I love my city during the holidays. With all the festive displays and activities available both on and off the Las Vegas Strip, it’s no wonder why this time of year is my all-time favorite. From floral polar bears and ice skating on the Strip to elaborate LED light displays and holiday-inspired sculptures, there are just so many [...]
Through the many holiday seasons I have attempted to build a gingerbread house. But despite my best festive intentions, they all ended up looking like a shantytown for laid-off elves. Where I may be gingerbread-challenged, Treasure Island’s executive pastry chef Debra Mitchell and her team are the five-star contractors of the holiday dessert world. Working for more [...]
Las Vegas is ready to party like its 1933. In honor of the 79th anniversary of the repeal of the 18th amendment, the Las Vegas Mob Museum is throwing a Repeal Day Party. Thirteen years of Prohibition — the “Noble Experiment” that outlawed the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquor — led to the [...]
Miss the days of slot machines spewing out coins? How much more awesome would it be if you were that “coin” and came out of the world’s largest slot machine, soaring high above Fremont Street Experience? We promise we’re not making this up. Today, Fremont Street Experience revealed plans to build a one-of-a-kind zipline. Slated to open in [...]
There are plenty of things to do on the Las Vegas Strip, but an outdoor winter wonderland — complete with an ice skating rink, festive entertainment and displays — is a whole different story. From Nov. 18 – Jan. 6, 2013, The Venetian and The Palazzo will feature their second annual Winter in Venice celebration. Winter [...]
Warhol fans are in for a treat: Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art presents “Warhol Out West” beginning Feb. 8, 2013. Organized in partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, this exhibition focuses on Warhol’s depiction of all things Western. “Warhol Out West” will showcase 59 of the iconic artist’s works including paintings, sculptures, photographs, screen prints and wallpaper. [...]
The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan will transform to The Ice Rink on Friday, Nov. 30 (photos will be available in coming weeks). The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool is about to bring a fresh type of cool to the Strip. Shall we say, Coolmopolitan? Opening Friday, Nov. 30, The Cosmopolitan transforms the iconic Boulevard Pool [...]
Las Vegas is world-famous for its vivid, glittering lights. After my visit to downtown’s Neon Museum this week, I have a deeper appreciation of the old-school signage that first lit up the town. New visitors center makes experience more convenient Up until last week, there really wasn’t an easy way to drop by and check out the museum’s boneyard of vintage [...]
The Mob Museum showcases “Fabulous Las Vegas,” a photo exhibit featuring classic photos of downtown Las Vegas from the 1950s. From the archives of the Las Vegas News Bureau, you’ll see photographs of hotels, local businesses and storefronts. The exhibit will be on display for the next year. Located in a special room on the third [...]
I’m not much of the athletic type, but even I can appreciate the all-around sports tribute inside Luxor’s newest attraction, Score! My husband is a huge sports fan and since he played football throughout high school and college, I know this is something he’ll definitely enjoy. In fact, the football area inside Score! features a broad [...]
