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September 29th, 2008

Minus 5 Ice Lounge Chills Out in the Desert Heat

Las Vegas has added yet another unique attraction to its list of must-sees: North America’s first ice lounge!
The 2,000 square foot Minus 5 Ice Lounge at the Mandalay Bay opened this week as the first permanent lounge made completely of ice in North America. Minus 5 has five other locations around the world in Sydney […]

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August 15th, 2008

Happiest Place on Earth: The Double Down Saloon

Arguably the biggest and best dive bar in Vegas is also known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” though the kind of entertainment it offers is vastly different than the ol’ mouse ears!
From the minute you enter the Double Down Saloon you know you’re not going to be getting anything froofy. But then what else […]

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May 6th, 2008

Mother’s Day at the Liberace Museum

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Mother’s Day is only five days away and while family and mom may not be the first things you think of when Vegas crosses your mind, those of us who live here have an opportunity to experience it in a uniquely Vegas way!
Now, it’s […]

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May 3rd, 2008

Bellagio Water Show: Viva Las Vegas

I wrote about the fountains at the Bellagio several weeks ago, and today came across a video of them synced to Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas.” The fountain show takes place every 30 minutes in the afternoons and early evenings, and every 15 minutes from 8 PM to midnight, every day.
Have you seen the […]

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April 9th, 2008

The ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ Sign

Though the face of Las Vegas is constantly changing and updating itself, the sign just south of the Strip that welcomes visitors to Las Vegas looks the same today as it did when it was first created nearly half a century ago.
The landmark was created in 1959 by Betty Willis for Clark County, Nevada. […]

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