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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 ›

Valley of Fire

Open all year, a fine day trip for hiking, picknicking, and photography. Try to visit before June!  Fall and spring are the best times. Attractions include 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs, amazing… Read the full article ›