What to See & Do

Lots to do in Las Vegas-- it's "The Entertainment Capital of the World"
When you're not attending a mind-opening education session at the ICF Conference, lounging by the pools at Mandalay Bay or savoring delicious cuisine with your coaching colleagues, you'll find that Las Vegas has a variety of must-see attractions and entertainment options to keep you relaxed and balanced. From world-class art exhibits and theater productions to erupting volcanoes and wax museums, you'll find that there is plenty to appeal to people of all ages, interests, and budgets. Below is a quick list of just some of the attractions and entertainment options waiting for you in Vegas.

Las Vegas savings
Looking for things to do in Las Vegas? ICF can help! Take advantage of savings on golf, local shows, spa discounts, and Budget rental cars. ICF has worked with several local Vegas groups to secure discounts on services. Learn more below.

Are you an animal lover? Visit:

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo Hotel: See Chilean flamingos, swans, ducks, koi, goldfish, and turtles;
The Mirage for the Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat: Home to royal white tigers, white lions, black panthers, a snow leopard, and golden tigers. The Dolphin Habitat, adjacent to the Secret Garden, houses an extended family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins;
MGM Grand's Lion Habitat: a showcase for public education and appreciation of this majestic creature; and
Mandalay Bay Shark Reef: Get up close and personal with endangered and unusual aquatic animals.

Looking for some fun? Consider:

A Gondola Ride along the quarter-mile replica of the Grand Canal in Venice at The Venetian;
Watch the Fountains of Bellagio as the spray along to opera, classical, and whimsical musical selections;
Take an elevator ride to the observation deck atop the 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas for a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Valley; and
Take a ride on the Cloud Nine balloon, the largest helium-filled, land-tethered balloon in the world, across from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. It offers guests a 360-degree view of Las Vegas from nearly 500 feet in the air.

Just want to be entertained? There are plenty of options, including:

Travel back in time and into the fascinating world of Roman mythology with two shows, Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain Shows, which feature Roman statues that come to life, inside the Forum Shops at Caesars;
Enjoy the newly reinvented "Show in the Sky" featuring dancers in costume fashions on floats suspended above the crowd at The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino; and
Take a stroll on Fremont Street to enjoy a spectacular light-and-sound show, made up of over 14 million lights, held every hour on the hour during the evenings.

And there's plently more:

Six Cirque du Soleil productions;
50-plus golf courses offering challenging play and beautiful desertscapes, flowing waterfalls, rolling greens and mountain views;
Elaborately themed clubs and upscale ultra lounges;
Premium world-class shopping destinations;
A growing roster of gourmet restaurants;
Spas such as the sleek and modern BATHHOUSE at Mandalay Bay (Registered conference attendees staying at Mandalay Bay can save 15 percent on Mandalay Bay spa treatments Sunday, September 25 through Thursday, September 29.); and
Much, much more!

Visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for more to see and do in Las Vegas.

Show savings
Save 30 percent on tickets for The Lion King at Mandalay Bay. Click here to purchase tickets online (use password CONV30) or call +1.702.632.7580 and mention the International Coach Federation to receive the discount. View seating chart here.

Ticket prices Inclusive of 30 percent discount (September 21 through September 29):

$80.50 Main Level and Lower Center Mezzanine
$61.25 Side and Upper Center Mezzanine

Current retail ticket prices:

$168.50 VIP Section (group discounts not applicable)
$113.50 Main Level and Lower Center Mezzanine
$86.00 Side and Upper Center Mezzanine
$64.00 Rear Mezzanine (group discounts not applicable)
*All prices are in USD.

Current performance schedule (2 Hours and 20 Minutes, inclusive of 15 Minute Intermission):

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Friday: No performances.
Saturday & Sunday: 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Mandalay Bay Resort spa savings
Save 15 percent on Mandalay Bay Resort spa treatments Sunday, September 25 through Thursday, September 29. Must be a registered conference attendee staying at the Mandalay Bay Resort.

Golf savings
Registered conference attendees can receive special rates when renting premium clubs (as low as $20 USD) and save 10 to 20 percent on green fees, depending on the exact day and time of their reservations, at Bali Hai, Royal Links, and Desert Pines Golf Clubs. To make a reservation, contact Brian Dickson at +1.702.632.4760 or via email here and use promotional code ICF2011.

Rental car savings
Visit Budget.com to save on your rental car needs while in Las Vegas. Use code Bcd# S255901.

Win two tickets to a premier Las Vegas show or an iPad 2 - Contest Rules

Contest is limited to paid full conference registrants-complementary full conference attendees are not eligible.
Paid full conference registrants who have registered by 11:59 p.m. (New York) Sunday, July 31, 2011 will be entered into the August 1 drawing for two Las Vegas show tickets and an iPad2.
Both ICF members and paid full conference non-members are eligible.
Spouses with a purchased spouse pass will not be entered into the drawing.
Winner will be notified by the ICF on August 1.
It is the responsibility of the winner to contact the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority by September 16, 2011 in order to redeem prize.
Show confirmation is subject to availability and more show options may be available between time of ticket drawing and September 16, 2011 deadline.
Prize covers only cost of production tickets-travel to show and other expenses are the responsibility of winner.
Prize is not redeemable for cash.
Paid full conference registrants who complete registration by the deadline are only eligible for one prize.
iPad 2 prize to be given to winner on-site in Las Vegas. Cancellation of conference registration voids prize.