(LifeWire) - Location: 5111 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, Nev. 89112
Phone: (800) 851-1703
Website: www.samstownlv.com
Description: This father-son establishment caters to both visitors and locals. Located six miles from the Strip, it offers nature trails and family entertainment in addition to its casino. It was also the inspiration for the likenamed album by the Las Vegas rock band The Killers.
Rooms: 646 guest rooms
Restaurants: Billy Bob's Steak House and Saloon, Firelight Buffet, Willy and Jose's Cantina, Cafe in the Park, Java in the Park and a food court, which includes McDonald's, Sbarro, Panda Express, Subway, Calamity Jane's and Sports Deli.
Entertainment: Live music and shows on Thursdays and weekend nights in Sam's Town Live. Also, dancing and live music some nights in Roxy's Lounge. There is a 24-hour bowling alley and movie theater nearby.
Wedding chapel: No
Shopping: A gift shop and Shepler's Western Wear
Gambling: Yes, 150,000-square-foot casino spread out over three floors. It has 2,800 slot machines, most table games and a 316-seat race and sports book.
Tips: Sam's Town is a Coast Casino and its rewards program, Club Coast, is welcomed at the three other casinos in the area: Suncoast, Gold Coast and The Orleans. Reserving your hotel room online could save you as much as 20%.
