Ok, so skating with Tony Hawk inside the mall may be a bit of a stretch, but you can try out his new game before it’s released in stores. Video game guitars and drums gave confidence to those who didn’t play the actual instruments. Now those who always wanted to skate can move with confidence...

The offices at VEGAS.com see more than their fair share of wackiness. From time to time, we remember to take a break from the action and snap a picture to share with you. Here’s Carrot Top visiting our offices with his giant backpack for…well, we can’t tell you what for quite yet, but...

This year, Fright Dome at Circus Circus is turning its scare factor up a notch with two new “SAW” themed haunted houses. In case you’re not familiar with it, Fright Dome is Adventure Dome re-themed as a horrifying wonderland with 23 rides and attractions, freak shows, scare zones and five haunted...

Today all is quiet at the Brahma Shrine at Caesars Palace. But yesterday, the authentic replica of one of Thailand's most popular shrines was surrounded with celebration as the hotel re-dedicated the shrine, located on a newly built courtyard on the Roman Plaza, with costumed Thai dancers and the...

This Week on the Vegas Minute: Bali Hai Golf Club, Samson the T-Rex up for auction at the Venetian, Cher at Caesars Palace, Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand, Nathan Burton at the Flamingo, CSI: The Experience at the MGM Grand. For more Las Vegas news, visit, http://www.vegas.com/vegasminute/

On your next Vegas trip, why not float on Cloud Nine? By this I mean going for a ride on the new Cloud Nine Balloon Experience, a gigantic helium balloon that takes you 500 feet above the ground. Known as the world’s largest tethered helium balloon ride, Cloud Nine Balloon Experience is easy...

Although other cities may have said goodbye to the parties and shows of summer, Las Vegas is still enjoying warm temperatures and is throwing the celebrations to prove it. There are sporting events, some huge headliners and more than a few opportunities to keep your vacation rolling just a little while...

The new Hard Rock Café on the Las Vegas Strip is three floors of rock ’n’ roll memorabilia and technology that lets you access much more than your drink order. One of my favorite things about the recently opened Hard Rock Café is that I can use the technology to learn more about the restaurant...

If you have millions of dollars to spare, you can actually take home a Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, yours to keep forever. But even if you don’t, you can see “Samson,” the T-Rex skeleton at the Venetian for free. In addition to Samson, other prehistoric fossils are available for viewing...

Who knew clowns with chain saws and other ghoulish creatures could have a fan following? It’s one of the job perks that comes with being a roaming scare actor inside Fright Dome at Circus Circus. “For a month I’m a mini-celebrity. It’s not just me. We’ve got people who’ve been doing this...