I took a tour of Hacienda Palomino. This is also known as the Thriller Villa because it's where…read moreMichael Jackson lived in Las Vegas the last two years of his life. The house is privately owned and it's where many of the things from the Liberace Museum now reside. The tour I took was lead by Jonathan Warren, an expert on the life of Liberace. He's also is an expert in describing the Liberace items in the mansion. The tour lasted three hours and was very informative. The whole hacienda is not covered but the section closest to Palomino Lane is where the Liberace memorabilia is located. Reservations must be made for the tour. I was the only person yesterday because some that were scheduled needed to change their tour date. It was a fantastic tour. I had been to the Liberace Museum before it closed, but I never would know what I do now because of Mr. Warren's encyclopedic memory!

Marking the 2nd anniversary of the death of the King of Pop Michael Jackson,…read morehis private residence, Hacienda Palomino was open to the public today. MJ fans got to take a little peak into the estate where he and his family spent time in Las Vegas for the last two years of his life. Here's some info and facts taken from the Facebook page: For Michael Jackson fans, this is the experience of a lifetime! Hacienda Palomino, the Las Vegas estate where Michael lived for the last two years of his life is the only place where you will be able to go to pay your respects, leave your flowers, and walk where The King of Pop walked, lived, dreamed, and created. He lived here with his children and security detail in complete privacy.... -Hacienda Palomino was brought over BRICK-BY-BRICK from Mexico in 1952 -1.7 Acres -7 Bedrooms, 12 Baths -Chapel, Loggia, Columnade, Garages, Kitchens, Guest House, Conference Room, Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Secret Tunnel, Sound Systems, Maids Quarters, and much more.... -Value $12 Million Only a section of the estate was open to the public, but in the future, there may be guided tours of the estate in the works...ALOHA!!!

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.

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.

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!

2nd of 4, 4th of July visits in honor of America 250. Sadly, the restaurant my parents & I ate at…read moreon July 4, 2019 in Henderson is out of business. My parents lived in Phoenix until 2021 before they moved to Lancaster, PA to be closer to their only kid, me. I had a wedding in Vegas on Saturday, July 6, 2019. I flew into Phoenix on night of June 30, spent 3 full days in my hometown, and then my dad drove us on July 4, and I flew out July 9. I had been to Vegas over a dozen times over the years, mainly in 90's & 2000's while living in Phoenix. Since living in the DC area, 2011-present, I visited 3 times, December 2013, July 2019 (wedding), & November 2019 (another wedding). I had been to the Welcome to Vegas sign a couple of times. When I was a kid in 1995 on my first trip to Vegas, we stayed at the Stardust Hotel. But Vegas has changed a lot since then, a lot of places from the old days. Stardust closed in 2006, and Frontier next door closed in 2007. New fancier hotels or other things take over. Funny thing speaking of America 250, Stardust opened on July 2, 1958, just in time for 4th of July that year. Welcome to Vegas sign is a must visit photo op when visiting. I've been there a few of the times. It's a must visit to try to get out there both day & night. At night the sign lights up. Day it's a different vibe, but both are cool times to visit. There's just enough parking between the north & southbound lanes of Las Vegas Blvd., where the sign is located. You may have to wait a little bit to get your photo in front as there could be a line of people waiting to get a selfie or photo. One year after the Stardust hotel opened, the Welcome to Vegas sign opened in 1959. It's always been considered the southern edge of the Vegas strip. Further south, you have McCarren International Airport runway very close to Las Vegas Blvd. and in the 50's was mainly just open desert but has been developed with shopping centers, etc. Hacienda Hotel was the southern most casino, just north of the Welcome to Vegas sign, from 1958 to 1996, and the much fancier Mandalay Bay Hotel opened its place in 1999. The interesting thing is that much of the Vegas Strip is in unincorporated Clark County and not actually in the City of Las Vegas. You aren't technically in Vegas proper for another 4 miles at Sahara Ave., at the far northern part of the Strip where Sahara Hotel is (southside still unincorporated) and north is where The Strat (Stratosphere) is actually in City of Las Vegas. But this Welcome to Vegas sign is a promotional sign and not an official city limits sign. On July 4, 2019, my parents & I took some photos of the Vegas sign that day. Likewise, got night pics from Vegas trip in November 2019. Overall, highly recommend a visit to Vegas sign both day & night.

I dunno how many times I've been to Vegas. But this is the first time I've ever been to the iconic…read moresign. It's almost a mile south of Mandalay Bay. So it really is NOT a walking distance from the Strip. And the mono-rail doesn't come this far south. So you either need a rental car. Or you need an Uber. Or to go on a tour. It's roadside kitsch at its finest. We waited in line to get our turn to take a photo. The basic etiquette is to offer to take the photo the people In front of you. Knocked it off the bucket list.

Even though I have visited the Las Vegas Strip many times, I still stop to look at the well known…read morechocolate fountain located in the Bellagio! I ended up stopping by on a early Tuesday morning around 6:00 A.M after visiting and looking at the Summer exhibit for the Bellagio Conservatory which is the Paradise Nature's Most Beautiful Creations for Summer 2026! Inside the Bellagio Patisserie, there is an amazing 27 foot tall chocolate fountain which was listed in the Guinness Book World Records for being the world's largest chocolate fountain! It is amazing watching all the chocolate flowing in such a beautiful pattern! You do not have to make reservations or purchase tickets. Just visit the Bellagio and spend a couple of minutes admiring this unique form of edible art! It is extremely captivating to look at and it is easy to understand why it became one of the iconic views of the Las Vegas Strip! If you are visiting for your first time or taking visitors from other locations through town, it is just one of those classic Vegas attractions that will not get old! If you are going to visit the Bellagio, I would recommend stopping by the chocolate fountain. It is a nice little hidden treasure!

You'll miss it without Yelpers! The chocolate fountain is a feature near a shop that will indulge…read moreyour sweet tooth. Don't go out of your way to find it, but if you're staying as Caesar's Palace, keep your eye out. It sits quietly in a corner where most of us pass it by.

It's been decades since the last time I visited the Fort. I'm impressed with the improvements. I…read morevisited the Fort for the Pollinator event, so there was much to see and experience. The museum displays are educational and interesting. The koi pond and walking trail is very pleasant. There are established fruit trees and a garden area. The tortoise were in their shelter within the habitat, so I didn't get an opportunity to see them during my visit. I would look forward to attending more events here.

I had to come here for a class project on the history of Mormons. The facility was clean and the…read morestaff were inviting. They don't offer a guide but they did have a quick video in the back that helped explain the history and some of the things that you will see at the museum. Although not something I'm interested in, the museum had a way of presenting the information where even I was intrigued. If its something you're into I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Amazing! Perfectly…read morecurated cacti and other desert blooms. Lovely walking paths. Very serene. Kudos to the folks who started this lovely oasis in the Desert Town here in Nevada.

I took my 2 year old nephew here, and overall he had a lot of fun. We were able to rent a stroller…read morefor only $3, which was definitely a must and made walking around much easier. I wish there were more things for younger kids, such as interactive play areas or games. The jungle gym looked fun, but I was disappointed that it was outdoors because it was already extremely hot outside, making it difficult for him to enjoy. He really liked the dinosaur exhibit and the coloring activities. He also enjoyed the train ride and exploring the old buildings in Boomtown. However, with the heat and the amount of walking back and forth, I think he may have been a little too young to fully appreciate everything this place has to offer.

The Underground House in Las Vegas is absolutely surreal. Built during the Cold War, this massive…read moreunderground mansion sits 26 feet below ground and feels like a perfectly preserved slice of 1970s luxury. The indoor pool and hot tub surrounded by fake trees, grass, and boulders are wild, and the lighting system that mimics sunrise to sunset makes you forget you're underground. The retro furniture, wallpaper, and kitchen give the whole place a frozen-in-time vibe. Part bunker, part mansion, part museum -- this is one of the coolest hidden spots in Las Vegas.

It wasn't plain that in order to see the underground house you have to make an appointment. We…read moreshowed up and the gate was locked. Might be a fun museum to see, but we could not access.

Random art in the middle of the desert alert…read more This unique structure is located near the Floyd Lamb Park gate. It must have been installed recently as I didn't see it just a few weeks ago. It's called Holy Mountain by artist J. Alex Schechter. Without giving away more details about the piece itself I encourage you to see it for yourself. It always makes my day when I come across cool art in the middle of nowhere. Reminds me of pieces I've spotted near Joshua Tree, Burning Man, EDC, and Life is Beautiful Festival. This piece also incorporates nature which makes it that much more cooler to this nature lover. Thank you to the artist who created and shared it for all to enjoy. I happen to love it! I hope to see more of these special pieces popping up around our beautiful desert.

It would have been appreciated if the art piece was still available for viewing. Sadly it has been…read moredecommissioned so don't go looking for it. Floyd lamb park trail is beautiful, easy trails with great scenery.

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.