I have been through Nipton a couple of times. I drove down one day in 2014 and had lunch at what…read morewas then a Mexican restaurant--the Oasis Cafe. The town has had its ups and downs--mostly downs--over the years. Once a mining area, the town has gone downhill since mining ceased. There are signs that the town is for sale. In 2017, American Green Inc., an Arizona based company bought the town for $5 million and had the intention of turning it into a cannabis paradise. The company struggled to raise the money to convert the town into this cannabis resort and sold the town in 2018 for $7.7 million--$2.7 million more than they paid to buy the town to Delta International Oil & Gas, another Arizona company. Nipton is a pit stop on the way to/from Lake Mohave and Lake Mead. You will see a number of boats and trailers with jet skis traveling the route between Nipton and the docking areas along the Colorado in Nevada. Since my last time here, the town has added three pieces of public art. I enjoy seeing places that install art. It's a draw for tourists. But now stopping at the Trading Post for a cold drink or restroom break seems to be what the town is best for. It's a little gem in the desert, but it generally won't be on your "to do" list another time unless you're using this route to get to the Colorado.

This is one of a few desert places which was not filled with junk and called it art. The place was…read moreclean and had art pieces scattered around. Some of the art were available to motel patrons only since it was in the motel compound. There was a cafe grill, looks interesting but I have not had a chance to try it. There was also a store which was not stocked to the brim but when you are parched and dry this looks like the perfect oasis for an ice cold beer. There are several day trip destinations close by such as Nelson, Walking Box Ranch, Mitchell Caverns and Castle Mountains National Monument. I only like to visit this area in the month of April and October when the weather is perfect. But this month of May has been cool and rainy. A ver rare exception rather than the rule.

Prices are amazing here when compared to anything on the strip!…read moreWe were surprised at how much they had to offer and it was for sure worth stopping in.

You need a souvenir? This is the place! Prices are way cheaper than your typical souvenir shop in…read moreany hotel. Lots of cool gifts to buy. Don't pass it up.

I did not expect to walk in & find such a great store "in the middle of nowhere." Salt candies,…read morelocally made lotions, hats, shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, drinks! It is a fully stocked mercantile with spacious, CLEAN restrooms with great decor! The guys at the counter were so friendly & the ice creams were perfect on a hot summer day! Fairly priced, great personalities, clean & well stocked! What more can you ask for?

This place is adorable and the perfect spot to stop on your way to Death Valley from Las Vegas. The…read morestore has lots of great souvenirs and snacks and they have a donkey rescue out back! Definitely stop by!

If you were driving from Orange county to Las Vegas or Las Vegas to Orange county, you no doubt…read morehave driven through Baker, California. This is the home to the world's largest thermometer and Alien Fresh Jerky. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have driven past this place but never stopped. Now, I like aliens just as much as the next guy, but it was one of those places that I really had no reason to top of. But let me tell you, I am so glad that I did. In addition to having probably the largest selection of beef jerky next to buc-ee's, this place has more alien stuff than you can shake a stick at. Honestly, this place really does look like it belong on the Vegas strip with its big LED signs and alien motif all throughout the exterior. Additionally, they are in the process of building a UFO hotel. I'm going to tell you this. I will be there as one of the first guests in line when this thing opens up. Let's talk about the jerky for a second, they're not kidding when they say it's fresh. I have purchased multiple bags here on multiple occasions, and I got to tell you this is some of the best beef jerky you can ask for. It's super tasty, and not like that really nasty hard stuff you buy out of gas station convenience store, this stuff really is fresh. I don't know how to quantify alien fresh, but this jerky iis probably some of the best I've ever had. Tons of different flavors and heat levels for every person's taste. Bottom line? This place Is definitely the place to stop when you're out on the road going to or from Las Vegas from Orange county. Honestly, It's a perfect pit stop.

Quirky stop next to the world's largest thermometer that's a great place to stretch legs on a road…read moretrip. They also have clean bathrooms! There's a few alien photo ops, and a lot of the merch and snacks inside are alien-themed. They also have a nice selection of hot sauces. We tried some kettlecorn and some jerky. The kettlecorn was good and comes from Maw and Paws, which has another location around where we live so it was very familiar. The jerky was super tender. Everyone ate it up.

Came in here the other day with a couple of my friends. I wasn't expecting to buy something, but I…read moresaw a shirt that had my grandpa's car on it, and I knew I had to get that for us. She hooked me up with the water too on this super hot day. I wish I spoke for my friends when she asked if they wanted one.

It had some nice cut out and selfie picture photo opts along with gifts. T-shirt, $27 with no…read moredressing room so that was kind of mistake on our part. Too small.

Great selection of Las Vegas trinkets and souvenirs, including apparel. This store offers a higher…read morequality of clothing with fairly reasonable pricing and deals - so if you're wanting your wearable to last a bit longer, this is where I'd recommend picking it up. You'll find few of these stores around Vegas. This location felt clean and organized. I was also impressed with their staff there greeting people and making themselves available for a quick checkout.

I am a sucker for souvenirs. While I don't know if the people I'm gifting enjoy such things, I love…read moreit. I am rebuilding my magnet collection -- my regret from several house moves ago was I got rid of my collection -- and they were from all over the world! So I'm starting over. Every kind of Vegas souvenir you could ask for.

AMERICA'S MAIN STREET…read more I have always been fascinated by Main Street, USA. This is one reason I am fascinated by US 66. From 1926 to 1985 Route 66 was America's Main Street. From Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois it travelled through eight states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Disparate from many of the US highways at the time, it did not travel in a straight line. Instead, it travelled diagonally to connect to downtowns that needed a connection to a major Highway in addition to large cities. US 66 grew with the popularity of the automobile and the migration west to California. With the popularity of US 66 came interesting roadside architecture. Examples are Cadillac Ranch, art deco motels, classic gas stations, drive-ins and restaurants. When traffic increased and cars became more powerful, US 66 evolved. For example the hairpin curves between Oatman and Kingman, Arizona were so dangerous that US 66 was relocated to the current I-40. By the 1960s, US 66 became an American institution. US 66 became as American as apple pie. There was a show about US 66 and the song "Get Your Kicks on Route 66." Meanwhile a pledging American institution was making America's Main Street extinct. It was the Interstate. Gradually the Interstate replaced US 66. In 1985 when I-40 was completed in 1985, US 66 was decommissioned from the highway system. It was replaced by I-10, I-15, I-40, I-44, and I-55. Americans love our heritage. US 66 is a part of our heritage. Groups such as the US 66 Association are working hard to preserve the existing segments of US 66 and to reinstate it as a US Highway. Thanks to their efforts "Historic US 66" route markers bring America's Main Street back to life in many of the existing segments. I have recently been on a few segments of US 66. Whenever I drove on US 66 pavement I felt a connection to America's heritage and a feeling of being in a real life train set. Whenever I am driving from Las Vegas to Southern California, when I exit the fast lane of I-15 for a break at a business off the slower lanes of the I-15 Business Loop, I am on US 66 most likely in a historic area. A not too distant experience was visiting the First McDonald's in San Bernardino off US 66. If I kept going West on the former US 66 that is now signed California 66, I'd end up taking the scenic route to Santa Monica Pier. When I drive from Vegas to Arizona destinations, I often stop on US 66. In Kingman, US 66 is both a Main Street and a I-40 Business Route. The US 66 Association is here in the Powerhouse Visitor Center. In downtown Kingman, US 66 looks like a charming train set turned to life. This is one of the larger segments of US 66. From Kingman, it changes into Arizona 66 and travels through the desert passing Grand Canyon Caverns until it rejoins I-40 West of Williams. When I vacationed in the Grand Canyon, it was US 66 in Williams that I stopped off before driving into the park. I knew I was on US 66 when I saw the bear attraction. When I drive the Laughlin route toward Lake Havasu City, I am driving on US 66 when I cruise through Needles, California . Recently I was hanging out on US 66 when I was spending a few hours in the ghost town of Oatman. And this summer when I walked in the Chicago Loop I was walking on the easternmost segment of US 66. US 66 is currently a discontinuous Main Street. Many have been negatively affected by the Interstate. A reinstated US 66 would connect these Main Street at the same time it would increase tourism. America needs it's Main Street back. The Route 66 Associations in each of the states that US 66 travels through are fighting the good fight by trying to reinstate US 66 to the highway system. I support them. And on the subject of US 66 for the next couple of days I will mentally be at the easternmost city of US 66 finishing up my 2014 Chicago reviews. I'll mentally be back in Vegas in a few days when the weather turns cooler. Most likely reviewing a Las Vegas Park or restaurant . So, my Vegas Yelper friends I will share my local experiences then. However, because this is the Internet you can join me on a mental trip to the easternmost city of US 66 in Chicago. If not I will leave you singing, "If you ever plan to motor west Travel my way the road that's the best. Get your kicks on Route 66."

Great Route 66 Museum! Very well presented history of Route 66. Worth the stop. I don't have kids…read morebut I think this would be an entertaining stop for kids as well. They also have a small electro car museum.

As others have stated when reviewing this and the other "Welcome to Las Vegas" branded stores,…read morethese gift shops are scattered throughout the city and they even have a presence in the airport. The good news is that once you've seen one, if you've found something you like, you can likely purchase it when convenient at one of their other locations. The bad news is that if you're looking for a truly unique souvenir or something different than you've seen at scads of other souvenir shops on or around the strip or elsewhere in the city, you're somewhat screwed because most all of them carry the exact same inventory and items, with few exceptions.

This gift shop has it all!! Best souvenirs in Las Vegas!…read more You can even take your photograph in front of the largest replica of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign! Friendly staff, HUGE assortment of gifts!

Veer off Highway 93 near Dolan Springs, Arizona for a moment in time to snap some great photos…read morehere. The quiet breeze and desolate landscape of this quirky Highway pit stop could make even the bravest soul a lil' bit uneasy, but hey, what's a road trip without a healthy dose of some risky business??? My fellow Desert Rats will feel right at home, but for those of you who are Non-desert dwellers: Beware of the regular vermin! I'm talking scorpions, rattlesnakes, tumbleweeds, and don't you dare step too close to a jumping cactus...

cutest trading post ever. spent 20 min just taking picture outside, with aliens, a huge snake and…read morescorpion. inside we were greeted warmly by Nicky and spent another 30 minutes perusing local art pieces and shopped for souvenirs. definitely worth a stop and have your camera ready for pictures outside!

These premium outlets feel like a mall and some stores have entrances from the outside so that…read moremight be the only thing that makes this place a little different. Are the discounts really worth it? I guess it depends on what you end up buying. In my latest experience I did end up saving some money because I checked prices online for a specific store. There are around a hundred stores here at any given time that are open. There are also a bunch of food options mostly fast food and snacks. Located very close to the airport so you'll mostly see tourists here.

We needed another week in Vegas! Friends took us to the outlets. I was mostly interested in shoes…read more If you are flying, bring an empty bag and put your travel bag inside it. That way you can check a bag on the way home. The stores include Nike, Adidas, Crocs & Sketchers. Sign up for every shopper coupon that you can, before your trip. Research any savings you can get. Use a Gmail account so you have a "phone number" (google voice) you can receive texts on. That way any extra savings text isn't going directly to your phone. Visit early. Everyone is going to the outlets.