Two years ago I was in Vegas in December, when the rodeo was in town. Down on Fremont Street they had a cookout and Crown Royal shots, plus stuff for kids. What’s going on this year? And are there any good country-western clubs that have good dance floors?

I'm a 50-something frequent visitor to Las Vegas who likes to stay out late, dancing and drinking and partying. The problem is, the trendy clubs are for people half my age and I feel distinctly old and uncomfortable there (I've tried them). Do you have any suggestions for a little more sedate and conducive scene where I can find people closer to my age?

Since Vegas is already perpetually in "Halloween" mode, is there anything special that actually goes on for the holiday there? Or is it just another day in paradise?

There is a man who, no matter how hot or cold it is, is always outside directing traffic, singing in his mike dressed up like a flag or an Indian or even a basketball. He is on the corner of Sahara and Fort Apache. Why does this man do that? And who is he?

I’ve heard that the Las Vegas Strip is a National Scenic Byway. Is this just an official designation, or does it actually mean something?

We plan to visit Las Vegas in October, not to gamble but to take it in as a tourist attraction. We want to go to the casinos to see what they look like. My question is: Is my 16-year-old son allowed inside the casinos if he’s with his parents (us)? Are there tours inside the casino so tourists (including minors) can see what they look like?

If we only have time for one Cirque du Soleil show, which one should it be?

I recently talked to a friend who said that he heard that somewhere on the Strip is a place where you can get discounts to all the major shows on the day of the shows. Where is it?

I love visiting Las Vegas in the summer and am interested in going swimming at Lake Mead. I have looked online for a list of public beaches/swimming areas and have not been able to locate any. Where are the best places for swimming on Lake Mead?

Does Las Vegas still have an attraction that is like a flying experience using a wind machine to keep someone up in the air? I have seen this on TV, but now that I want to do it, I can't find it.