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Soaring the Skies of Vegas in a Hot Air Balloon
Vegas Hot Air Sin City Balloon Rides offers spectacular, thrilling, fun and safe rides around the Las Vegas Valley. My wife and I recently tried one of their packages and... Read the full article ›
Calico Hills Ridgeline, Red Rock National Park
Want a cool Red Rock hike that avoids the crowds and long loop through Red Rock? Calico Hills Ridgeline. You can access it through Calico Basin, a mile before the... Read the full article ›
Art & Wine Pairings, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art holds a special “Art & Wine Pairing” the second Wednesdays of most months. Fabergé Revealed: Jeweler to the Czars is the current exhibition. Next event takes... Read the full article ›
Bellagio Conservatory, Autumn Harvest 2014
Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens celebrate autumn with scents of pumpkins and fresh-planted flowers, stunning scenery in a sunlit or starlit space, plus its usual dash of mythical forest creatures that children love. The... Read the full article ›
High Roller, LINQ District
The High Roller, located in the new artsy LINQ District, stands as the tallest observation wheel in the world. It’s worth a ride! Like most of Vegas, you can stop for a lovely... Read the full article ›
LINQ District, Daytime
The LINQ Retail District is another cool new area on the strip, brimming with artsy shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Plus the High Roller observation wheel (tallest in the world), which I will cover... Read the full article ›
Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas Strip
A large lively mall that appeals to tourists and locals alike. Located on the Las Vegas Strip, right across from Wynn Hotel. The fashion show mall holds lots of shopping, dining, and weekly... Read the full article ›
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – Spring Celebration 2013
March 9th – May 11th; Open 24hrs, 7 days a week Herein lies one of the top free activities in Las Vegas — families included. The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens... Read the full article ›
Shark Reef, Aquarium, Mandelay Bay
View sharks, piranha, green sea turtles, jellyfish, sawfish, horseshoe crabs, a komodo dragon, golden crocodile, and more. You can try the Touch Pool, where small rays glide under your fingertips.... Read the full article ›
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – Chinese New Year
I’ve visited twice, ten months ago and today. They create mesmerizing themes five times a year, one for each season and the Chinese New Year. This activity is a delight for all ages, and... Read the full article ›
Floyd Lamb Park
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Northwest: Peacocks and peahens running free in Las Vegas? Yes. One Sunday afternoon my wife and I stumbled upon Floyd Lamb Park. Finding these peacocks... Read the full article ›
Fountains of Bellagio
The Fountains of Bellagio enchant onlookers every day and night. Visually stunning and accompanied by concert music, it’s a free, choreographed, aquatic sensation. You can view the fountains from several vantage... Read the full article ›
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam is a must-see only 35min from Vegas. The dam demonstrates an amazing feat of engineering along with Art Deco trimmings from its time period. It also represents a tremendous sacrifice considering the... Read the full article ›
