Nellis AFB
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 →
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Tule Springs National Monument
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 →
Tule Springs Fossil Beds
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 →
The Arts District
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 →
Liberace Museum Collection
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 →
Hollywood Cars Museum
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 →
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
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 →
The World’s Largest Gift Shop
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 →
Rhyolite
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 →
Swingers Mini Golf
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 →
A new hotel (again)
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 →
The Welcome to Las Vegas Sign (s)
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 →
Adrenaline Mountain
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 →
The Last Supper
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 →
Hot Air Ballon Rides
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 →
The Big Edge
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 →
Frankie’s Tiki Room
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 →
Casa de Shenandoah
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 →
Kiss World
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 →
McDistant
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 →
The Kiel Ranch
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 →
The Mormon Fort
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 →
The Valentine’s Day Massacre Wall
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 →
Berlin Wall
Inside the bathroom at Main Street Station in down town Las Vegas. The large piece of the Berlin Wall is behind the urinals, enclosed in glass. It is covered in original, German, graffiti.The address is 200 Main Street. http://www.mainstreetstation.com We … Continue reading →
Chocolate Fountain
At 27 feet it claims to be the worlds tallest. I visit my brother in Zurich, Switzerland and seem to remember the Lindt choclolate fountain at 30 feet. The best part is the adjoining patisserie. It has great stuff, including … Continue reading →
Burlesque Hall of Fame
1027 Main, in the Arts District. It bills itself as the only one of its kind in the world. Could be, I have not checked it out. http://www.burlesquehall.com We are strong supporters of local artists. We don’t just talk the … Continue reading →
Erotic Heritage Museum
3275 Sammy Davis jr Dr. Sounds interesting. I have not yet visited. $29 admission. It has a gift shop. I wonder what those gifts are?http://www.eroticmuseumvegas.com We are friends of the arts and we back that up by donating this space … Continue reading →
Gold and Silver Pawn
This place became famous after it was featured on TV. An unforgettable cast of characters, and millions of dollars changing hands. The old man died regrettably. Easy to get to, by car or city bus. The parking lot is small, … Continue reading →
Art-O-Mat
Repurposed cigarette vending machines that sell cigarette pack sized original art, little paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculptures for $5 ea. A few Las Vegas artists are involved. There are six machines at the Cosmopolitan hotel 3709 Las Vegas Blvd. S, center … Continue reading →
Pinball Hall of Fame
An unbelievable collection of pinball machines, 410 in all. All different types and models and makes. Easy to get to at 4925 Las Vegas Blvd. S. The city bus will get you there if i am not mistaken. That place … Continue reading →