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Fremont Street Experience

You absolutely can’t visit downtown Las Vegas without visiting the Fremont Street Experience. This 2km covered pedestrian area is larger than life. The focal point is the LED canopy above you, starting at dusk you’ll see light and sound shows on the screen. On ground level you’ll find a few sound stages with live bands, lots of street performers (including a few Chippendale’s men!), casinos, bars and restaurants. It feels like one giant party that you definitely want to be part of! If you’re feeling brave, you can zipline along the street on Slotzilla!

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Fremont East

The Fremont East Entertainment District continues the fun of Fremont Street Experience without the LED canopy. You’ll find bars and restaurants – make sure to check out the Heart Attack Grill, you don’t have to go in, you can peek through the window! I love the retro feel of Fremont East.

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Container Park

We stumbled upon Container Park purely by accident. It’s located in Fremont East, but it’s worth it’s own category here! A playground, which also has some retail spots and even a tattoo shop, is open late, usually until midnight or 2am, but after 9am it’s adults only! We stopped in later and we basically had the place to ourselves. There’s nothing like climbing a tree house and sliding down! It’s worth a stop in.

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Mob Museum

The Mob Museum, or to call it by it’s official name: The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is just around the corner from the Fremont Street Experience. The building is the old courthouse and it sets the mood perfectly! The museum has artifacts and goes in depth into the mob history in Las Vegas, and America. One of the highlights is a piece of the actual wall from the Saint Valentines Day Massacre. Make sure to visit the old courtroom on the second floor to hear actual recordings of court proceedings that took place there.

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Neon Museum

Visiting the Neon Museum in Las Vegas is like taking a throwback trip through Las Vegas history. The Neon Museum is most famous for it’s Neon Bone yard, which houses a display of retired neon signs. It makes for an epic photo-shoot location is often pictured in many an Instagram feed. There is an hour-long guided tour available of the bone yard or you can purchase a ticket for a self-guided tour. The Neon Museum is a non-profit organization and dedicated to preserving and studying the history of signs in Las Vegas, chronicling the trends in sign design since the 1930s. It’s a must-visit if you are passionate about commercial art or just need a super colourful photo for your Instagram feed!

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Final Thoughts

You really need to check out Downtown Las Vegas on your Vegas trip! Did we miss something fun in Downtown Las Vegas? Let us know in the comments!

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Hotel Location

Located at the Northern end of the strip (further away from the famous Welcome To Las Vegas sign), Treasure Island is walking distance to many great shops and restaurants. It’s directly across from The Venetian. It was a great location for us; we enjoyed walking around the other hotels and along the strip.

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Important Info:

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
3300 Las Vegas Bvld S
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Reservations: 1-800-944-7444

Don’t forget to check the Deals & Offers page to save money on your stay!

Hotel Amenities

Hotels in Vegas are not just hotels! They have SO many other things going on it’s hard to keep track of everything!

• Casino – duh it has a casino, this is Vegas after all. It’s in the middle of the hotel, you literally can’t miss it.
• CVS – there’s a CVS right in the hotel! Tip: buy some booze here to avoid buying those $18 drinks at the pool.
• Mystére by Cirque Du Soleil – The theatre for this show is located at the back of the hotel.
• Olekasandra Spa – Full service spa and salon facilities. There’s also a fitness facility that is included in the resort fee.
• Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N – interactive exhibit to step into the Marvel universe.
• Pool and Hot Tub – The pool area has many loungers, as well as cabanas and day beds for rent. Live DJ’s liven up the pool from Thursday-Sunday!
• Shopping – several stores including The Lobby Store, The $10 Store, Siren’s Cove Shoppe and Perfume Eleven.

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Restaurants

I was blown away by all the places to eat here! We didn’t even get close to trying them all, but really enjoyed Senõr Frog’s, and grabbing pizza at Pizzeria Francesco’s.

• Phil’s Italian Steak House – Steak, pasta and seafood specialties. Only open for dinner.
• Seafood Shack & Mojito Bar – Fresh fish and seafood inspired pasta and salads. Only open for dinner, the mojito bar is open at lunchtime.
• The Buffet – Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lots of options all day!
• Senõr Frog’s – A Mexican bar with a party atmosphere. We got really fun balloon animal hats here too!
• Gilley’s BBQ – A western saloon and dance hall. Serves lunch and dinner, and seasonal breakfast. There’s also a weekend champagne brunch.
• Pho-Vietnamese – The only Vietnamese food on the strip! Open lunch and dinner.
• The Coffee Shop – American food open 24 hours. Also served poolside.
• Pizzeria Francesco’s – New York style pizza. Open for lunch and dinner
• Richie’s SUB shop – subs, sausages, chicken wings and more. Lunch and dinner served.
• Starbucks – One outside and one inside! Open 24 hours
• Malena’s Yogurt Plus – Frozen yogurt, and other desserts 11am-midnight.

Rooms

We stayed in a deluxe room with two queen beds. Our room was a great size for 2 people (approx. 400sq feet) and included a mini fridge, TV, air conditioning, a generous sized bathroom and other amenities such as a hair dryer and iron. The floor to ceiling windows were a nice touch. We had a lovely view of Trump tower, and the mountains behind it. There are also suites available for those looking for more space.

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Overall Impression

We had a really great stay at Treasure Island and I would stay there again for sure. The location is great and having restaurants like Senõr Frog’s right on site made it a really fun trip. I wish I was relaxing by the pool right now!

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How To Get There

The west rim of the Grand Canyon is about a 3-hour drive from the Las Vegas Strip. It’s a fairly easy drive, but we opted to go with a tour group!

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Canyon Tours Review

We went with a company called Canyon Tours. I booked their West Rim Deluxe Tour with Hoover Dam Stop online before our trip.It was $128 (June 2018), the regular tour was $114. The day we landed in Las Vegas I called and confirmed with the tour company, and they confirmed our pickup time and location. We were picked up outside our hotel, and after picking up a few more passengers we were on our way right from the strip. This is a perk of booking a deluxe tour; otherwise you would get a bus to their depot and then get on the tour bus (I think this is worth the price of the deluxe upgrade alone). The bus was brand new and very comfortable, with a bathroom on board!

Our first stop was at the Hoover Dam for a quick photo op, and then we were given a boxed breakfast of a muffin, apple, crackers, orange juice and a bottle of water. We were shown a video about the formation of the Grand Canyon while we drove to the Canyon. Our guide Gerry was super knowledgeable, helping us decide where to spend most of our time while we were at the canyon.

Hualapai Indian Reserve

Once we arrived at the entrance to the Grand Canyon West Rim, which is located on the Hualapai Indian Reserve we started at a gift shop/ main office. You could book a helicopter tour here. There are buses from the main building to three stops along the Canyon.

The first stop is Hualapai Ranch, a replica village with shops and entertainment. You can also rent cabins here to spend the night. We don’t recommend spending too much time here if you’re on a tour. The other two stops are much more interesting!

Eagle Point

The second stop is Eagle Point, where you’ll find the Skywalk. The views of the canyon are beautiful here, but there’s not much hiking at this stop. The Skywalk is a glass floor horseshoe shaped bridge allowing you to see 4000 feet down to the bottom of the canyon. We opted not to pay the extra money for this. You can also dine at Sa’ Nyu Wa, a more upscale restaurant with a view.

Guano Point

The third, and best stop in our opinion is Guano Point. We spent the majority of our time here, as recommended by our guide Gerry! Our first stop was lunch at Guano deli. This lunch was included in our tour, and it was so filling! We had our choice of chicken or beef, with mashed potato, corn on the cob, a roll, a side salad and a cookie. I was actually impressed by the portions and it was delicious. After lunch we headed out to explore. We walked to the remnants of a tram that used to stretch 8800 feet over to a guano cave (guano is used as a fertilizer!).

We then did the “highpoint hike” up to see 360-degree views of the stunning canyon and Colorado River. There are a few spots here for “brag photos” It looks like you are in danger on the edge of the canyon, but really there is a ledge not far down. Canyon Tours guide Adam helped us get a lot of really funny photos. Plus he was super fun to chat with. Our guide Gerry took us to his secret spot to help us get some awesome photos as well.

After spending about 3 hours at the Grand Canyon we loaded back onto the bus to head back to Las Vegas. Our guide put a Jeff Dunham video on for the drive back. We arrived back at our hotel around 5pm.

All in all we had an amazing day with Canyon Tours, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone visiting Las Vegas. I know my best friend and I will remember this trip for the rest of our lives!

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The Flamingo

Did you know The Flamingo is the oldest resort still in operation on the Las Vegas strip? It opened in 1946 under the hands of mobster Bugsy Siegel. In the original hotel, Siegel had a presidential suite with a secret ladder to an underground garage where a driver was always waiting in case a quick escape was needed. Of course the hotel has gone under many ownership changes and renovations since it opened. It is beautiful to walk through. The middle of the hotel has a wildlife habitat featuring none other than Chilean Flamingos. You can also find koi fish, turtles and other birds. We also enjoyed looking through the wonderfully pink gift shop inside the hotel!

The Venetian

I don’t know about you, but the Venetian is one of the first hotels I think of when I think of Las Vegas. It is the second biggest hotel in the world! You can find replicas of many famous Venetian land marks, and of course you can take a gondola ride, either inside or outside! Make sure you check out the Grand Gallery (that ceiling!) the Grand Canal Shops, and you can even get a treat from Carlo’s Bakery!

Bellagio

The Bellagio is more than just fountains! Although the fountains are amazing and should be viewed a few times, especially at night. Head inside the Bellagio and check out the botanical gardens and conservatory, which undergoes 5 seasonal changes a year. We checked it out during the “Japanese Spring”, and it was beautiful. The Bellagio also houses a gallery of fine art, where you can find a rotating collection from many famous artists.

Circus Circus

It’s not a fancy hotel, but Circus Circus packs in a lot of fun! It’s very whimsical to walk around the midway and play carnival games. You can check out a circus performance in the center theatre, which happen multiple times a day. If you’re looking for something a little more adrenaline pumping, head over to the Adventuredome – an indoor theme park, including roller coasters, a rock climbing wall, mini golf and more! I think this was my favourite of the hotels in Las Vegas to walk through!

New York New York

You’ll think you’ve walked right off the strip and into a borough of New York when you walk into the New York New York hotel. There’s a mini version of the Statue of Liberty outside to greet you, and there’s even a roller coaster that takes you around the top of the hotel. My favorite part is walking around what feels like Greenwich Village, with lots of places to eat! You can grab a slice of pizza or an upscale dinner.

Planet Hollywood

Home of J.lo, the Backstreet Boys, and Gordon Ramsey Burger, you’ll want to walk through Planet Hollywood. We thoroughly enjoyed shopping at some of the 200 stores at Miracle Mile Shops; my BFF even got a tattoo here! Make sure you check out the ceiling, painted to seem like you are outside; you might even experience a thunderstorm! For something unique, check out the Tipsy Robot to see a robot make your drink!

There you have it! What do you think are the best hotels in Las Vegas to walk through? Any you could add to my list?

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I was so excited for my trip to Vegas, I knew it would be hot, but like man, it was H-O-T. And that’s not even as hot as it gets! Summer in Las Vegas regularly gets 100+F temperatures in June, July and August. If you’re not used to the heat (or even if you are) it can be uncomfortable or actually dangerous. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun!

Here are my tips for surviving summer in Las Vegas:

1. Pack A Water Bottle

This was a lifesaver for me. I brought it with me from home and filled it up all the time. I would fill it in our room, at the buffet, and at the airport. You’ll want to keep water on your and its expensive if you have to keep buying it! The Southern Nevada Health District recommends one glass of water per hour.

2. Stay Inside During The Day

The hottest times of the day are going to be in the late morning and early afternoon. Do some inside stuff during the day and then head outside at night. The lights are pretty cool anyway!

3. Wear Sunscreen

This pale white girl from Canada wore SPF 50 at all times. AND NO SUNBURNS!

4. Get Lip Balm With SPF

You do not want sunburned lips, trust me.

5. Bring A Sweater Anyway

The casinos/ air-conditioning feels cold compared to the outside world.

6. Be Prepared For Crowds

Las Vegas is crowded in the summer. The pools, and hotels will be packed, be prepared for less deals and full price shows!

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7. Bring A Hat

Nobody wants a sunburned scalp!

8. Drink Alcohol Starting At Happy Hour

If you start drinking in the afternoon you will 100% end up dehydrated. Drink one glass of water for each boozy drink to keep yourself hydrated.

9. Rest When You Can

Don’t over exert yourself in the heat. If you start to feel dizzy or unwell get into a cool area and hydrate! Heat exhaustion can turn into heat stroke, which is dangerous and needs medical attention.

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10. Wear Loose Clothing

It’s easier for your body to cool itself down without tight clothing.

Final Thoughts

Do you have any tips for surviving Las Vegas in the summer? If you need any more info check out the Southern Nevada Health District website.

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