Discover a dazzling side of Las Vegas beyond the Strip – historic bars, ancient petroglyphs, quirky streets, and hidden gems await in 111 Places in Las Vegas.
With non-stop entertainment, endless gambling opportunities, and world-class dining, there’s no shortage of things to do in Las Vegas. But beyond the neon lights, buffets, and slot machines is a city with a unique history, extraordinary natural wonders, rich culture, and close-knit communities. As the fastest growing city established in the 20th-century, Las Vegas is continuously evolving, gaining new attractions each day and revitalizing cultural gems.
111 Places in Las Vegas offers a chance to rediscover familiar haunts or unearth new favorites to better understand this sensational city. Grab a drink at the oldest freestanding bar in the city or check out the only operating casino named to the National Register of Historic Places. Explore Vegas’s quirky themed street names or drive along the starry-est route in America. Search for centuries old petroglyphs or learn about the city’s modest origins. Whatever your personal tastes and travel style, this neon-lit entertainment capital has it in spades. And then some.
Absinthe
The local-favorite farcical circus show | 10
Airmail Navigation Arrows
Remnants of the Transcontinental Airway System | 12
Al Davis Memorial Torch
The torch at the heart of Raider Nation | 14
Aloha Specialties
When you live in Paradise, you vacation in Vegas | 16
Art-o-mat Vending Machines
Discover miniature art in vintage vending machines | 18
Atomic Liquors
The first freestanding bar in Las Vegas | 20
Atomic Museum
Explore Nevadas contribution to the Atomic Age | 22
Berlin Wall Urinals
A chance to pee on a piece of Cold War history | 24
The Beverly Theater
Vegas only independent film house | 26
Black Sacrament Tattoo
All-female shop with dark and nerdy vibes | 28
Blacksmith Classes
Learn the old ways at the Old Fort | 30
Blue Angel Sculpture
Iconic piece of downtown history finds a new home | 32
Boulder Dam Hotel
Famed hotel of the Hoover Dam project | 34
Broadacres Marketplace
Local flea market celebrating Latino culture | 36
Bugsy Siegel Monument
Marker for the mobster who invented Las Vegas | 38
Burlesque Hall of Fame
A dazzling homage to burlesques rich legacy | 40
Cactus Joes Nursery
Beloved plant nursery dedicated to desert flora | 42
Casino Quest
Learn to gamble from the pros, without the risk | 44
Cemetery Pulp
Oddities shop for the weird and nerdy | 46
Center for Brain Health
A deconstructivist building housing cognitive care | 48
Charleston Peak Winery
Sip wine at Nevadas largest producer | 50
Cliff s Barber Corral
Barber with an Old West flair | 52
Coffinwood
Coffin-shaped oasis in the heart of the desert | 54
Cold War National Memorial
Hidden heroes honored at Mount Charleston | 56
Community Healing Garden
A serene spot for hope and reflection | 58
Corn Creek Springs
Landmark railroad-tie home on the wildlife refuge | 60
CSN Planetarium
View stars, shows, and NASA artifacts | 62
Desert Princess Riverboat
Mississippi riverboat on Lake Mead | 64
The Dinosaur House
Home overtaken by prehistoric paraphernalia | 66
Discovery Childrens Museum
A three-story journey of fun, learning, and wonder | 68
Dulceria La Colmena
Latin American treats, piñatas, and goods | 70
El Cortez Hotel and Casino
The longest-running casino in Las Vegas | 72
Featherblade Craft Butchery
The citys only sustainable butcher shop | 74
Fergusons Downtown
Shop local at a bygone motel #rootedin community | 76
First Statue of Liberty
The citys original and lesser-known Lady Liberty | 78
Four-Faced Brahma Shrine
The only Brahma shrine in the Western world | 80
Gamblers General Store
Shop at the worlds largest gambling supply shop | 82
Garden Farms
Empowering locals to grow their own food | 84
Gipsy Nightclub
Club at the center of Vegas queer history | 86
Gold Strike Hot Springs
The hot spring oasis near the Hoover Dam | 88
The Golden Tiki
An offbeat haunt in a Chinatown strip mall | 90
Grave of Yonema Tomiyasu
Resting place of pioneer horticulturist | 92
Harrison House
Visit a segregation-era guesthouse | 94
Helen J. Stewart Statue
Monument to the First Lady of Las Vegas | 96
High School Senior Squares
Student monument at the citys first high school | 98
Historic Railroad Trail
Hike to the Hoover Dam | 100
Historic Westside Legacy Park
Park dedicated to Black History and the Westside | 102
Hotel Apache
Fremonts famed haunted hotel | 104
Huntridge Theater
Legendary theater brought back to life | 106
Il Toro E La Capra
Mexican-Italian fusion | 108
International Theater at The Westgate
Elvis most famous venue in Vegas | 110
Jean-Marie Auboine Chocolatier
High-end French chocolates with a twist | 112
Kaqun Wellness Spa
One-of-a-kind wellness experience | 114
Kiel Ranch
One of the earliest ranches in the valley | 116
Las Vegas Circus Center
Learn from Vegas best performers | 118
The Las Vegas Farm
Sanctuary giving animals a second chance at life | 120
Las Vegas Mannequins
Free museum of shop mannequins | 122
Liberace Garage
Extravagant cars from the famed performer | 124
Little Church of the West
Say I do at Elvis Viva Las Vegas wedding chapel | 126
Luv-It Frozen Custard
Hand-crafted frozen custard since 1973 | 128
Mermaid Swimmers
Real mermaids in the middle of the desert | 130
Mob Museum
Mafia courthouse turned organized-crime museum | 132
Mondays Dark at The Space
Biweekly variety show for charity | 134
Mt. Charleston CCC Sites
Explore the mountain cultivated in the 1930s | 136
Nellis Dunes
View the entire valley from here | 138
Nelsons Ghost Town
Abandoned land of lawlessness, greed, and murder | 140
Neon Museum Las Vegas
Disused neon brought back to life | 142
Nevada Veterans Memorial
Sculptures commemorating sacrifice and valor | 144
Nuwu Art Gallery
POC-owned creative hub and gallery | 146
Oddfellows
A nightclub for people who dont like nightclubs | 148
Old Country Boots
Custom boots for cowboys or wannabes | 150
One of Vegas Oldest Houses
Houses built for the railroad still stand downtown | 152
Original McCarran Entrance
Preserved entrance to Las Vegas first airport | 154
Pedal and Pour
Bike and coffee shop creating community in LV | 156
Pinball Hall of Fame
Retro paradise on the Strip | 158
Pioneer Saloon
Visit the oldest bar in Southern Nevada | 160
Pole Fitness Studio
Fitness classes fit for Las Vegas | 162
The Punk Rock Museum
Play your favorite punk rockers guitar | 164
Radial Symmetry
Giant sculpture honoring Paiute craftsmanship | 166
Rat Pack Footprints
Walk in the footsteps of legendary entertainers | 168
ReBAR
Where everything is for sale, even your seat | 170
Saginaws Shrimp Cocktail
Try the recipe that made this dish world-famous | 172
Sahara West Library
Free art gallery in a local library | 174
The Sand Dollar Lounge
Iconic dive bar with live music and killer cocktails | 176
The Scotch 80s
Unaltered mid-century modern neighborhood | 178
Seven Magic Mountains
Dayglow rock pillars in the Nevada desert | 180
Siegfried and Roy Estate
Former home of the famed illusionist duo | 182
Sigma Derby
Play the analog table game with its own Facebook page | 184
Silver State Horseback Riding Tours
Escape the city with calm horses on the trail | 186
The Simpson House
Beloved cartoon home in a Las Vegas suburb | 188
Skyfall Panoramic Bar & Lounge
Elegant bar with a surprising view | 190
Sloan Canyon Petroglyph Site
Hike to Archaic era petroglyphs | 192
Slot Car City
Nostalgic haven for slot car enthusiasts | 194
The Smelly Bar
Take home a whiff of your favorite Vegas resort | 196
Snappys
Retro Americana in an ever-evolving city | 198
Springs Preserves Nature Exchange
Kids share nature finds to earn exciting rewards | 200
St. Thomas Ghost Town
Abandoned town long submerged beneath Lake Mead | 202
Strip Benchmarks
Brass medallions on the legendary neon boulevard | 204
The Tank Pool
Take a waterslide through a shark tank | 206
Themed Street Names
Quirky addresses inspired by cartoon favorites | 208
Tom Devlins Monster Museum
Exhibits dedicated to horror movie magic | 210
Tule Springs Ranch
Quickie weddings and quickie divorces | 212
Underground Mansion
Enter a luxury Cold War-era subterranean home | 214
Vegas Theatre Company
The playhouse at the heart of the Arts District | 216
Velveteen Rabbit
Indulge in cocktails that redefine the experience | 218
Vibes DIY Studio
Vegas top do-it-yourself art studio | 220
Viva Las VegaStamps!
Shop with the largest collection of rubber stamps | 222
Votes for Women Historic Marker
Honoring Las Vegas role in womens suffrage | 224
Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden
Pieces of Holocaust history in Las Vegas | 226
Water Street District
Hendersons historic street, brought back to life | 228
Wax Trax Records
Local record shop bursting at the seams | 230
Mackenzie Jervis is a travel writer with a background in creative writing. She has a love for uncovering hidden gems and cultural experiences around the globe thanks to visiting over 65 countries and living on three continents. She now lives in Las Vegas where she searches for the best literary activities and desert adventures. Kaitlyn Kelsey moved from a small town in Western New York to the great city of Las Vegas in 2014 on a dare with her best friend and has been enjoying exploring the city ever since. Project Manager by day and Photographer by nights and weekends, you can always find her scouting for new photo locations and more often than not with a disco ball in her car and a coffee in hand. Kaitlyn has two dogs, Diesel and Missy, a love for fresh flowers, and a thirst for adventure and travel.
