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Itinerary for Apr 15 — Apr 19, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: Harrah’s is an 86,664 square foot hotel/casino, located on "The Strip". The 2,500 room Hotel/Casino rests within walking distance of a variety of other Hotel/Casinos including: The Flamingo, Bellagio, Bally’s, Paris, Caesars Palace and many more. Casino games include: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat, Megabucks and more. The casino has a poker room. and a 45-seat race and sports book, equipped with 55 televisions and four big screens. Wheelchairs and scooters are available to rent for your convenience. For information, please call (800) 877-6106. Shuttle Service: You can visit Harrah’s sister properties, Bally's/Paris and Rio by using their free shuttle. Pick up location: Far east-side of property. Located directly behind the Registration/Front Desk at Harrahs Las Vegas. Schedule: Pick-up done daily from 10am-1am. Bus departs approximately every 30 minutes. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus.

Contact info:
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA
phone: 888-469-7320
web: www.harrahslasvegas.com

Room amenities: The room also has a table and two chairs, armoire with television, and desk with a chair, air conditioning, Iron / Ironing board, blackout drapes, daily maid service, room service, high-speed Internet access (For a fee), hair dryer, combined shower and bathtub, television, Pay-Per-View movies, video game console and games, telephone, and a phone jack for dial-up internet access.

Facility amenities: There are outstanding restaurants, a free seven-story parking garage, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art health club, full-service beauty salon, a unique variety of retail options and, entertainment, valet, concierge, currency exchange, luggage and laundry service, maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake-up calls, room service and express checkout. .

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies
Contact the hotel at (888) 469-7320. Unfortunately there are no discounts for Road Scholar participants at Harrah's. If you are staying additional nights at Harrah's please let us know by marking it on your returned Travel Form so that we can ensure that you will not have to change rooms during the program dates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Monday, April 15 - Registration / Orientation / Dinner 
Arrive To: Check into your hotel room before 4pm. At 4:30pm, find the Mardi Gras Tower/Convention Center Elevators (next to Mings Table Restaurant), take the elevator to the second floor, follow the signs towards the pool, and a representative of UNLV will be at the Check-In table on the second floor to meet you and direct you to the Orientation room.

Afternoon: Orientation – Meet your guide, Nathan, and take a closer look at our plans for the next 5 days.

Dinner: Dinner at the Harrah's Buffet

Lodging: Harrah’s Hotel and Casino - on "The Strip"

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Harrah’s is an 86,664 square foot hotel/casino, located on "The Strip". The 2,500 room Hotel/Casino rests within walking distance of a variety of other Hotel/Casinos including: The Flamingo, Bellagio, Bally’s, Paris, Caesars Palace and many more. Casino games include: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat, Megabucks and more. The casino has a poker room. and a 45-seat race and sports book, equipped with 55 televisions and four big screens. Wheelchairs and scooters are available to rent for your convenience. For information, please call (800) 877-6106. Shuttle Service: You can visit Harrah’s sister properties, Bally's/Paris and Rio by using their free shuttle. Pick up location: Far east-side of property. Located directly behind the Registration/Front Desk at Harrahs Las Vegas. Schedule: Pick-up done daily from 10am-1am. Bus departs approximately every 30 minutes. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus.

Contact info:
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA
phone: 888-469-7320
web: www.harrahslasvegas.com

Room amenities: The room also has a table and two chairs, armoire with television, and desk with a chair, air conditioning, Iron / Ironing board, blackout drapes, daily maid service, room service, high-speed Internet access (For a fee), hair dryer, combined shower and bathtub, television, Pay-Per-View movies, video game console and games, telephone, and a phone jack for dial-up internet access.

Facility amenities: There are outstanding restaurants, a free seven-story parking garage, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art health club, full-service beauty salon, a unique variety of retail options and, entertainment, valet, concierge, currency exchange, luggage and laundry service, maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake-up calls, room service and express checkout. .

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies
Contact the hotel at (888) 469-7320. Unfortunately there are no discounts for Road Scholar participants at Harrah's. If you are staying additional nights at Harrah's please let us know by marking it on your returned Travel Form so that we can ensure that you will not have to change rooms during the program dates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Tuesday, April 16 - Lectures / Field trip 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Michael Green - Learn the hard facts and historical background about the Mob and Las Vegas from a fascinating and devoted Nevada historian.

Lunch: Lunch is included, buffet style, with a variety of foods.

Afternoon: The National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement rests inside the historic former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. Artifacts throughout the Museum’s interactive exhibits provide an insider’s look into many of organized crime’s biggest names, including, Alphonse Capone, Charlie “Lucky” Luciano, Ben Siegel, Sam Giancana, Joe Bonanno, Frank Rosenthal, Mickey Cohen, Tony Cornero, Whitey Bulger and John Gotti to name just a few

Dinner: Dinner Buffet at the hotel

Evening: Free time

Lodging: Harrah’s Hotel and Casino - on "The Strip"

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Harrah’s is an 86,664 square foot hotel/casino, located on "The Strip". The 2,500 room Hotel/Casino rests within walking distance of a variety of other Hotel/Casinos including: The Flamingo, Bellagio, Bally’s, Paris, Caesars Palace and many more. Casino games include: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat, Megabucks and more. The casino has a poker room. and a 45-seat race and sports book, equipped with 55 televisions and four big screens. Wheelchairs and scooters are available to rent for your convenience. For information, please call (800) 877-6106. Shuttle Service: You can visit Harrah’s sister properties, Bally's/Paris and Rio by using their free shuttle. Pick up location: Far east-side of property. Located directly behind the Registration/Front Desk at Harrahs Las Vegas. Schedule: Pick-up done daily from 10am-1am. Bus departs approximately every 30 minutes. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus.

Contact info:
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA
phone: 888-469-7320
web: www.harrahslasvegas.com

Room amenities: The room also has a table and two chairs, armoire with television, and desk with a chair, air conditioning, Iron / Ironing board, blackout drapes, daily maid service, room service, high-speed Internet access (For a fee), hair dryer, combined shower and bathtub, television, Pay-Per-View movies, video game console and games, telephone, and a phone jack for dial-up internet access.

Facility amenities: There are outstanding restaurants, a free seven-story parking garage, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art health club, full-service beauty salon, a unique variety of retail options and, entertainment, valet, concierge, currency exchange, luggage and laundry service, maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake-up calls, room service and express checkout. .

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies
Contact the hotel at (888) 469-7320. Unfortunately there are no discounts for Road Scholar participants at Harrah's. If you are staying additional nights at Harrah's please let us know by marking it on your returned Travel Form so that we can ensure that you will not have to change rooms during the program dates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Three: Wednesday, April 17 - Three Lectures 
Note: This will be a classroom day with minimal physical activity.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Tom Moore and Bruce - Demonstrations in the field with LVMPD Cadaver K-9 Unit. Learn what it takes to train the extremely keen senses of the K-9 Unit, and meet these disciplined and friendly dogs.

Morning: Jessie Beaudoin - Security Director from local Casino discusses surveillance and money laundering .

Lunch: Lunch is included with a variety of choices.

Afternoon: Lecture by a member of the Gaming Control Board, James Taylor

Dinner: Dinner at the Hotel

Evening: Free time

Lodging: Harrah’s Hotel and Casino - on "The Strip"

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Hotel

 Description: Harrah’s is an 86,664 square foot hotel/casino, located on "The Strip". The 2,500 room Hotel/Casino rests within walking distance of a variety of other Hotel/Casinos including: The Flamingo, Bellagio, Bally’s, Paris, Caesars Palace and many more. Casino games include: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat, Megabucks and more. The casino has a poker room. and a 45-seat race and sports book, equipped with 55 televisions and four big screens. Wheelchairs and scooters are available to rent for your convenience. For information, please call (800) 877-6106. Shuttle Service: You can visit Harrah’s sister properties, Bally's/Paris and Rio by using their free shuttle. Pick up location: Far east-side of property. Located directly behind the Registration/Front Desk at Harrahs Las Vegas. Schedule: Pick-up done daily from 10am-1am. Bus departs approximately every 30 minutes. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus.

Contact info:
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA
phone: 888-469-7320
web: www.harrahslasvegas.com

Room amenities: The room also has a table and two chairs, armoire with television, and desk with a chair, air conditioning, Iron / Ironing board, blackout drapes, daily maid service, room service, high-speed Internet access (For a fee), hair dryer, combined shower and bathtub, television, Pay-Per-View movies, video game console and games, telephone, and a phone jack for dial-up internet access.

Facility amenities: There are outstanding restaurants, a free seven-story parking garage, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art health club, full-service beauty salon, a unique variety of retail options and, entertainment, valet, concierge, currency exchange, luggage and laundry service, maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake-up calls, room service and express checkout. .

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies
Contact the hotel at (888) 469-7320. Unfortunately there are no discounts for Road Scholar participants at Harrah's. If you are staying additional nights at Harrah's please let us know by marking it on your returned Travel Form so that we can ensure that you will not have to change rooms during the program dates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Four: Thursday, April 18 - Three Lectures / Farewell Dinner 
Note: This will be a classroom day with minimal physical activity.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Lecture from a current Detective in the Gang Crimes Bureau of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department.

Morning: Lecture from noted "The Battle for Las Vegas" author and Vegas crime/law enforcement historian Dennis "Denny" Griffin.

Lunch: Lunch is included with a variety of choices

Afternoon: Frank Cullotta - Ex-Mobster, former enforcer for the Chicago Outfit in Vegas, and leader of the "Hole in the Wall Gang".

Afternoon: Lecture on the inner workings of the "Hole in the Wall Gang" from former undercover Metro Detective Louie DeTiberiis who helped to bring down Tony Spilotro and Frank Cullotta.

Dinner: Enjoy a talk from Tony Montana, one of the original gangsters who worked along side of Tony "The Ant" Spilotro and was a member of the Chicago outfit, before dining on authentic Italian fare "off-strip" at La Scala Restaurant.

Evening: Free time

Lodging: Harrah’s Hotel and Casino - on "The Strip"

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five: Friday, April 19 - Field Trip / Departure Day 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Field trip to Henderson Detention Center

Afternoon: Back to the hotel by 10:30am for check out.

Meals Included: Breakfast


Free Time Opportunities


Las Vegas, NV
"Bugsy" Segal MemorialLocated in a small grotto, behind the Flamingo Hilton Hotel, between the pool and one of the wedding chapels, you'll find a plaque dedicated to a man who many say inspired the creation of Las Vegas. This Los Angeles mobster happened upon the Flamingo Hotel while still under construction. He decided to purchase the unfinished property and from there it's history. Flamingo Las Vegas 3555 Las Vegas Blvd south Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical GardensAdmire the essence of every season recreated with exceptionally gorgeous plants, flowers and trees thoughtfully arranged to inspire full splendor. To ensure the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens maintains magnificence 365 days a year, 140 expert horticulturists theatrically arrange gazebos, bridges, ponds, and water features uniquely for each season. Theme changes 5 times a year, located at the Bellagio Admission FREE Bellagio Hotel and Casino 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Paradise, Nevada 89109
For additional information, visit: www.bellagio.com/amenities/botanical-garden.aspx
Dancing Fountains of BellagioMore than 1,000 dancing fountains choreographed to the music of Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Bocelli, Pavarotti and more entertain the masses. Shows are daily, but at different times, so check with the hotel before finding a prime viewing spot on the Bellagio walkway. Mon-Fri at 3pm and Sat-Sun at 12pm and continue every half hour until 6pm and then every 15 minutes until 12am. Admission FREE. Bellagio Hotel and Casino 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Paradise, Nevada 89109
For additional information, visit: www.bellagio.com/amenities/fountains-of-bellagio.aspx
Fall of Atlantis Fountain ShowThe Fall of Atlantis fountain show will captivate you with its stunning special effects. Located inside Caesars Palace in the Forum Shops, next to The Cheesecake Factory, the free fountain show uses lifelike animatronic figures to recount the myth of Atlantis. Every hour on the hour Sunday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - midnight. Also worth a look is the amazing salt water aquarium that comprises the show's platform. You can watch as a diver feeds the tropical puffers, flounder, sharks and the rest of the aquarium's inhabitants each day at 1:15 and 5:15pm. Admission - FREE. Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109
For additional information, visit: www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/fountainshow.html
Fremont Street ExperienceThe Fremont Street area of Las Vegas is located downtown, just north of the famed Vegas Strip. Fremont Street dates back to 1905, when Las Vegas itself was founded. Fremont Street was closed to vehicle traffic in September, 1994 to begin construction on the Fremont Street Experience. The massive entertainment venue is home to Viva Vision, the spectacular light and music show. There are over 12.5 million lights projecting onto a 500-yard-long canopy 90 feet above the ground and a 550,000 watt sound system that truly makes Fremont Street a prime attraction for tourists and locals alike. This attraction provides shows in the evening hours on the canopy ceiling that last for approximately seven minutes. Viva Vision show times are every hour on the hour from 8:00 p.m. - midnight. The many hotels, casinos, and stores which open onto the Fremont Street Experience can keep you busy all night. Entertainment on 2 stages set up in the mall on various weekends and holidays also add to the excitement of Downtown Las Vegas. Admission - FREE. (800) 249-3559 Fremont St. and Las Vegas Blvd. 425 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101-5639
For additional information, visit: www.vegasexperience.com/
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce702-735-1616
For additional information, visit: www.lvchamber.com
Las Vegas tourism websiteFind out about Las Vegas shows, attractions, dining, shopping, casinos, history, sports, golf, music, spas, nightlife, and weddings
For additional information, visit: www.visitlasvegas.com
Rio Masquerade Show in the SkyAt Rio's Masquerade Village is a Show in the Sky! It's a unique performance every time, with three different shows featuring stunning dancers in eye-popping costume fashion. Your jaw will drop as these talented performers perform all-new routines to edgy music as fantasy floats glide above the crowd, creating an energetic and dynamic musical celebration. The all-new Show in the Sky is performed hourly from 7 pm until midnight every Thursday through Sunday. Admission - FREE Rio Hotel and Casino 3700 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103-4043
For additional information, visit: www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-misc/masquerade-show-in-the-sky-detail.html
The Sirens of TIThe sexy outdoor sirens pirate show is a must see spectacle of renegade pirates who are lured inside Siren's Cove by the siren songs. The singing stirs up a tempest strong enough to sink a ship and turning the entire cove into a 21st century party complete with pyrotechnics and music. The Sirens take to the ship nightly at 5:30pm, 7pm, 8:30pm and 10pm, weather permitting. FREE admission. 702-650-7400 Treasure Island 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109
For additional information, visit: www.treasureisland.com/shows/sirens_of_ti.aspx
Volcano at the MirageIn front of the Mirage Hotel & Casino you will find a peaceful dormant-looking volcano. But after 6pm each evening, this volcano blows its top in a show-stopping eruption. Over 54 feet tall, the lava flows freely down the sides of the volcano into pools of water and fire, surrounded by gorgeous waterfalls and tropical floral life. It continues to erupt every 15 minutes until 12am. Admission - FREE. 702-791-7111. The Mirage Hotel and Casino 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109
For additional information, visit: www.mirage.com/attractions/volcano.aspx
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