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Hoover Dam Poster

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 17, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 17, 2023

A nice poster with Hoover Dam and its builders. We are eager to help local artists and are donating this expensive are. We have three books this month. They are: Nevada a Strange State, Silveropolis and The Great Lake Mead … Continue reading →

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Nevada/Las Vegas Books Worth Reading

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 17, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 21, 2023

Here are a few selections that are worth your time and money.

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The Journey of Death – Journada del Muerto

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 12, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 12, 2023

The last 55 miles from the Muddy River to the Las Vegas valley. Not a drop of water. travelers tried to do that stretch by night. Consider this: 55 miles does not sound like much, but in those days travelers … Continue reading →

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Bellagio Arboretum

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 11, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 12, 2023

Well worth a visit. Inside the Bellagio Hotel, center strip.

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The Free Parking Detective

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 11, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 11, 2023

Some hotels can never be satisfied. They want to charge for parking. That twenty bucks should be left to the gambler. He/she will stick it in the slot machine anyway. But we are here to spoil those nefarious plans. We … Continue reading →

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The Sphere

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 8, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 10, 2023

The Sphere is now open for business. Here is something that is downright astounding. It is an entertainment venue in the shape of a ball, a really large ball. It is 300 feet across. And because it is a ball … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Perfume

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on September 4, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 10, 2023

We were able to discover only one legitimate perfume producer in the greater Las Vegas area. It is ultra secret, keeps its recipes under lock and key. Its perfume is marketed under the brand name “DAM” perfume. It is located … Continue reading →

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Hershey’s Chocolate World

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 30, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 11, 2023

3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Inside the New York New York. More than 800 different chocolates. According to their website. We dod not count them all. http://www.hersheyschocolateslv.com We try to help local artists by donating this valuable space. This month … Continue reading →

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The Naked City

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 11, 2023

The area behind the Stratosphere and bordering the I -15. Pretty nasty now, but when I arrived in Vegas, around 1975 it was nice. We called it the “Naked City” or Silicon Valley” on account of the show girls who … Continue reading →

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The Only 18 Hole Golf Course at Center Strip.

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 9, 2023

There were a few golf courses right on the strip. That’s what made it so attractive. I worked at the Dunes. Between the Dunes and the freeway (I- 15), was a large golf course. Another golf course was where the … Continue reading →

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The Volcano

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 9, 2023

At Treasure Island, next to the blvd. It erupts at certain intervals. Quite a spectacle. It will be removed next year together with the hotel, to make room for something bigger and better. http://www.treasureisland.com We are very interested in helping … Continue reading →

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Tournament of Kings

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 10, 2023

At the Excalibur hotel. Very interesting medieval style jousting show with horses, knights and lots of swords. The audience sits on the sides eating chicken without forks or knives, but plenty of napkins. http://www.excalibur.mgmresorts.com We donate this expensive space to … Continue reading →

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COCA COLA Store

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 12, 2023

3785 S.Las Vegas Blvd. It is really large, with souvenirs of all kinds. Everything in the store has the Coca Cola logo. http://www.us.cocacola.com We try to help our local artist community as much as possible, and donate this expensive space. … Continue reading →

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M+M World

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 9, 2023

3785 S. Las Vegas Blvd. in the Showcase mall. More M+M than you thought possible. Souvenirs also. It is the same mall that has the Coca Cola store. The colorful containers you see in the image are all different color … Continue reading →

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The Guitar

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 9, 2023

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 →

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The Linq Promenade

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 9, 2023

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 →

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The Beach

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 10, 2023

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 →

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The Fan District

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 10, 2023

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 →

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The Park

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 29, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 10, 2023

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 →

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Route 91/ Las Vegas Blvd./I-15/State Route -215

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 26, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 26, 2023

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 →

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The $20 Trick

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 22, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 22, 2023

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 →

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Food Halls

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 19, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 19, 2023

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 →

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Proper Eats

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 19, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 19, 2023

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 →

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Rafael Rivera discovers the Vegas Valley

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 17, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 17, 2023

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 →

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Driving in Nevada

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 16, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 16, 2023

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 →

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Fire Spitting Praying Mantis

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

At the entrance of the container city, on Fremont St., about two blocks east of the Golden Nugget.It spits a long streak of fire at certain times only.

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The World’s Largest Gift Shop

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 9, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 13, 2023

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 →

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Swingers Mini Golf

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 8, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 8, 2023

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 →

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A new hotel (again)

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 8, 2023 by TheWebmeisterSeptember 13, 2023

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 →

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The Welcome to Las Vegas Sign (s)

Las Vegas Visitor Posted on August 8, 2023 by TheWebmeisterAugust 12, 2023

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 →

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