Tourists flock to Town Square Las Vegas for affordable
shopping, dining and entertainment
…15 restaurants, dueling piano bar and eclectic mix of shops comprise center
LAS VEGAS (May 5, 2010) - Spectacular shopping and dining in Las Vegas doesn’t have to break the bank for tourists hoping to keep their budgets in check. The designer shops that flank the entrances to many resort-casinos may pique travelers’ interests, but when it comes to spending a day discovering budget-friendly finds, Town Square has a plethora of options.
The open-air center on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip is comprised of top brands such as H&M, Whole Foods Market, Juicy Couture, Puma, Apple and more as well as 15 dining hot spots. Town Square caters to 40 percent tourists and 70 percent locals, according to a recent shopper’s survey. The shopping, dining and entertainment center is situated a few miles south of Mandalay Bay, just a quick taxi or bus ride for visitors.
“When the mood to shop strikes, patrons flock to Town Square and stroll the pedestrian friendly streets, hit the seasonal sales and satisfy their craving for that new wardrobe addition,” said Mary Kathryn Wells, director of marketing for Town Square. “As a special treat for tourists, we offer Town Square Rewards, which features discounts from some of our shops and restaurants. The Town Square Rewards coupon book is available at most hotel concierge desks on The Strip, or visit the Town Square concierge and show your out of state identification.”
While there’s no shortage of shopping at Town Square, the dining choices please the palate and the majority of restaurants offer happy hour specials that satisfy the wallet.
The line-up of restaurants include new-to-Las Vegas dining concepts such as Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Blue Martini, Brio Tuscan Grille, Caña Latin Kitchen & Bar, Yard House, Cadillac Ranch, Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar, Bar Louie, Texas de Brazil, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, Johnny McGuire’s Deli, The Grape and nu sanctuary lounge. Family favorites California Pizza Kitchen and Claim Jumper are also on the menu.
“The energy changes as the center transitions from day to night and the restaurants turn into spectacular gathering spots,” Wells said. “The majority of restaurants have outdoor patio seating so patrons can enjoy a martini at Blue Martini or Sangria at Caña Latin Kitchen & Bar overlooking the Town Square park areas.”
Date night for locals or out of town couples has never been easier as Town Square features an 18-screen movie theater, Rave Motion Pictures and a dueling Piano Bar. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar comes to life each night at 6 p.m. with its unique brand of high energy rock and roll piano entertainment with four of the best entertainers in the country. The dueling pianos begin at 8 p.m.
Patrons can also get pampered at Euphoria salon or Beauty Lounge. Euphoria offers hair care services, manicures and pedicures, eyelash extensions, hair and skincare products and a variety of boutique items.
With so many choices at Town Square, planning what to do has never been easier with the service of the on-site concierge. The concierge provides shopping center directories, stroller rental, special event information, valet and taxi service, airport transportation, show information, tour package information, preferred restaurant reservations and more. The concierge is located in the center of Town Square, in between the Town Square Park and Children’s Park.
Children take center stage at Town Square with their very own Children’s Park. The park provides a variety of activities and entertainment including a tree house within a 42-foot tree along with a climbing rope, slides and a fort that’s connected by a bridge. Girls can explore the Princess Tower Playhouses with a connecting walkway and slides. A fountain with 35 pop jets for splashing and playing, hedge maze with animal topiaries and playground equipment round out the park. Additionally, a children’s theatre hosts shows, performances, storytelling and more.
Motorists have easy access into the center with eight entrances, three covered parking garages and storefront parking that totals 5,800 parking spaces. Free valet parking is also available. Town Square is a 10 minute taxi ride from most Strip hotels or a quick ride for $6 roundtrip on the Deuce or ACExpress busses that travel the Strip.
Town Square is a shopping, dining and entertainment center on Las Vegas Boulevard at the junction of I-15 and the I-215. The 100-acre, open-air center features 22 buildings detailing a collage of Old World and contemporary architectural styles. Developed by Turnberry Associates and Centra Properties, Town Square includes an eclectic mix of retail and restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater and 350,000 square feet of Class “A” office space. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.townsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.