I was so jazzed to discover that the Donkey History Museum was on our road trip route. This is well…read moreworth the stop in Mesquite. There's plenty of free parking in the plaza where the museum is located. & speaking of free - there is no entrance fee to get in to the museum! We were greeted right away by the friendliest woman who gave us a donkey spiel & then offered to take a hilarious video of us (please watch it - it's attached to this review). The museum is equal parts informative & quirky. I loved all of the historic donkey photos & giggled at the wooden donkey figurines. I just wish I had longer to spend here so I could read every single photo caption. There's a cute little trinket section (I wish there was more - I would buy more!) & an option to donate to the museum. Donate! Keep this adorable little function alive. I will absolutely stop by again when I'm in the area. Thank you for educating my ass at the Donkey History Museum!!

I had a friend visiting for the week, I took her the Mesquite local sites…read more We went to the Donkey Museum, my friend absolutely loved it. She bought a couple of items as I did. The lady at the counter was friendly and very helpful. I will go back to pick up a couple of things for Easter, for my grandkids.

After attending the Super Run Classic Car Show in downtown Henderson last weekend, I am a fan of…read morelocal events.The Super Run Classic Car Show transformed Water Street into a classic car museum filled with people. The cars included a 1923 Ford coexisting with a Chevy El Camino, a Plymouth Road Runner, 1978 Trans Am, and every classic car imaginable. Just like a good museum, the cars included information about their year and make. A good number of the cars had the hoods popped open to display the engines. The vehicle owners were there to share information. There was even a stand displaying hundreds of Match Box and Hot Wheels cars for sale. The Super Run Classic Car Show featured a few food concessions plus a beer garden. They sold corn dogs, smoothies, hot dogs, burgers, sausages, and fries. Personally I have mixed feelings about the food concessions in downtown events. My understanding is that the events are entertainment that helps stimulate the downtown economy. On Water Street so much of the downtown economy is restaurants and bars. I'd do my part by supporting the Cafe in the El Dorado, the Coffee House, and the Gold Mine Tavern because they plan to be in the community for the long run. Besides, lately I'm not too crazy over the taste of carnival food. In my reporting of the Super Clasic Car Show, what made Super Run Classic Car Show shine was that it made Water Street shine. I never saw Water Street so happening on a weekend afternoon. For a day Water Street looked like US 66 when GTOs ruled the road. A Water Street that is usually empty on a Sunday morning was animated with people. These people were supporting local businesses. From my observation, business was up on Water Street. There was even a 15 minute wait to eat in the Cafe. It also seemed that the casinos and bars were busier. When I look back on the Super Run Car Show, I think of how it made Water Street shine on a weekend afternoon When I look back on this event, I look forward to more local events.

Not much to update, my original review remains relevant 3 years later! So just read that one. MIA…read morethis year is that purple Hello Kitty car. New entry , Minions!.. lol. (I know how are these qualified as classic cars?) Late afternoon, early evening still is our favorite time to go. Even though it seems busier, there's still room to walk about. Took us around 2. 5 hours leisurely pace walking from beginning Lake Mead /Water St all the way up and back down. Just want to stress stay hydrated as in drink water! Sunday's event awards are at 1 event ends at 3.

Overall, the cities workers are very friendly. As soon as you walk in, you can get information on…read morewhere you need to go. The only thing that is a disappointment as that their hours are not reflected correctly on their website or on other apps. They are not open on Fridays. So it is a bit of a disappointment when you travel from other cities to turn in construction drawings and they're not open. Other than that, it is a smaller jurisdiction. That is very helpful when it comes to walking you through process put in place.

I spent a day in mesquite and I had a wonderful time. All the parks are very well maintained. It's…read morelike every park is taken care of as it was a golf course. A lot of great local spots of which I tried out many. I was mostly amazed by the cheap prices being out of Las Vegas. The library and the arts district with museum are a must. Beautiful views. This city is more than the casinos.

What once was a quiet little retirement town in the desert has slowly become the mini Las Vegas…read more Many Utahns who want to gamble or buy legal marijuana come here since it's closer than making the longer drive to Vegas. And depending on what you want, it's a decent substitute. There's a handful of casinos and hotels-not on par with the luxury ones in Sin City, but respectable, for the most part. If you're into golfing, you can do that just about year-round here, since it stays warm through the winter. You may want to avoid the hottest months of the year-golfing in August can be brutal. Mesquite has a small town feel to it-talk to the locals and you'll find yourself quickly amongst the gossip of who's who and who's doing what. I get the feeling that those who have lived here a long time would prefer that things stop growing-just like most small town lifers. But by the looks of things, I don't see it slowing down any time soon.

Mesquite exists because of groundwater supply and its location off the I-15 freeway. It's major…read moreattractions are golf, gambling, marijuana, and ATVs. The main development is a Del Webb Sun City 55+ community. Most visitors think the major downside is the unbearable summer heat, but residents know the constant strong winds are more of a pain. Because there are few good paying jobs in Mesquite, most of the new non retired residents move to Mesquite because homes are cheaper and commute daily to jobs in St. George and Las Vegas. Most of the amenities are located near the freeway and target tourist needs e.g., gas stations, fast food, and RV accommodations. The high school ranking is poor which inhibits dynamic professional organizations from locating here. I moved to Sun City three years ago KNOWING it had major short comings but chose it for its location and low cost homes and living. I have many individual interests and am very active, and consequently, do not need nice amenities to be happy. However, many of my neighbors constantly complain about the lack of amenities and about 20% have moved since I have lived here. Unless you are a golfer or have several individual interests that keep you busy and happy, I would not recommend retiring here. If you are working and have a family, I would recommend trying to find a way to afford to live in a more cosmopolitan community with better schools.

This places is closed and doesn't look like it will reopen soon but if you were interested in going…read morethen I suggest you go to the local library that fulfills the purpose of this place with informative panels and it's also free!! Also the library is a modern and nicer building than this sad looking lot.

Closed and no overnight parking. They are only open for 4 hours a day, Monday-Friday, including…read morerestrooms!!

Great little art gallery with local talent. The ladies running the shop were lovely. Worth the time…read moreto swing into for a unique gift.

Picked up some beautiful cactus paintings a change dish and tortilla warmer to decorate our home…read morewith for a desert vibe. They were having a Christmas bizarre, with all kinds of hand made items from local artists. If you're visiting Mesquite, don't make the mistake of passing by it's art gallery.

I am so grateful to have such a wonderful Library here in Mesquite. The staff is very helpful,…read moreshoutout to Chance, the resources are endless. When my Grandchildren were younger we spet countless hours at the Mesquite Library. They made new friends, watched movies, had puppet shows. Our Library and the staff are a blessing for this community.

Nice building, great expectations but the staff is rude, the service is lacking (missing…read morealtogether), I don't know why they have staff, they don't do much. We just moved here and I'm not familiar with this library, they act like you are an idiot if you ask for guidance. It's easier to buy a book from Amazon.

What a fun Saturday afternoon! We stopped into the Desert…read moreDiamond Distillery with no preconceived expectations. Hoping to learn a little about their award‑winning spirits. I've toured many distilleries around the world, and this visit turned out to be enjoyable. We had the chance to taste some truly delicious and unique spirits, enjoy a beautifully crafted cocktail, and engage in fun conversation. Deborah was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more fun. Learning really can be enjoyable. The tasting room has a charming, well‑stocked shop with a great selection of spirits, fabulous mixers, and other fun items. We picked up a few things to take home. Tours are offered, but we were having too much fun right where we were. Stop in. You won't be disappointed!

They don't serve food here but they do have good drinks. The drinks are on the expensive side…read morethough. I'd recommend the agave rum it was delicious. Service is hit and miss, sometimes great other times not good at all.

There's always something going on at Casablanca. Whether it's adding or taking out slots, or the…read moresame for dining venues. Activity seems to be a constant. This time it was doing away with the original sportsbook, and relocating it against a nondescript wall deeper in the casino. Not a good look for us bettors. I was told that Station casinos has taken over this aspect of of our gambling vice. In so doing, I'm thinking Casablanca has given it the Ol' heave ho. The sportsbook has been transformed into a comicbook. Good ridden to the bank of TV's. Out you go ample seating. So long talley board giving the spreads. Usher in the new and unimproved thimble experience. A few roundtop tables, and I wonder what the line on the game is? In the place of the old sportsbook location, installed are yet more uninspiring slots. Yes slots are the bread and butter of a casino. But bread gets stale and butter will turn rancid before long. Before you know it, the Casablanca will lean toward its one time neighbor The Oasis. That remnant is a blight on the landscape of Mesquite. However that infection could spread west if ownership doesn't quit tinkering with what made this casino resort a success. The renovated rooms are nice, and getting rid of the buffet was probably the right decision. What's lacking is the once old school ambiance. Adding new this and new that may not have the desired effect. What may happen is that we'll decide to stay home and gamble on our phones. Or better yet, gamble on our phones while in a national park or sitting on a beach in Hawaii. With diminishing returns hovering, it may not be prudent to gamble on repeat business. Quick Tip: If you want a quiet place to hang, visit the business center next to the elevators. In all the years that I've been visiting, I've yet to see anyone (other than myself) in there. You could literally have a party and not have to worry about being disturbed. It's also five times bigger that the new sportsbook!

1 Star - Overpriced, Poorly Maintained, and Completely Misrepresented…read moreI booked a king bungalow at the Casablanca Resort expecting something at least reasonably nice for the price. What we got was one of the worst hotel experiences I've ever had. The Room Was a Disaster The dishwasher wasn't even screwed into the cabinetry. Fixtures were hanging off the walls. Light bulbs were blown out. Everything was extremely dated and clearly neglected. The floors were so visibly dirty that we kept our shoes on the entire stay -- in our own room. For what they charge, this is completely unacceptable. Noise Was Unbearable -- And Never Disclosed Both Friday AND Saturday nights, the resort hosts loud pool parties. And I don't mean "a little noisy." The bass was literally shaking the fixtures and walls in our room. We couldn't even hear the TV. We had no idea this was going to happen when we booked. This should be prominently disclosed at the time of booking -- full stop. If I had known, I never would have stayed here over a weekend. On top of that, we were in a bungalow with two connecting rooms on both sides, and we could hear everything going on in both. Zero sound insulation. Staff Was Unhelpful and at Times Confrontational The front desk had no property maps available, so we had no idea where our room was. We dragged our luggage all over the resort trying to find it. Security directed us to the completely wrong area -- apparently even the staff doesn't know the layout of their own property. The check-in experience was made worse by a front desk agent who was noticeably crabby and negative. Not exactly a warm welcome. The worst interaction of the trip came the first night when I returned with my son (who is under 21) to a security guard who got aggressively in my face at the gate -- despite the fact that our room was literally ten feet away. Instead of any reasonable accommodation, he sent us completely around the entire property and back through the pool area. The attitude was completely unnecessary and frankly intimidating. Bottom Line This resort is overpriced for what it delivers. The room was poorly maintained, the noise situation was undisclosed and extreme, the staff was either unhelpful or outright rude, and the overall experience was stressful from check-in to check-out. I would not return and cannot recommend it to anyone -- especially families.