I have been through Nipton a couple of times. I drove down one day in 2014 and had lunch at what…read morewas then a Mexican restaurant--the Oasis Cafe. The town has had its ups and downs--mostly downs--over the years. Once a mining area, the town has gone downhill since mining ceased. There are signs that the town is for sale. In 2017, American Green Inc., an Arizona based company bought the town for $5 million and had the intention of turning it into a cannabis paradise. The company struggled to raise the money to convert the town into this cannabis resort and sold the town in 2018 for $7.7 million--$2.7 million more than they paid to buy the town to Delta International Oil & Gas, another Arizona company. Nipton is a pit stop on the way to/from Lake Mohave and Lake Mead. You will see a number of boats and trailers with jet skis traveling the route between Nipton and the docking areas along the Colorado in Nevada. Since my last time here, the town has added three pieces of public art. I enjoy seeing places that install art. It's a draw for tourists. But now stopping at the Trading Post for a cold drink or restroom break seems to be what the town is best for. It's a little gem in the desert, but it generally won't be on your "to do" list another time unless you're using this route to get to the Colorado.

This is one of a few desert places which was not filled with junk and called it art. The place was…read moreclean and had art pieces scattered around. Some of the art were available to motel patrons only since it was in the motel compound. There was a cafe grill, looks interesting but I have not had a chance to try it. There was also a store which was not stocked to the brim but when you are parched and dry this looks like the perfect oasis for an ice cold beer. There are several day trip destinations close by such as Nelson, Walking Box Ranch, Mitchell Caverns and Castle Mountains National Monument. I only like to visit this area in the month of April and October when the weather is perfect. But this month of May has been cool and rainy. A ver rare exception rather than the rule.

Prices are amazing here when compared to anything on the strip!…read moreWe were surprised at how much they had to offer and it was for sure worth stopping in.

You need a souvenir? This is the place! Prices are way cheaper than your typical souvenir shop in…read moreany hotel. Lots of cool gifts to buy. Don't pass it up.

I did not expect to walk in & find such a great store "in the middle of nowhere." Salt candies,…read morelocally made lotions, hats, shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, drinks! It is a fully stocked mercantile with spacious, CLEAN restrooms with great decor! The guys at the counter were so friendly & the ice creams were perfect on a hot summer day! Fairly priced, great personalities, clean & well stocked! What more can you ask for?

Small shop with some fun Pahrump/death valley souvenirs, made in Pahrump items, ice cream, candy…read moreand a large selection of bottled sodas - some normal, some just weird. You can also buy food to feed the mini horses and donkeys up front. Fun chatting with the owner, tried some new sodas. Definitely don't pass on the Dry Ass body butter and lip balm.

Okay, it's expensive, yes. But the jerky is SO good. I loved the honey teriyaki flavor and will get…read moremore next time! What was annoying during our visit was that we showed up at 9am and bought jerky and their bathroom wasn't "available" until 10am. This might be a normal occurrence so heads up!

Still racist.... Dont think he learned... prices remain high , fatty jerky…read more https://nextshark.com/alien-fresh-jerky-luis-ramallo-racist-email

Came in here the other day with a couple of my friends. I wasn't expecting to buy something, but I…read moresaw a shirt that had my grandpa's car on it, and I knew I had to get that for us. She hooked me up with the water too on this super hot day. I wish I spoke for my friends when she asked if they wanted one.

It had some nice cut out and selfie picture photo opts along with gifts. T-shirt, $27 with no…read moredressing room so that was kind of mistake on our part. Too small.

Great selection of Las Vegas trinkets and souvenirs, including apparel. This store offers a higher…read morequality of clothing with fairly reasonable pricing and deals - so if you're wanting your wearable to last a bit longer, this is where I'd recommend picking it up. You'll find few of these stores around Vegas. This location felt clean and organized. I was also impressed with their staff there greeting people and making themselves available for a quick checkout.

I am a sucker for souvenirs. While I don't know if the people I'm gifting enjoy such things, I love…read moreit. I am rebuilding my magnet collection -- my regret from several house moves ago was I got rid of my collection -- and they were from all over the world! So I'm starting over. Every kind of Vegas souvenir you could ask for.

AMERICA'S MAIN STREET…read more I have always been fascinated by Main Street, USA. This is one reason I am fascinated by US 66. From 1926 to 1985 Route 66 was America's Main Street. From Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois it travelled through eight states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Disparate from many of the US highways at the time, it did not travel in a straight line. Instead, it travelled diagonally to connect to downtowns that needed a connection to a major Highway in addition to large cities. US 66 grew with the popularity of the automobile and the migration west to California. With the popularity of US 66 came interesting roadside architecture. Examples are Cadillac Ranch, art deco motels, classic gas stations, drive-ins and restaurants. When traffic increased and cars became more powerful, US 66 evolved. For example the hairpin curves between Oatman and Kingman, Arizona were so dangerous that US 66 was relocated to the current I-40. By the 1960s, US 66 became an American institution. US 66 became as American as apple pie. There was a show about US 66 and the song "Get Your Kicks on Route 66." Meanwhile a pledging American institution was making America's Main Street extinct. It was the Interstate. Gradually the Interstate replaced US 66. In 1985 when I-40 was completed in 1985, US 66 was decommissioned from the highway system. It was replaced by I-10, I-15, I-40, I-44, and I-55. Americans love our heritage. US 66 is a part of our heritage. Groups such as the US 66 Association are working hard to preserve the existing segments of US 66 and to reinstate it as a US Highway. Thanks to their efforts "Historic US 66" route markers bring America's Main Street back to life in many of the existing segments. I have recently been on a few segments of US 66. Whenever I drove on US 66 pavement I felt a connection to America's heritage and a feeling of being in a real life train set. Whenever I am driving from Las Vegas to Southern California, when I exit the fast lane of I-15 for a break at a business off the slower lanes of the I-15 Business Loop, I am on US 66 most likely in a historic area. A not too distant experience was visiting the First McDonald's in San Bernardino off US 66. If I kept going West on the former US 66 that is now signed California 66, I'd end up taking the scenic route to Santa Monica Pier. When I drive from Vegas to Arizona destinations, I often stop on US 66. In Kingman, US 66 is both a Main Street and a I-40 Business Route. The US 66 Association is here in the Powerhouse Visitor Center. In downtown Kingman, US 66 looks like a charming train set turned to life. This is one of the larger segments of US 66. From Kingman, it changes into Arizona 66 and travels through the desert passing Grand Canyon Caverns until it rejoins I-40 West of Williams. When I vacationed in the Grand Canyon, it was US 66 in Williams that I stopped off before driving into the park. I knew I was on US 66 when I saw the bear attraction. When I drive the Laughlin route toward Lake Havasu City, I am driving on US 66 when I cruise through Needles, California . Recently I was hanging out on US 66 when I was spending a few hours in the ghost town of Oatman. And this summer when I walked in the Chicago Loop I was walking on the easternmost segment of US 66. US 66 is currently a discontinuous Main Street. Many have been negatively affected by the Interstate. A reinstated US 66 would connect these Main Street at the same time it would increase tourism. America needs it's Main Street back. The Route 66 Associations in each of the states that US 66 travels through are fighting the good fight by trying to reinstate US 66 to the highway system. I support them. And on the subject of US 66 for the next couple of days I will mentally be at the easternmost city of US 66 finishing up my 2014 Chicago reviews. I'll mentally be back in Vegas in a few days when the weather turns cooler. Most likely reviewing a Las Vegas Park or restaurant . So, my Vegas Yelper friends I will share my local experiences then. However, because this is the Internet you can join me on a mental trip to the easternmost city of US 66 in Chicago. If not I will leave you singing, "If you ever plan to motor west Travel my way the road that's the best. Get your kicks on Route 66."

Great Route 66 Museum! Very well presented history of Route 66. Worth the stop. I don't have kids…read morebut I think this would be an entertaining stop for kids as well. They also have a small electro car museum.

Shhhh! The secret is out! You made it!…read more You're in Vegas! Welcome to Fremont Street! We need some swag that you will have forever. Perhaps a post card to send to your fam! Let's go in. This store is on Fremont Street! It's a nice little nook. Come in and get that stuff to make your return home look even better. The selection of postcards is really nice. What sort of trinket do you need. You name it it's here. Let's explore more. The best of luck to you and yours as you continue your journey of life here in Vegas. The staff here is amazing and will dance with you as you continue your fun. It's a beautiful little stop. We live here so it's not new. But have fun and show it off when you return to home with Vegas swag.

Welcome to Las Vegas in my mind is a vivid vision of the sign. I'm the tourist that loves gift…read moreshops and souvenirs from every trip I take. Thanks to Susan R. I have new souvenirs from when she lived here. I treasure every one. Now that we have the Las Vegas Golden Knights Hockey Team there's even more reason for me to love Las Vegas and feel welcome. You gotta go!

Veer off Highway 93 near Dolan Springs, Arizona for a moment in time to snap some great photos…read morehere. The quiet breeze and desolate landscape of this quirky Highway pit stop could make even the bravest soul a lil' bit uneasy, but hey, what's a road trip without a healthy dose of some risky business??? My fellow Desert Rats will feel right at home, but for those of you who are Non-desert dwellers: Beware of the regular vermin! I'm talking scorpions, rattlesnakes, tumbleweeds, and don't you dare step too close to a jumping cactus...

cutest trading post ever. spent 20 min just taking picture outside, with aliens, a huge snake and…read morescorpion. inside we were greeted warmly by Nicky and spent another 30 minutes perusing local art pieces and shopped for souvenirs. definitely worth a stop and have your camera ready for pictures outside!

Pretty large INDOOR outlet mall (which is a major plus being in Vegas)…read more They have a ton of different stores, from higher end like Guess, to kids places like Carters. 1 day is most definitely not enough to check out everything in the mall. Though, this may not be true, but I felt a lot of the "clearance" stores I went to, were not truly clearance, but hiked up prices with fake discounts to make it feel like it's clearance.

Parking in the garage is an ADA nightmare for a wheelchair user…read more First is NOT about any store, but the parking structure and infrastructure of the outlet. First, the parking garage has several elevator banks with total of six elevators. One full bank in inoperative, two elevators that went to the walkway, where the only way to ground level is escalators, and the UP escalator was broken, and one elevator that went inoperative while at the outlet store. As a wheelchair patron, I had to go several places just as work around to get to the car to the stores. This is unacceptable, driving a trying to dodge traffic and going extremely out of the way to get from the garage to the stores is difficult for a wheelchair patrons! The extra star is ONLY because for the excellent customer service received from the employees of the stores!