This is kind of a cool stop, if you're in the area. I wouldn't suggest anyone go out of their way,…read moresince you can't go inside. The owner does give private tours...there's information on the Liberace Mansion website. Hoping they give public tours in the future!

Today was amazing. We booked a private tour of Liberace's mansion. The amount of care and energy…read moreput into restoring this timeless piece of history really shows. Jason, our guide was very well informed. He answered all our questions, explained some Vegas history and didn't rush us through the experience. If you have the time, ability and can plan in advance, this is a must see.

I searched for historical stuff and this showed up. I didn't know anything about it but was…read moreintrigued. One day I went by it. It's a house but there's a lot of history. The Junior League of Las Vegas maintains it and has tours. I had no idea who Antonio Morelli was. He was the music director at the Sands. This house is maintained to look like it was during the 1960s. He lived in this house. The house actually was moved here and has an interesting story about that. Go to the League website. If you're interesting in a tour you have to sign up for it. It's only during certain times.

For a long time, I have wanted to tour the Morelli house in DTLV. Last Saturday, I took the…read moreopportunity and went for the 11:30 AM tour. The Junior League of Las Vegas uses this house as its headquarters but it was also their mission to preserve the house as one of their projects. The house is a great example of mid-century modern architecture. Originally, it was located on the golf course of the Desert Inn Country Club Estates on the Sands/Twain side. When Steve Wynn bought the Desert Inn, the houses from the Estates were leveled except for the Morelli house which was able to be moved. It was the only home with a crawl space and thus could be lifted up to be moved. The house was donated to the Junior League. Part of the tour is a video of moving the house on September 30, 2001, and it's quite interesting to see its move to Eastern, down to Fremont, and up 9th to Bridger. The interior contains many things we don't see in houses today. The tile work of the sinks in the bathroom are amazing, and the step down shower in the master bath is amazing. The Junior League women do the tour and it's quite interesting. Thanks to them, this house has survived and with it part of Las Vegas history. For those who don't know, Antonio Morelli was the musical director for the Sands Hotel.

We went to Las Vegas' Chinatown every day for shopping, sightseeing, and dining!…read more There's so much to see, do, and eat in Chinatown! It's cleaner and larger than Honolulu's Chinatown! Plus, there are many cultures represented here! Bonus: free parking lots everywhere! We always go to Chinatown in Las Vegas... it's a must do, must see, must go place!

Although "Revolutionary" Rotisserie Chicken may not work in Chinatown, you'd be hard-pressed to…read morefind a better stretch of good eating anywhere in Vegas for such good prices. From Shanghai Taste to Mr. BBQ and Mama Chai's to Co Anh recent visits have all been excellent while oldschool favorites like Raku and Sora Ramen still hold their own.

A historically cool landmark…read more.. While we were hiking with Norm in Las Vegas, he mentioned The Last Spike. It sounded so awesome... it's a significantly important spot where the two teams of railroad track builders met and completed their mission! Alana and I set out to find The Last Spike. We followed the Yelp directions and walked from Las Vegas Boulevard to the railroad track, across and south of the Seven Magic Mountains. We were unable to find the marker. However, I found some loose, rusty spikes. Alana explained that they are dislodged with the vibration of the trains on the tracks...wow! Anyway, using Google maps, Alana found the informational sign across from where The Last Spike should be. It's on the same side of the road as Seven Magic Mountains and south of it. Hopefully, you'll be able to find it if you decide to take a look. It's an interesting piece of history !

Trying to find this sign should have been so easy! If only the location pin was in the proper…read moreplace! Nadine & I trekked from S. Las Vegas Blvd to the railroad tracks over uneven desert sand, rocks, a small trench, cacti, and other things. It would have all been okay if I hadn't been doing this with recently bruised ribs! Sadly, we didn't even need to be out this way! After safely getting back to the car, I took a look on Google and found the right location. When in doubt, Google it! It is south of the location pin on Yelp. If you are coming from the Seven Magic Mountains (or Las Vegas), head south and it is on the same side of the road. If you pass the train bridge which crosses the road, you've gone just a little too far. This Last Spike is Nevada Historical Marker 195. This location is near where workers drove the last spike on January 30, 1905. It's always good to learn a little history. This was a neat piece of history to learn! There is a gravel path where you can drive right up to the sign. The Kia Soul made it up just fine. If you have doubts about driving on it, you can park near the entrance. There was a huge silver sign that we didn't see, maybe it is now gone? It said, "Track crews constructing West from Salt Lake City met track crews constructing East from Los Angeles". This sign should have been visible when we wandered to the tracks. I hope you will find this more easily than we did! I must say, we did have quite the adventure!!

The Las Vegas Gateway Arch is located just outside the Strat and is a cool enough thing to see if…read moreyou are on this side of the Las Vegas Strip. Overall, the Las Vegas Gateway Arch is a cool thing to see and I am glad that I had a chance to see this. I also notice that this sign is in an area that is getting more seedy, but it is still something to check out. I would definitely recommend a visit here if you are in the area.

Stopped by the Las Vegas Gateway Arch, pretty easy to park jump out and take a few pictures and get…read moreback in your car.

Sunset Road Plane Viewing is a local favorite spot for plane watching. The viewing lot is located…read moreon Sunset and Eastern near Paradise. Parking is Free. Watching the planes land and take off the runway is actually quite therapeutic, relaxing, and enjoyable. Did you know? Each time an airplane lands, it leaves up to 1 1/2 pounds of rubber on the runway. You'd be surprise how much you'll learn about planes just merely watching, observing, and tracking where they're going, it is fascinating!

I enjoy coming here periodically to watch the planes and take some photos…read more It has been a while because the county closed the area during COVID. The area is open during daylight hours. The fence makes it hard to get photos unless you aim through the openings in the fence. I have seen people with trucks and ladders in the back so they were above the fence height, but that's for the serious person who wants exceptional photos. There are a number of people who come here and keep track of the date, time, and tail number of planes for a record and to check if they've seen the plane before. You cannot park here when Air Force One is landing or taking off. The airport tunnel is also closed during landing and take off. If the president stays overnight, the area is reopened until departure. This is a pleasant place to spend some time when temperatures permit. If you're a plane nut like me, I suggest you make a visit to the viewing area.

There are views... and then there are moments that feel like you've stepped into something larger…read morethan yourself. The Mike O'Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Bridgewalk is exactly that a grand stage suspended in the sky, where earth, water, and human ambition collide in spectacular fashion. If you've been behind the wheel for miles, stiff and road-worn, this is your invitation to rise, stretch, and stride into something unforgettable. The walk itself is a gift clean, open, and built for those who don't just want to see a place, but feel it under their boots. Step by step, the desert air sharpens, the horizon widens, and suddenly... there it is. Below you, the Hoover Dam not just seen, but revealed. From this vantage point, it transforms. No longer something you stand upon, but something you behold. A monument of willpower carved into canyon walls, holding back the restless Colorado River like a titan at rest. And then, the drop. Second highest bridge in the United States, they say and whether you came for facts or for feeling, the height delivers both. Standing nearly 900 feet above the canyon floor, this engineering marvel stretches 1,900 feet across Black Canyon, a sweeping concrete arc that feels almost too elegant for its own strength. Completed in 2010, it carries the weight of modern travel while quietly offering one of the most extravagant views in the American Southwest. Now let's talk scenery because this is where the experience transcends. To one side, the fading bathtub ring of Lake Mead tells a story of time, of thirst, of a changing world. To the other, the canyon walls rise in layers of sunburnt stone bronze, rust, and gold like pages in a history book written by wind and water. And above it all, the sky... endless, unapologetic, and vast beyond reason. It's the kind of place that makes you pause mid-step, lean into the railing, and just exist for a moment. A quiet line of poetry seems to write itself out there: Between sky and stone I stand, Where silence speaks and shadows span, A river held by human hand, Yet time still writes a greater plan. And here's the truth being up here might just outshine standing on the dam itself. Because from the bridge, you don't just witness a structure... you witness the story. The scale. The consequence. The beauty. This isn't just a walk. It's a front-row seat to grandeur.

My crew and I came out to this landmark bridge to do a shoot and do some research as a possible…read morelocation. It's actually quite spectacular in person. It has a great view of Hoover Dam and you can walk across it, but you then get halfway and then come back unless you plan to walk to Arizona on the other side of the bridge. There's a plaque at one end explaining background of the bridge, like date of construction and who it's named after. Parking is down in the main lot, so you need to walk a little ways to the bridge. I think they built this bridge so traffic and trucks that might hold a big bomb wouldn't drive across the top of the dam. That used to be the only way to get across to the other side. There's all the touristy stuff, like a little place to get food and gifts near the parking lot. You can go walk across the actual dam and I think there's tours of the inside where the power plant is if you want to do that. THis place including walking the bridge and walking around the dam is well worth it. It's not too long a drive from central Las Vegas.