
Things to Do Around Lake Mead — Las Vegas, NV
A local’s guide to the best things to do around Lake Mead near Las Vegas — boating, kayaking, hiking the Historic Railroad Trail, hot springs, camping, and Hoover Dam.

A local’s guide to the best things to do around Lake Mead near Las Vegas — boating, kayaking, hiking the Historic Railroad Trail, hot springs, camping, and Hoover Dam.

A lifelong local’s guide to the best places to get photos with Santa in Las Vegas each holiday season — from free Santa visits at Bass Pro and Ethel M to festive malls, light displays, and family traditions across the valley.

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas is a three-story, hands-on museum at Symphony Park downtown, home to nine exhibit halls and The Summit, a 70-foot climbing tower kids love.

GameWorks at Town Square has permanently closed, but Las Vegas still has some of the best arcades and barcades around. Here are the game spots I send friends to instead.

The Mirage and its Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat have closed, but Las Vegas still has plenty of places to see animals. Here are the open, verified spots to visit with the family.

A local’s guide to the Las Vegas Arts District (18b): where it is, First Friday, the best galleries, cocktail bars, restaurants, and live theatre just south of downtown.