Guidebook for Las Vegas
Local's Food Scene
...off the Strip with locals prices
Great Sushi very reasonably priced. Has all you can eat menu that has more than just sushi on it. Sake and Japanese beer available. Plus, its walking distance.
23 locals recommend
Sushi Mon
9770 S Maryland PkwyGreat Sushi very reasonably priced. Has all you can eat menu that has more than just sushi on it. Sake and Japanese beer available. Plus, its walking distance.
Well known for great Thai food. Outdoor patio. Live music from time to time.
28 locals recommend
Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant
1974 N Rainbow BlvdWell known for great Thai food. Outdoor patio. Live music from time to time.
Great Cuban food. Live music, dance the salsa, just a great hangout. Catch a movie next door...
6 locals recommend
Havana Grill Cuban Restaurant
8878 S Eastern AveGreat Cuban food. Live music, dance the salsa, just a great hangout. Catch a movie next door...
Be transported back to Germany... hearty breads, delicious pastries. Definitely a locals plus.
German Bread Bakery
9255 S Eastern AveBe transported back to Germany... hearty breads, delicious pastries. Definitely a locals plus.
Looking for a romantic evening away from it all? Excellent food at reasonable prices. Have drinks or just sit outdoors on the patio next to the fireplace and you would never know you are in the city. OK, I confess, one of my personal favorites.
6 locals recommend
Black Mountain Grill
11021 S Eastern AveLooking for a romantic evening away from it all? Excellent food at reasonable prices. Have drinks or just sit outdoors on the patio next to the fireplace and you would never know you are in the city. OK, I confess, one of my personal favorites.
Gyros, greek salad, homemade baklava, etc. Family owned and operated. - also walking distance IMHO
Yanni's Gyros
9770 S Maryland PkwyGyros, greek salad, homemade baklava, etc. Family owned and operated. - also walking distance IMHO
Authentic italian pizzas (only pizzas, appetizers and desserts), Italian wine, of course. Very close by.
19 locals recommend
Grimaldi's
9595 S Eastern AveAuthentic italian pizzas (only pizzas, appetizers and desserts), Italian wine, of course. Very close by.
Parks & Nature
Not a big park, but manageable. Easy and difficult hikes and rock climbing, cool-off waterfall. Lots of picnic areas that are quiet and private. Rare Las Vegas snow in winter.
379 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
1000 Scenic Loop DrNot a big park, but manageable. Easy and difficult hikes and rock climbing, cool-off waterfall. Lots of picnic areas that are quiet and private. Rare Las Vegas snow in winter.
Lots of winter fun - snow, tubing, skiing (very novice) - but you need to plan ahead and get a reservation. Restaurant is nice with rustic, filling food. In summer, there is hiking and mountain biking.
455 locals recommend
Mount Charleston
Lots of winter fun - snow, tubing, skiing (very novice) - but you need to plan ahead and get a reservation. Restaurant is nice with rustic, filling food. In summer, there is hiking and mountain biking.
Drinks & Nightlife
So many casinos, bars, shows, shops...a must do. Everything is overpriced, except for the free drinks as long as you're gambling. Be aware that most of the hotels now charge hourly for parking.
485 locals recommend
Las Vegas Strip
So many casinos, bars, shows, shops...a must do. Everything is overpriced, except for the free drinks as long as you're gambling. Be aware that most of the hotels now charge hourly for parking.
Entertainment beyond gambling
Every casino has a draw..
Because everyone takes their picture here. The city has made it safer with parking in the center so people don't get run over.
133 locals recommend
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
5100 Las Vegas Blvd SBecause everyone takes their picture here. The city has made it safer with parking in the center so people don't get run over.
Voted best hidden luxury pool in Vegas. Yes, it is quiet and beautiful, luxurious, not crowded. Best off Strip casino and hotel Love their buffet. Penthouse bar and lounge has best views of Vegas around.
73 locals recommend
M Resort Casino
12300 Las Vegas Blvd SVoted best hidden luxury pool in Vegas. Yes, it is quiet and beautiful, luxurious, not crowded. Best off Strip casino and hotel Love their buffet. Penthouse bar and lounge has best views of Vegas around.
Street fair Las Vegas style! Can be shocking so not be the best place for children. Best light show overhead set to music. Also variety of local bands, bars, gambling, etc. Has Zip line length of street overhead.
177 locals recommend
Fremont Street
East Fremont StreetStreet fair Las Vegas style! Can be shocking so not be the best place for children. Best light show overhead set to music. Also variety of local bands, bars, gambling, etc. Has Zip line length of street overhead.
Fremont Street Experience
425 E Fremont StJust 2 miles down the road - Breakfast, lunch and dinner anytime, of course. Bowling alleys (humongous, where national competitions are held), movie theater, huge 'dirt center' - where they have rodeo championships, national hunter jumper competition, Lipanzer horse show, monster trucks, also stage archery championships, national cheerleading championships, ping pong championships - you just never know.....
check the schedule. Then there are the free live music and dancing (and if your tough, the Dirty at 11:30 comedy show on Friday where Strip headliners sometimes show up to do their new or off-color material)
122 locals recommend
Casino at South Point Hotel
9777 S Las Vegas BlvdJust 2 miles down the road - Breakfast, lunch and dinner anytime, of course. Bowling alleys (humongous, where national competitions are held), movie theater, huge 'dirt center' - where they have rodeo championships, national hunter jumper competition, Lipanzer horse show, monster trucks, also stage archery championships, national cheerleading championships, ping pong championships - you just never know.....
check the schedule. Then there are the free live music and dancing (and if your tough, the Dirty at 11:30 comedy show on Friday where Strip headliners sometimes show up to do their new or off-color material)
Arts & Culture
Always something going on and last minute tickets may be available - call the box office. Wide range of entertainment from Broadway, dance, concerts, local talent from the Strip as you don't often see them.
History of Vegas from tiny town to a big city and influence of mob in its development. Interactive displays fun.
426 locals recommend
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart AveHistory of Vegas from tiny town to a big city and influence of mob in its development. Interactive displays fun.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
361 Symphony Park AvenueThings to see and do
... that are unique to Las Vegas!
Incredible feat of engineering. Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the building of dam that was completed before scheduled and under-budget. Go underground and see it up close
575 locals recommend
Hoover Dam
Incredible feat of engineering. Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the building of dam that was completed before scheduled and under-budget. Go underground and see it up close
Here are the neon signs of Las Vegas past - think Rat Pack, original Vegas. Go at night for the light show!
332 locals recommend
The Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd NHere are the neon signs of Las Vegas past - think Rat Pack, original Vegas. Go at night for the light show!
Shopping
Outlet shopping at its finest. You'll find locals mostly, as compared to North Premium Outlets which has mostly tourists (and consequently higher end stores and higher end prices!) Standard outlet prices compare to sale prices at their regular stores, but their sale prices are spectacular - you just have to be lucky.
325 locals recommend
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets
7400 Las Vegas Blvd SOutlet shopping at its finest. You'll find locals mostly, as compared to North Premium Outlets which has mostly tourists (and consequently higher end stores and higher end prices!) Standard outlet prices compare to sale prices at their regular stores, but their sale prices are spectacular - you just have to be lucky.
High end outlet with sales on top of slashed prices! Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Puma, ... big name brands. The place for international visitors - all signs and announcements translated into at least 4 languages.
452 locals recommend
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
875 S Grand Central PkwyHigh end outlet with sales on top of slashed prices! Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Puma, ... big name brands. The place for international visitors - all signs and announcements translated into at least 4 languages.