I've been to Las Vegas about 25 times and, though I love the casinos, each time I go I like to find something new (non-gambling) to do. I've gone rock climbing, visited the Neon Boneyard, the Pinball Hall of Fame, and many other cool things. One thing I've always wanted to try is hot air ballooning, and I think between the views of the Strip and the mountains, Las Vegas would be perfect for that. Can you tell me if there are any companies in Vegas that do hot-air ballooning, and what they cost, how long it takes, what you see, and what else is involved?

I will be in Las Vegas the first week in December and would love to see some of the off-Strip residential or commercial areas that are decorated for the holidays. I fly in and do not rent a car. Are there any places within walking distance or are shuttles available to take people to some of the holiday displays?

Has Palace Station started renting out "Room 1203, The OJ Room" yet? If so, do they charge guests a higher rate?

I am thinking of accepting an invitation for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. I understand that many shows go on hiatus around the holidays. Is there a place where I can find out which shows will be off of their normal schedules around NYE? I am especially interested in the kind of shows that Arnold Snyder reviews in his book, which I have found to be invaluable, even though I do not agree 100% with his evaluations. Even though I have been visiting Las Vegas for decades, this would be my first NYE in LV, and I would hate for poor planning on my part to interfere with maintaining a high SPW during my visit.

I'm trying to figure out what casino was near Westward Ho that wasn't very big, but I remember there being, I believe, popcorn all over the place and on the floor. I think their sign was red. Any idea?

Who do you rate as having the best chicken fingers in Vegas?

Whatever happened to the statue of Bob Stupak that disappeared from the Stratosphere?

Whatever happened to La Cage at the Riviera?

Is there a way to find a list of slot machines in each casino in Las Vegas? Thanks.

I was recently in Vegas, stayed at the Flamingo, and would have had a decent view of the Strip if I could have seen through the extremely dirty windows. I understand the ongoing construction creates the problem, but how often do the casinos clean their windows?