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 →
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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 →
Boulder City Airport
Many years ago this airport was the largest in southern Nevada. Until the county commission decided to move the main airport closer to Las Vegas, next to the Las Vegas Blvd. in fact. Very good decision in my opinion. It … Continue reading →
The Krupp Ranch
Vera Krupp was a German beauty queen and actress who married the German coffee king Alfred Krupp. Vera divorced her husband and moved to Nevada where she bought the Bar Nothing Ranch in Spring Valley.She wanted to be an American … Continue reading →
Fremont Street Light Canopy
Right in downtown Las Vegas, easy to reach and a lot of fun. Scantily clad street performers try to hustle a few bucks. Some are show girls. Others are artists. I love that scene. I think you will love it … Continue reading →
Berlin
Yes, we have a Berlin. Is is a pretty large distance from Las Vegas, 345 miles one way, in the center of the state. The reason I mention it at all is because it is the only ghost town I … Continue reading →
Driving in Nevada
Why do I post this? I post it as a warning, a lesson, and good advice. Ok already, I know you are a very good driver, able to do 100 miles an hour on the I-10. That’s OK by me, … Continue reading →
Rhyolite
The name of the town refers to a very silica rich, igneous rock, that looks glassy. There were over 2000 claims covering everything in a 30 mile area from the Bullfrog district. The most promising was the Montgomery Shoshone mine, … Continue reading →
Fortification Hill
It is at Lake Mead, on the Arizona side. When looking across Lake Mead form the Northt Shore road, or from Hoover Dam a large, black, fortress like mountain can be seen. It is so called because during WWI the … Continue reading →