Have you noticed that the smell of pot is everywhere in Vegas these days??? You won’t have to get high to visit the new Vegas amusement venue called Area15 http://area15.com. Don’t worry they have plenty of good food and booze for those of us who always have to have a cocktail in hand…and my niece and nephew loved it. I have to say even our “older” husbands had a great time. By the way, check out the virtual driving range at Five Iron Golf and the flight simulator Birdly for our two favorite activities. Right now there is no charge for admission and you can pre purchase tickets for the activities on your smart phone in advance or as you wander around the building taking in the sights. On my recent visit the Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart was not yet open but there is a great article on the grand opening by Geoff Carter in the Las Vegas Weekly Magazine http://lasvegasweekly.com. He describes it as a “52,000 square foot immersive and interactive art installation.” You really have to see it to believe it!
According to Geoff the 200,000 square foot building that encompasses Area15 is a cooperative effort between NY based firms Beneville Studios and Fisher Brothers and it is devoted to unconventional dining (love love the tomahawk steak and cocktails at the BEAST restaurant), entertainment, retail and art. By the way, my niece Sydney got a killer neon green wig that she was so proud of…see my pics below:
For more information: www.kakofannyproductions.com Vegas is open at 35% dining, casinos and shows. Many of the big shows are still closed. 50% indoors on March 15, 2021.
Check the weather and bring warm clothes for outdoor dining. Right now most resorts are celebrating Chinese New Year, Year of the OX and you should all visit the beautiful Conservatory at Bellagio https://bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/conservatory-botanical-garden.html?ecid=GMB_BE. There is a line but it is so worth it. My other favorites that you should see – Circa Resort and the Stadium Swim Pools in downtown Vegas and all of Fremont Street – https://vegasexperience.com. Circa has multiple pools, the world’s largest bar, and a great sports book. It is only 21 or older.Carry your drivers license and masks for every casino. They take your temperature at many of the casinos.On the strip I like Cosmopolitan, The Wynne, the newly remodeled Mirage Resort and Ceasars Palace for shopping and lunch (Water Grill, The Palm, Gordon Ramsays, Joe’s Seafood, Carmines, True Foods, Vanderpump) https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/things-to-do. For non casino hotels there is a Four Seasons https://www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas and Vdara https://vdara.mgmresorts.com For outdoor dining on the strip I like the places at Fashion Show Mall – there are some good restaurants – Ra Sushi – I know the manager Jonathan – El Segundo Sol has great margaritas – Indoors at the Fashion Show Mall they have The Capital Grille – and Mangiamos for Italian. Other good places on the strip: The Eiffel Tower restaurant in Paris, Bouchon in the Venetian, Prime Steakhouse in Bellagio with a view of the fountains. Mon Ami Gabi (great French steak and salmon) is across the street in Paris, also with great fountain views. Lago is in the Bellagio and has great fountain views but not such great food. The best restaurants off the strip are Pieros (classic Italian old style Vegas), The Golden Steer (Steaks), Ferraros for Italian, and the Italian American Club (not private anymore.)
The Strat has rides https://thestrat.com. Super scary bungee jumping, very high up – best happy hour in town at Sky Pod and Top of the World has great steaks rotating over Vegas. For activities: The Mob Museum is very fun, you have to experience the speakeasy and learn how to shoot like a cop https://themobmuseum.org Area15 https://area15.com Is a new, hip venue – better for young people but lots of activities and bars. Red Rock for Hiking but you must have a reservation https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org Most out of towners dress casual and jeans/no jackets are ok. However, we women always dress up with lots of bling and the guys wear a Robert Graham shirt or jacket with jeans for the fun of it https://www.simon.com/mall/the-forum-shops-at-caesars-palace/stores/robert-graham Bring cash for TIPPING because the waiters, valets, etc. all pay taxes on their tips and love cash. Slot machines only take cash. It helps for good service to have cash.
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