The Naked City
The area behind the Stratosphere and bordering the I -15. Pretty nasty now, but when I arrived in Vegas, around 1975 it was nice. We called it the “Naked City” or Silicon Valley” on account of the show girls who … Continue reading →
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The Only 18 Hole Golf Course at Center Strip.
There were a few golf courses right on the strip. That’s what made it so attractive. I worked at the Dunes. Between the Dunes and the freeway (I- 15), was a large golf course. Another golf course was where the … Continue reading →
The Volcano
At Treasure Island, next to the blvd. It erupts at certain intervals. Quite a spectacle. It will be removed next year together with the hotel, to make room for something bigger and better. http://www.treasureisland.com We are very interested in helping … Continue reading →
Tournament of Kings
At the Excalibur hotel. Very interesting medieval style jousting show with horses, knights and lots of swords. The audience sits on the sides eating chicken without forks or knives, but plenty of napkins. http://www.excalibur.mgmresorts.com We donate this expensive space to … Continue reading →
COCA COLA Store
3785 S.Las Vegas Blvd. It is really large, with souvenirs of all kinds. Everything in the store has the Coca Cola logo. http://www.us.cocacola.com We try to help our local artist community as much as possible, and donate this expensive space. … Continue reading →
M+M World
3785 S. Las Vegas Blvd. in the Showcase mall. More M+M than you thought possible. Souvenirs also. It is the same mall that has the Coca Cola store. The colorful containers you see in the image are all different color … Continue reading →
Ethel M
One of the richest men in the U.S. built it. He lets you see how chocolate is made. About eighteen miles from center strip, straight down east on Sunset. Retail and tasting and a wonderful cactus garden of several acres. … Continue reading →
Laughlin
Mr. Laughlin had an idea. He had a gaming permit, what he did not have was customers. He had an obstacle, a large one, in the form of a mighty river. His hotel was sitting on one bank of that … Continue reading →
The Guitar
In the old days hotels in Las Vegas were mostly all laid out in a similar pattern. The footprint was a three corner star. slot machines up front, cashiers cage and restaurants in the back. Very simple. The cage was … Continue reading →
The Sunset Stampede
It takes place nightly at Sam’s Town. This hotel is about five miles (I am guessing) from center strip. It is very unique in that it is the only hotel remaining that I know of, that has a trailer park … Continue reading →
The Linq Promenade
When I first arrived in Las Vegas it was an alley, next to the Flamingo, with the Linq hotel facing it. on the north side. Now it is a mini entertainment district with bars, restaurants, a Brooklyn Bowl. All anchored … Continue reading →
Block16
It is now the heart of down town, where a part Binion’s gambling hall now stands. Until 1942 it was an area of sleazy bungalows, bars and prostitiution. On Stewart, not on Fremnot. Another part of the historic town was … Continue reading →
The Beach
3950 S.Las Vegas Blvd. at Mandalay Bay. At eleven acres (450,000sq.ft) this could be the largest pool in the country, maybe the world. I checked other pools around the world. They are all lagoons that have been converted to pools. … Continue reading →
The Fan District
Between the Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Delano . It was created for sports fans, the Allegiant stadium is only a fifteen minute walk. Special offer on all game days. http://www.mgmresorts.com We are always looking for ways to help local artists. … Continue reading →
The Park
It is an area between NY NY and Park MGM (a hotel). It has restaurants, bars and entertainment. Lots of parking. Go to 3782 Las Vegas Blvd. S. http://www.mgrmresorts.com We always fight for our local artist. We want to help. … Continue reading →
Mountain Biking
For enthusiasts of that sport the very best place close to the strip is, without a doubt, Boulder City. Just twenty miles south of center strip it offers a large collection of trails of all kinds. The best part of … Continue reading →
Route 91/ Las Vegas Blvd./I-15/State Route -215
This is the very convoluted story of the famous Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas ,also called the Strip. It mostly follows Route 91.U.S. 91 Started in Long Beach, CA and ran all the way up to the Canadian line … Continue reading →
The $20 Trick
We have heard a lot about it. But up till now we do not know if it is true or just another fake.We have never tried it, we do not personally know anyone who has tried it. We need to … Continue reading →
Lesbian Clubs/Bars
We have not visited any of those places as of today. But that does not mean we will not do so in the future. In the meantime we rely on your input. Let us know which you have actually visited. … Continue reading →
Food Halls
In my opinion this is nothing but a fancy name for a “Food Court. Something similar to what you can find at any shopping mall. Here is a short list of them that are open for business: Proper Eats at … Continue reading →
Proper Eats
A new concept has arrived in Las Vegas. It is the “Food Hall”. Las Vegas now has several, just like that. Here is the thing, they are called “Food Halls” what they really are ,are “Food Courts” The name has … Continue reading →
Gay Clubs/Bars/Restaurants.
Las Vegas has dozens of locales that cater to the gay lifestyle. The largest cluster is on Naples Street. Others are scattered throughout the city, too numerous to mention them all here. I picked a few that came to mind. … Continue reading →
Brothels
They do not exist in Las Vegas. Not officially anyway. But Nevada does have legalized prostitution. The closest is Sherri’s Ranch near Pahrump. Take a ride (on a road for now), and drive out to that little town. It is … Continue reading →
Wild Mustangs and Donkeys
The donkeys are fairly close to Las Vegas a lot of times. They can often be seen at the Spring Mountain State Park which is almost withingthe Las Vegas City limits. Old time miners freed them after they no longer … Continue reading →
Ichthyosaurus
The largest, intact, fossil in the U.S. of this prehistoric fish is right here, in the state of Nevada. It is on display at a museum at the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park in Nye county. It is only one of many … Continue reading →
Skiing Snowboarding
Impossible, you say. not in Las Vegas. Well, not exactly on the strip, but within easy reach. it Is on the mountain the southern Paiutes call “nuvagantu” or in plain English ” where the snow sits” During the winter season … Continue reading →
Rafael Rivera discovers the Vegas Valley
Scout/guide for the Armijo party.It was sent and financed by the then governor of New Mexico Chavez to find a trail to connect to the other Spanish lands of the west coat called California. His state wanted trade with coast. … Continue reading →
Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club
Let us give you the good news first. It is open 24/7. The address is 6007 Dean Martin Dr. The extensive range of services includes limousine pick-up. http://www.vegashustlerclub.com
Continue reading →High Scaler
A very unique job. Employed at Hoover Dam during its construction it was their job to remove all loose rock from the canyon walls. They did that by dangling in bosuns chairs two hundred or three hundred feet above the … Continue reading →
The Hand of Faith Nugget
on display at the Golden Nugget Hotel in down town Las Vegas, 129 Fremont St. The largest nugget found to date with a metal detector..Kevin Hiller of Australia must have been happy to find aa almost 876 troy ounces nugget … Continue reading →