5 Hidden Gems of Las Vegas You Want To Experience

With glitz and glam at every corner of the Las Vegas Strip and no stone unturned, it’s difficult to find those Vegas hidden gems, but they do exist and we’ve outlined five of our favorites. Golden Steer Steakhouse Established in 1958, the Golden Steer Steakhouse encompasses the best of ‘old’ Vegas especially having been frequented by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Natalie Wood, Joe DiMaggio and many more. A well-rounded and delicious menu, it has received accolades for serving some of the best steaks in North America. You can head straight to the bar for an old-fashioned or make reservations for the dining area to enjoy the Prix Fixe menu, which includes a choice between their famous Prime Rib or Petite Filet Mignon. Pinball Hall of Fame If all you have left from your Vegas vacation is a pocketful of quarters, then head to the Pinball Hall of Fame where you can put them to good use by playing classic and old school pinball machines. This not-for-profit corporation established by the Las Vegas Pinball Collector’s Club, houses a massive collection of games ranging from the 1950’s through today – all from the Tim Arnold private collection. Play more than 200 games like the 1957 Ace High or the 1977 Nightrider. Costing you no more than a few quarters, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this Vegas slice of life. Game on. Springs Preserve Not necessarily a hidden secret, but the Springs Preserve will certainly amaze you nonetheless. With an expansive Botanical Gardens section located in the heart of Las Vegas, it’s a magnificent area with more than 1,200 species and the “largest collection of Mojave Desert cacti and succulent plants.” This oasis also is home to DesertSol, a sustainable living residential building available to be toured. While you’re here, check out Fore! The Planet, a new indoor putt putt golf course. Springs Preserve also has biking/walking trails and an array of ongoing events like the Brews & Blues Festival. Neon Museum Checking out the Neon Museum is a great experience and really brings to life the epic past of Las Vegas, but we recommend booking a nighttime tour where you can get up close and personal with the bright lights marking this neon sign graveyard. You’ll learn about the historic rise and fall of the venues associated with the preserved signs from your docent. Make sure you bring your camera, as you’ll want to capture these massive structures gleaming life against the Las Vegas sky. Bugsy Siegel’s Memorial A gorgeous garden courtyard graces the inside of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, in the near center of the gardens, neighboring the outdoor wedding chapel, is a memorial plaque marking the life and death of notorious Vegas mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel. Siegel was responsible for opening the Flamingo in 1946 as the first luxury hotel in Las Vegas. The memorial details the sordid history of Siegel, but also educates patrons on a slice of Sin City’s past.