I took a tour of Hacienda Palomino. This is also known as the Thriller Villa because it's where…read moreMichael Jackson lived in Las Vegas the last two years of his life. The house is privately owned and it's where many of the things from the Liberace Museum now reside. The tour I took was lead by Jonathan Warren, an expert on the life of Liberace. He's also is an expert in describing the Liberace items in the mansion. The tour lasted three hours and was very informative. The whole hacienda is not covered but the section closest to Palomino Lane is where the Liberace memorabilia is located. Reservations must be made for the tour. I was the only person yesterday because some that were scheduled needed to change their tour date. It was a fantastic tour. I had been to the Liberace Museum before it closed, but I never would know what I do now because of Mr. Warren's encyclopedic memory!

Marking the 2nd anniversary of the death of the King of Pop Michael Jackson,…read morehis private residence, Hacienda Palomino was open to the public today. MJ fans got to take a little peak into the estate where he and his family spent time in Las Vegas for the last two years of his life. Here's some info and facts taken from the Facebook page: For Michael Jackson fans, this is the experience of a lifetime! Hacienda Palomino, the Las Vegas estate where Michael lived for the last two years of his life is the only place where you will be able to go to pay your respects, leave your flowers, and walk where The King of Pop walked, lived, dreamed, and created. He lived here with his children and security detail in complete privacy.... -Hacienda Palomino was brought over BRICK-BY-BRICK from Mexico in 1952 -1.7 Acres -7 Bedrooms, 12 Baths -Chapel, Loggia, Columnade, Garages, Kitchens, Guest House, Conference Room, Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Secret Tunnel, Sound Systems, Maids Quarters, and much more.... -Value $12 Million Only a section of the estate was open to the public, but in the future, there may be guided tours of the estate in the works...ALOHA!!!

I searched for historical stuff and this showed up. I didn't know anything about it but was…read moreintrigued. One day I went by it. It's a house but there's a lot of history. The Junior League of Las Vegas maintains it and has tours. I had no idea who Antonio Morelli was. He was the music director at the Sands. This house is maintained to look like it was during the 1960s. He lived in this house. The house actually was moved here and has an interesting story about that. Go to the League website. If you're interesting in a tour you have to sign up for it. It's only during certain times.

For a long time, I have wanted to tour the Morelli house in DTLV. Last Saturday, I took the…read moreopportunity and went for the 11:30 AM tour. The Junior League of Las Vegas uses this house as its headquarters but it was also their mission to preserve the house as one of their projects. The house is a great example of mid-century modern architecture. Originally, it was located on the golf course of the Desert Inn Country Club Estates on the Sands/Twain side. When Steve Wynn bought the Desert Inn, the houses from the Estates were leveled except for the Morelli house which was able to be moved. It was the only home with a crawl space and thus could be lifted up to be moved. The house was donated to the Junior League. Part of the tour is a video of moving the house on September 30, 2001, and it's quite interesting to see its move to Eastern, down to Fremont, and up 9th to Bridger. The interior contains many things we don't see in houses today. The tile work of the sinks in the bathroom are amazing, and the step down shower in the master bath is amazing. The Junior League women do the tour and it's quite interesting. Thanks to them, this house has survived and with it part of Las Vegas history. For those who don't know, Antonio Morelli was the musical director for the Sands Hotel.

Today was amazing. We booked a private tour of Liberace's mansion. The amount of care and energy…read moreput into restoring this timeless piece of history really shows. Jason, our guide was very well informed. He answered all our questions, explained some Vegas history and didn't rush us through the experience. If you have the time, ability and can plan in advance, this is a must see.

This is kind of a cool stop, if you're in the area. I wouldn't suggest anyone go out of their way,…read moresince you can't go inside. The owner does give private tours...there's information on the Liberace Mansion website. Hoping they give public tours in the future!

Welcome to the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign... a must stop photo op whether it's your…read morefirst visit or your hundredth. It's always busy, no matter the time of day, so be prepared to wait a bit if you want that perfect picture right under the sign. The energy is nonstop, tourists from all over, people celebrating birthdays, weddings, and everything in between. It really sets the tone for what Vegas is all about. There's a small parking lot nearby, but it fills up quickly, especially during peak hours. Pro tip: go early in the morning or later at night if you want fewer crowds and better lighting for photos. Even with the wait, it's 100% worth it. It's one of those classic Vegas moments you just have to experience at least once.

I stumbled upon an obvious time saving option for the Vegas sign alone with an easy way to get two…read moredifferent time of day views. I showed up a little bit before sunrise, it was so early in the morning that there wasn't much of a line at all and you got a dark time photo where the lights of the sign actually stand out in your pictures. If you're willing to hang out for 30 minutes after sunrise you can also take some pictures with the blue say daylight while also avoiding the hot afternoon heat that you'd might likely get in the spring or summer. *Side note for tourist, you aren't required to pay people that try to take your pictures. They don't actually work for the city. Just ask someone else that's also waiting in line near you if they're willing to take a picture for you.

You'll miss it without Yelpers! The chocolate fountain is a feature near a shop that will indulge…read moreyour sweet tooth. Don't go out of your way to find it, but if you're staying as Caesar's Palace, keep your eye out. It sits quietly in a corner where most of us pass it by.

No need to say more I love chocolate and seeing this Guinness world record chocolate fountain I…read morewish I was outside there eating it

I had to come here for a class project on the history of Mormons. The facility was clean and the…read morestaff were inviting. They don't offer a guide but they did have a quick video in the back that helped explain the history and some of the things that you will see at the museum. Although not something I'm interested in, the museum had a way of presenting the information where even I was intrigued. If its something you're into I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

It's small but important in the history of Las Vegas. Good video introduction and being able to…read morewander the remains of the fort

What a wonderful day I spent with my family. My son, daughter in law and my two beautiful…read moregranddaughters. All enjoyed the day and loved how you can return over and over again and still have much to see. I join the membership and it wasn't a disappointment. Discounts at cafe, early entry to exhibits. I feel it already paid for itself. Cant wait to try a class or two...

The Nuwu pahsats demonstration garden features native plants and "heirloom food crops" (examples:…read moreancient watermelon, corn, squash) of indigenous people. It will be quite interesting to see the plants being grown in the demonstration gardens and the progress throughout the seasons. I wish the Springs Preserve would bring back the 'exploration loop' train ride that traveled around the full loop. It was a highlight of the whole experience.

The Underground House in Las Vegas is absolutely surreal. Built during the Cold War, this massive…read moreunderground mansion sits 26 feet below ground and feels like a perfectly preserved slice of 1970s luxury. The indoor pool and hot tub surrounded by fake trees, grass, and boulders are wild, and the lighting system that mimics sunrise to sunset makes you forget you're underground. The retro furniture, wallpaper, and kitchen give the whole place a frozen-in-time vibe. Part bunker, part mansion, part museum -- this is one of the coolest hidden spots in Las Vegas.

It wasn't plain that in order to see the underground house you have to make an appointment. We…read moreshowed up and the gate was locked. Might be a fun museum to see, but we could not access.

Random art in the middle of the desert alert…read more This unique structure is located near the Floyd Lamb Park gate. It must have been installed recently as I didn't see it just a few weeks ago. It's called Holy Mountain by artist J. Alex Schechter. Without giving away more details about the piece itself I encourage you to see it for yourself. It always makes my day when I come across cool art in the middle of nowhere. Reminds me of pieces I've spotted near Joshua Tree, Burning Man, EDC, and Life is Beautiful Festival. This piece also incorporates nature which makes it that much more cooler to this nature lover. Thank you to the artist who created and shared it for all to enjoy. I happen to love it! I hope to see more of these special pieces popping up around our beautiful desert.

It would have been appreciated if the art piece was still available for viewing. Sadly it has been…read moredecommissioned so don't go looking for it. Floyd lamb park trail is beautiful, easy trails with great scenery.

We went to Las Vegas' Chinatown every day for shopping, sightseeing, and dining!…read more There's so much to see, do, and eat in Chinatown! It's cleaner and larger than Honolulu's Chinatown! Plus, there are many cultures represented here! Bonus: free parking lots everywhere! We always go to Chinatown in Las Vegas... it's a must do, must see, must go place!

We were very disappointed in the Vegas Chinatown. We intended to spend several hours walking around…read morelike we normally do at other Chinatowns in other large cities. But there wasn't any areas to walk around. Shops & restaurants were scattered in plazas & other areas. Just not what we thought it would be & are use to.