Kaleidoscopic Wandering

You can visit the world in a day when you visit Sin City. From the fountains of the Bellagio to the ritzy Monte Carlo, travelers to Las Vegas will find world-class cuisine, endless entertainment and enough memories to fill … well … the Las Vegas Strip.

What happens in Las Vegas doesn’t have to stay there. Join me as I introduce you to the many sides of this glitzy city.

Dining:

• Shuck’s Tavern: Casual seafood dining and fun at Shucks Tavern in three Las Vegas locations.
• Simon: Brunch at Simon at Palms Place is a fun and high-class dining experience, one not to be missed when you visit Las Vegas.
• Terra Verde: A stellar dining experience that combines top-of-the-line customer service and unique menu offerings, including a wine station.

Entertainment:

• Le Reve: Experience “The Dream” at Le Rêve at the Wynn in Las Vegas. The water-based, acrobatic performance is fast paced and rivals many shows on the Strip.
• Penn & Teller: A look into Penn & Teller, a entertaining magic and comedy show held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
• Short Bus Comics: Local stand-up comedians bring characters to the stage in this funny and unique Las Vegas comedy show.
• Steve Wyrick: Review of the Steve Wyrick magic show at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip.

Outdoor Adventures:

• Ice Box Canyon at Red Rock Canyon: Take on a boulder-scrambling hike with a trip to Ice Box Canyon in Red Rock Canyon.

Shopping:

• FAO Schwarz: Visit FAO Schwarz in Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace for hours of fun and games!
• Red Rock Running Company: Get your run on with a fitting at Red Rock Running Company. Also outfitted with apparel and a meeting place for local group runs.

Seasonal:

• Ethel’s Annual Chocolate Wonderland: A holiday festival at Ethel’s Chocolate Factory topped off with a stroll through the grounds botanical gardens, which are lit up with more than half a million lights.
• Images of the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden | Holiday Season 2009: Oversized rocking horses and huge Christmas lights characterize the bright and festive decorations in the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden.

Beyond Las Vegas:

• The Village at Lake Las Vegas: Located nearly 20 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, The Village at Lake Las Vegas offers a quiet respite away from the hustle and bustle of adrenaline-charged casinos. Wine, dine, shop and relax in this mini-lakeside community.

Images:

• Images of The Palazzo | Spring 2009: Photography taken in the spring and summer months of 2009 at The Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip.
• Images of the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden | Holiday Season 2009: Oversized rocking horses and huge Christmas lights characterize the bright and festive decorations in the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden.