May 1st, 2013 at 1:30PM: Las Vegas' next big venture isn't a multi-million dollar casino or even a gimmicky 500-item buffet or wacky wedding chapel, it's a mega bowling facility constructed specifically for championship events.
The Associated Press is reporting South Point Hotel and Casino has struck a 12-year deal with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) to host events in a new $30 million bowling center. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Sin City Casino To Invest $30 Million In... Bowling?
May 1st, 2013 at 1:30PM: Las Vegas' next big venture isn't a multi-million dollar casino or even a gimmicky 500-item buffet or wacky wedding chapel, it's a mega bowling facility constructed specifically for championship events.
The Associated Press is reporting South Point Hotel and Casino has struck a 12-year deal with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) to host events in a new $30 million bowling center. ...Civil War Nevada: Commemorating The Fight For The Far West
Apr 30th, 2013 at 2:30PM:
When we think of the Civil War, Nevada isn't the first state that generally comes to mind, yet the conflict between North and South had as much of an impact there as it did in Pennsylvania or Virginia.
At the start of the war Nevada was a territory and its sentiments mostly for the Union. Its main contribution to the war effort was the plentiful supply of silver from its mines, but some 1,200 ...USA Today Enters the Travel-Guide Game
Apr 25th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
With its signature bold visuals and mainstream sensibility, USA Today has entered the travel-planning arena. A new online-only series called Experience Travel launched last week, aggregating the media giant's deep bank of travel content into easy-to-use overviews of popular destinations and travel themes.
Experience Las Vegas rolled out the series. Upcoming editions will cover cruising, food ...Budget Guide 2013: Las Vegas
Jan 30th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
If the thought of Las Vegas conjures up images of flashy clubs, glitzy shows, an endless parade of limousines and eye-wateringly high table limits – you're not entirely mistaken. This is a city where high rollers come to play and $3000-a-glass cocktails or $40,000-a-night hotel rooms are on offer for those with cash to burn.
However, the good news is you don't need to have deep ...Top American Destinations To Avoid In 2013
Jan 7th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Just as useful as a list of top tourist destinations for the upcoming year is one that gives advice on where in the world you should avoid. The truth is, we've all had bad experiences, and they can really affect our perceptions of a place. When I solicited social media users for suggestions on domestic destinations to avoid this year, many lively conversations were sparked – and several ...The West's Best Hostels For Winter Sports Enthusiasts
Jan 6th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be young, broke, or drunk to stay at a youth hostel. I'll be the first to admit not all hostels are created equal, but as a perpetually cash-strapped journalist in her 40s, they're often my only option for indulging in the snowy outdoor pursuits I love. Fortunately, there are clean, efficient, well-run hostels throughout the West that make a stay ...The New Reno: Yes, Virginia, There Is Gentrification
Dec 10th, 2012 at 9:30AM: I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that Reno has historically not been one of my favorite places to visit. But I spend a fair amount of time passing through, because my brother and his family live nearby, in the ski town of Truckee. Flying into Reno is convenient for anyone wanting to visit Lake Tahoe.
For years, my brother, Mark, has been telling me that Reno is undergoing a ...Video: Life In The Ruby Mountains
Dec 8th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Nevada is a fantastic little ski resort that delivers an unbeatable experience for skiers and snowboarders looking for something completely different. As you would expect, Ruby Mountains provides visitors with a comfortable and inviting lodge, featuring some of the finest cooking around. But when guests leave the lodge behind, the true adventure begins. ...Reno's 'Cheese Truck' Subject Of Quirky Documentary
Nov 28th, 2012 at 12:00PM: "Reno, Nevada. The Biggest Little City in the World. Famous for our casinos, quick divorces, and legalized prostitution."
So goes the opening narration to "The Cheese Truck," a funny little documentary made by Jason Spencer of Storm Front Productions. The 26-minute film follows what amounts to a day in the life of GourMelt owners/drivers/cheese geeks Jessie and Haley, as they feed Reno's hungry ...
Halloween Costumes For Travel Lovers
Oct 16th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Is your love of travel part of your identity? Have you trawled every Southeast Asian backwater, and explored the twisting streets and alleyways of little-known European cities? Whether your adventurous spirit takes you abroad for work or pleasure, chances are you've seen enough of the planet to know that certain stereotypes exist for a reason.
This year, Gadling decided to come up with some ...Where To Sleep During A Long-Haul Road Trip: Putting A Price On Your Safety
Aug 14th, 2012 at 11:00AM: As you may have gathered from my last few posts, I spent the second half of July and first week of August living out of my car during a relocation from Seattle to Boulder. En route, I had a family vacation on the Klamath River in Northern California, and business trips to the Bay Area and North Carolina, which is why I was in limbo.
I've road-tripped and relocated across the West many times, ...10 Title-Holding National Parks In The United States
Jul 15th, 2012 at 3:00PM: National parks hold some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the country, and sometimes even the world. Not only do these destinations make for great hiking, biking and adventure sports, but they also allow you to view one-of-a-kind facets you can't find anywhere else on the planet.
While Black Canyon of the Gunnison holds the title of being the country's newest national park, ...Museum Month: The Neon Museum In Las Vegas, Nevada
May 9th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
When the plug is pulled at casinos, chapels, restaurants and other businesses, Sin City's iconic art form – the neon sign – used to get sent to the scrapyard. That was until The Neon Museum, a 501c3 non-profit, began collecting and preserving these timeworn signs, ensuring the treasures won't be forgotten.
Since 1996, volunteers have devoted their time to preserving the legacy ...'Vote Travel' Bus Coming To A City Near You
Apr 13th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
The United States Travel Association (U.S. Travel) has rolled out a new plan to spread the word on the importance of tourism in America: A big blue bus that is now making its way across the country on a 20,000-mile tour. The bus is a roving advertisement for U.S. Travel, an organization that is on a mission to highlight the economic benefits of travel. The association makes some pretty good ...Photo of the Day: Optical illusion in Las Vegas
Mar 20th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
Las Vegas has a way of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Case in point: today's Photo of the Day taken by Flickr user Gustavo at the City Center entertainment complex. In the photo, monochrome lines and angles look more like a work of minimalist modern art than what they really are: balconies at a hotel.
Do you have your own optical illusion photographs? Upload your favorite ...Watch Las Vegas grow over 40 years
Mar 9th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Las Vegas wasn't always as sprawling as it is today. Modern Las Vegas extends far beyond the Strip. It wasn't all that long ago, however, that Sin City was just a tiny speck on the map. As more Americans - and international travelers, for that matter - discovered Las Vegas and began turning it into a premiere vacation destination, development projects boomed and investments in this urban oasis ...
World's only ski-up Starbucks open for business at Squaw Valley
Feb 15th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Two days ago, while visiting my brother and his family in Lake Tahoe, my nephew uttered the words I'd hoped never to hear. "Starbucks just opened a ski-up window at Squaw's Gold Coast mid-mountain complex!" he snorted, before pondering aloud how it was possible to ski with a triple venti Cinnamon Dolce Latte while wearing gloves and holding poles.
Truly, I think the world has enough Starbucks ...Food poisoning! What to watch out for in 2012
Feb 2nd, 2012 at 12:00PM: For many people--myself included--one of the most enjoyable aspects of travel is experiencing how other cultures eat. Even if you're only traveling as far as the other end of the state, chances are there's a regional specialty, street food, farmers market, or restaurant that's a destination in its own right.
Sometimes, however, the pickings are slim, or no matter how delicious the food, the ...Photo of the day: Bright lights of Las Vegas
Jan 20th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
Las Vegas and bright lights: peas in a pod, lovers on a park bench. They're intertwined, and frankly unimaginable without the other. Flickr user jrodmanjr plays around with this association, capturing some of Las Vegas' less extraordinary lights. He juxtaposes hotel neon with car lights, all set against an evening sky.
Las Vegas is an extremely popular destination by any measure, and we'd ...Las Vegas: 1966
Oct 21st, 2011 at 3:30PM:
Vimeo user Jeff Altman did a great digitizing some old school 16mm Kodachrome for the above video about Las Vegas. The muted colors, wonky film speeds and vintage architecture make a great throwback to the simpler days of unabashed, Vegas fun, before the current era of crowd engineering, headlining shows and unbridled excess. Mix in a cooling, modern soundtrack and the product is three and a ...
