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Best of Vegas: When to Visit
There’s never a bad time to visit Las Vegas, a city that’s always on and ready. But, depending on what you’re looking to get out of your trip, some months are better than others. Las Vegas is home to nearly endless means of entertainment, but seasons possess different offerings, and visiting Vegas at the right time of year for festivals, pools, food, and shopping requires some research. Read on to find out the best time for your ideal Vegas vacation. For the Pools The City of Sin boasts some of the most elaborate pool-scapes and pool parties. It may be surprising to some that optimal poolside sprawling takes place during May…
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Best of Vegas: 5 Unique Japanese Dining Experiences
The desert may appear counterintuitive as a location for amazing Japanese food, which relies heavily on offerings from the sea. But don’t be fooled by the climate or landlocked status – Las Vegas has many options that offer this popular cuisine. These restaurants will not only leave your belly full and taste buds happy, but also will provide an experience beyond the norm. Read on for five unique Japanese dining experiences in Sin City. Kabuto In a strip mall crowded with variety, Kabuto stands out not for its façade, but for its unwavering commitment to quality. This Edomae-style sushi restaurant features a menu limited only to what is fresh and…
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5 Romantic Old-School Vegas Restaurants
In a city that loves to discard the old and praise the new, it’s encouraging to see that some Las Vegas eateries have survived and thrived throughout the decades. Each of the restaurants on this list has seen culinary and design fads come and go, but they remain steadfast in their embrace of the classics. Here, the titles of ‘waiter’ and ‘bartender’ are not stop gaps but careers. Ramp up the romance of your Valentine’s Day evening with the charm of old-school Vegas at any of these locations. Hugo’s Cellar Descend the stairs inside the Four Queens Hotel and Casino to be transported to another time and place. The host hands each woman who enters…
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Best of Vegas: Yayoi Kusama Exhibit Walkthrough at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Art exhibits might not be at the top of your Las Vegas to do list, but the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art will convince you otherwise. The gallery has played host to some of the most illustrious names in art, including Warhol and Picasso. Two of Yayoi Kusama’s installations, “Infinity Mirrored Room – Aftermath of Obliteration” and “Narcissus Garden,” comprise the current exhibit. Visit the gallery to find out why Kusama was named to TIME‘s 100 Most Influential People list. Choose Your Own Adventure Showing at the Bellagio from Nov. 17th, 2018 through April 28th, 2019 there is a wide window to visit this immersive experience. Only seventy-five guests are allowed in the…
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Las Vegas Book Festival 2018
It’s early Sunday morning and the rare Las Vegas rain is performing a duet with my roof shingles. The perfect moment to write about yesterday’s Las Vegas Book Festival. It takes place at the Historic Fifth Street School. Strolling in the morning sun I could just make out the curves and simplicity of Mission-Revival architecture through the vendor tents. Lofty literary discussions and colorful artwork meant for children are both at home in the courtyards and rooms of this 1936 gem. I attended a 9 AM panel titled Historical Fiction and the Search for the Usable Past. Moderated by John Hay, the panel included three writers with distinct contributions to…
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4 Spots for Fall Family Fun in Las Vegas
Fall is the time of year when a young woman’s thoughts turn to pumpkin spice and all things various shades of orange. It’s also the time to get out of the house. Here in Las Vegas fall is the tiniest of fantastic windows when it’s bearable to be outside without sweating or shivering. Therefore, it is our duty to take full advantage of said weather with these four fall family fun spots. Of course, when I say ‘family’ I don’t necessarily mean parents and kids (I just really like alliteration), take your BFF, your squad, your Tinder hookup, just get out there and enjoy the season. Gilcrease Orchard Gilcrease Orchard…
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Must-Visit Vegas: A Day at City National Arena
In Las Vegas, it can be hard to choose which club to dance at, restaurant to eat at, store to shop at, or show to watch. There’s only one place that combines all these elements into one experience, and that place is City National Arena. The Vegas Golden Knights practice facility is located away from The Strip in the Summerlin suburb. But don’t let the distance from the city’s center deter you from enjoying everything this arena has to offer. Practice Makes Perfect The first and best reason to visit City National Arena is to watch the superb Vegas Golden Knights in action. Tickets for games at T-Mobile Arena are a hot…
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What to See, Eat, and Buy: Guide to Container Park
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas is an intimate, unique shopping experience. Container Park, named for the shipping containers that make up some of the structure, is an outdoor mall unlike all others in town. There are no hidden undergarments belonging to a woman named Victoria, no two-lettered Swedish fast fashion, and no blazing subject where Goths can buy a Jack Skellington hoodie. Instead, shoppers can delve into a world of small, local businesses offering wares from fun to funky and everything in between. What to See: The centerpiece of Container Park is the three-story Tree House and Play Zone. This interactive playground was made to entertain both…
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Beyond the Experience: Your Fremont Street Day Checklist
The Fremont Street Experience draws millions of visitors a year, with its LED canopy and classic Las Vegas casinos. But beyond this attraction’s Las Vegas Boulevard border lies a whole other area worthy of exploration. It’s around 11 a.m., the sun is shining, and crowds haven’t flooded the streets yet. Another beautiful Las Vegas day awaits you. Park on Fremont Across the boulevard from The Fremont Street Experience, on the corner, is Park on Fremont, a bar/restaurant. The charming brick-and-wood exterior calls to you, but which seating area will you choose? The front patio offers people-watching opportunities, the back patio is a secluded hideaway with eclectic touches, and the interior…
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5 Reasons to Visit The Neon Museum
Before The Neon Museum came along, the Neon Boneyard was just what the name implies– heaps of old neon signs baking in the scorching desert sun. But through the dedication of passionate and resourceful people, it has transformed into a fun, uniquely “Vegas” excursion that adds to the city’s eclectic selection of museums and exhibits. For visitors and locals alike, here are 5 reasons to visit The Neon Museum now. View Vegas History Sin City is not a place known for its appreciation of history. The Strip is littered with new construction planted in the resting place of the many establishments that came before it. This lack of sentimental attachment, luckily...read…
