Visitor Information

Tourist Offices In Las Vegas

Contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, tel. 702/892-0711, fax 702/892-2824) or the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce (73720 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89109, tel. 702/735-1616, fax 702/735-2011). For maps and brochures of Las Vegas and the rest of Nevada, contact the Nevada Commission on Tourism (Capitol Complex, 5151 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89710, tel. 702/687-4322 or 800/237-0774, fax 702/687-6779).

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is next door to the Las Vegas Hilton and can provide brochures and general information. Hotels and gift shops on the Strip have maps, brochures, pamphlets, and free events magazines -- What's On in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Today, and Tourguide -- that list shows and buffets and offer discounts to area attractions.

You can also contact the Better Business Bureau of Las Vegas (1022 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104, tel. 702/735-6900).

The "Las Vegas Advisor" (3687 S. Procyon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89103, tel. 702/252-0655 or 800/244-2224), a 12-page monthly newsletter, keeps up-to-the-minute track of the constantly changing Las Vegas landscapes of gambling, accommodations, dining, entertainment, Top Ten Values, complimentaries, and more. It's indispensable for any Las Vegas visitor -- send $5 for a sample issue.

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In the United Kingdom, contact the United States Travel and Tourism Administration (Box 1EN, London W1A 1EN, tel. 020/7495-4466). For a free USA pack, write the USTTA at Box 170, Ashford, Kent TN24 0ZX; enclose stamps worth @1.50.

Canadian travelers can contact Travel USA (tel. 905/890-5662 or 800/268-3482 in Ontario).