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Zip Lining in Las Vegas
Have you ever wanted the thrill of flying, but lack wings or the courage to sky dive?
The Deuce
Whether you're a Las Vegas local or one of the multiple millions of visitors who come to Sin City, you'll need to get around. The temptation to party hardy and then jump in your car may be greater here than in any other city in the country, which is why alternate modes of transportation like The Deuce become so invaluable.
Las Vegas Show Calendar
Nobody ever said that being a resident of Las Vegas meant you couldn't enjoy the Entertainment Capital of the World. Whether it is the acrobatic mastery of Cirque du Soleil or the titillating taboo of Crazy Horse Paris or Thunder From Down Under this show schedule will help you plan your next trip down to the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. So dress up, grab the Missus, call the babysitter and take in a show.
Las Vegas Monorails and Trams
In Las Vegas cabs are the most popular means of getting around on the Las Vegas Strip. While they are many benefits to taking cabs, including easy access at all casinos and speed, they can get pricey. That's where, in theory, the four monorails along the Strip come into play. Below you'll find info on all four monorails and trams.
Las Vegas Parks
Las Vegas may be in the desert, but it had plenty of open green spaces to relax and play. Some have attached sports complexes, others are great places to let the family mutt run free. Still others allow you to reserve space for birthday parties and celebrations.
Brad Garrett Comedy Club
A truly great comedy club is hard to find. Lame comedians, overpriced drinks and bad atmosphere can conspire to kill the dream of the comedic entrepreneur. Luckily for us, Brad Garrett has the business savvy and star power to insure that none of these problems befall his newly minted Brad Garrett Comedy Club at the MGM Grand.
The Improv
Those of us who walk through the doors of the Improv at Harrahs may not know just how many laughs have been heard in the hallowed halls, but our Improv is a younger sibling of the greatest comedy club of all time. Read up, and the next time you walk these hallowed halls you'll feel part of history.
Tim Allen
Tim Allen, actor, comedian and voice over artist proves that despite a hefty wrong turn on the highway of life, The American Dream exists for those willing to work for it.
Blue Man Group Interview
Not too long after I first saw The Blue Man Group I was asked by a friend to describe the experience. I'll tell you what I told him, you really do need to see it to understand it, and then you still probably won't . But one thing is sure, you'll leave pretty damn happy and with the odd sensation that despite the just plain oddness of the show you may understand a bit more about the world than you once did.
Bally's Promo Codes
Bally's may no longer be atop the list of swankiest Las Vegas resorts but it does have some great amenities to go with the extremely reasonable room rates. Couple that with Bally's central location and you have a great home base for a long weekend away from home or to stash out of town guests.
Carlos Mencia at Treasure Island
Americans love to laugh. We laugh at our neighbors, our leaders and ourselves. It is one of the reasons we’re the best country on the planet. We get to mock our President, poke fun at our elders and turn the scalpel of sarcasm on the reflection staring at us from our mirrors.
Anthony Cools at Paris
Anthony Cools is the dirtiest, raunchiest and just plain funniest hypnotist on the strip. And you just might strip while you “audition” with the sexiest chair on the planet for a starring role in the next big porn movie. So bring your cameras, snap away and regale friends with the greatest pictures you’ll ever take. He can make you stop smoking and even get into your deep rooted childhood issues, all for fun and entertainment of course.
Crazy Horse Paris
Crazy Horse is not a strip show. It is art in motion. 12 of the most perfectly jaw dropping beauties, stroked and painted by multicolored lights against a filmic backdrop sure to amaze, arouse and entertain.
David Spade at the Venetian
So, you’re a little guy with a baby face; the smart kid who defends himself with humor; the dude voted most likely to be forgotten by your high school classmates. Don’t fret, as you just might be the next David Spade.
Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is often the first natural wonder that new residents of Las Vegas check out. Its combination of proximity and wondrous natural beauty make it a no-brainer for busy Las Vegans. Great for hiking, bicycling, camping or just exploring, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area features a great visitor's center with tons of helpful information on the park.
Las Vegas Discount Show Tickets
Each month I'll give you a heads up on the deals and special available for the shows and headliners that you've always wanted to see, but never thought you could afford. These deals and discounts are for a limited time and some are available online only. So grab a date, your better half or a good friend and act like a tourist for a night.
Zipline at Fremont Street
The people behind Fremont Street Flightlinez have the perfect thrill ride to get the adrenaline flowing and the throat screaming. Starting from the parking garage roof of the seriously underused Neonopolis, the zip line soars over Fremont St, under the luminous and world famous canopy and ends near the front door of the Four Queens.
Haunted Vegas Tours
Las Vegas is home to some of the best entertainment and dining on Earth, but did you know that it also has one of the best Haunted Tours in the country? Led by Guides that could double as Professor Moriarty stand ins, the Haunted Vegas Tours take you on a guided tour of a Las Vegas you never knew existed.
Sunday Funday
Sunday is supposed to be a day of relaxation. This we've been told by teachers and parents since we were young. But in a city like Las Vegas there are many ways to relax while adding a bit of fun into the mix. To that end I give you the first in a long line of Sunday Funday posts.
Sunday Funday
Sunday is supposed to be a day of relaxation. This we've been told by teachers and parents since we were young. But in a city like Las Vegas there are many ways to relax while adding a bit of fun into the mix. To that end I give you the first in a long line of Sunday Funday posts.
Sunday Funday
Sunday is supposed to be a day of relaxation. This we've been told by teachers and parents since we were young. But in a city like Las Vegas there are many ways to relax while adding a bit of fun into the mix. To that end I give you the first in a long line of Sunday Funday posts.
April Festivals and Events
April brings Spring back to Las Vegas and with it outdoor activities. This months festivals and events features numerous outdoor activities from the Clark County Fair and Rodeo to numerous farmers' markets and other awesome outdoor events.
Las Vegas Libraries
One of the first things many new residents do is find the closest library. While Las Vegas has literally thousands of other things to do, a great library system has been shown to be one of the most effective ways of educating and entertaining all levels of citizens, from kids just about to enter school to seniors looking to keep their minds fresh.
Las Vegas Library Benefits
The days of library's being stuffy places, filled with dust, creaking wooden shelves and irritable and spectacled school marms shushing you mercilessly are long gone, at least in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Clark County Library District serves all of the Las Vegas Valley and provides innumerable services to the community.
Las Vegas Tequila Bars
Whether you're just hankering for a margarita or looking for an authentic locale for Cinco de Mayo, then these establishments will have you singing in Spanish. Come with me, on a journey to Sin City’s finest purveyors of the champagne of Mexico.