Learn about living in Las Vegas from the transportation to the jobs to the weather. Courtesy of Lori Ballen’s BallenVegas.com
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.
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.
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.
A local’s guide to riding the Las Vegas Monorail on the Strip — the seven stations, the route, how it works, and honest tips for getting around town.
Valley of Fire State Park is one of the best day trips from Las Vegas — about an hour away, with red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and easy hikes like the Fire Wave and White Domes.
Evolution Expeditions runs guided kayak tours from Boulder City to Emerald Cave, Black Canyon, and the base of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River near Las Vegas.