Guidebook for Las Vegas
Food Scene
Casual, has all you can eat option, really good sushi. Open late, but often there is a wait because its so good
23 locals recommend
Sushi Mon
9770 S Maryland PkwyCasual, has all you can eat option, really good sushi. Open late, but often there is a wait because its so good
Casual, good food with no spicy options (me), will do phone orders and pick up. Sometimes they have live music.
18 locals recommend
Thai House
9850 S Maryland PkwyCasual, good food with no spicy options (me), will do phone orders and pick up. Sometimes they have live music.
Bread so good they will sell out if you don't get there early. Great pastries (difficult to choose) and they have products straight from Germany that can't be found elsewhere.
German Bread Bakery
9255 S Eastern AveBread so good they will sell out if you don't get there early. Great pastries (difficult to choose) and they have products straight from Germany that can't be found elsewhere.
Sports bar with TVs everywhere so can get loud when a local team is playing. Good burgers and have that cookie pizza. Appetizers alone makes a meal and half price at happy hour.
31 locals recommend
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
9520 S Eastern AveSports bar with TVs everywhere so can get loud when a local team is playing. Good burgers and have that cookie pizza. Appetizers alone makes a meal and half price at happy hour.
Breakfast and Brunch - always a wait on Sunday! Great pancakes, waffles and french toast, omlets served in skillet, cooked to order
6 locals recommend
Griddlecakes
9480 S Eastern AveBreakfast and Brunch - always a wait on Sunday! Great pancakes, waffles and french toast, omlets served in skillet, cooked to order
Typical bar in center, pub on one side with very nice romantic fireside outdoors, resaurant on other side. Food is great, last time service was great and wait staff very attentive and it was 3/4 full. Always feature work by local artist for sale.
6 locals recommend
Black Mountain Grill
11021 S Eastern AveTypical bar in center, pub on one side with very nice romantic fireside outdoors, resaurant on other side. Food is great, last time service was great and wait staff very attentive and it was 3/4 full. Always feature work by local artist for sale.
Everything Else
Breakfast and Brunch - always a wait on Sunday! Great pancakes, waffles and french toast, omlets served in skillet, cooked to order
6 locals recommend
Griddlecakes
9480 S Eastern AveBreakfast and Brunch - always a wait on Sunday! Great pancakes, waffles and french toast, omlets served in skillet, cooked to order
Hate missing your workouts? This is the largest Anytime Fitness so machines are plenty of lthe atest equipmentnot and they aren't all crowded together. There are the typical circuit training equipment , cardio (with a view of the city), but also a large functional fitness room and full-size studio for scheduled fitness classes and 24 hr video fitness classes (unique to Vegas)
Anytime Fitness
855 Seven Hills DrHate missing your workouts? This is the largest Anytime Fitness so machines are plenty of lthe atest equipmentnot and they aren't all crowded together. There are the typical circuit training equipment , cardio (with a view of the city), but also a large functional fitness room and full-size studio for scheduled fitness classes and 24 hr video fitness classes (unique to Vegas)
Sightseeing
A night scene you won't easily forget (not for the kids) ....historic casinos like Plaza, Golden Nugget still there. Lots of live bands or DJ's scattered up and down, zip line, and look up for fabulous light show.
177 locals recommend
Fremont Street
East Fremont StreetA night scene you won't easily forget (not for the kids) ....historic casinos like Plaza, Golden Nugget still there. Lots of live bands or DJ's scattered up and down, zip line, and look up for fabulous light show.
Miss those famous signs from the movies of the '40s and '50s - the era of the Rat Pack....They can be found here.
332 locals recommend
The Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd NMiss those famous signs from the movies of the '40s and '50s - the era of the Rat Pack....They can be found here.
Everyone takes their picture here, and now with the center parking, you don't have to risk your life crossing The Blvd.
6 locals recommend
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
Everyone takes their picture here, and now with the center parking, you don't have to risk your life crossing The Blvd.
A must see or don't come to Vegas. Yes, its just like in the movies. Every hotel casino has some kind of draw...Bellagio fountains, Treasure Island pirate show, Venetian singing gondoliers, and on and on. May not be the best place for kids, but if you're careful in the daytime, its not so bad...
485 locals recommend
Las Vegas Strip
A must see or don't come to Vegas. Yes, its just like in the movies. Every hotel casino has some kind of draw...Bellagio fountains, Treasure Island pirate show, Venetian singing gondoliers, and on and on. May not be the best place for kids, but if you're careful in the daytime, its not so bad...
An engineering wonder.... Las Vegas wouldn't be here without it. Go down into inner workings and see giant turbines and discover how they stopped the Colorado River. Beautiful spots for great pictures. Closes at 5pm now.
575 locals recommend
Hoover Dam
An engineering wonder.... Las Vegas wouldn't be here without it. Go down into inner workings and see giant turbines and discover how they stopped the Colorado River. Beautiful spots for great pictures. Closes at 5pm now.
Arts & Culture
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart AveExplore Vegas, how it really evolved.
Stunning. Always has a special theme that is constantly changing,. Also have a butterfly exhibit now in the center. Also don't miss the spectacular glass lighting overhead as you find your way to the gardens,
162 locals recommend
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden
3600 S Las Vegas BlvdStunning. Always has a special theme that is constantly changing,. Also have a butterfly exhibit now in the center. Also don't miss the spectacular glass lighting overhead as you find your way to the gardens,
Again a casino draw, but worth making time to go there. Check times as they close early.
101 locals recommend
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
3600 Las Vegas FwyAgain a casino draw, but worth making time to go there. Check times as they close early.
A real 1800's saloon, as it was when Goodsprings was larger than Vegas. The saloon has bullet holes, ghosts, and a tribute wall to Clark Gable and his wife, Carole Lombard, killed in plane crash. He waited in that saloon until they brought her body down,. They have great burgers there, too. Walk around town and get the feel of an old miner's camp.
Goodsprings
A real 1800's saloon, as it was when Goodsprings was larger than Vegas. The saloon has bullet holes, ghosts, and a tribute wall to Clark Gable and his wife, Carole Lombard, killed in plane crash. He waited in that saloon until they brought her body down,. They have great burgers there, too. Walk around town and get the feel of an old miner's camp.
Parks & Nature
Can see the red stripe from almost everywhere. Best rock climbing or gentle easy hiking up to a waterfall. Visitors center will give you lots of options in between and the history of the area (think Cowboys, Indians and Horse Thieves). Definitely cooler up there too (may even see snow in early summer)
379 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
1000 Scenic Loop DrCan see the red stripe from almost everywhere. Best rock climbing or gentle easy hiking up to a waterfall. Visitors center will give you lots of options in between and the history of the area (think Cowboys, Indians and Horse Thieves). Definitely cooler up there too (may even see snow in early summer)
Start here to get info on the artificial lake thanks to Hoover Dam. Swimming, paddle boat, canoes, fishing..... water level down due to drought so maybe limits on some activities.
11 locals recommend
Lake Mead Visitor Center
10 Lakeshore RoadStart here to get info on the artificial lake thanks to Hoover Dam. Swimming, paddle boat, canoes, fishing..... water level down due to drought so maybe limits on some activities.
Can't say enough. You're only a 4 hr drive away but its a MUST see. You can see it an be back in one day. It is grand. North Rim or South Rim spectacular. Can hike down to Colorado River or stay in cabins down there if you're pretty athletic. Not for those afraid of heights!
435 locals recommend
Grand Canyon
Can't say enough. You're only a 4 hr drive away but its a MUST see. You can see it an be back in one day. It is grand. North Rim or South Rim spectacular. Can hike down to Colorado River or stay in cabins down there if you're pretty athletic. Not for those afraid of heights!
Can really get away from it if you like...some people camp out there. There is a tourist center where you can grab a bite to eat or even rent a cabin. About 2 hours from Vegas so its an easy day activity.
46 locals recommend
Death Valley
Can really get away from it if you like...some people camp out there. There is a tourist center where you can grab a bite to eat or even rent a cabin. About 2 hours from Vegas so its an easy day activity.
Drinks & Nightlife
Its close, down the street. There is movie theater, bowling, decent 24 hr cafe. Free lounge entertainment. Best of all, they host all the horse shows in Vegas! Like the National Rodeo Finals, National Show Horse (Jumpers), Lipanzaners, Clysdales, Cutting Horses, Bull Riding..... Wow.
122 locals recommend
Casino at South Point Hotel
9777 S Las Vegas BlvdIts close, down the street. There is movie theater, bowling, decent 24 hr cafe. Free lounge entertainment. Best of all, they host all the horse shows in Vegas! Like the National Rodeo Finals, National Show Horse (Jumpers), Lipanzaners, Clysdales, Cutting Horses, Bull Riding..... Wow.
Entertainment & Activities
There are eight very different Cirque shows that are here in residence. Not budget friendly, but pretty spectacular music and/or acrobatics. Check online for tickets, but can also get day of at box office, or at cheaper rates (if available on day of) at Cheap Tix next to M&M store across from NYNY, just down from MGM)
31 locals recommend
Cirque du Soleil
1151 Grier DriveThere are eight very different Cirque shows that are here in residence. Not budget friendly, but pretty spectacular music and/or acrobatics. Check online for tickets, but can also get day of at box office, or at cheaper rates (if available on day of) at Cheap Tix next to M&M store across from NYNY, just down from MGM)
First Friday of every month fifth street is closed off and becomes a street. festival devoted to local artists. Lots of fun, meet the artists, visit their studios. Also they has street festival food, music and fun.
29 locals recommend
First Friday Las Vegas
1025 S 1st St First Friday of every month fifth street is closed off and becomes a street. festival devoted to local artists. Lots of fun, meet the artists, visit their studios. Also they has street festival food, music and fun.