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Las Vegas monorail

On March 30, 2023April 4, 2024 By EditorIn Transport2 Comments

The Las Vegas monorail is a transport system that runs behind some of the hotels on the east side of the strip. It’s a single line that goes from the MGM Grand hotel in the south to the Sahara hotel in the north. It has seven stops along it’s 6.3km (3.9 miles) length. The monorail …

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Peppermill

On March 26, 2023June 17, 2024 By EditorIn Food & drinkLeave a comment

The Peppermill is a Vegas institution which opened in 1972. It’s been featured in many films, Casino, Showgirls and The Cotton Club. And even Elvis was a regular during his Vegas residency. I'd heard of it, read about it, and must have been past it a hundred times, but had never visited. It's been on …

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Blondies

On March 19, 2023June 3, 2025 By EditorIn Food & drinkLeave a comment

Looking for somewhere to watch footy while you are in Vegas? Blondies is my favourite bar where you can guarantee that they will be showing any Premier League matches they can. You’ll find other places showing games when they are on US TV, but it’s a bit hit and miss. The sports books in every …

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Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf

On March 5, 2023September 2, 2023 By EditorIn Attractions2 Comments

I love a mini golf. So it was great to find a course in a hotel right on the strip while I was staying at Bally’s (now Horseshoe Las Vegas) in 2019. As you descend the escalators at the back of the casino you get to the shops and entertainment level. That’s where you will …

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The volcano

On February 26, 2023June 13, 2024 By EditorIn AttractionsLeave a comment

The volcano outside The Mirage Las Vegas hotel is an iconic attraction on the Las Vegas Strip. It has stood at the front of the Mirage since the hotel opened in 1989. It was completely renovated in 2008 with a new soundtrack added from The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Indian tabla star Zakir Hussain. …

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