Golfers traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada may choose from more than 20 courses within 10 miles of town, including the public Desert Pines Golf Club, an 18-hole, par 71 over 6,810 yards or for a shorter game, the Callaway Golf Center, a public nine-hole par 27 over 1,230 yards. Las Vegas is known for its nightlife and entertainment and it's never a gamble when tickets are free. Many of the city's large resort hotels provide guests free tickets with their lodging packages.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Guests at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino may choose from a number of room and suite styles, all with high-speed Internet access included. Options include a Glamour Suite with wet bar, spa tub and extra living room area or the West Wing with Bose radio and DVD player. Non-smoking accommodations are available by request. While at the MGM Grand, guests may take advantage of the concierge service or unwind after a day on the greens at the private resort pool. If the golf game is rained out, guests can exercise in the fitness complex or take in a massage at the spa. The MGM provides all regulation table games, slots, sports betting and bingo-style games and an assortment of eateries from fine dining (upscale attire for dinner at L'Atelier) to casual, just-off-the-golf-course quick meals at Emeril's and the Cabana Grill. It wouldn't be Vegas without giant buffets and spectacular shows. Casino guests may book special packages which include show tickets; a package is available for two nights' accommodations and tickets to see the property's headlining act (recent acts include Lionel Ritchie). Pet are not allowed.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 880-0880
Luxor Hotel and Casino
Golfers interested in arts, culture and entertainment in Las Vegas will appreciate the Luxor hotel's package deal, which provides free tickets to some of the area's most popular shows. Guests may select from a variety of rooms, including the Pyramid Deluxe and the Tower Premium Suite (with separate living area, wet bar and floor-to-ceiling windows to see all the glitter and neon of Las Vegas). All rooms provide free Internet service; non-smoking rooms are available upon request. The hotel features 29 high-end boutiques, a large pool, room service, concierge and spa. The hotel can arrange golf outings and packages. Packages with show tickets vary throughout the year (depending on the current shows); including such options as Bodies: The Exhibition, Criss Angel: Believe and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. The package also includes tickets to the Luxor's dance clubs, spa, VIP check in and free meals. Dining options include upscale dinner at Tender Steak & Seafood, casual dinner at Company Kitchen and Pub House and 24/7 casual meals at the Pyramid Cafe. Pets are not allowed.
Luxor Hotel and Casino
3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(877) 386-4658
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
The Treasure Island Hotel and Casino provides a number of free short shows throughout the day and also offers guests package deals to see Broadway-caliber theater. Golfers may book the Mystere package, the Treasure Island's spectacular long-running show, which includes tickets, dinner and snacks during the show. A free show, Sirens of TI, happens up to five times a day outside the hotel, with singing, dancing and swashbuckling. Accommodations at the hotel range in size and amenities, with in-room safes, views of the strip, flat screen television and one to two beds. Dining is available at the upscale Khotan and Phil's Italian Steakhouse. Casual dining is available at Canter's Deli, Pho and the hotel's large buffet. Guests may unwind in the pool, at the spa or by using the fitness center. Concierge service can also arrange golf outings and golf packages. The Treasure Island does not accept pets.
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 288-7206
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