Guidebook for Las Vegas
Essentials
Walmart has everything, 24 hrs a day. Get your hair done, your nails, phone/laptop fixed, eat at McDonald's, pick up your prescription and even get your eyes checked by the on site optometrist.
88 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2310 E Serene AveWalmart has everything, 24 hrs a day. Get your hair done, your nails, phone/laptop fixed, eat at McDonald's, pick up your prescription and even get your eyes checked by the on site optometrist.
Albertsons
9725 S Maryland Pkwy24 hours too! Get your Starbucks fix here (or across the street).
Not as pricey as Albertsons, not a cheap as Walmart. 24 hours, pharmacy, good selection of fruits and vegetables (tho Sprouts is coming across the street - for organic vegs, etc)
213 locals recommend
Smith's Food and Drug
4015 S Buffalo DrNot as pricey as Albertsons, not a cheap as Walmart. 24 hours, pharmacy, good selection of fruits and vegetables (tho Sprouts is coming across the street - for organic vegs, etc)
Starbucks
10520 Southern Highlands Pkwyfull service Starbucks - hang around a while too.
Food Scene
Great sushi (all you can eat available), open late. Warning, its so good there is often a wait list (no reservations). You can call in your order for pickup too.
23 locals recommend
Sushi Mon
9770 S Maryland PkwyGreat sushi (all you can eat available), open late. Warning, its so good there is often a wait list (no reservations). You can call in your order for pickup too.
Excellent Thai food. Sister restaurant was reviewed by Anthony Bourdain (RIP) and given thumbs up. Garden seating is nice (misted in summer).
28 locals recommend
Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant
1974 N Rainbow BlvdExcellent Thai food. Sister restaurant was reviewed by Anthony Bourdain (RIP) and given thumbs up. Garden seating is nice (misted in summer).
Same burgers you can get on Strip for half the price. Wagyu and Kobe hamburger is just the starting point - then comes the imaginative part. And they do have vegetarian burgers.
Yes, any place good has a wait list, but its not that bad.
35 locals recommend
Bachi Burger
Same burgers you can get on Strip for half the price. Wagyu and Kobe hamburger is just the starting point - then comes the imaginative part. And they do have vegetarian burgers.
Yes, any place good has a wait list, but its not that bad.
Sightseeing
You can find EVERYTHING on the Strip. Biggest casinos with different draws - big name concerts (touring and resident), big draw events (conventions, boxing match, poker tournaments), water show, food (food, and more food), stores to spend all the money you might have won, cirque du soleil (at least 7 resident shows), night life, daytime fun, and of course, lots of gambling 24 hours a day.
80 locals recommend
The Strip
You can find EVERYTHING on the Strip. Biggest casinos with different draws - big name concerts (touring and resident), big draw events (conventions, boxing match, poker tournaments), water show, food (food, and more food), stores to spend all the money you might have won, cirque du soleil (at least 7 resident shows), night life, daytime fun, and of course, lots of gambling 24 hours a day.
Everyone gets their picture taken here! And now you don't even have to risk your life getting from parking across street to the median. Summer has a long, long line.
133 locals recommend
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
5100 Las Vegas Blvd SEveryone gets their picture taken here! And now you don't even have to risk your life getting from parking across street to the median. Summer has a long, long line.
Incredible structure and history. Go inside for the working tours. They now close at 5pm so no more night views which are phenomenal.
575 locals recommend
Hoover Dam
Incredible structure and history. Go inside for the working tours. They now close at 5pm so no more night views which are phenomenal.
Parks & Nature
From easy walking hikes to sheer rock wall climbing. Cooler all year round (can still have snow in April). Learn about the history of the area too.
741 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
1000 Scenic Loop DriveFrom easy walking hikes to sheer rock wall climbing. Cooler all year round (can still have snow in April). Learn about the history of the area too.
Water levels are low due to our drought, but can still swim, canoe, put in your boat, etc. Very much a locals hangout,
169 locals recommend
Lake Mead
Water levels are low due to our drought, but can still swim, canoe, put in your boat, etc. Very much a locals hangout,
Drinks & Nightlife
Besides the gambling, assortment of restaurants, cinema (12 screens), bowling alleys, free resident and touring acts (Wes Winter on the piano, and Dirty at 11:30 comedy show, are just examples that come to mind). Get the idea this is a full service entertainment venue? All the horse shows and competitions are held here in the incredible show ring. Its not as touristy as the Strip casinos - its considered a locals place,
122 locals recommend
Casino at South Point Hotel
9777 S Las Vegas BlvdBesides the gambling, assortment of restaurants, cinema (12 screens), bowling alleys, free resident and touring acts (Wes Winter on the piano, and Dirty at 11:30 comedy show, are just examples that come to mind). Get the idea this is a full service entertainment venue? All the horse shows and competitions are held here in the incredible show ring. Its not as touristy as the Strip casinos - its considered a locals place,
OK, my favorite....its upscale and doesn't smell of cigarette smoke. Quiet laid back vibe - not touristy. One of best pools for hanging out because it is never overcrowded. Did I say Wonderful Buffet? Its the best in Vegas and not over-priced for what you can get - including beer and wine.
73 locals recommend
M Resort Casino
12300 Las Vegas Blvd SOK, my favorite....its upscale and doesn't smell of cigarette smoke. Quiet laid back vibe - not touristy. One of best pools for hanging out because it is never overcrowded. Did I say Wonderful Buffet? Its the best in Vegas and not over-priced for what you can get - including beer and wine.
Arts & Culture
A hands-on kind of museum and history of Las Vegas. There are still mobs now in Vegas, but I think we call them moguls.
426 locals recommend
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart AveA hands-on kind of museum and history of Las Vegas. There are still mobs now in Vegas, but I think we call them moguls.
Where do old neon signs go when their casinos closed or updated? Iconic signs we've all seen in the old movies are here.
332 locals recommend
The Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd NWhere do old neon signs go when their casinos closed or updated? Iconic signs we've all seen in the old movies are here.
First Friday of every month. Like a street fair with artists and their work. Sorta reminds me of the seventies....Lots of live music of every kind, street food. Not a bad place to take the kids. Lots of locals.
29 locals recommend
First Friday Las Vegas
1025 S 1st StFirst Friday of every month. Like a street fair with artists and their work. Sorta reminds me of the seventies....Lots of live music of every kind, street food. Not a bad place to take the kids. Lots of locals.
Everything Else
You will see things here you can't un-see... Lots and lots of alcohol, smoking, and gambling....definitely not for kids, IMHO. But there is the overhead light show that's fun, every half-hour and a zip line that runs right down the middle. Street vendors, at least four stages with DJ's or bands of different flavors and the old Vegas casinos like the Plaza, Golden Nugget, etc. A tourist hangout
217 locals recommend
East Fremont Street
East Fremont StreetYou will see things here you can't un-see... Lots and lots of alcohol, smoking, and gambling....definitely not for kids, IMHO. But there is the overhead light show that's fun, every half-hour and a zip line that runs right down the middle. Street vendors, at least four stages with DJ's or bands of different flavors and the old Vegas casinos like the Plaza, Golden Nugget, etc. A tourist hangout