Food scene
We love the shopping and dining options at The District, which is adjacent to the Green Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. Many of the restaurants have outdoor dining available and live music.
93 locals recommend
The District at Green Valley Ranch
2240 Village Walk DrWe love the shopping and dining options at The District, which is adjacent to the Green Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. Many of the restaurants have outdoor dining available and live music.
Gaetano's Ristorante
10271 S Eastern AveGreat local Italian restaurant.
One of our favorite spots for outdoor dining. We love eating on their patio and they feature live music nightly.
10 locals recommend
Bella Vita
2225 Village Walk DrOne of our favorite spots for outdoor dining. We love eating on their patio and they feature live music nightly.
If you love doughnuts, this is the place for you! It's open 24-hours a day!
9 locals recommend
Pinkbox Doughnuts®
10510 S Eastern AveIf you love doughnuts, this is the place for you! It's open 24-hours a day!
Who doesn't love custard??? If you're unfamiliar with custard, it's a version of ice cream, but includes egg yolks. I find it much creamier than traditional ice cream.
Nielsen's Frozen Custard
9480 S Eastern AveWho doesn't love custard??? If you're unfamiliar with custard, it's a version of ice cream, but includes egg yolks. I find it much creamier than traditional ice cream.
Don't just visit on Taco Tuesday. The best tacos in the area!
34 locals recommend
Taco Y Taco Mexican Eatery
9470 S Eastern AveDon't just visit on Taco Tuesday. The best tacos in the area!
Delicious pizzeria in The District (on the same side of street as Whole Foods).
28 locals recommend
Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
140 S Green Valley PkwyDelicious pizzeria in The District (on the same side of street as Whole Foods).
Great little French cafe for breakfast or lunch (or just to pick up some pastries or a crepe!)
Le Cafe Du Val
1550 W Horizon Ridge PkwyGreat little French cafe for breakfast or lunch (or just to pick up some pastries or a crepe!)
Neighborhoods
The Arts District is a vibrant cultural hub packed with indie art galleries and performance spaces in converted warehouses. Major venues include the Arts Factory, with galleries, shops and a bistro, and sprawling Art Square, where the intimate Cockroach Theatre stages new plays and offbeat revivals. Bars with a bohemian vibe serve craft cocktails till late.
206 locals recommend
Art District
The Arts District is a vibrant cultural hub packed with indie art galleries and performance spaces in converted warehouses. Major venues include the Arts Factory, with galleries, shops and a bistro, and sprawling Art Square, where the intimate Cockroach Theatre stages new plays and offbeat revivals. Bars with a bohemian vibe serve craft cocktails till late.
Lined with upscale casino hotels, the neon-soaked Strip is quintessential Las Vegas. As well as gambling floors, the vast hotel complexes house a variety of shops, restaurants (ranging from mainstream to high-end), and performance venues for music, comedy and circus-style acts. Attractions like the soaring, choreographed Fountains of Bellagio and the High Roller observation wheel draw crowds.
33 locals recommend
Las Vegas Strip
Lined with upscale casino hotels, the neon-soaked Strip is quintessential Las Vegas. As well as gambling floors, the vast hotel complexes house a variety of shops, restaurants (ranging from mainstream to high-end), and performance venues for music, comedy and circus-style acts. Attractions like the soaring, choreographed Fountains of Bellagio and the High Roller observation wheel draw crowds.
There's always something fun to do in downtown Las Vegas. Eat, drink, play and more. Visit the #1 entertainment destination - zip lining, light shows, music & more! 12 Hotels & Casinos. More Than 50 Bars. The SlotZilla Zipline.
217 locals recommend
East Fremont Street
East Fremont StreetThere's always something fun to do in downtown Las Vegas. Eat, drink, play and more. Visit the #1 entertainment destination - zip lining, light shows, music & more! 12 Hotels & Casinos. More Than 50 Bars. The SlotZilla Zipline.
Sightseeing
A quiet retreat from the high energy of Las Vegas, this mountain stands at 11,918 feet and offers numerous outdoor activities such as horseback riding, camping and hiking.
455 locals recommend
Mount Charleston
A quiet retreat from the high energy of Las Vegas, this mountain stands at 11,918 feet and offers numerous outdoor activities such as horseback riding, camping and hiking.
Visitors can admire colorful rock formations on several hiking trails or on a 13-mile scenic drive.
177 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon
Visitors can admire colorful rock formations on several hiking trails or on a 13-mile scenic drive.
The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
426 locals recommend
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart AveThe Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
The Hoover Dam is something everyone should be able to see once. It is an amazing structure and when you consider that it was built in 1931 without the advantages of technology that we have today makes that even more incredible that it was able to be constructed.
575 locals recommend
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is something everyone should be able to see once. It is an amazing structure and when you consider that it was built in 1931 without the advantages of technology that we have today makes that even more incredible that it was able to be constructed.
Great location in the center of the strip. Many restaurants, shops, bars, local performers, the Brooklyn Bowl, the High Roller, Virtual Reality Rides, new zip lines, & the center fountain with light display coinciding with the High Roller.
24 locals recommend
The Linq Promenade
3535 S Las Vegas BlvdGreat location in the center of the strip. Many restaurants, shops, bars, local performers, the Brooklyn Bowl, the High Roller, Virtual Reality Rides, new zip lines, & the center fountain with light display coinciding with the High Roller.
This location is our manufacturing facility and home of the Shelby Heritage Center. Visitors will see a wide variety of vehicles in the Shelby Heritage Center, from Cobras to Supersnakes and all of our current products. We also have a large merchandise store and tons of Shelby information available.
Shelby American, Inc.
6405 Ensworth StThis location is our manufacturing facility and home of the Shelby Heritage Center. Visitors will see a wide variety of vehicles in the Shelby Heritage Center, from Cobras to Supersnakes and all of our current products. We also have a large merchandise store and tons of Shelby information available.
An amazing resource to archive and restore the Las Vegas historic Neon's that are disappearing due to changes in technology. Take a night tour if you can and you will see the restored signs lit as well as seeing the others very effectively displayed and narrated by a knowledgeable tour guide.
331 locals recommend
The Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd NAn amazing resource to archive and restore the Las Vegas historic Neon's that are disappearing due to changes in technology. Take a night tour if you can and you will see the restored signs lit as well as seeing the others very effectively displayed and narrated by a knowledgeable tour guide.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
First Friday in the Arts District
First Friday is a free community festival in downtown Las Vegas. It is held the First Friday of every month, from 5 to 11 pm, and features local art, music, food, and more with a focus on culture, creativity, and fun. First Friday activities take place all over Downtown. The main ART WALK event is centered in the Arts District, with galleries and art showings taking place from the north side of the Charleston / Casino Center intersection and stretching 3 blocks south to Imperial. The FREMONT activities take place in venues and locations in the Fremont East district.
Don't miss
Red Rock Canyon National Park
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It’s known for geological features such as towering red sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust Fault, as well as Native American petroglyphs. Panoramic viewing spots dot the 13-mile Scenic Drive. The sheltered Ice Box Canyon has seasonal waterfalls. To the south, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park features historic buildings and hiking trails.
What to pack
Dressing for comfort (summer)
Yes, Las Vegas is in the desert. And, yes, the temperature can top 115 degrees in the summer. Ironically, even though you'll want to wear as little as possible -- like shorts, tank tops and sundresses -- in the scorching heat, especially when you're walking down the Strip or Fremont Street, be warned that when you enter a casino, you'll likely freeze. You'd think there would be a happy medium, but for some reason, casinos tend to keep the thermostat at what feels like a shocking 60 degrees. So it's a good idea to have a light sweater or jacket with you to put on when you go inside.
What to pack
Dressing for comfort (winter)
If you happen to be visiting Las Vegas in the winter (usually from Halloween to Valentine's Day), don't be fooled. A jacket is definitely recommended, especially if the wind is blowing. We know our blood is probably thin from living here, and we may not get blizzards, but consider this your warning -- it's a lot colder here than you'd think.
Don't miss
People watching
If you love to people-watch, there are plenty of wonderful spots to go in Las Vegas. When you're at The Forum Shops at Caesars, request patio dining at Water Grill or The Cheesecake Factory. It doesn't matter whether you're eating lunch or dinner, people will flock to the fountains located in front of both venues. And here are some other restaurants and bars with great patios that feature incomparable views of tourists strolling down the Strip: Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas, Cabo Wabo Cantina and PBR Rock Bar and Grill at Planet Hollywood or Rhumbar at The Mirage.
Customs and culture
Canvassers
You know those guys who stand on Las Vegas Boulevard snapping cards and trying to hand out fliers for strip clubs and personal entertainers? They're canvassers. Canvassers have won the legal right to pass out information. Most people complain that the fliers and cards cause litter and are obscene or that canvassers get in the way of pedestrians, but if you just keep walking, they aren't aggressive at all.
Customs and culture
People in costumes
You may notice a lot of costumed characters on the Strip and along Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. Showgirls, Elvis and cupid as well as superheroes, rock stars and beloved children's characters (Elmo, Cookie Monster and more) are all common. They are just people who have dressed up and are trying to earn tips by taking photographs and interacting with visitors. Be warned: If you do stop and snap a pic with them, they can get surly and behave in very un-"Seasame Street"-like ways if you don't leave a gratuity, but you are under no obligation to do so.
Ways to save
Staying hydrated
Taking a few seconds throughout the day to sip water will pay off by lowering your risk of passing out or suffering from heat stroke. Plus, drinking lots of booze at night or by the pool during the day will also contribute to dehydration. Unless you're one of those travelers who enjoy visiting local hospitals and getting strapped to an IV, we recommend you drink lots of water. The prices for the bottled stuff are quite high at the hotels, so stop by a local grocery store or convenience store and stock up.
Ways to save
Join the players club
Sign up for frequent gambler card at your favorite hotels. Use these cards to accumulate points, since you'll probably be gambling anyway, and perhaps receive something free. Players clubs allow you to earn benefits for virtually every dollar you spend, and then you'll also be on the mail/email lists for the hotels. Who knows, they might pick you for a special room rate or decide to send you tickets to a free show.
What to pack
Beware of the sun
Bring sunscreen with you and apply it frequently. If you forget to pack it, most conveniences store and even pools and pool clubs sell it. Get one with an SPF of at least 30. The best sunscreens have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide among their active ingredients. Be sure to reapply it regularly if you're swimming or sweating a lot. Also, wear a hat and sunglasses. A hat with a wide brim is a good choice.