Guidebook for Las Vegas
Food Scene
Le Thai
523 E Fremont StCheap local thai with cute courtyard in back, located directly on Fremont
MTO Café
500 S Main StFresh organic farm to table food, great for brunch!
Best for brunch and great views inside the container park. Also has $15 all you can drink, mix and match mimosas and blood marys!!! Love the shrimp and grits and cornflake coated french toast :)
Downtown Terrace
707 E Fremont StBest for brunch and great views inside the container park. Also has $15 all you can drink, mix and match mimosas and blood marys!!! Love the shrimp and grits and cornflake coated french toast :)
John's Incredible Pizza - Las Vegas
3700 S Maryland PkwyGreat pizza at the Boulevard Mall!
Viva Las Arepas
1616 S Las Vegas BlvdBest late night fill you up spot!!
Part restaurant, part lounge (21+) on that side, part iconic venue. Great for giant food portions, rainbow flavored sugar, and funky cocktails!
74 locals recommend
Peppermill's Fireside Lounge
2985 Las Vegas Blvd SPart restaurant, part lounge (21+) on that side, part iconic venue. Great for giant food portions, rainbow flavored sugar, and funky cocktails!
Carson Kitchen
124 S 6th StAmazing signature dishes, especially great for meat lovers!
Only want a slice, no problem, they have a walk up take out line...great for late night eats, or sit down for a few menu!
51 locals recommend
Pizza Rock
201 N 3rd StOnly want a slice, no problem, they have a walk up take out line...great for late night eats, or sit down for a few menu!
La Comida
100 S 6th StLots of tacos, tequila, and bar swings!
Best Thai in town for your budget!! Everything on the menu is great!
71 locals recommend
Lotus of Siam
620 E Flamingo RdBest Thai in town for your budget!! Everything on the menu is great!
Vickie's Diner
953 East Sahara AvenueEvel Pie
508 E Fremont StBar and Pizza with evel keneval themed atmosphere!
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707 E Carson AveFantastic brunch, small patio that is dog friendly but occasionally a wait!
Chow
1020 E Fremont StA new nice take on soul food!
PublicUs
1126 E Fremont StQuaint coffee shop if your looking for something not so generic
Du"-Pars
East Fremont StreetBakery, Diner, and 24 hours
Known to have the best steaks and mixologists in town, super funky prohibition type style atmosphere
99 locals recommend
Herbs & Rye
3713 W Sahara AveKnown to have the best steaks and mixologists in town, super funky prohibition type style atmosphere
Super secret entrance and pretty intimate atmosphere. Call ahead for reservations and expect some old school magic and live singing
26 locals recommend
Capo's Restaurant and Speakeasy
5675 W Sahara AveSuper secret entrance and pretty intimate atmosphere. Call ahead for reservations and expect some old school magic and live singing
Luv-It Frozen Custard
505 E Oakey BlvdTons of choices and easy on the wallet
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop views, has a secret tasting room, great music, and mixologists
57 locals recommend
Commonwealth
525 E Fremont StRooftop views, has a secret tasting room, great music, and mixologists
Its the oldest bar in Las Vegas, has a great patio for people watching, and a huge selection of beers on tap.
63 locals recommend
Atomic Liquors
917 E Fremont StIts the oldest bar in Las Vegas, has a great patio for people watching, and a huge selection of beers on tap.
Situated in a thrift store (you can buy anything you see) this bar has a unique and constantly changing background. Great patio, cheap drinks, and fun atmosphere!
34 locals recommend
ReBAR
1225 S Main StSituated in a thrift store (you can buy anything you see) this bar has a unique and constantly changing background. Great patio, cheap drinks, and fun atmosphere!
The best place in town for karaoke (usually late night is best), meeting unique people, and cheap drinks!
21 locals recommend
Dino's Lounge
1516 S Las Vegas BlvdThe best place in town for karaoke (usually late night is best), meeting unique people, and cheap drinks!
Located in the heart of Fremont, this bar is one of our favorites. By far the strongest drinks in town, secret dance room in the back, and cozy fireplaces make for a unique atmosphere!
50 locals recommend
The Griffin
511 E Fremont StLocated in the heart of Fremont, this bar is one of our favorites. By far the strongest drinks in town, secret dance room in the back, and cozy fireplaces make for a unique atmosphere!
Great music, atmosphere is covered in crazy art, and located in the arts district so within walking distance to many galleries.
25 locals recommend
Artifice
1025 S 1st StGreat music, atmosphere is covered in crazy art, and located in the arts district so within walking distance to many galleries.
Cheap delicious brews for 1/2 the price of anywhere on the Strip $2.50 16oz beers, Karaoke, BBQ and fish and chips.
37 locals recommend
Ellis Island Hotel
4250 Koval LnCheap delicious brews for 1/2 the price of anywhere on the Strip $2.50 16oz beers, Karaoke, BBQ and fish and chips.
The Green Door
953 E Sahara AveLocal hidden spot!
Local brewery close to downtown and friendly atmosphere with outdoor patio.
11 locals recommend
Tenaya Creek Brewery
831 W Bonanza RdLocal brewery close to downtown and friendly atmosphere with outdoor patio.
Bunkhouse Saloon
124 S 11th StOff the beaten path, provides unique tunes and cheap drinks!
Part dance club, part food, part game central (21+) this fun unique hot spot is great for anyone that loves competition and fresh beats. Once a month they have roller skating (Down and Derby) in the back patio. Go early to avoid lines on the weekend!
88 locals recommend
Gold Spike
217 Las Vegas Blvd NPart dance club, part food, part game central (21+) this fun unique hot spot is great for anyone that loves competition and fresh beats. Once a month they have roller skating (Down and Derby) in the back patio. Go early to avoid lines on the weekend!
Oddfellows
150 Las Vegas Blvd NSuper modern, tons of funky art, DJs during the day and live music at the pool at night, decent prices for food.
35 locals recommend
SAHARA Las Vegas
2535 S Las Vegas BlvdSuper modern, tons of funky art, DJs during the day and live music at the pool at night, decent prices for food.
Huntridge Pharmacy
1144 E Charleston BlvdOne of the oldest hole in the wall bars in town
Tap House
5589 W Charleston BlvdKnown for bar food like bratwurst and cheesesteaks
Sightseeing
Neon museum contains so much of Las Vegas's iconic history. Tours are day or night, and really great for those who don't like to gamble!
332 locals recommend
The Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd NNeon museum contains so much of Las Vegas's iconic history. Tours are day or night, and really great for those who don't like to gamble!
Segway tours of downtown and north end of the Strip, great to cover lots of ground without having to do all that walking!
Jake's Excursions
917 S 1st StSegway tours of downtown and north end of the Strip, great to cover lots of ground without having to do all that walking!
Amazing pools family friendly or adult only (purchase admission at box office). 3 story slide that goes thru a shark tank, and lots of different restaurants to choose from!
27 locals recommend
Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
129 E Fremont StAmazing pools family friendly or adult only (purchase admission at box office). 3 story slide that goes thru a shark tank, and lots of different restaurants to choose from!
Parks & Nature
Though its about 20 mins away from the hustle and bustle of the strip, the views are one of a kind. Don't feel like going inside the park? Take the first right before the visitors entrance into Calico Basin to get the some of the same views without paying and you won't have to drive the loop (about 13 miles r/t) to get back out!
741 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
1000 Scenic Loop DriveThough its about 20 mins away from the hustle and bustle of the strip, the views are one of a kind. Don't feel like going inside the park? Take the first right before the visitors entrance into Calico Basin to get the some of the same views without paying and you won't have to drive the loop (about 13 miles r/t) to get back out!
Rather large park nestled in between the downtown area, great for a quick picnic or just getting out of the hustle and bustle of the city.
170 locals recommend
Springs Preserve
Springs PreserveRather large park nestled in between the downtown area, great for a quick picnic or just getting out of the hustle and bustle of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the only places to take kids without being in the Vegas scene. They have 4 floors of fun activities for you and your family, and just a quick 5-10 min drive from us.
75 locals recommend
DISCOVERY Children's Museum
360 Promenade PlOne of the only places to take kids without being in the Vegas scene. They have 4 floors of fun activities for you and your family, and just a quick 5-10 min drive from us.
There aren't many aquariums in Las Vegas that aren't in a casino! Less lines and less expensive :)
14 locals recommend
SeaQuest Las Vegas
3528 S Maryland PkwyThere aren't many aquariums in Las Vegas that aren't in a casino! Less lines and less expensive :)
Super close, super cheap, and why not go check out the 51s while your in town!!
Las Vegas 51 Baseball Team
Super close, super cheap, and why not go check out the 51s while your in town!!
Rock In Rio USA MGM FESTIVAL GROUNDS
311 W Sahara AveHuge festival around 2 miles from here with some great acts!
Cashman Field
850 Las Vegas Blvd NThe newest attraction in town, haven't been so give us your opinion!
29 locals recommend
Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum
600 E Charleston BlvdThe newest attraction in town, haven't been so give us your opinion!
Eclipse Theaters
814 S 3rd StGreat new theater located 5 mins away
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits with lots to learn, and an essential history lesson of Las Vegas's rise and falls!
426 locals recommend
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart AveGreat exhibits with lots to learn, and an essential history lesson of Las Vegas's rise and falls!
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
309 S Valley View BlvdFamily friendly and super educational!
Unique musical acts, broadway shows, educational lectures they've got it all!
169 locals recommend
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
361 Symphony Park AvenueUnique musical acts, broadway shows, educational lectures they've got it all!
Shopping
Indoor/Outdoor Shopping, food, nightlife, and family friendly (pet friendly too at most places)!
364 locals recommend
Town Square Las Vegas
6605 S Las Vegas BlvdIndoor/Outdoor Shopping, food, nightlife, and family friendly (pet friendly too at most places)!
Fairly new indoor/outdoor mall, ice skating in the winter, great variety of food, drinks, shopping, and close to Red Rock.
284 locals recommend
Downtown Summerlin
1980 Festival Plaza DrFairly new indoor/outdoor mall, ice skating in the winter, great variety of food, drinks, shopping, and close to Red Rock.
Boutique type venue with food, shopping, music, activities for kids, and a giant preying mantis shooting fire make for an interesting visit!
299 locals recommend
Downtown Container Park
707 E Fremont StBoutique type venue with food, shopping, music, activities for kids, and a giant preying mantis shooting fire make for an interesting visit!
The famous Pawn Stars started here. Lines are long to walk thru, but if you have an item to pawn you can go right in!
43 locals recommend
Gold & Silver Pawn Shop
713 S Las Vegas BlvdThe famous Pawn Stars started here. Lines are long to walk thru, but if you have an item to pawn you can go right in!
So much shopping so close, better not stay too long you can stay all day!! More budget conscious than shopping on the strip.
452 locals recommend
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
875 S Grand Central PkwySo much shopping so close, better not stay too long you can stay all day!! More budget conscious than shopping on the strip.