Must See Sights and Landmarks in The Lakes Area

"As if a miniature version of Venice, including St. Mark’s Square and Venetian canals, weren’t enough, the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian decided to add street performers to ambient their setting. There are singers, living statues, gondoliers, and all sorts of costumed performers regularly wander the streets entertaining people. In addition, scheduled performances of singers, jugglers, and other entertainers take place several times a day in St. Mark’s Square."

"What used to be the whistle-whetting pit stop for cowboys passing through a tumbleweed town, Old Vegas still stands. Like the champ it is, it holds its reputation for being the best in the West for its undeniable good-time allure. Hosting guests in hotels of yesteryear and winding into current times with new and renovated restaurants and entertainment as well, Downtown Las Vegas remains the most eclectic and authentic part of the city to date."

"Address: 3535 Las Vegas Blvd SouthPhone: 702-322-0560Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 11pm; Friday & Saturday 10am – midnight; Sunday 10am – 10pm. Between The Linq Hotel and the Flamingo, The Linq Promenade is a safe, bustling pedestrian walkway where you’ll find 200,000 square feet of stores, restaurants and entertainment. Here you’ll find everything from a souvenir shop (because of course you have to get something that screams Las Vegas) to a 2 story candy shop, and everything in between."

"Review: The recently opened Linq offers a quintessential experience of shopping in Las Vegas right on the Strip. This outdoor shopping and entertainment plaza offers a staggering variety of shopping, entertainment and dining options. The first thing you'll notice when you visit The Linq is the High Roller."

"The LINQ Promenade is an exciting landing place when visiting Las Vegas. It offers plenty to do. You can visit 3535 for a bar-lovers paradise or you can walk the entire promenade to see auto collections, shopping, dining and meeting spaces...."

"The Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hoover Dam Bridge, crosses the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada and is world renowned for its impressive feats of engineering. The 1,500-foot-long four-lane highway bridge rests 890 feet above the Colorado River and is the second-highest bridge in the United States. It also features the world's tallest concrete columns of their kind and is the highest and longest arched concrete bridge in the Western Hemisphere."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Matt Kieffer used under CC BY-SA 2.0. The blue water running under the amazing arched bridge through the big canyon–that just asks for a photo. But Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge is not only a place for nice shots."

"Review: Crystals at CityCenter offers you a complete experience of high end shopping in Las Vegas. Featuring a selection of fine retailers, this massive mall has ample parking facility, beautiful sculptures and even a park between the mall and the Aria hotel where you can enjoy some quiet time and relax when you're too tired to walk. Be prepared to spend an entire day at this mall because it has a lot of shopping opportunities, water displays and spectacular architecture."

"Shopping in las vegas strip is not complete without paying a visit to the very upscale part of City Center where Crystals is located!. It is a 500,000 square-foot retail and dining experience where you will come face with some of the most exclusive retailers in the world. Head to Wolfgang Puck or Todd English’s restaurant for a meal and end the day right!"

"The easily recognizable Crystals at CityCenter brings together couture fashion, gourmet cuisine and high-quality entertainment in an interactive and abstract 21st century park.[Learn more]"

"2233 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104Phone: (702) 735-6803. Here is a wedding chapel that Hollywood producers and directors have seen fit to feature in their films. Granted, these were not academy award winning movies (Honeymoon in Vegas, Mars Attack, Indecent Proposal, and Vegas Vacation), but it does show the classic esthetic appeal of the chapel."

"They are regarded as one of the best Churches in Boulder City area. Their phone number is (702) 293-2018. Read more about Grace Community Church in Boulder City, NV"

"Binoculars, fanny packs and Hawaiian shirts are optional but we’re more about getting into some of the free attractions sprinkled across the LVB (that’s Las Vegas Boulevard for all of you not in the know). Let’s start with some casino hopping. Amidst the singing slot machines and the bustling gaming tables, from the carpets to the decor, every hotel holds true to a unique theme. One minute you’ll find yourself in the chic and tech-y lobby of The Cosmopolitan and the next you’ll be among the Egyptian ruins of The Luxor."

"One of Southern Nevada’s unique trail experiences, the Historic Railroad Trail is dog-friendly hiking trail along a former railroad grade with breathtaking panoramic views of the Lake Mead and Boulder Basin area. Designated as a national recreation trail, the 7.5-mile Historic Railroad Trail shares the rich history of the creation of Lake Mead and the construction of the Hoover Dam and winds through five massive tunnels, each approximately 300 feet in length and 25 feet in diameter, and along a portion of the original railroad route that was used between Boulder City and the Hoover Dam in the mid-1900s. Boulder City, NV 89005, Phone: 702-293-8990"

"Designated a Historic National Trail, this hike is an awesome opportunity to connect with nature while learning. The trail goes through 5 old railroad tunnels, which were last used in 1961. It’s also the last part of the Hoover Dam Railroad system that isn’t disturbed or underwater."

"This sweet and dessert shop in Las Vegas is well known for its unique collection of cakes topped with ice creams and served with espresso and drinks. You can even try the Nutella mousse and chocolate cake or the honey toast stuffed with vanilla ice cream and condensed milk topped with strawberries."

"What is a list of the best desserts in Las Vegas, without including a couple of places to grab cookies?. Cookies are the dessert for people who don’t want to commit to something bigger, or maybe don’t have the room in their belly!. Crumbl Cookies is one of the best central palces to grab cookies in Las Vegas, and it’s not just the normal cookies that will catch you attention here… It’s the ice cream and cookie sandwiches!"

"Located within The Aria Hotel is Pinkberry's Delicious frozen yogurt made with real and fresh ingredients. Fresh cut fruit daily and available at the fruit bar. A bonus for parent's of young children ages 3 and under--they eat free at the Aria Buffet"

"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."

"Rounding out the Henderson Booze District and one of the many Las Vegas breweries, Mojave Brewing’s founder spent 30 years brewing, drinking, and sharing his own beer with friends before starting the process of beginning his own brewery. His internships took him to some well-known and high-profile breweries before finally starting his own in the historic Henderson neighborhood. The tasting room has a patio and even uses an abandoned bank vault as a private tasting area for members of its Founders Club."

"John Griffith has been sharing his own home brews with family and friends for more than 30 years. Griff got so good at it, he was convinced to open his own place -- Mojave Brewing Company, renovated from an old Bank of America building in Henderson’s historic Water Street district. It’s an engaging, industrial space with roll-up, garage-style doors, bistro string lights, and a long patio where doggies are welcome."

"If you spend enough time in Las Vegas and try your hand at gambling, you’re likely to experience the so-called “bad beat”. But if you come to Bad Beat Brewing in nearby Henderson, you’re unlikely to drink a bad beer!. In true Las Vegas fashion, the owner and founder took a big gamble: he sold his house and spent every dollar in his bank account to fund his dream of opening a brewery."

"This poker-themed brewery has year-round beers like Ace in the Hole, a basil pale ale, and seasonals including Morning Pay Off, an imperial breakfast stout. Sample them in the tasting room while playing card games, darts, shuffleboard, and even an old school Nintendo. Growlers available to go."