Check out your Vegas knowledge. What do you know about this great city? Are you one of those Las Vegas experts?. Do you know more than the average visitor? Millions of people go to Las Vegas each year, 42 million in 2016. Some come for business, a convention, or to visit relatives

It wasn’t an old restaurant. It was fairly new. It only opened in April of last year. Then, suddenly, with no warning the doors closed. If you didn’t know better, you would think it was just a normal closing like on any day. But, word got out that it was the

Trump’s wall won’t stop these aliens. No wall can stop them. You can’t stop them, but you may have an encounter with them, an encounter of the 3rd kind. There are some things that will be the topic of books, videos, and movies for years to come. How about the

It really is an often overlooked city by visitors to Hoover Dam. From Las Vegas, you will go to Boulder City to get to Hoover Dam, but will you stop and enjoy what this city has to offer? Most people do not. It is overlooked. If someone says they have been

Yes, only thirteen days until the Vegas block party. If you did the math correct, you know that in 13 days it will be New Year’s Eve. This is a very special time in Las Vegas. New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas can only be called a block party like no other.

Legend has it that a dead man still watches over his land. This man was a fascinating part of the early years of Las Vegas’ development. One aspect of Las Vegas that grabs the attention of many Vegas lovers is its colorful and unique history. Where else can you find such a cast

Fiction, myths, and lore abound concerning Las Vegas. We so easily believe things about this great place without an iota of proof or reliable sources. People believe some pretty wild things about Las Vegas. There are enough true things to keep us intrigued without all the myths and lore. But, the

This isn’t a quiz. It is just a compilation of 9 not-so-well-known facts about Las Vegas. There is nothing common about our favorite city. Hope you enjoy these tidbits and trivia points. Next time you are in Las Vegas, maybe you will think of some of these. Generally, a casino has to

Segregation was a reality in America during a long period of time. Now, it seems so unbelievable that it only ended fifty years ago. It’s likely that when segregation is mentioned, the South will enter the conversation. And, yes, the South was segregated until the early 1960s when the Civil

They are hidden, out of sight of the curious. How many times have you been to Las Vegas and never heard of the Strip’s “secret hotels”? Don’t feel bad, most people never have. Or, maybe they heard some whisperings, but didn’t know where or what they were. The hotels are not technically a secret,

One stop is all it takes to fill every stocking and every Christmas wish. If you are a Strip dweller you may miss one of the best shopping experiences in Vegas. Here, there is not only a collection of America’s best and most popular stores, but the super deals you won’t

Save Big! Save all the time when you visit Las Vegas. Unless you are a first time visitor to Vegas, you already know that it cost much more to come to Vegas now than it did just a few years ago. This is due to increasing resort fees, parking fees,

Thinking about moving to Las Vegas? Wait! Don’t move to Las Vegas until you get all the facts. Many folks visit Vegas regularly, especially from California and other surrounding states,. However, moving there is a different decision. Unless you are a professional gambler or have a job in the hotel industry,

The headliners, the stars who perform in Las Vegas, live where? Do they live in the hotels in which they perform? Or, do they live in some excusive neighborhood nearby? There is no one answer these questions. But, they do live in the area. One example is Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne

Christmas is very special in Las Vegas. People might assume that Sin City would not pay too much attention to this Holiday, but it does. In fact, Vegas has more Christmas spirit than many other large cities. In addition to the lights that always lace the Strip, there is the

Fifteen facts. There is so much more to it than meets the casual eye. It is more than just a familiar sight. It has history. It is as well known as Elvis. You have seen it many times, at least in the movies if not in person. But, have you ever stopped to

Mobility options are many in Las Vegas. The choices people have include walking, take a bus, cab, monorail, or Uber or Lyft. In 2016, Vegas visitors are in the process of changing their mobility preferences. The statistics show that bus routes are losing passengers to the independent companies of Uber and Lyft. Uber or Lyft

Looney! There is no other word that accurately describes what some people do when they go to Vegas. They may claim temporary insanity when they wake up back home, but what they did was looney. Remember the movie, The Hangover? What those guys did may be closer to a Vegas