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Trail Canyon Hike, Mount Charleston Area
Trail Canyon Hike: Exploring Natural Beauty in Mount Charleston Area Near Las Vegas Nestled in the captivating landscape of the Mount Charleston area near Las Vegas, the Trail Canyon Hike... 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 ›
Las Vegas Outlaws, Cheerleader Tryouts
The Las Vegas Outlaws held cheerleader tryouts today. Vince Neil, rock legend and lead singer of Mötley Crüe, owns the AFL (Arena Football League) team. Pictures and story below. You can also... Read the full article ›
Delight’s Hot Springs
Update 1/30/2019 Sometimes places change, and for a variety of reasons, we NO LONGER recommend Delight’s Hot Springs as a Las Vegas Top Pick. Delight’s Hot Springs; Tecopa, California; 80... Read the full article ›
Mi Casa, Silverton Casino
Mi Casa, Mexican Restaurant, Silverton Casino: Chef Javier brings thoughtfulness to Las Vegas Mexican cuisine. Unexpected is another theme here. Not everyone has heard of the Silverton Casino. Nor did... Read the full article ›
PowerShare Tennis Series
PowerShares Series, Agassi & McEnroe: This fall series showcases several tennis icons, including Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander, Patrick Rafter, and Jimmy Connors. The... Read the full article ›
The Chandelier, Bar & Lounge, Cosmopolitan
Lorelei was the name of my graceful, exotic server. Lorelei is also a name rich in etymology and folklore. The Celtic term “ley”, rock, and the old German word “lurein”, murmuring,... Read the full article ›
Rachel’s Kitchen
Rachel’s Kitchen, Local Favorite, 3330 S. Hualapai Way: Their tagline reads “Wholesome Food, Delicious Recipes.” I think it’s their mission statement, too, one they follow with every gourmet creation. Their menu offers... 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 ›
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market, Las Vegas: If you aren’t eating out every meal, and need to stock the hotel fridge, extended stay, or condo, Whole Foods Market has plenty of healthy food and... Read the full article ›
Venetian Poker Room
Best Poker Room in Town: I’ve played at the Venetian Poker Room for over five years, first while vacationing in Las Vegas, then lots after moving here. This afternoon I dropped... 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 ›
Island Malaysian Cuisine
Island on Spring Mountain in Chinatown serves authentic Malaysian dishes that match the food you find in Malaysia and Singapore. Nearly all patrons are local regulars from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia,... Read the full article ›
Vick’s Barber Shop
Vick’s Barber Shop provides a variety of traditional grooming services at reasonable prices. My favorite is the hot lather facial shave–relaxing, old school, and excellent for the skin. Tommy and Ben... Read the full article ›
Red Rock Canyon
Need some sun, fresh air, and exercise? Want to experience unique desert landscape 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip? Red Rock Canyon provides all this and more. I’ve hiked here over... 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 ›
