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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
On 917 Fremont Street. Liquor license #1.1952 Hang out of the rat pack, Marylin Monroe and other notables and celebrities.Mostly original, and the drinks are affordable.http://www.atomic.com We donate this space to local artists. If you are able to help we … Continue reading →
The bar inside the saloon has quite a history. It was built in three sections on the east coast. One section was destroyed in a fire, a second section was lost when the sailing ship rounded the horn. The third … Continue reading →
Those of you who want to play a few rounds are in luck. Las Vegas and the surrounding communities have lots of nice courses. Take the little town of Boulder City for example. It sports three courses, all well maintained. … Continue reading →
Several operators offer tours with ATV. Around Vegas there is no shortage of interesting destinations. http://www.canyontours.com http://www.vegasoffroadexperience.com http://www.lasvegasatvs.com Let us know what you think of those tours. We do all we can to support local artists. You can help by … Continue reading →
Several companies offer these tours. All of them start below Hoover Dam. There may be an operator out of Willow beach. I do not know of any kayak tours being offered for Lake Mead. I did a couple of them … Continue reading →
Several companies are in this market. Some do the strip only, others do the Hoover Dam trip, and some are in the Grand Canyon market. The Strio by night in a helicopter is awesome. Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon are … Continue reading →
309 S. Valley View, just one block south of the I-95 with a convenient off ramp. It is the same entrance as the Springs Preserve. Excellent museum. I make it a point to visit as much as possible The only … Continue reading →
333 South Valley View, Just one block off the freeway I – 95. This is the place were it all started. In the early 1800’s merchants used the Old Spanish Trail to get from Santa Fe , New Mexico to … Continue reading →
If you have the time, a car and/or are willing to spend money/time to get there than, well, OK. But it is about 300 miles one way. The canyon is spectacular, that is beyond question. Because it is that it … Continue reading →
1830 S.Boulder Highway. Only if you have plenty of time. It is more of a heritage museum, with a few old buildings, some locomotives and artifacts. Nice enough, but most visitors will not have the time for it. The location … Continue reading →
900 Las Vegas Blvd.S. Small, but very nice private museum with an emphasis on dinosaurs. They move and sound off. Plenty of parking and a very nominal admission fee. Great for kids. A city library is across the street. http://www.lvnhm.org … Continue reading →
The largest collection of super cars in the world. We cannot guarantee the truth of this statement. We only repeat their advertising. The track is 15 minutes south of center strip, off Las Vegas Blvd. 50 cars are ready for … Continue reading →
This business has been around for many years. Located at 200 Convention Center Drive, close to center strip.We list it as a strip location because it is only a block or so off the strip. It is great fun and … Continue reading →
The reason we mention this airport at all is because it is so dang convenient. It practically adjoins the strip. Its old entrance, in fact, was at the strip. This airport is so conveniently located it is theoretically possible to … Continue reading →
One of the most popular attractions at the strip. And easy to get to. Only a couple of miles south of center strip. And it is free. Can even be reached by city bus. It does have a small parking … Continue reading →
This trip may be too much for most visitors to Las Vegas. Let me explain. Baker is the entrance to Death Valley. The only reason,in my opinion, that little town exists at all is because of Death Valley. And its … Continue reading →
About 85 miles north of Las Vegas. The little town of Rachel is a popular jumping off point. The surrounding area is utterly desolate, but tourist traffic is brisk. Mysterious flying saucers, lights in the sky, earth rumbles. It is … Continue reading →
Internationally renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale site-specific public art installation located near Jean Dry Lake and Interstate 15, approximately ten miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Comprised of seven towers of colorful, stacked boulders … Continue reading →
It is worth the short walk from the Venetian Hotel to the Palazzo. They are connected by an indoor walkway. If you are at the Venetian anyway, the short walk to see this is well worth it. http://www.thepalazzovenetian.com We provide … Continue reading →
About 20 miles south of the strip in Boulder City. Lots of historic rolling stock. Mighty steam engines from the American railroading days. Admission is free, but a small purchase of perhaps a fridge magnet will keep everything rolling. Train … Continue reading →
It is at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Makes sense to me. It is very unique. Instead of pressing your nose against some plate glass you can actually walk right into all that marine life. This is a tunnel, with sharks … Continue reading →
