Travel Tuesday | Las Vegas, NV
- D Dunbar
- Jul 31, 2017
- 4 min read
Summer is finally here! And one of the perfect places to vacate to is LAS VEGAS!
"Living La Vida Loca!"
That's exactly what it's time to do! Take a break from the stress of life and interact with your inner party animal!
Everyone knows, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
And if you didn't now you do, so don't be afraid to let loose!
BE THIS GUY! ---->
Las Vegas, Nevada happens to be one of the top 28 most visited cities in the United States. They're specially known for the wild party life, that occurs even in the daytime! It's like 24 hours of being Lit, Lit, LIT!
"In a city synonymous with fun, Las Vegas takes seriously the opportunities it affords both residents and visitors to enjoy life to the fullest. While tourists flock here for world-class dining, shopping and entertainment, the newly revitalized downtown is home to art galleries, diverse restaurants and bars and a host of engaging venues and museums. Here, serious, authentic fun is served up daily."
IT'S A MUST TO VISIT THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF LAS VEGAS! Just as Detroit's main attractions can be found downtown, it's the same in Vegas! And to help all Detroit natives feel like they're at home, they even have their own MGM Casino-Hotel! From museums to reality TV shows, downtown Las Vegas offers a wide variety of attractions, shopping venues and fun.
Here are a few places you might like to visit when you take your trip to VEGAS!
Attractions & Shopping:
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
900 Las Vegas Blvd. North 702.384.3466 lvnhm.org
This Smithsonian-affiliated museum is the only dinosaur repository in Nevada. Highlights include a replica of King Tut’s tomb, international and local wildlife, plus live marine creatures.
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, military and students 12 and over; $5 for children 3-11; free for children two and younger. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Mob Museum
(National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement) 300 Stewart Ave. 702.229.2734 themobmuseum.org
From organized crime’s birth to today’s headlines, this award-winning, nonprofit destination brings to life the events of and characters in the continuing battle between the Mob and law enforcement. Attractions include multi-sensory exhibits, hundreds of artifacts and immersive storytelling. Guided and self-guided tours available.
Hours & Admission: Hours of operation and ticket prices are subject to change. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
First Friday
Open to all ages, this monthly culture and arts festival is held in downtown Las Vegas on the first Friday of each month(BE THERE OR BE SQUARE). It is located in the heart of 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District and extends into the Fremont East Entertainment District. Festivities include local artists displaying and selling their work, a variety of live music for all tastes, special art installations, food trucks galore and more. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Hours: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Admission: Free
Burlesque Hall of Fame
Emergency Arts 520 Fremont St. 1.888.661.6465 burlesquehall.com
The Burlesque Hall of Fame pays tribute to the spicy hybrid of music, comedy, theater and dance known as burlesque. It showcases a collection of costumes, stage props, scrapbooks, personal effects and publicity photos representing legendary burlesque performers from around the world.Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. Closed Monday. Admission: $5 suggested donation for adults; $3 suggested for seniors and students.
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
875 S. Grand Central Parkway 702.474.7500 premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet/lasvegas
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets underwent an expansion, completed in spring 2015, which brought the number of designer and name-brand outlet stores offering savings of 25 – 65 percent every day to 175. Stores include Armani Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch. New to this shopping complex are Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth and Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio, along with 23 others. Center amenities include two parking garages, a food court, ATMs, foreign currency exchange and a full-service restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory.
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Open Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. See website for details and seasonal hours.
Container Park
707 Fremont St. 702.637.4244 downtowncontainerpark.com
Container Park houses approximately 40 small, locally owned and operated businesses in an open-air retail complex comprised of re-purposed shipping containers and locally manufactured Xtreme cubes. This complex includes art shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is one of many urban renewal efforts designed to promote budding entrepreneurs backed by a privately run entity called Downtown Project. See website for details and seasonal hours
Hours: Retail shops: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m..; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Restaurants & Bars: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (No one under 21 permitted after 9 p.m.)
Where To Stay?
Top Five Lavish Hotels with LOW rates:
Tuscany Suites & Casino
3.0 Star Hotel
rates starting as low as $85
255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169-4708 (702) 430-2583 Hotel website: http://www.tuscanylv.com
Amenities: Free Internet, Free Parking, Air Conditioning, Pool, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant and Room Service.
Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3.5 Star Hotel
rates starting as low as $75
3645 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 +1 877-295-8947 Hotel website: www.caesars.com/
Amenities: Free Wifi, Breakfast Buffet, Air Conditioning, Pool, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant and Room Service.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
4.0 Star Hotel
rates starting as low as $81
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119-1006
+1 877-632-7800
Amenities: Wifi, Free Parking, Breakfast Buffet, Air Conditioning, Pool, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant.
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
4.0 Star Hotel
rates starting as low as $85
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119-1006
+1 877-632-7800
Amenities: Free Wifi, Breakfast Buffet, Air Conditioning, Pool, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant and Room Service.
Paris Las Vegas
4.0 Star Hotel
rates starting as low as $89
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 +1 877-815-2997 Hotel website: https://www.www.caesars.com/
Amenities: Free Wifi, Breakfast Buffet, Air Conditioning, Pool, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant and Room Service
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