The city of Boulder! It's a beautiful spot!…read more So much fun, shall we just go and get lost! It's a mining town that grew into a beautiful little spot for all sorts of things! Are you looking to see real trees and real grass. You know real life! Let's plan a trip here ! They have a walking down town. We park, no problem right! The parking, "it's free." You can go into a real museum and it's free too. Now the monster museum is not free. But as you wander through the streets of downtown Boulder it's worthy! No casinos! No gambling! Just the best of gambling! All the luck if the past and it's preservation! Grab that one that's special and make it's a day! The twins loved the history too. Eat and be local! It's the best be a tourist in your own town.

What a quaint and wonderful town! Beautiful, rich with history, clean, and has a more quiet and…read moreslower paced feel. Really loved exploring and seeing all the bronze statues and reading about what each statue honored. Art murals and metal art gardens were plentiful too. The Historic Downtown area has darling boutique and souvenir shops, scrumptious cafes, and coffee shops. There's a small, nicely put together town museum that tells the story of the men and women who braved the desolation of the southern Nevada desert to build Hoover Dam and settle Boulder City, too. Definitely enjoyed our visit to Boulder City and highly recommend!

The Las Vegas Strip is one of the most famous places in the world although it only spans about 4.2…read moremiles. Many people know it as a gambling capital of the world but there are lots of other reasons people come visit. There are a lot of well-known restaurants, buffets, bars, and other activities like pools, day and night clubs, entertainment, and shopping. One of the unique things about the Strip is the open container laws that allow people to walk around the area with alcohol. Another unique thing is that there are tons of restaurants and bars that open late and some even 24/7. Of course, all the casinos are open all day and night purposefully with no windows around so you lose track of time. It's walkable up and down the street and although it can get to 100 degrees in the summer, you can take shortcuts through the different resorts and buildings. It's a place that draws visitors from all over the world, so you'll see a cast of characters no matter where you go. There really is something for everyone here.

Until you're here, you can't quite comprehend what you're about to see…read more This is the most visually satisfying feat in architecture I've ever seen. I was in awe as we walked up and down the strip. You definitely need good shoes. As they say, what you see in front of you is actually a mile away. It's truly crazy. We say so much, walked so much, and took in so many sights and sounds. It's so gorgeous.

The Praying Mantis at the downtown Container Park is one of the most unexpected and awesome public…read moreart displays in town. The giant insect towers just under 40 feet, and it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie.  This thing came to be at the Burning Man festival over a decade ago, and now it has become a centerpiece in the quirky Las Vegas Arts District that's loved by locals and tourists alike. The Mantis is pretty cool day or night, although the dramatic lighting makes for better photo ops in the evening. It used to shoot fire from its head, but I haven't seen it with the flames in years. Regardless, this is the perfect stop for anyone who is a fan of offbeat art, funky photo ops, or just a good dose of "only in Vegas" weirdness.

After enjoying our dinner at Ramen Boys, fellow Yelp Elite Nadine C suggested taking in an…read moreoff-strip show and walking before returning to our hotel. I wasn't sure where we were headed since we had trusted Nadine's expert navigation through Las Vegas over the past six days. She took us to places we've never been to but have only enjoyed reading about through other Yelp reviews since I started Yelp in 2013. I knew that Nadine drove us to the edge of the Downtown area as we went through a site that appeared to be residential yet surrounded by low-rise hotels, a couple of high-rises, and bright neon lighted signs. She asked us to keep our eyes peeled for street parking as we got closer to the destination, and as Lady Luck would have it, we scored a parking space within seconds of her request. She was also excited because as we exited the car, she directed us to walk to the nearby street corner. We first noticed the heart sculpture filled with padlocks that reminded me of the famed love lock bridge, Pont des Arts, in Paris, France. But, soon after, I was enthralled with the sight of an enormous 60-ft metal sculpture of a Praying Mantis and the entrance to Las Vegas' Container Park shopping mall. We noticed several people sitting on the bleachers facing the statue, and before I could step up to take a peek at the praying mantis' background placard, Nadine told me to stay in place since the show was about to begin. No sooner than I drew back, a voice announced the celebration of someone's birthday and several events around town. The colorful lights on the praying mantis flashed, lively music played, and its animatronics made this metal monster come alive. As I was taking pictures, several bursts of flames shot from the praying mantis' antennae with explosions, which made me jump out of my shoes and heart race. Other spectators danced around the area to the music and added to the entertainment. The fire show lasted several minutes, and we wandered around the Container Park shopping mall. The shopping mall features locally-owned boutique-like businesses with a "hand-crafted flair." From Container Park's Business Directory, we noted jewelry, art, toys, apparel, and pet supply stores. While browsing this mall, we found it to be a refreshing change from seeing the high-end or upscale stores on The Strip. At the center of the park, there was an interactive playground for adults and children, complete with a 33' tall slide and a NEOS play system. If we weren't feeling so full from dinner, my husband would have proposed that we play or challenge ourselves in the electronic play system. What's not to like? The Praying Mantis is Public Art with free entertainment, and the Container Park is a fun place to let their inner child out.

Every time I go to the Bellagio, I like to look straight up and admire the Fiori di Como by Dale…read moreChihuly. The Bellagio's lobby has an amazing glass flower sculpture with over a thousand hand blown glass flowers of every color imaginable. In all of my visits to the Bellagio, I am still constantly amazed at the attention to detail, beauty, and craftsmanship of this piece of art. Every time I visit the Bellagio Conservatory, I have to stop by the Fiori di Como by Dale Chihuly as well! Many people who pass through the lobby see the Bellagio's impressive fountain display outside. There is a equally impressive display above them! If you look up while visiting the Bellagio, Fiori di Como will be well worth the visit to the Bellagio Hotel entrance! The great thing about seeing Fiori di Como is that it is completely free when you visit the Bellagio! No matter where you come from, whether this is your first trip to Las Vegas or your tenth trip to Las Vegas, it would be nice to take a little time to view this world class piece of artwork! It is a beautiful work of art and one of my top hidden gems located inside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! Parking for the first 3 hours is free for Nevada Locals!

The Fiori di Como sculpture in the Bellagio lobby is absolutely stunning. It's one of my favorite…read morepieces of free to view art in the city, and anyone who loves bright colors and flowers will want to check this out! This is a large and breathtaking glass installation created by artist Dale Chihuly. His piece features hundreds of vibrant, hand-blown glass flowers suspended from the ceiling of the hotel lobby at the Bellagio. The colors are so rich and bright, it feels like you've stepped into a living rainbow. I'd say this is one of the most beloved and pretty public art displays in town, and it's the perfect companion piece to the adjacent Bellagio Conservatory. It's located right in the hotel lobby which is adjacent to the parking garage (and the Conservatory), making is super easy to park and pop in to take a peek.   This is a Las Vegas spot that's perfect for photos, as the colors are super photogenic. Even if you don't know a thing about art, you can't help but look up and admire the intricate details and burst of color overhead.  I think this is one of the prettiest works of art in all of Las Vegas. Totally worth a stop if you're near the hotel.

What an iconic sign! When you think of Las Vegas, I immediately think of this sign. Always…read moresomething to be awestruck by as it is so famous around the world. Definitely a landmark you remember and carries sone nostalgia for me as I was brought her as a kid while both my grandparents and parents gambled.

This is the newest souvenir chain to hit the Strip ( they're everywhere ) & have to say we're…read morefans....much like shops you'd see along any beach boardwalk or in the New Orleans French Quarter, San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf...you get the idea This location is in the Mandalay Bay Shoppes & offered cheesy shirts w/ funny drunken sayings, coffee mugs, shot glasses & for the 4th, they even had American Flag boxers - & I'm not even beginning to touch on ALL the inventory they offered Basically everything you'd want to be a cheesy tourist! We picked up a glittery postcard for the Mr's parents as well as a cool vintage-looking shirt w/ the classic "Welcome To Vegas" sign Lots to see, try on & have a good laugh

Vegas is not all about gaming. It is the ULTIMATE in first class, top-tier level entertainment,…read moreGREAT FOOD, tons of superb hiking options slightly outside of town, great museums and cultural centres and shopping for Dior, Prada and Cartier for the rich and famous. If you're not much into gaming (like us), stay off The Strip. You will not be bored, not even for a minute. We've been coming to Sin City for decades. Never tire of it. Thoroughly enjoying our stay. As always.

"Shut up and put your money where your mouth is…read more That's what you get for waking up in Vegas" - as Katy would say. Las Vegas, the city that stays active, awake and awesome in a variety of ways. From awesome annual conventions like Viva Las Vegas, the iconic rockabilly conventions I've been able to attend a couple times in the past, to Las Vegas Pride, sunny summertime vacations, special occasions like my double college graduation back in 2013 to just living the on as well as off The Strip dream there's so much to go and so many places to see. The power of Downtown Las Vegas via Fremont Street, the water show the Bellagio, adventures at Omega Mart aka Meow Wolf Las Vegas', The Sphere, tourist shuttles and helicopters to view all the nooks and crannies or strutting it up Las Vegas Blvd from the Mandalay Bay to The Strat (former the Stratosphere) for the full strip trip. Experiences and memories await and so luck should you partake in the call of slots, card games or opportunities of chance. Iconic buffets at The Wynn, Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, Excalibur (most affordable), Garden Buffet at South Point and numerous others. Epic shopping via Miracle Mill (Planet Hollywood), Forum Shops at Caesars, Grand Canal Shoppes via The Venetian, Fashion Show Las Vegas (next to Treasure Island) , and those great chainy favorites throughout, not to mention all the great outlet malls. Plenty of ways to get around and enjoy ever part of town and at any pace. "A little less conversation, a little more action please!" - The King of Rock n Roll

I recently added some pictures of Neighborhoods (along Rainbow and Tropicana Ave) in Spring Valley…read more In my first review, I highlighted some Schools. In my second review, I highlighted some Parks in Spring Valley. In this one, I will be highlighting some Churches in Spring Valley. St Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church 7260 W Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117 Cross Street: Tenaya This is our Church. Our son went through a two year program for his First Communion. The sermons are positive. The priests are positive. It is a good atmosphere. The website, new and improved, has information. There is a Facebook group page. And a Youtube page too. Christ the King Catholic Community 4925 S Torrey Pines Dr Las Vegas, NV 89118 Cross Street: Tropicana Ave Seating is not traditional here; it is different St John Greek Orthodox Church 5300 El Camino Rd Las Vegas, NV 89118 Cross Street: Hacienda Every year there is a Greek Food Festival here, mid Sept

I absolutely love spring valley especially the east side as it's so close to the strip. Everything…read moreis here. I feel the safest around here in the neighborhoods. There's plenty of parks. Lots of stores. Chinatown and Koreatown is here. Etc etc what's not to love!?!!!

Bazar Alley is a cool art display by local artists!…read more You'll find it in the back of Huntridge Shopping Center. There's good parking. Amazing wall mural is viewable from the side of Savers, next to Yukon Pizza, and near Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. It's a nice alley for an art walk and drive through, and it's Free!

We just drove by through this parking lot. It's a cool spot to checkout, but no need to go out of…read moreyour way to see it.