Tag Archive

all stage pass bargains bars blackjack budget budget travel casinos cheap eats cheap meals christmas coupons deals dining discounts fiamma flightlinez food fremont street gambling gaming golden nugget happy hour harrahs hash house a go go imperial palace las vegas mgm grand mirage olives Palazzo restaurant restaurants restaurant week solo dining solo travel specials table games three square treasure island tropicana vegas vegas shows venetian water shortage zipline

The Spray Paint Artists on Fremont Street

Published on July 10, 2011 By Gray Cargill

Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas is a street carnival of sorts, with live music, enough food to bust a gut, vendors selling Vegas souvenirs, and costumed characters and celebrity impersonators posing for photos with tourists. But my favorite street “performers” on Fremont Street are the spray paint artists. One part Bob Ross, one part [...]

All That Glitters…Is the Golden Nugget

Published on April 17, 2011 By Gray Cargill

As I’ve mentioned before on my blog, Las Vegas consists of more than just the Strip. Fremont Street, aka “Downtown”, has a lot to offer, too.  Prices are more down-to-earth, and so are the people. I go there one evening during every trip. But on my last trip, I did something I’ve never done before: [...]

Facing My Fears on the Vegas Zipline

Published on January 23, 2011 By Gray Cargill

I’m a little bit afraid of heights, so there are some things I won’t do when I go to Las Vegas:  Ride the New York New York rollercoaster; step on the clear glass panel of the Grand Canyon Skywalk; and ride any of the rides at the top of the Stratosphere.  But I have wanted [...]

Vegas Live Blogging, Day Five

Published on December 26, 2010 By Gray Cargill

Christmas Day in Downtown was pretty quiet, until night fell.  I made texts and calls to family back home to wish them happy holidays. Breakfast at the Carson Street Cafe was fine.  I wasn’t happy with myself that I miscalculated how much time I had to eat lunch before catching the free shuttle to Sam’s [...]

Vegas Live Blogging, Day Four

Published on December 25, 2010 By Gray Cargill

Merry Christmas, everyone!  Yesterday I checked out of Planet Hollywood and into the Golden Nugget Downtown.  I’ve visited Downtown many times before, but have never actually stayed here.  The Golden Nugget is a lovely hotel, I like it very much.  Downtown, however, really doesn’t have a lot going on during the day to keep me [...]