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First Friday Las Vegas Arts Festival

by JoAnna on September 2, 2010

First Friday Las Vegas Arts FestivalThe Las Vegas arts scene has been around for many years, but it wasn’t until 2002 when a non-profit organization known as Whirlygig, Inc., began hosting First Friday that the arts community in the city was made more accessible to everyone. First Friday has turned into a huge block party and arts street festival (encompassing 20 total blocks) that occurs the first Friday of every month from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

The main festival area is five blocks in downtown Las Vegas

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Dining at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

by JoAnna on September 1, 2010

Dining at Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoBecause it is located away from most of the mainstream hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has to be able to stand on its own. As such, the dining options at the resort are plentiful, ranging from hip Mexican cuisine to around-the-clock cafes.

Rare 120

A classic steakhouse with a new age twist, Rare 120 offers contemporary steakhouse cuisine and cocktails in a restaurant noted for its modern flair. Ingredients are fresh and organic and meats are

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Metro Pizza

by JoAnna on August 31, 2010

Metro PizzaWhen most people are heading out to grab a pizza, they mention that they’re simply going out for pizza. In Las Vegas, if you’re planning on going out for pizza, you make special mention if you’re going to Metro Pizza.

Locally owned and operated, Metro Pizza is a Las Vegas Valley favorite. It is frequently voted as the best pizza joint in town by locals. This is no make-and-bake type of place. There’s no rush to get out the door so

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Getting from Phoenix to Las Vegas

by JoAnna on August 30, 2010

Getting from Phoenix to Las VegasIt’s pretty much a straight shot from Phoenix, Arizona, to Las Vegas, though you’ll need to make your way through a few small towns that lie between the two. There are also a number of direct flights from Phoenix to Las Vegas, and visitors are welcome to take the bus as well.

Phoenix to Las Vegas

Driving distance between the two cities is 300 miles / 483 kilometers.

Air

US Airways offers several nonstop flights between Phoenix and Las Vegas, and these flights are

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Mandalay Bay-Excalibur Tram

by JoAnna on August 26, 2010

Mandalay Bay-Excalibur TramIt doesn’t matter if you take a taxi, hop on the bus or use the Las Vegas Monorail, you’ll have to pay a fee to get where you’re going.

But for people who are either staying at or interested in visiting Mandalay Bay, Luxor or Excalibur, there is a fast and free option for getting between the three resorts: The Mandalay Bay-Excalibur Tram

This tram runs from Mandalay Bay to Luxor to Excalibur and back in the opposite order, but there’s also

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How to Buy Las Vegas Show Tickets

by JoAnna on August 25, 2010

How to Buy Las Vegas Show TicketsIf your Las Vegas plans include catching a show or two, it’s not a bad idea to consider your options before you arrive in the city. There are countless shows at all times of the year, and regardless of how you go about buying tickets, you’ll always be able to snag tickets to something, but if there’s a particular show you want to see, you have some options on how to go about buying your tickets.

Tickets in Advance

Some shows are

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