The Hand of Faith is a famous gold nugget discovered in 1980 by Kevin Hillier with a metal detector near Kingower, a small town in Victoria, Australia. The nugget weighs 27.21 kilograms (60 pounds) and is the largest gold nugget ever found with a metal detector. After its discovery, the Hand of Faith was soldContinue reading “The Hand of Faith at the Golden Nugget”
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Overlooked Las Vegas
Las Vegas is big and brash and bold with world renowned attractions that thousands line up daily to see. But there are legions of overlooked places that most visitors don’t even know exist. Here is a list of some of my favorite overlooked attractions and tours in Sin City in no particular order: Hi! IContinue reading “Overlooked Las Vegas”
Vegas Dining: Downtown Steakhouses
Las Vegas dining options are endless. Because of this people on my tours often ask “What’s your favorite restaurant?” My answer is always “It depends.” There are so many options, different values, different types of foods. For me it comes down to what I feel like at the time. So I decided to do aContinue reading “Vegas Dining: Downtown Steakhouses”
A Sample Walking Tour of the Central Las Vegas Strip
A sample walking tour of Las Vegas! Please note that this is just one possible route, and there are many other interesting places to see in the city. Also, be aware that walking in Las Vegas can be quite strenuous due to the heat and the large distances between some attractions, so be sure toContinue reading “A Sample Walking Tour of the Central Las Vegas Strip”
Fun Facts About Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam, near Las Vegas, is a popular tourist attraction and draws millions of visitors each year. For good reason: it is considered one of the great engineering marvels of the 1900s, built in the hot, rugged and desolate Black Canyon. Here are just some of the amazing facts about Hoover Dam: Who AmContinue reading “Fun Facts About Hoover Dam”
National Eggs Benedict Day in Las Vegas
Yes it is true. Today, 16th April 2023 is National Eggs Benedict Day and Las Vegas is the perfect place to celebrate such an important day. Las Vegas has a plethora of great restaurants, and many of them offer Eggs Benedict on their menu. Here are some of the top picks for the best EggsContinue reading “National Eggs Benedict Day in Las Vegas”
The reviews are in! Las Vegas Best Local Tour Guide!
There is a reason Richard Lloyd Evans was named Best Local Tour Guide by the Las Vegas Tourist Guide 2023! His 5-Star Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour is a good example why! Just check out his reviews: First Timers–This tour is for you!!! Viator review: Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour This was our first tripContinue reading “The reviews are in! Las Vegas Best Local Tour Guide!”
Hoover Dam Internal Tours Suspended Until Further Notice
The internal Hoover Dam Tours (the ones that go inside the dam and are led by government tour guides) are suspended until further notice. This is due to maintenance issues with elevators that service the interior of the dam. My tours that include exterior and top-of-the-dam tours still are operating. This is the message IContinue reading “Hoover Dam Internal Tours Suspended Until Further Notice”
Best Locals Las Vegas Breakfast Stop?
The folks at Las Vegas Advisor (who I have been following closely for decades) just published the results of a poll with the question: What are the best Vegas locals spots for breakfast? You can read the full results for yourself here, but hey, these are all Las Vegas standbys on the list here. IContinue reading “Best Locals Las Vegas Breakfast Stop?”
Hiring a Private Tour Guide in Las Vegas Might be Your Best Bet
From the Las Vegas Strip to the Fremont Street Experience, from the Grand Canyon to Valley of Fire to Red Rock Canyon and beyond, there are lots of places to explore and even more ways to explore them. You can grab books or online guides to lead you. You can just walk around on yourContinue reading “Hiring a Private Tour Guide in Las Vegas Might be Your Best Bet”
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