las Vegas High.