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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 listed as a ghost town, which is not entirely true. On a recent visit I encountered several businesses, a trailer park and an antique store. The town is about 45 minutes drive from Las Vegas going south on … Continue reading →
The town of Primm is about 45 miles south of Ls Vegas. It straddles the I-15.To me it is a bit down at the heels, but I could be wrong. The big attraction here is the fact that a part … Continue reading →
It is a trip into our mining past. And our driving past. The reason I say that is because this town straddles the old Route 66, the “Mother Road”. And it straddles it at one of the worst sections, steep … Continue reading →
I am not exaggerating when I call it a modern marvel. Go ahead and visit, tell me if I am right. The best part is it can be visited in less than a day, and that includes a leisurely lunch … Continue reading →
This park is about one hundred miles one way north of the strip. I strongly recommend a visit, provided you have the time. Everything inside the park is red, all the rocks, the dirt, everything. It is the reason it … Continue reading →
