Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Desert View Point

"The most memorable thing about The Venetian is its huge array of restaurants. It has always played a major role in the food scene in Las Vegas (especially in the celeb chef arena), and it has recently made some welcome changes. David Chang’s Majordomo Meat & Fish, inspired by its sister restaurant in Los Angeles is in; Estiatorio Milos relocated its incredible seafood (and best lunch deal on the Strip) from Cosmopolitan; and Mott 32 is some of the best Chinese food you can have on the Strip."

"Venice, Italy, is famous for its canals and singing gondoliers, but travelers won’t need a passport to ride the Grand Canal at the Venetian Casino Resort in Nevada’s largest city. The Venetian named their premier shopping mall the Grand Canal, then built a canal through it. Gondolas, complete with costumed singing gondoliers, guide their craft under bridges and balconies, and past shops with exterior décor that mimics the real thing."

"If you haven’t been to Venice (read ort itinerary here) or just love Gondola rides you can take one at The Venetian. The Venetian did a great job on replicating the canal to look just like Venice. You’ll have the option to ride inside or outside and up to four people can fit on one gondola."

"I grew up in the 1970s and early ’80s, when pinball and old-school arcade games were the rage, so Pinball Hall of Fame is pure nostalgia for me. I get $20 in quarters at the change machine and head right for my favorite arcade classics like Donkey Kong, Centipede, and Frogger. My wife loves the pinball machines and works her way down the aisles."

"Located just off strip, the Pinball Hall of Fame and Museum is 10,000 square feet of nothing but the largest collection of pinball games and memorabilia in the world. This museum is open to the public and not-for-profit featuring iconic games from the 1950s-1990s. The world’s largest video screen as seen at the Viva Vision Light Show"

"This museum’s website describes itself as “pinball and nothing but pinball for 10,000 square feet”. The Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club houses and displays over 150 machines, the largest collection of pinball games in the world. Bring a pocketful of quarters and your “A” game!"

"The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is easily a top candidate for the most photographed spot in Las Vegas. It’s also one of the best free attractions on the Strip. On display in the hotel lobby, the exhibits change every few months based on the season (like autumn and spring), holidays (like Chinese New Year and Thanksgiving) or whatever seems to be a compelling visual (a Japanese tea garden and “Under the Sea” were recent favorites)."

"The Bellagio is one of the most elegant hotels on the strip and the Bellagio conservatory and gardens are reflective of that atmosphere in a kid friendly environment. The atrium is filled with sculptures that are changed seasonally and made entirely from flowers, trees, and plants. Bellagio fountains as seen from above."

"On a hot summer day if you’re looking for some indoor attractions for kids, this is a safe bet. It’s free, in the Bellagio’s lobby and changes with every season and holiday. There are thousands of plants and flowers that are nicely divided into various color themes."

"Trustworthy Brewing Co. & BBQ at the Grand Canal Shoppes features small-batch craft beers from MCC Hospitality Group. Customers can book private brewery tours to learn about the brewing process in the five beer tanks that sit behind the bar and produce 1,150 gallons of beer. The 60-seat bar features a lighted movie sign marquee while oversized booths in bright primary colors and geometric patterns surround the space."

"Trustworthy Brewing Co. brings Its award-winning West Coast-inspired craft brews to The Grand Canal Shoppes as the first and only operational craft brewery on the Las Vegas Strip."

"If you’re longing for the glamor of vintage Las Vegas — red tufted seating, waiters in tuxedos flambeing bananas foster tableside, a booth once frequented by Frank Sinatra — you’ll find it at The Golden Steer Steakhouse on Sahara Avenue, the oldest steakhouse in the city. Founded in 1958, this just off-Strip fine dining restaurant has a long tradition of serving wet-aged steak and classic Las Vegas accompaniments such as shrimp cocktail and oysters Rockefeller. For a special occasion, split the chateaubriand."

"This dog-friendly Downtown Summerlin patio is home to gastropub fare including crispy buffalo cauliflower, bacon cheddar tots and an every-day happy hour that includes prosciutto and pineapple flatbread, street tacos plus $5 wine and beer. Craft beer is the focus here, but cocktails with fresh ingredients, like lavender and blackberries, are a great choice for outdoor dining."

"This brand new 30,000 square foot esports arena inside Luxor Hotel hosts competitive gaming and has a 50-foot LED video wall and every PC or gaming console you can imagine. Hyper X also features its own production studio, virtual reality, and retro gaming. Hourly, daily and weekend passes available."

"The Gordon Ramsay Fish and Chips is a unique concept for a Las Vegas seafood restaurant that combines the flavors of England with a definite Sin City attitude. Located at the LINQ, this casual quick service restaurant has an adorable British tone to the interior with limited seating and is open for lunch as well as dinner. The concept is simple but the traditional English style fish, chips and bangers will have your taste buds dancing on the table."

"Gordon Ramsay’s traditional takeaway-style “chippy” in the Linq corridor serves fun fare, from freshly battered cod filets and chips to sausage and “dirty” chips. It's a bit fancier than your regular British chippy (we bring your attention to the truffle, Parmesan, and chive chips and a lobster and shrimp combo). Pick up your selection and eat it as you wander down to Las Vegas’ High Roller observation wheel."

"The casual Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips is one of several restaurants along the Linq Promenade, and it features traditional British food from well-known Chef Ramsay. The small, take-out style eatery has a simple menu featuring fish and chips, as you'd expect. Sausage, shrimp and chicken are also offered and domestic and imported beer is available."

"Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, it is the highest-rated low-priced bakery in Las Vegas, boasting four stars out of 773 reviews on Yelp. Founded in Tahiti in 2004, the bakery later moved to Las Vegas in 2010. Its specialties include breads, pastries and macarons."

"Pain au chocolat, croissants, chausson aux pommes and more from Jean-Paul and Rachel Layden make the cut at this French bakery."