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Atomic Liquors

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 6, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Goodsprings Pioneer Saloon

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 6, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Golf

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 31, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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ATV Tours

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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Kayak Trips

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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Helicopter Sightseeing

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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State of Nevada Museum of Natural History

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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The Springs Preserve

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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Antelope Canyon

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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Clark County Museum

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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Natural History Museum

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 15, 2023

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 →

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Exotics Racing plus Go-Carts

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 29, 2023

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 →

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Indoor Sky Diving

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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The Las Vegas Airport (Harry Reid)

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Welcome to Las Vegas Sign

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Death Valley

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Area 51

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Seven Magic Mountains

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 14, 2023

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 →

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Atrium and Waterfall at the Palazzo Hotel

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 27, 2023

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 →

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Nevada Southern Railroad Museum

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 29, 2023

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 →

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The Shark Reef

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 27, 2023

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 →

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Madame Tussauds

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 27, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 27, 2023

Inside the Venetian Hotel. Worth a visit. Prices vary depending on what you are interested in They start at around $45 per and go up from there. To me it sounds very reasonable. http://www.madametussauds.com We provide this space, free of … Continue reading →

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Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 26, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

Take the elevator inside the Paris Hotel . Well worth it. The view is very nice. There also is a very good restaurant inside the tower. http://www.parislasvegas.hotelandsuites.com We donate this space in order to support Nevada artists. Here are some … Continue reading →

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M&M World

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 26, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

Inside the Showcase mall at 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Take your camera, you will never see that many M&M’s again. And bring money, cash, credit card. Your kids will want all colors. Not just candy, but souvenirs also. Four … Continue reading →

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The Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 26, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

A huge, indoor, shopping mall. The best part here is the massive parking garage that is integrated. Step out of your car and into the mall. Well, maybe you may have to take the elevator at times. And from the … Continue reading →

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The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 26, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

An ideal place for shopaholics. Parking is integrated or you have valet parking. If you want to spend a lot of money very quickly you have arrived. There also is dining, and the fountains have animatronic sculptures that come alive … Continue reading →

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The National Atomic Museum

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 26, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

Not too many visitors to Las Vegas are even aware this museum exists.I strongly urge a visit. Much can be learned about the power of the atom and its destructiveness. The Atomic Museum is one of a handful of private … Continue reading →

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One Million Dollars on Display

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 25, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

It is at Binion’s Horseshoe on Fremont St in down town Las Vegas. It is inside a large acrylic horseshoe. Bundles of 100 dollar bills can be viewed. The public is invited to take pictures standing in front of it. … Continue reading →

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The Hand of Faith Nugget

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 25, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 26, 2023

Sep 3, 2017 · In the spring of 1980, Kevin Hillier took his new metal detector out for a spin in his tiny hometown of Wedderburn, Australia. Instead of a bottle cap or a paper clip, he found a 61-pound … Continue reading →

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The Volcano at the Mirage

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on July 25, 2023 by TheWebmeisterJuly 25, 2023

It is slated for demolition in 2024. It has been erupting every night beginning in 1989. The sound track was written by Mickey Hart and Master Zana. A giant hotel in the shape of a guitar will replace it. It … Continue reading →

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