A very popular side trip from Vegas, less than 150 miles away, is Rachel, Nevada. Rachel is as close as you can get to Area 51 without getting arrested or shot. It is also in the center of SR 375, which the state of Nevada officially designated as the “Extraterrestrial

Maybe you never thought about going to Las Vegas for Halloween, but maybe you should consider it. Vegas celebrates the spook season in various ways as it does Christmas and other holidays. Haunted Ghost Tour How about a Haunted Ghost Tour? On each Saturday evening in October the Luxor’s Titanic

The first question a new visitor might ask is, do I need a rental car? Probably not, unless plans include trips to Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, or other tourists stops outside the city. If a rental is desired, rates can be found for a compact car as low as $28

In the early 1950s, beginning in 1951, Las Vegas became obsessed with the Atomic Age. The Chamber of Commerce began marketing the city as “The Atomic City.” Clark County actually changed its official seal to include a mushroom cloud. Much of the marketing campaigns of both local government and businesses

There are replicas of famous and historic places in Las Vegas. There are the Eiffel Tower at the Paris and the canals of Venice at the Venetian to name two. But, there is one place where you can find the real deal. And, it’s hidden away in a men’s bathroom downtown. November 9, 1989 was

Las Vegas has always been known for its neon lights. These lights are as much of Las Vegas history as is the gambling, the mob, and entertainment. The neon rider in the photo used to sit at the Hacienda Hotel & Casino which was located where Mandalay Bay is today. Anyone

Mt. Charleston is only 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas and is less than an hour drive from the Strip. It is part of the Spring Mountains Range and is the tallest peak in Nevada. It stands at 11, 916 feet at its highest point. In summer months Mt. Charleston

Las Vegas is known for many things. Weddings have to be near the top of the list. Each year 110,000-120,000 couples will tie the knot in Las Vegas. Many of these couples will choose one of the 50 or more wedding chapels sprinkled throughout the area. Others may choose a

The time is now. This is the perfect time of the year to come to Las Vegas. People do come the year round, but some times are better than others. Here are some reasons why now is the time. For one thing the daily temperatures are way down from the summer highs. The

The Mob Museum on Stewart Avenue, two streets north of Fremont, opened on Valentine’s Day 2012. It is a wonderful and affordable attraction well worth the money. Tickets start at $19.95 online with reduced rates for Seniors, Nevada residents, and children. You can spend an hour going through or all day. There