The region’s finest competitive eaters will hustle their buns to stuff their faces with weenies during the 16th annual qualifying hot dog eating contest on Saturday, April 20 at New York-New York’s Brooklyn Bridge in Las Vegas. He or she who best stomachs the competition will not only be crowned the Nevada Hot Dog Eating Champion [...]
Trying to pick our favorite signs in the Neon Museum is a bit like trying to pick a favorite child. Sure there may be qualities you favor about each, but that doesn’t make one more special than the other. With about 120 signs in the boneyard to choose from, it’s particularly challenging to narrow it [...]
Now you can have nails as fabulous as this city in only 15 minutes. Boutique-style mani-pedi kiosk LAKA Manicure Express has developed a Sin City Sparkle Collection, a line of sparkling polishes with very Vegas-y names like “What Happens in Vegas,” “Red Rock,” “Glitter Gulch” and “All In.” Originating in Israel, LAKA has grown to 25 [...]
Eggs over easy? Yep. Moons Over My Hammy? Why of course! A lifetime of wedded bliss? You betcha’. At Denny’s in downtown Las Vegas, there really isn’t much that’s off the table — the 64,000-square-foot diner on Fremont Street is now serving sizzling wedding ceremonies 24 hours a day. Packages start at $95, and include [...]
Experience rejuvenating, detoxing, body-slimming, anti-aging, oxygenating spa services without breaking the bank in Vegas, the capital of guilt-free indulgences. National Spa Week returns April 15-21, and several spas on or near the Las Vegas Strip are offering luxury spa services that normally cost upwards of $500 for just $50 each. Here are some of the participating spas [...]
VEGAS.com recently had a chance to go behind the scenes at the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage to learn how painting is mentally and physically stimulating — as well as totally safe — for dolphins who have been trained to paint as part of the facility’s Painting with the Dolphins program.
Easter weekend in Vegas is the one time of the year that the bunnies aren’t just appearing from magician’s hats … or dealing cards at the Palms. From candy-filled baskets to Easter bunny meet-and-greets, there are an array of ways to celebrate this springtime holiday. Put all your eggs (and candy) in one basket (or [...]
On August 16, 1987, an unmarked Gladstone leather satchel was recovered from the debris of the R.M.S. Titanic. In it were 15 priceless artifacts, including diamonds, sapphires, pearls and gold jewelry that once belonged to some of Titanic’s most affluent passengers. Protected by the leather bag, these jewel remained in pristine condition — despite sitting 2.5 miles underwater for [...]
Dale Chihuly played around with the art of silvering glass on and off for many years, but it was only recently that the internationally renowned glass artist developed a full-fledged silvering series. His new book, “Chihuly Silvered” showcases the more than 100 pieces he’s created through the silvering process. Chihuly will sign his book and greet [...]
The times, they are a changin’ — so why not make a change in very little time? At LAKA Manicure Express, you can change your nail color almost as often as you change your mind. OK, well maybe not THAT often, but the point remains the same: It’s simple, it’s affordable, it’s quick and your [...]
