HOW TO GAME VEGAS

Vegas! Vegas! Vegas! 3 Days, 3 Ways

Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010, 12:00 AM | Subscribe to the magazine

Looking south down Las Vegas Boulevard from the pedestrian bridge linking the Bellagio and Bally's. (Daniel Hennessy)
The Flamingo's pink-plumed motif, a Strip landmark for six decades. (Daniel Hennessy)
Nancy Rubins's cluster of boats, Big Edge, the centerpiece of the CityCenter art collection. (Daniel Hennessy)
One of the Flamingo hotel's $90 "Go" rooms. (Daniel Hennessy)
A chandelier made of frosted antique Coca-Cola bottles in First Food & Bar. (Daniel Hennessy)
A neon sign lights Frankie's Tiki Room on Charleston Boulevard. (Daniel Hennessy)
Unlike many of the city's splashy spots, the Palms Place pool is open only to guests—and to brunch patrons. (Daniel Hennessy)
A turnoff on the 13-mile scenic drive within Red Rock Canyon. (Daniel Hennessy)
A standard double room at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, a 25-minute shuttle ride from the Strip. (Daniel Hennessy)
The desert trail at Springs Preserve. (Daniel Hennessy)
Hachi, which stocks more than 30 varieties of sake. (Daniel Hennessy)