Got a hankerin’ for a touch of the wild west? Do you miss John Wayne? Did you like the movie City Slickers? There is a reason for the popularity of the western genre of books, movies and other media. For many baby-boomers, some of their first memories involve either Roy Rogers, Matt Dillon (and Miss […]
Everything old becomes new again with the long awaited April 18th opening of the 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque by Holly Madison. In case you aren’t aware, Holly is a showgirl, personality and one-time girlfriend of Hugh Hefner. Her list of appearances is endless and she is a favorite in Las Vegas so everyone is awaiting […]
If you have been to Las Vegas and walked on the Strip, you have seen the Big Bus. It is a large, double-decker with an open top upper deck. There is no better way to learn the layout of the city with no hassle and plenty of information provided. You are welcome to disembark at […]
Besides Wayne Newton and Caesars Palace, the “Pawn Stars” are perhaps the best known thing to happen to Las Vegas in quite some time. Who are they you say? The Pawn Stars are the fab four – “Old Man,” “Hog,” “Rick Harrison” and “Chumlee” – all part of the fun that is the realty TV […]
As most tourists know, you can find ice cream around every corner in Las Vegas.. But do you really want to pay $5 plus per scoop and leave underwhelmed? Step off the Strip and visit the historic “roots” of Las Vegas located in Downtown. Once the epicenter of entertainment in the city, it’s now making […]
Downtown Las Vegas has a brand new thrill. The up and coming zipline called Slotzilla is set to commence in the spring of 2014. For twenty bucks you can ride the zipline, many stories overhead the famous Fremont Street above the crowds of people. Many of them may be taking your photo along the way. […]
Any sports fan that winds up in Vegas needs to hit Lagasse’s Stadium. It is the pinnacle place to post up and survey an afternoon full of sporting events. Not just a bar, and not only a restaurant, it’s neither and both all at once. The name itself is only slightly deceptive. The best part […]
The Las Vegas Strip gets most of the buzz and attention, and it is easy to forget that Downtown has been around much longer and possesses an entire personality and panache of its own. From museums, to Fremont street, street performers and an indescribable energy, Downtown has an entirely different feel, cast of characters and […]
Las Vegas has many claims to fame, but understatement is not one of them. Perhaps that’s why the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has become so beloved not only by visitors but locals as well. There’s no blaring music, no flashing lights, no moving statues – just a quiet, elegant sanctuary of more than 7,500 […]
It’s no secret that Las Vegas is a town that likes to drink. Cocktails, Champagne, wine, and beer all flow freely at the dozens of casinos and hundreds of bars dotting this vibrant city – in fact, there are so many places to get a great drink it can be a little overwhelming: where does […]
Memorial Day was created to honor the men and women who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. And while many still (and should) take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy, the holiday has also become an annual celebration that marks the unofficial beginning of […]
Farmer’s Markets are an evasive event in Vegas. There are many farmer’s markets around the city, and they are growing in popularity, but each are usually open in one location, one day a week, for only a few hours only. Keeping track of which market is open when, and where, is confusing. So here is […]
