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10 Things To Do This Summer NOT on the Las Vegas Strip
Posted by
elizabeth
on
6/9/2008 7:32:54 PM
in
Southeast Valley,
Lake Mead,
Summerlin,
Green Valley Ranch,
Downtown Las Vegas,
Blue Diamond,
family,
the outdoors,
out and about,
entertainment
Locals know that the Vegas Strip is what most people think of when they visit our town. Little do they know, Vegas has so much more to offer than gambling, glitz and gigantic hotels. Take a look at my top things to do this summer. This list might help you think outside the box. You may even be surprised about how much the town you live in has to offer.
1. Hike or bike Red Rock Canyon. This beauty is only 15 miles from the Vegas Strip (just west of Blue Diamond).[where: 1000 Scenic Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89124]
2. Enjoy a cold one while catching a 51s baseball game at Cashman Field in downtown Las Vegas.
[where: 850 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101]
3. Beat the desert heat and take a boat out on Lake Mead.
[where: 601 Nevada Hwy, Boulder City, NV]
4. Get loopy on Vegas’s best Marg! You’ll find it at Margarita Mexican Cantina in downtown Las Vegas.
[where: 3120 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV]
5. Buy locally grown fruits and veggies at one of the many Las Vegas Farmers Markets. One of my favorites is the Garden Park Farmers Market in Summerlin.
[where: 10401 Gardens Park Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135]
6. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Ethel M Chocolate Factory (it’s free!) in Green Valley Ranch.
[where: Two Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89015]
7. Treat yourself to not only the best Italian food, but the coolest view (observe planes flying in and out of McCarran airport through floor-to-ceiling windows) at Panevino’s in Southeast Valley neighborhood.
[where: 246 Via Antonia Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119]
8. Take the kids to Lied Discovery Children’s Museum in the downtown Las Vegas neighborhood.
[where: 833 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89107]
9. Explore the Valley of Fire. It’s Nevada’s oldest state park!
[where: NV-169, Uninc Clark County, Nevada]
10. See the Hoover Dam – one of the greatest engineering works in history.
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Comments (3)
I have lived in a Signature Community in Vegas for six years now, and enjoy relaxing at home more than going out on the strip. My building hooked me up with a free subscription to USA Today and a gym membership so I can relax and read or workout without leaving the building. Don’t get me wrong, the strip is a lot of fun and I go maybe twice a month, but sometimes you just want to stay home and read a book!
There are a ton of things to do! There is the jumpzone with a ton of inflatable activities for children. There is also Skymania...a huge indoor wall to wall trampoline place. It's awesome for working out or just jumping around. Burns a ton of energy...not recomended if you're drunk!
**Go to the small zoo to support it. If you're local write to your congressman. Originally from San Diego and the parking lot in San Diego is 20 times the size of the entire zoo, it's a shame. SUPPORT YOUR ZOO!
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