it is a bit confusing because they are also called “Nellis Dunes” .The Bureau of Land Management is in charge here. A 62,000 acre recreation area about20 miles give or take north of center strip. Some of the largest sand … Continue reading →
As I stated in another post this state has a lot of minerals, and also gemstones. One of them is black opal. Unfortunately most of it is not gemstone quality. The specimen shown is a fire opal, but not from … Continue reading →
Nevada is the second largest gold producer in the world. Not too many people know this. There are several, now defunct, gold mines withing reach of the Strip. One is in Nelson, the other in Searchlight. Only the Nelson mine … Continue reading →
This state – Nevada, is above all mining state. Check our post about gold. About 20 different minerals are being extracted as I am writing this. Nevada is the place to be for turquoise. At one time there were hundreds … Continue reading →
888 West Bonneville, within sight of downtown Las Vegas, in the same general area as the Smith Center and the Childrens Museum. You can’t go wrong taking a trip over there. I urge everyone to visit that place.Not because of … Continue reading →
360 Promenade Place. It is downtown Las Vegas If you are in the casino area you need to use one of the underpasses to get across the I-15. The museum has a fabulous three floors of action for kids. I … Continue reading →
Nevada is a rock hound paradise. It probably is not for the average tourist who wants to dine and gamble. We post this for the few that arrive in Nevada for the rocks, the gambling, and the dining. We have … Continue reading →
Only 8 miles from center strip. It is huge, 14,000 acres, but including the bombing ranges it grows to 5,000 square miles. It started out as the Las Vegas Army Airfield in 1941, to train pilots for WWI, mainly P51 … Continue reading →
This area is different from the Tule Springs Fossil Beds site. Where the Tule Springs site is within the city limits and is a state project, the national monument is a federal area of immense size. it as almost 23,000 … Continue reading →
This is something totally unexpected. Ice age Fossils within driving distance of the strip. Not many have heard of this place, but it even has a street address. It is at 8660 N.Decatur Blvd. within the city limits of North … Continue reading →
1217 S. Main. An eclectic mix of arts, restaurants and bars. We like it a lot. Ideal for those who want to hang, maybe have a drink , or purchase an interesting item.http://www.18barts.org We want to do our part to … Continue reading →
Two locations, one is at 5115 Dean Martin Dr. unit 905, near the strip. The official name is The Liberace Garage, another, very interesting location is at 2710 Palomino Lane. It is called the “Thriller Villa” for the simple reason … Continue reading →
5111 Dean Martin Drive #905. This is a real treat for exotic, rare, funny and otherwise noteworthy cars. We are big fans, and here is why, The gaudy Liberace car, James Bond Lotus, Knight Rider, Bonnie and Clyde death car, … Continue reading →
3215 S. Rancho Dr. Unit 100.That is area 15, a large arts district. We have not yet visited. Reports about it are overwhelmingly positive. It is not a food market, let me clear that up right away. It is an … Continue reading →
We have no way of verifying that. But it is large, and that’s a fact. I used to play slots in the small casino that used to be there. One day I drive over there and the casino is gone. … Continue reading →
What is left of a once important mining camp. How important? It had a railroad connection with Los Angeles, that’s how important. It had a huge bank. Unfortunately there is not much left. Time and vandals have taken its toll. … Continue reading →
Planned for 44,000 sq.feet at Mandalay Bay for a 2024 opening. From what we hear the plans are pretty advanced. It will be modeled after the original London, U.K. location that has been doing business for ten years now. There … Continue reading →
Permission has been obtained to build the tallest hotel on the strip to date, at about 1,000 fet in height. By comparison, the Stratosphere Tower is about 1,100 feet tall. The tallest purely hotel tower, the still under construction Fontainebleau … Continue reading →
There are now several of them, all different. The best known example sits on Las Vegas Blvd. S, about two miles south of center strip. It has a small parking lot, but most people only take a quick look and … Continue reading →
This one is for those of you who like action, Schwarzenegger style. lots of extreme activities like shooting machine guns, driving dozers to crush vehicles, dirt diggers, shovels, caterpillars and cranes. Axe throwing and archery.This not a complete list. Maybe … Continue reading →
In Beatty. 12 outdoor plastic figures inspired by daVinci’s Last Supper. It is an interesting display. Last time we visited there was a man in a shack trying to make a living by selling stuff. Pretty pathetic. There are not … Continue reading →
They are interesting. It is a different experience from flying in a motorized craft like an airplane. There is no sound other the loud noise when the gas burners start. That got on my nerves. Other than that is is … Continue reading →
A giant open air sculpture fashioned out of over 200 boats, surf boards and other assorted water craft. All life size. At 2600 W. Harmon, close to the strip. Is not directly at the strip, but in the back of … Continue reading →
We list it here because it is very unique. Reminds us of the Aku Aku at the Stardust, and those kitschie tiki bars that were all over California at one time. Maybe the sixties. They usually had a tiki or … Continue reading →
It is Wayne Newtons estate At 3310 Sunset Rd. East. close to Pecos Rd. It is quite large, close to 40 acres with several buildings. He used to keep and breed Arabian horses there and at another location far from … Continue reading →
It is, you guessed it, Gene Simmons. A museum with his collection of memorabilia. At the Rio Hotel. http://ww.kissmuseum.com We strongly believe in supporting local artists. Here are three books we think are fun and interesting: Nevada a Strange State, … Continue reading →
The U.S. is lousy with McDonalds outlets, They are everywhere, thousands of them, except this place. From this location it takes 150 miles, give or take , of hard travel to get those two patties and special sauce. Don’t forget … Continue reading →
It was also called “Kyle” ranch. Its 7 acres, from an original 280, sits an the northeast corner of Commerce Drive and Carey Av. in N. Las Vegas. I love it there , and visit as much as possible. Who … Continue reading →
Erected in 1855 it was the first non native permanent settlement in the Vegas valley. It was built by Mormon missionaries, alongside a spring fed creek at the corner of what is now Las Vegas Blvd. and Washington. It is … Continue reading →
At the Mob Museum . The Museum is inside the old Las Vegas post office and is one block north of Fremont St. in down town Las Vegas. The massacre happened on Feb.14, 1929 at N. Clark St. Chicago Ill. … Continue reading →
