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Neon Museum to Relight Historic Binion’s Horseshoe Sign — Public Tickets on Sale Oct 23
Las Vegas is about to glow a little brighter downtown. The Neon Museum is closing out its 2026 relighting season with the historic Binion’s Horseshoe sign from the 1980s — one of the largest neon signs in the world and a defining symbol of downtown Las Vegas — and public tickets go on sale October…
Beloved P.O.P.S. Neon Sign Finds a Forever Home at The Neon Museum
There is a special kind of magic in Las Vegas: the kind that glows in neon. That glow just got a little brighter! The Neon Museum, the beloved non-profit that preserves the city’s most iconic signs, has added the original neon sign from Pride of Philly Steaks (a.k.a. “P.O.P.S.”) to its permanent collection. For more…
Prost, Las Vegas! The Mob Museum Celebrates Oktoberfest with a Special Beer Tour (Oct 5–30)
Downtown Las Vegas is raising a glass! The Mob Museum’s “The Untapped Story” — downtown’s most interactive beer experience — is celebrating Oktoberfest with a special limited-time edition, running October 5 through October 30, 2026. This 60-minute guided tour takes guests on a flavorful journey through the Museum’s exhibits with an educator, blending history, storytelling,…
Free Halloween Party Takes Over The Mob Museum on October 31
Las Vegas will get a spooky (and swingin’) Halloween this year: The Mob Museum is throwing a free Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, 2026, turning its downtown campus into one unforgettable night of Prohibition-era revelry, live entertainment, and spirits — both the cocktail and supernatural kind. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight…
Tours
Handpicked tours and experiences in Las Vegas — reviewed by our team, loved by travelers.
Las Vegas Celebrity Chefs Food Tour Review: Taste the Strip’s Star-Studded Kitchens
Las Vegas doesn’t just entertain — it feeds you like nowhere else. The Strip’s Celebrity Chefs Tour is a 3-hour walking adventure along the famous boulevard, where you’ll taste delectable dishes from restaurants run by stars like Gordon Ramsay and Giada De Laurentiis, plus winners of Hell’s Kitchen and Food Network favorites. This is no…
Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas Review: Fire-Red Desert Wonders an Hour Away
Just under an hour from the neon glow of the Strip, the desert turns into a painter’s dream. The Small Group Valley of Fire Half Day Tour whisks you away from Las Vegas to Valley of Fire State Park, where fiery red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs and surreal landscapes create one of Nevada’s most breathtaking…
Big Bus Las Vegas Night Tour Review: The Strip After Dark
Las Vegas was made for the night — and there’s no better way to see it than from the open top of a Big Bus double-decker. This evening tour glides down the Strip as the neon ignites: the Bellagio Fountains, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the volcano at the Mirage, all blazing against the desert…
Grand Canyon West Day Trip from Las Vegas Review: Skywalk and Beyond
The Grand Canyon is the ultimate Vegas day trip, and the West Rim delivers it with maximum drama. This full-day tour whisks you from the Strip to the Hualapai Nation’s corner of the canyon, with a Hoover Dam photo stop, lunch, and Wi-Fi on board. The headline act: the Skywalk, a glass bridge jutting 70…
Events
Mark your calendar: the happiest happenings around Las Vegas.
Neon Museum to Relight Historic Binion’s Horseshoe Sign — Public Tickets on Sale Oct 23
Las Vegas is about to glow a little brighter downtown. The Neon Museum is closing out its 2026 relighting season with the historic Binion’s Horseshoe sign from the 1980s — one of the largest neon signs in the world and a defining symbol of downtown Las Vegas — and public tickets go on sale October…
Prost, Las Vegas! The Mob Museum Celebrates Oktoberfest with a Special Beer Tour (Oct 5–30)
Downtown Las Vegas is raising a glass! The Mob Museum’s “The Untapped Story” — downtown’s most interactive beer experience — is celebrating Oktoberfest with a special limited-time edition, running October 5 through October 30, 2026. This 60-minute guided tour takes guests on a flavorful journey through the Museum’s exhibits with an educator, blending history, storytelling,…
Free Halloween Party Takes Over The Mob Museum on October 31
Las Vegas will get a spooky (and swingin’) Halloween this year: The Mob Museum is throwing a free Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, 2026, turning its downtown campus into one unforgettable night of Prohibition-era revelry, live entertainment, and spirits — both the cocktail and supernatural kind. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight…
Arts & Culture
Art, music and culture lighting up Las Vegas.
Beloved P.O.P.S. Neon Sign Finds a Forever Home at The Neon Museum
There is a special kind of magic in Las Vegas: the kind that glows in neon. That glow just got a little brighter! The Neon Museum, the beloved non-profit that preserves the city’s most iconic signs, has added the original neon sign from Pride of Philly Steaks (a.k.a. “P.O.P.S.”) to its permanent collection. For more…
Las Vegas Turns Itself Into a Living Classroom as The Neon Museum’s “Duck Duck Shed” Returns October 23–26
The Neon Museum is giving Las Vegas lovers the gift of the city itself. “Duck Duck Shed,” the museum’s acclaimed annual cultural festival exploring the architecture, design, and identity of Las Vegas, returns October 23–26 for its fourth year with its most exciting lineup yet — turning the whole city into the classroom. Named after…
Places to Love in Las Vegas
Beloved landmarks, hidden gems, and spots worth visiting in Las Vegas — our favorites, no sponsors attached.
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Where to Stay
Rest easy: our favorite places to stay in Las Vegas. Hotel guides coming soon.
Bellagio Las Vegas Review: Fountains, Luxury, and Strip Icon Status
Few hotels define Las Vegas like the Bellagio. Since 1998, its dancing Fountains — shooting water 460 feet into the desert sky in time to music — have been the Strip’s most beloved free show, and the hotel behind them remains the benchmark for Vegas luxury. The grand lobby’s Dale Chihuly glass ceiling alone is…
The Venetian Las Vegas Review: Venice on the Strip
Venice, but make it Vegas. The Venetian recreates the romance of Italy’s floating city with astonishing detail — singing gondoliers glide along indoor canals beneath painted skies, St. Mark’s Square comes alive in the Grand Canal Shoppes, and the all-suite rooms are among the largest on the Strip. It’s theatrical, opulent, and utterly transporting. The…
Wynn Las Vegas Review: Modern Elegance on the North Strip
When Steve Wynn set out to redefine Vegas luxury in 2005, the result was the Wynn — a bronze-glass tower of refined modern elegance that still sets the standard. The Lake of Dreams show, the lush atriums, and the meticulous service create a Vegas that’s sophisticated without ever being stuffy. The north Strip location offers…
Where to Eat
Taste the city: where Las Vegas eats happiest.
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Family
Family fun in Las Vegas: ideas everyone will love.
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