Best hotel
Carson City: Piñon Plaza Resort
Carson Valley: Carson Valley Inn
Lake Tahoe: Harveys
Las Vegas: Wynn
Laughlin: Harrah's Laughlin
Mesquite: CasaBlanca Resort
Reno/Sparks: Peppermill
Rural: Cactus Pete's Resort, Jackpot
Best entertainer
North: Danny Marona
South: Celine Dion
Best production show
North: Balagan, Eldorado
South: Jubilee, Bally's
Musical show
North: Bareback, Harrah's Reno
South: Coasters, Drifters and Platters, Sahara Las Vegas
Best place to gamble
Carson City: Carson Nugget
Carson Valley: Carson Valley Inn
Lake Tahoe: Harrah's
Las Vegas: Rio All Suite Hotel Casino
Laughlin: Harrah's Laughlin
Mesquite: Oasis Resort
Reno/Sparks: Peppermill
Rural: Cactus Petes Jackpot
Best New Show/New Entertainer: Louie Anderson, Excalibur
Best Tribute Show: "Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean," Greek Isles
Best Afternoon Show: Ron Lucas, Rio
Best comedy club
North: The Improv, Harvey's Lake Tahoe
South: Comedy Stop at the Trop, Las Vegas
Rural: Comedy Stop, Flamingo Hilton, Laughlin
Best Hypnotist: Anthony Cools, Excalibur
Best Comedian: Carrot Top, MGM
Best Magic Show: David Copperfield, MGM
Best thrill ride
North: Reno Hilton
South: Stratosphere Rides (Big Shot, X-Scream, Insanity)
Friendliest town
North: Reno
South: Las Vegas
Friendliest casino
Carson City: Carson Nugget
Carson Valley: Carson Valley Inn
Lake Tahoe: Harvey's
Las Vegas: Sam's Town
Laughlin: Harrah's Laughlin
Mesquite: Eureka Hotel Casino
Reno/Sparks: Peppermill
Rural: Cactus Petes Jackpot
Best slot club
North: Passport, Peppermill
South: Harrah's Total Rewards
Rural: Harrah's Total Rewards
Best golf course
Carson City: Empire Ranch
Carson Valley: Genoa Lakes
Lake Tahoe: Edgewood
Las Vegas: Bali Hai Golf Club
Laughlin: Emerald River
Mesquite: Oasis Golf Club
Reno/Sparks: Red Hawk
Rural: Dayton Valley
Best Park/Nature Area
North: Lake Tahoe
South: Valley of Fire State Park
Rural: Great Basin National Park
Best scenic drive
North: Lake Tahoe
South: Valley of Fire
Best Places to Ski: Mount Rose Ski Resort
Best Historic Community: Virginia City
Best place to take kids
North: Circus Reno
South: Circus Las Vegas
Rural: Virginia City
Best special event/festival
North: Hot August Nights, Reno
South: NASCAR, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Rural: National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko
Best place to shop
North: Sierra Summit, Reno
South: Fashion Outlet at Primm
Rural: Carson Valley Plaza
Best museum
North: National Auto Museum, Reno
South: Liberace Museum, Las Vegas
Rural: Tonopah Historical Mining
Best place for a romantic evening
North: White Orchard, Peppermill
South: Alex at Wynn
Rural: Lone Eagle Grill, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Best buffet
Lake Tahoe: Forest Buffet, Harrah's
Las Vegas: Carnival World Buffet, Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino
Mesquite: Paradise Buffet, Oasis Resort Casino
Laughlin: Fresh Market Buffet, Harrah's
Reno/Sparks: Island Buffet, Peppermill
Rural: Canyon Cove Buffet, Cactus Petes
Best gourmet restaurant
Lake Tahoe: The Summit, Harrah's
Las Vegas: Emeril's, MGM
Mesquite: Katherine's, CasaBlanca
Laughlin: The Range Steakhouse, Harrah's
Reno/Sparks: White Orchard, Peppermill
Rural: Plateau Room, Cactus Petes Jackpot
Best Basque: Louie's Basque Corner, Reno
Best Italian: Romanza, Peppermill
Best Asian: Palais de Jade, Reno
Best Mexican: Diego, MGM
Best Hamburger: Burger Bar, Mandalay Bay
Best saloon
North: Fireside Lounge, Peppermill, Reno
South: Double Down Saloon, Las Vegas
Rural: Bucket of Blood, Virginia City
Best brewpub
North: Brew Brothers, Eldorado, Reno
South: Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery
Best place to go dancing
North: Bubinga, Eldorado
South: Rain Night Club, Palms
Best coffee shop
North: Coffee Shop, Peppermill, Reno
South: The Peppermill Coffee Shop, Las Vegas
Rural: Red Lion Coffee Garden Restaurant, Elko
Best wedding chapel
North: Arch of Reno Wedding Chapel
South: Viva Las Vegas Weddings
Adventure
Best Sightseeing Tour Co: Grand Canyon Tours
Best Helicopter: Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters of Las Vegas
Best ATV: Awesome Adventures of Las Vegas
Best Horseback Tour: Awsome Adventures of Las Vegas
Best Reservations Co: Look Toors, Las Vegas