https://youtu.be/JfL-1C6ZoGU New Years Eve Fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip. Here is the video for those who missed it or were too caught up in the Twilight Zone Marathon happening at the same time on another channel!! The marathon showed all Twilight Zone episodes in order from start to finish. It was awesome, Really! We paused the marathon long enough to catch the … [Read more...] about New Years Eve Fireworks Las Vegas Strip 2016 | Video
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Why You Are Safe on the Las Vegas Strip
Recently we had a lady plow her car through a pack of tourists on the Las Vegas Strip, killing one and sending many to the hospital (link). As always, that starts the discussion boards chattering with fear mongers asking about just how safe is the Las Vegas Strip for tourists? Especially right before a major holiday? The Answer: The Las Vegas Strip is always one of the … [Read more...] about Why You Are Safe on the Las Vegas Strip
Kid Rock to Headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon
Looking at the recent posting for The Vegas Tourist website, it seems I've been on some kind of a sports bender or something... Well, let's just run with it! The 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon returns to the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, November 16. The party begins at 3pm with American rock star Kid Rock headlining a pre-race concert. The marathon and half-marathon … [Read more...] about Kid Rock to Headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon
Geocaching on the Strip
Just for the record: Geocaching is an addictive sport/hobby, whatever you want to call it... Ok? Just wanted that out and in the open for anyone interested in trying this out on their next trip to Las Vegas. So don’t blame us when you come to Vegas for a vacation and miss your flight home because you were looking for Gracie! Now let me explain. After upgrading my GPS … [Read more...] about Geocaching on the Strip
Bleau is Green
That big blue eye sore at the north end of the strip may soon see some action again. The fate of Fontainebleau is heading to bankruptcy court on Thursday with several interesting bidders salivating at the court doors. Fontainebleau sits where the old Wet and Wild water park used to sit. I miss that place…. And blocks the Sahara’s view of the Strip. It’s an ugly thing, a … [Read more...] about Bleau is Green
My New Friend on the Strip
One of the fun things about the being on the Strip is that you just never know what you are going to see or meet. In this case, it was a very large and somewhat photogenic lizard. He was photogenic until I stepped up to get a picture. Then he wanted to just go play on the ground. The Vegas Tourist would like you to meet Mr Vegas, the iguana... Or something like that. I am … [Read more...] about My New Friend on the Strip