AMY’S REAL VEGAS...
We always found life in Vegas awesome - it's so much
more than parties and gaming!
Did you know that Vegas has the most churches per capita
in the US, making it really a family place? Think about it
- outside of the strip you have all the people who work
on the strip, who have families. Which means, if you’re
looking for something to do with your family away from
the strip, you have plenty of options.
For some outdoor fun you head to the Wet n Wild
waterpark, recently rebuilt. For golfers there are some
fantastic courses, too many to mention, but check out
this link for a complete list.
For those who need some retail therapy there are a few
great malls off the strip like Town Square or Green Valley
Ranch.
For the thrill seekers (away from the tables) there are
some fun roller coasters, all of them are great, if a little
expensive. Definitely worth experiencing is the High
Roller Ferris Wheel... at 500 ft in the air it's the world's
largest observation wheel! And make sure you go to the
top of the Stratosphere; it’s fabulous having a drink and
watching the strip below as the bar rotates.
Then there are the shows. I would recommend O and
the Beatles. There is a really good rat pack show in
town.
Vegas also has many of the most amazing places to
eat on the planet, including the food festivals that the
hotels host, like Vegas Uncork'd. Caesar's has a big one
by the pools (picture above). You get all dressed up and
hang with the cool crowd as you wander among tables
of tiny bites of food from famous places in LV, LA and
San Fran... all paired with wine. Truly an unbelievable
experience. And all the money goes to charity!
We also love to walk around Towne Square, catch a
movie and sit outside at Brio by the fire pits with a latte
and little goodies, watching people walk by. During the
holidays, there is a cute Norman Rockwell House set up
and Santa comes ... cutest place I have ever seen to visit
Santa, that is for sure.
Outside of Vegas there is also a lot to explore. Check out
my great outdoors tips below. And don't forget Hoover
Dam, often overlooked, but only about a 45 min drive.
Did I say Vegas is so much more than parties and
gaming? Yes, it really is a lovely family community!
Amy’s Great Outdoors Tips...
CANYONS... The Grand Canyon is just
under 3 hours by car. Lesser known, but
a couple of my favourites, Bryce Canyon
and Zion Canyon, also a few hours by car.
MOUNTAIN BIKING... For the adventurous you have some great mountain biking trails. I’ve had a few renters who tell
me the trails are awesome!
DEATH VALLEY is around 90 minutes by
car. If you’re lucky enough to be there in
spring you’ll see the flowers in bloom, it’s
really pretty.