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RTC buses The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) runs the bus network. The Bonneville Transit Center (BTC—228 7433, www.rtcsnv.com) is the transfer point for many routes. Fares and tickets Most routes cost $2 or $1 for over-62s and 6–17s and the disabled, but only with a Reduced Fare Photo Identification Card (available from the BTC). The exception is the Deuce route along the Strip, which costs $6 for a two-hour pass or $8 for a 24-hour pass. $20 gets you a 3-Day All Access Pass. Use exact change. Transfers are free if you ask for one when you pay. A 30-day system pass costs $65. Routes Buses run 24/7 on the Deuce route along Las Vegas Boulevard and roughly 5:30am to 1:30am elsewhere. The buses are safe and relatively comprehensive in their coverage of the city. Bus stops are marked by signs with the blue, white, and gold RTC Transit logo; most have shelters. The most useful bus for tourists is the Deuce: this double-decker bus travels the length of Las Vegas Boulevard from the BTC in the north to just by I-215 in the south, stopping in front of all major casinos. Deuces are often busy, especially at night. Most bus routes run along the length of a single street, some with a quick turnaround at either end of the route. Buses with a route number beginning in 1 generally run north–south; those starting in 2 run east–west. Many buses stop at the BTC. Photograph: Shutterstock.com / Roig61Monorail in Las Vegas, Nevada Monorails, shuttle buses, and bus t

Despite what you might think, the Las Vegas Strip is not just for having the wildest night of your life. Sure, you’ve got a bunch of fantastic all-night casinos, thumping clubs and top-notch hotels, and you can spend all night running round the streets and taking photos with statues like mad men. But do not, we repeat do not, sleep on the food.  That’s right. The Strip is actually home to some of the best restaurants around, from hearty Italians to Michelin-starred tasting menus and more. We’re not just talking about the many buffets (though we love those too). We’re talking about the freshest seafood, excellently presented meats and French culinary delights. But to avoid the tourist traps and find the really good stuff, you’ll need a helping hand. Here are the best restaurants in Vegas right now.  RECOMMENDED:🥩 The best steakhouses in Las Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas

Sure, we care about the games. But to me and my friends, it’s about so much more than that. Every March, me and my guys fly into Las Vegas from all over the country. We converge at the sports books to watch and bet on the first weekend of contests in the annual men’s college basketball tournament. For the uninitiated, it goes like this: 68 teams, divided into four regions and ranked, compete and are steadily eliminated throughout the month, until just four contenders face off for the national championship in early April. On paper, our annual College Hoops ritual is all about coming to Las Vegas, cheering our teams and betting on them too.  But really, if we’re being honest, it’s about camaraderie and friendship and love. Some of the guys in our crew have been doing this every year since way back in 1997. Others (like moi) are relative newcomers—I’ve only been coming for 15 years. For many of our group, this March trip is the only time we see each other all year. It is, put simply, a disconnect and reconnect in one—the chance to unplug from the hubbub of our busy lives and plug in to the simple equation of friends, sports, and, of course, Vegas. Because I’m a travel writer who covers Las Vegas, I’m the de facto cruise director, the guy who calls the shots on what we do, where we go, and how we roll. I’m the one in charge of making sure every year features something novel and cool—easy enough in this city known as The Greatest Arena on Earth™. In fact, there’s so much to do in

Digues-li-ho amb flors? No! Digues-li-ho amb una bonica nit de 'staycation' a la ciutat. Res millor per reflorir els llorers de la passió que passar una nit en un hotel d'alta volada, amb xampany a l'habitació i sopar romàntic, la bona vida a tot drap. I si ja tens tota l'escenografia a punt, res no pot fallar. I si us plau... Som al segle XXI: pagueu a escot! Res d'heteropatriarcat de cartera bonyeguda: paga ell i paga ella. I aquí unes quantes idees per ballar millor el mambo horitzontal! De res!  NO T'HO PERDIS: Els restaurants més romàntics de Barcelona

Tequila isn’t the only Mexican specialty to be found in Las Vegas. Mexican restaurants both cheap and opulent dot the city, serving everything from the usual fast food suspects—burritos, tacos, the works—to spicy tamales and elaborate carne asada. Our favorite Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas tend to be found off the beaten path, away from the Strip and the best Las Vegas attractions and best Las Vegas shows; neighborhood restaurants short on glitz and glam but big on flavor and friendliness. We’ve scoured every corner of the city to hunt down only the top joints, so enjoy the best Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas—and thank us later. For more Las Vegas deals on great food options, click here.  RECOMMENDED: See the full list of best restaurants in Las Vegas

When he built the tropical-themed, volcano-fronted Mirage in 1989, Steve Wynn lit the fuse on a renaissance that would see Las Vegas Boulevard virtually rebuilt within 15 years. The city awoke from a long dormancy—the years when it was popular with those slightly embarrassing friends of your parents'—and began to deal in high-volume density. Soon populist attractions began to spring up all along the Strip (effectively the stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South between the classic 'Welcome' sign and Sahara Avenue). Now glitzy high-rise hotel-casinos such as the Cosmopolitan have dwarfed earlier giants like Bellagio, and old Vegas's neon has given way to brighter-than-bright LED screens. As Vegas goes vertical, it seems the entire ethos of the city is shifting as well. For a private pink Cadillac tour of Las Vegas with Elvis, click here. 

Although the best Japanese restaurants in Las Vegas serve some delectable raw fish options, the best sushi in Las Vegas deserves its very own roundup. Found on the Strip (feel free to browse through our picks for best Las Vegas Strip restaurants) or in parts of the city that you might not be used to visiting, these are the venues you’ll want to add to your foodie bucket list. Get ready to grab one (or two) drinks at the best Las Vegas bars and lounges and then head to these omakase and sashimi experts for a long night of eating.  For a Las Vegas Strip Afternoon Food Tour, click here. 

Spent the day on the best Las Vegas tours? In town researching Las Vegas bachelor party ideas? Looking for a bite to eat before catching one of the many great Las Vegas shows? Head to these restaurants and devour the kind of Chinese food Las Vegas is known for–from delectable dumplings to rice-and-noodle dishes that you’ll be talking about for days on end. RECOMMENDED: See the full list of best restaurants in Las Vegas

Curious where the locals eat in Las Vegas? Look to Downtown. Once a culinary wasteland, recent development largely fueled by Tony Hsieh-backed investment group the Downtown Project has transformed the neighborhood into a restaurant row crammed with eateries doing fun, flavorful food at reasonable prices—the best Downtown Las Vegas restaurants are now some of the best in the city. Settle in for a full meal, or hop from spot to spot, sampling international small plates, Cajun cooking, top Las Vegas steakhouses or award-winning pizza. When you’re ready for a drink, some of Las Vegas’s best bars beckon. RECOMMENDED: See the best restaurants in Las Vegas

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