It was a nice experience but sadly I hoped to see more water in the dam. Unfortunately you can see…read morethe clear side effects of climate change based on the Hoover dam. Make sure to go when the weather is not too hot or bring a hat, sun glasses sun block, and water.

Beautiful place to take the family , incredible view must experience for yourself !!!read more

We were visiting our cousins who were staying at the Luxor. After a day at the pool, we had to get…read moreback to the Flamingo to get ready for dinner and a night out clubbing. Rather than take a taxi or Uber, we decided to take the monorail. This was a bad idea. The station is at the MGM, which was a short walk from the Luxor. No biggie we thought. However, You have to walk through all of the MGM Grand to get to the monorail station. We bought our passes on the app on the way, walking. But geez, we had to walk through the Luxor, through Excalibur, across the bridge to New York, New York, then into the Grand. All told, we walked about 3 miles including walking from the monorail stop to the Flamingo. The monorail was also loaded with a bunch of guys having a good time who had a "little too much" to drink, so it was loud and rowdy but not scary. It was convenient once we got to the station at the back of the MGM and if there was better access, it would've been our go to transportation. I can see the value on fight nights or Raiders games or any other time the strip is packed. But for a regular Friday, I would rather have paid the $20.00 for the Uber.

This is such a great timesaver if you are trying to get from one spot to the next. I was in town…read morefor a conference and had some after hours events to attend and this helped with all the walking that was already taking place.

best tour guide there is. always kept everyone laughing. every place he recommended was amazing.read more

Life is often so serious that we forget to laugh at ourselves. Fortunately, Las Vegas provided me…read morewith a humbling opportunity to do so. I was meeting two friends at The Sphere to see The Wizard of Oz. By this point in my trip, I had become quite confident in my public transportation skills. Having mastered The Deuce bus route, I decided it would be my transportation de jour. Somewhere along the way, my brain was convinced that the Sahara Hotel and The Sphere were neighbors. News flash: they are not! Undeterred, I proceeded to the Sahara monorail station. There was no human to be found. Are we living in a humanless society? (sidebar) Nervously, I boarded the monorail, certain victory was within reach. As the train glided along, I watched The Sphere come into view. Score! Except for one tiny detail, the monorail sped past it without stopping. I got off at The LINQ station and was told I was very close, which probably meant "you should probably pack a suitcase." At this point, it was 20 minutes before show time. Therefore, I accepted defeat and hailed a cab for the final stretch. Nothing says "transportation expert" quite like taking a bus, a monorail, and a taxi to get to the same destination. I finally arrived at The Sphere with ten minutes to spare. Once I collected my thoughts, I realized The Sphere was across street from my hotel. What a goofball!!! The lesson learned? In Las Vegas, nothing is as close as it looks, and confidence in your navigation skills is often just the universe setting you up for laughter.

This particular stop on the Las Vegas monorail is pleasant enough…read more Whenever I am in Vegas, I use the monorail. It is an efficient way of getting around the Las Vegas strip and for the minimal cost, it let's me avoid all the shuttle bus from trade shows to hotels nightmares. This is the last stop north on the monorail.

I arrived at 749pm for an 8pm tour. No one. No tour guide. Nothing. The staff at Strip Burger had…read morenever heard about a ghost tour meeting in front of their premises. I called the 800 number. No answer and no voice-mail available. I then emailed the vendor, all while still waiting out on the strip, and later received a text only asking if I wanted to rebook. Still no response from vendor on whether the tour ever happened (and left early?) or not at all. On a related note. The reviews on the website are fake. They are dated in the future for a tour that hasn't even gone out yet! (I had plenty of time to look at the website, mostly looking for a contact number, while waiting for the tour alone on the Strip.) Postscript. I received a call from the tour vendor the next day saying the guide "had an emergency" and couldn't make it. And the other two groups had cancelled. I was left waiting out on a curbside on the Las Vegas strip with no call text or email saying the tour was not going to happen. Again, the vendor asked if I wanted to rebook. After wasting an evening, plus uber fare getting to and from the the tour location, there is no way I'd give this vendor another opportunity. Better to spend your money in the casinos. At least you have a slim chance on a return on your investment.

We love a good ghost tale. And clearly there are no shortage of stories in Las Vegas, aka sin…read morecity... A place that throughout the years has seen its share of theft, murder and even nuclear testing as entertainment for tourists back in the day. Can you imagine? Beyond the glitz and flashing lights of Vegas, there are morbid tales. And what better way to hear about it than on a ghost walking tour of the strip with Vegas Ghosts? Tours last about 1 hour ($21 per person), with an option to do an extended version with 1 hour of extra spooky tales (and just $5 extra per person). The meeting location is right on the strip by the Fashion Show Mall, making it super convenient. Our guide Cody did a great job keeping this upbeat (for a ghost tour). But why is Las Vegas haunted? Well, you'll have to take the tour to get the full story. In short, death and murder has always been associated with Vegas, going back to the land grab from Las Vegas Paiute Tribe then later with the mobsters who weren't exactly afraid to 'pop off' anyone who didn't pay up. Nearly every hotel on the strip has a ghost story to tell. Though you'll likely never hear much about it in the news since it's not exactly the image of Vegas. There is big money in Vegas, and nearly every hotel has some sordid tale. This is the story of Vegas you won't see in the news. Legendary celebrities like Liberace, Tupac and Bugsy Seigel, as well as ordinary individuals simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, are a part of the city's infamy, their spirits linger on and curse the dice in Sin City. One thing is for certain. We won't think of our time in Vegas ever the same way again, especially while staying at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, one of our favorites on the strip. Let's just say, it's seen its share of deaths with numerous falls (intentional or not) from its hundreds of balconies. Creepy! Advanced reservations for Vegas Ghosts are highly recommended and can be booked directly from their website.

My current gig requires a certain level of fitness for pounding one leg and then another leg many…read moretimes over and over into the pavement. In my youth I could run like a gazelle....well, maybe a gazelle with a cheetah attached to one leg. This is not the case now. At this stage in my life, I run like a hippo, who is capable of quick speeds over short distance...a sprint that in short order becomes a lumbering trot. At 260 lbs, I have built myself up over the years in a different way, but I want to be better at running.....I really do. Never really heard or knew much about trail running. I had seen some trail running crazies while out and about in the Mojave and other difficult places. I have even seen them ditty bopping up to the peak of Mt. Charleston. I thought of this type of physical fitness activity as hardcore...and sometimes just plain insane. Since arriving at my current assignment, I have often heard from the more cardio fit coworkers spinning tales of being out in nature and getting after it on dirt trails. The conversation extended into trail shoes, playlists, trail names, fitness watches, and phone apps. Though I was never really a part of the conversation, I eavesdropped and a statement struck a cord with me. It was said trail running makes you a better runner on the hard top. Really? I love nature. I like fitness. I want to be a better runner. I then heard about Law Dawg Trail Tours (LDTT). For $30 bucks, LDTT would come and pick you up (house, hotel, etc.), and guide a trail running trip for you. I hopped on the computer and scheduled a trip. I spoke with the owner/operator, Josh about the when and the wheres. Josh is clearly passionate about trail running, trail running in Southern Nevada, and wants to share what he knows with others. He informed me the trail we would be taking did not require trail shoes, and my current go fasters would be fine enough. We set a date to go run the Calico Basin Trail and made arrangements for him to pick me up at my house at 7:00 in the morning on a Saturday. I woke up to a torrential downpour occurring outside. I was good to go, but was not sure if LDTT would be. I checked my phone and there was not text or phone message. Then I received a text at approximately 6:30, letting me know Josh was on his way. At 10 minutes till there was a light knock on the door. Much appreciated as it did not wake up the GF. I stepped out into the rain and placed my gear in an immaculate (minus being wet) looking Toyota FJ. Josh asked me I wanted a water or a snack but I was content with my bulletproof coffee. Off we went into the cloudy, rain soaked morning. While driving to the trail head, Josh threw out multiple factoids about Vegas, and that transitioned to factoids about the Red Rock area when it's beauty came into view. It helped cut the edge off nervous excitement I was feeling. When we arrived at the trail head, the rain was a still coming down. Josh gave a quick brief on the trail and running tips on how I should attack it. He threw some water, first aid kit, and other gear in a back pack and pointed the way. With a beep of his watch, we were off. We chatted about this and that as I enjoyed the cold, wet morning. With the first splash of a puddle, I was immediately reminded of my childhood and looked for every puddle to splash in after that. With every step I enjoyed my rising heart rate enjoying the surroundings. The desert a majority of time is one tough bitch. When in the desert during rain, you get to see and experience it's almost softer side. Water can most certainly invigorate and/or weaken just about anything, including the Mojave. The trail split this way and sometimes that way, Josh was behind me giving direction...tips on the value of duct tape, and.......more factoids! We would eventually summit a rather large hill after an approximate 500 foot elevation gain. I would imagine this vantage point offers a great view of valley below, but not on this day. The valley was sacked with moisture laden clouds. Not to matter, the clouds hanging around the Red Rock area, made for a beautiful and seldom seen landscape. After a photo op, we headed back down to complete this 3.5 mile trail. After much fun, many puddles, and spying a lone jack rabbit, we ended up back at the FJ and with a beep of the watch...we were done. With a huge smile on my face, I swapped out gear for some dry stuff. One thing I noticed as I was throwing on my flip flops, was that my knees, hips, and lower back weren't as sore as when I normally run on the streets. LDTT is punctual, knowledgable, friendly, and more than reasonably priced. I would imagine even a Uber/Lyft from anywhere on the Strip is going to be a pricey proposition. But to be picked up on the Strip or any other area of the Vegas for that matter, and taken to whatever trailhead you desire on the website, and guided after that...It just can't be beat!! I am now a convert!

I recently had the pleasure to go on a great trail adventure with Law Dawg Tours. What an amazing…read moreexperience!!! Josh picked me up, in the cleanest vehicle I have ever been inside, immaculate!!! While on the way out to beautiful Red Rock Canyon we engaged in a variety of conversational topics. Josh is very knowledgeable about fitness, nutrition, and trail running. Upon our arrival at the Calico trail, Josh gave me the run down on what to expect and see along the moderately rugged path. Josh had great information about the area, the landscape, and some of the critters we may see along the way. We began our run, all along the way Josh made sure it was a comfortable pace for me, which is not real fast, but I could pass a desert tortoise if put to the test. The highlight of the 3 mile trail was getting to the top of the mountain we had circled along the way. What a view!!! The beautiful red cliffs to the west and the Las Vegas valley to the east!! What a great experience with a great tour guide!! I highly recommend Law Dawg Tours to anyone of any skill level to go out and set a path on these amazing trails!!

I have gone with the NPF on seevral of their tours. I have dpone the walking tour of the Scotch 80…read moredistrict, the historic Westside School, and a walking tour of the historic motels and signs along Fremont Street. Now that they are being torn down, it was good to see them and get photos while they still existed. The guides are alwaysd very knowledgeable. I have found them very open for questions. The tours give us a chance to see Las Vegas History and learn how our city became what it is today!

It has been a few years since my last review. This year we experienced two tours not previously…read moredone. 1. The Of Scotsmen and Mayors Walking Tour. 2. The Arts District History Behind the Murals Bus Tour. On the Scotch 80 tour our tour guide Amanda provided information on each home and history of the neighborhood. The pace for the 1.5 hour tour was appropriate and we completed just before the rain started. A 5 star rating. The tour of the arts district was beautiful. The details and explanation of the murals were well presented by our tour guide Paco. He is well versed on the neighborhood. The only improvement recommended is to describe the tour as a Walking Tour. The bus was basically used as transportatation to and from the arts district. My wife is not able to walk the distance and remained in the bus during the tour. For this reason a 4 star rating.

I've been to the Allegiant Stadium Tour twice, with the latest being May 2026…read more You get to visit Raider owner Mark Davis' private box, all 3 levels of private suites, the press box, broadcasting box, the torch, the field, the Raiderettes' locker room, the Raiders' locker room, the field, and the post game interview room. You'll also see the UNLV Rebels' locker room / concert green room and the Wynn Field Club. Overall the tour is good but make sure that there isn't a concert happening immediately before or after your tour. The drawbacks comparing the first time and the second time were based on what events were scheduled immediately before and after the tour. First time I did the tour in March of 2025, we got to visit the UNLV locker room and got to walk around the field and take photos at center field. The second time I went in May 2026, the field was gone because a 2-day Morgan Wallen concert had just wrapped up and the stadium was being cleaned up and the stage was being broken down. The UNLV locker room serves as the green room for concerts so that was also being cleaned up and we didn't get to go in. The tour guide Chris also told us we weren't allowed to take photos when we were at field level while the stadium was being cleaned. That upset my husband because what do you mean we can't take photos at the field level when there is no field there? That part was bizarre because when the grass is on the field, you can take all the photos that you want. If you're interested in architecture or Raiders' football, this is a neat tour. Latest visit: May 2026

Allegiant Stadium Tour Home of Our LAS VEGAS RAIDERS is awesome! The tour guides were extremely…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Getting to see all of the behind the scenes areas was great! They take you on a very thorough walk-through of all of the great spaces and places that many of our wealthy and famous people will frequent when watching football games and concerts. Upon arrival, there is an area where you can hang out, take some pictures and buy some beverages prior to the tour.