In this installment, I write about a couple of miscellaneous non-Strip activities that are fun, but maybe not big enough to warrant their own blog. The Nevada State Railway Museum in Boulder City is a branch of the Nevada State Museum. It’s about a half-hour drive from the Strip, about 15 minutes short of Hoover […]
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Since You Asked—The Price Is Right
I’m a huge fan of “The Price Is Right.” In fact, I’ve traveled to California several times to try to get on the show. I got to see both Bob Barker and Drew Carey, but alas, I’ve never been picked to come on down. If you don’t want to go to California, or if you’re […]
Since You Asked — Hash House A Go Go
Continuing my theme of Las Vegas food institutions, this post pays homage to Hash House A Go Go. I’m sure many of you are familiar with it, whether it’s the location on the Strip (the Linq), downtown (the Plaza), off-Strip (the Rio or West Sahara Avenue), local (Summerlin or Henderson), or or one of the […]
Since You Asked — Thanksgiving between Two Piec...
Are you a friend of the TV show “Friends”? Have you always wanted to try Ross’ Thanksgiving leftover sandwich? Well, you can (sort of). If you don’t venture off the Strip much, you may not be familiar with legendary Vegas sub shop Capriotti’s. There are about a dozen locations across the Vegas Valley; the most […]
Since You Asked — A Few Good Museums
Who goes to Vegas to walk around museums? History fans (and nerds) like me, for one. I spend a lot of time in Las Vegas, so I have more freedom than most to do what interests me, which leads us first to the National Atomic Testing Museum, located on East Flamingo Road just past Paradise. […]
Since You Asked—Vegas Scavenger Hunts
Heading to Vegas soon and concerned that not everything you want to do will be open? Or are you trying to minimize your time indoors and looking for other outdoor activities now that pool season is winding down? Try a scavenger hunt! A scavenger hunt is a fun way to explore the city, see new […]
Since You Asked — Hotel Hopping Part 2
In my post last week, I discussed switching hotels for fun and practical reasons. Click on the link if you haven’t read it. In this week’s post, I offer up some tips on how to minimize the logistical hassles of moving from one hotel to another at least once and up to several times during […]
Since You Asked — Hotel Hopping
Every Vegas-goer is at different stages in their Vegas “careers.” I’m 49 years old and semi-retired, so a Vegas trip now is different for me than it was 20 years ago or even 10. I love the sun, the pools, and the warm weather. That always used to be part of the appeal of Las […]
Since You Asked—Madame Tussaud and Her Wax Cele...
Have you ever dreamed of meeting a celebrity in Vegas? Well, you can! I once saw Patrick Ewing playing blackjack at Bellagio. He played mostly good basic strategy, except he split 4s on one hand. That’s part of the reason he was losing stacks of $10,000 chips. If you haven’t met anyone famous in the […]
Since You Asked — A Good Time at Circus Circus
You can actually have a good time at Circus Circus. Pause … “No, Dave! The pandemic must be getting to you. You’ve been away from Vegas too long and you’re desperate.” Maybe, but you can actually have a good time at Circus Circus! I know, CC is cheesy, it’s not fancy, and it’s on a desolate […]
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