5 Budget-Friendly Activities in Vegas Let's be real - not everyone who comes to Las Vegas is a tech mogul high-roller, a Rich Kid of Instagram or even a person who's got it all "together." (Some of us have student loans to pay off, am I right?) But this doesn't mean that we can't smartly splurge on a trip to the City of Sin and hit every fun item on our To-Do lists. Here's how you can cross off five amazing activities in the city and not get a pesky overdraft fee.
When the sun goes down in Vegas, a sensual world lights up the city after dark. Discover a few of these alluring places to really get your temperature rising.
You decide to get away to Las Vegas and you are all set for a few days of relaxation and fun at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. You know you’ll hit the clubs what with Tryst, XS and Surrender just begging for your attention but what else should you consider while you are doing Vegas right? Well, I have a few ideas for you and I am pretty sure that after this quick getaway you will need a vacation from your vacation.
The middle of summer can get a little uncomfortable on the Las Vegas strip as the temperatures soar and the sun becomes relentless. First, don’t abandon the pool idea as that is still a must do in Las Vegas. You can’t possibly visit during the warm months and not get in a tiny bit of sun worshiping. However, if you need a respite from the sun and cocktails and all of that mingling in the shallow water with the pretty people is getting to you, here are a few options.
Creators of the Life is Beautiful Festival in Downtown Las Vegas have announced this year's art, music and food lineup for the now three-day cultural event in its second year of operation.
The festival is slated for Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, “featuring nearly 70 chart-topping acts, dozens of culinary giants, and world-renowned speakers.” The event was created last year as a way to bring growth and further attention to Downtown Vegas as well as the local arts community that is progressively expanding.
Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas opened in November last year, but since then it has added various stores and eateries as well as a lineup of entertainment. The 19,000-square-foot park is made from approximately “30 shipping containers and 41 multifunctional modular cubes.”
The storefronts act as a perimeter around a playground in the Fremont Street Experience. Container Park is a unique concept in Vegas.
Get ready to rock because Sammy Hagar is coming to town and if you’ve never seen him in concert, you’re in for a treat. Kicking the July 4th celebration week off right, Hagar is playing an All-American Beach Party on the evening of Wednesday, July 2 with his band The Wabos at Paradise Beach in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
When you’re out and about on Fremont East checking out the collection of quirky, fun bars, you’re bound to work up an alcohol-induced appetite. As Fremont East gains notoriety among hipsters and Vegas patrons alike, it also gains scrumptious eateries. Here’s a quick-hit list of places to round out your night.
Taking downtown by storm is the fruition of growing restaurants, art galleries, bars and shops in the Arts District of Las Vegas known as 18-block zone or 18b. For those that love shopping vintage-style clothing and furniture, there are a number of stores in 18b that are right up your alley. Check out The Funk House with 1950s finds from paintings to lighting and art glass to ceramics.
Las Vegas is a town with a vast array of entertainment options to choose from. At times there can almost be too many choices, so how do you determine what to do? You can always choose from the big Cirque du Soleil shows, or for a change of pace, you can opt for the smaller Vegas shows, which there is no shortage of either. We’ve highlighted a few that’ll help you get the most bang for your buck while still giving you the entertainment you were looking for.
For those that love shopping vintage-style clothing and furniture, there are a number of stores in 18b that are right up your alley. Check out The Funk House with 1950s finds from paintings to lighting and art glass to ceramics.
