Arundo: Vegas first visit

[Arundo]

I'm a red-chipper going to Vegas for the first time. Betting $5-$10 tables. Are there some must -visit places? Stay away from places?

Thanks,

[Marc]

Best places to visit:
Casinos (main strip):
Bellagio
Ballys
Caesers
Luxor

Casinos (north 1/2 of strip):
Stratosphere

Casinos (downtown):
Binions Horseshoe
Las Vegas Club
Lady Luck

Hotels (main strip and near strip only):
Caesers (include Forum Shops)
Bellagio
Mandalay Bay
Mirage
Paris
Rio
Palms

Sights:
Main Strip Hotels/Casinos (stay away from North Strip except Stratosphere casino and rides at top only)
Red Canyon
Hoover Dam

Fine Restaraunts:
Picassos (at Bellagio)
Mon Ami Gabi (at Paris)
Noodles (at Bellagio)
Chinois (Forum Shops at Caesers)
Alize (Palms)

Buffets:
Bellagio (worth the $'s)
Alladin
Rio