Vegas on a Dime!

The ISC West team knows that you are not only here for your business to shine, but to experience the sights and tastes of Las Vegas. Here are some suggested economical ways to enjoy Las Vegas. Use the bookmark links below to view each section of the page.

Dining | Transportation | Free Attractions

Dining

The following suggested restaurants have average entrée prices under $15.

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Transportation Options

For your convenience we have identified several options that are available for your use at ISC West.

• Shuttle Buses - Click here to view the ISC West 2009 shuttle bus schedule.
• Monorail - Travel the entire distance of the legendary Las Vegas strip in less than 15 minutes with stops at 7 convenient locations. Purchase your tickets online
• Las Vegas Trolley - The Las Vegas Strip Trolley travels to all areas of the Strip and Downtown from 8:30am until Midnight daily.
• Deuce is a state of the art luxury double deck bus running 24 hours a day.
• Taxi Cabs are available in front of the Sands Expo Convention Center; Taxi’s are also available at the Venetian and Palazzo Hotels.
• Airport Shuttles - Travel to and from the airport is available from numerous shuttle and limo companies.

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Free Attractions

Atlantis Water Show in the Forum Shops at Caesars Hotel and Casino
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
This show features animatronics statues acting out the story of the fall of Atlantis. Fountains, lasers, fire, steam and sound effects add to the excitement of the action. This high tech production is one of the most popular free shows in Las Vegas. Every hour on the hour Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to midnight

Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Just beyond Bellagio's gracious lobby lays the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, a kaleidoscope for your senses. Open 24 hours.

CBS Television City the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Watch and rate new television shows. To do research for their new shows, CBS and Viacom have set up a research center to gauge audience reactions. Shows from CBS, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, UPN, Showtime, TNN and CMT are screened in small theaters. Audience members use touch-screen computers to record their responses. Some participants are also selected for longer focus group discussions. Screening runs 45-90 minutes. Daily 10am-10pm.

Centennial Murals
The City of 100 Murals, a signature project of the Las Vegas Centennial, inspired the creation of 180 (including 80 extra) permanent and temporary murals, and involved thousands of students, artists and citizens. These murals are housed at sites throughout the Las Vegas Valley including schools, public buildings, commercial structures and other facilities. The murals were produced in a variety of mediums, in all sizes and shapes, at interior and exterior locations. The themes are diverse and range from familiar Las Vegas icons to historical events that made the area what it is today.

Don Pablo Cigar Factory Tour
3025 Las Vegas Blvd. South
(702) 369-1818
Watch as expert Cuban cigar makers craft fine Don Pablo cigars at the Don Pablo Cigar Factory. Free factory tours are offered from 9 am - 8 pm Mondays - Saturdays, and 10 am - 4 pm on Sundays.

Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Cactus Garden
2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV
(P) 702.458.8864
Free, self-guided factory tours show every step of candy-making in the chocolate factory. Free chocolate samples. Explore the cactus garden. Open daily from 8:30 am to 7 pm. Ethel M Chocolates' breathtaking Botanical Cactus Garden is Nevada's largest and one of the world's largest collections of its kind. Based on the English landscape model of naturalistic design, the Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden features four acres of drought-tolerant ornamentals, cacti, and other succulents. Over 300 species of plants can be found on the grounds. Half are cacti and succulents largely native to the American Southwest, and the rest are desert trees and shrubs from the Southwestern United States, Australia, and South America. All of these plants were chosen both for the beauty of their floral displays and their ability to adapt to the climate of Southern Nevada. The types of rock used are Utah Bali Hai chocolate and Arizona moss rock (from the Grand Canyon region).

Fountains of Bellagio
More than a thousand fountains dance to music ranging from Pavarotti to Sinatra. Free shows begins Mon - Fri 3 pm - 8 pm every half hour; 8 pm-12 am every 15 minutes. Sat - Sun 12 pm - 8 pm every half hour; 8 pm - 12 am every 15 minutes. Schedule may vary and shows are subject to cancellation due to high winds.

Fremont Street Experience
425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV
(P) 702.678.5600 Downtown Las Vegas-- free nightly shows featuring 12.5 million lights and 550,000 watts of amazing sound. Enjoy free concerts and special events throughout the year. Times are 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm, 12 am. Take a walk through the Neon Museum, which hosts some of the old hotel's neon signs, located at the east end of the Fremont Street Experience.

Las Vegas Club Sports Hall of Fame
18 E. Fremont Street
(702) 385-1664
The Sports Hall of Fame at the Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino is home to one of the World's largest personal collections of sports memorabilia. Check out past and present collectibles such as autographed balls, gloves, bats, photographs and jerseys. Open 24 hrs a day.

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