It’s that time of year again. The time when I head to Las Vegas and split my time between seeing and eating some new things in the city and checking out the new travel items and chatting with peeps in the industry. Unfortunately, I won’t be in the city for too much more than the show, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to enjoy some new things.
I will have a day and a half free to wander around the city and have dedicated one whole day to doing just that. So, let’s look at what’s on my list:
Food:
I always look for new dining opportunities when I’m in Vegas. Last year I went to NoMAD, because I really wanted to eat in the library. It was beautiful and the food was delicious. This year, I’ve made reservations at two very new places and am looking to go more budget-friendly than the fancy NoMAD or Catch LV.
Breakfast at Netflix Bites – This pop-up eatery at the MGM has foods all themed to Netflix shows, including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Glow, and Emily In Paris.
Coffee break at Mothership Coffee - I’ve been wanting to get a coffee and pastry or other food at Mothership. I love the shopfront vibes, and they also have several drink specials that go toward local charity. They call this Sip With Purpose and I adore companies that give back.
Dinner at Pinky’s by Vanderpump – Lisa Vanderpump has a few dining locations, including her champagne bar at Caesars. Now, I’m not a watcher of the Real Housewives, but I love Lisa’s esthetic for her places and Pinky’s in the Flamingo has all that and affordable dishes, too. While I wanted to go for brunch, I won’t be there on a Saturday or Sunday, so I booked a dinner and will return in the summer for brunch.
Culture:
Street art in the Downtown Arts District – Downtown is full of awesome art. Between murals, statues, and large pieces from past Burning Man festivals, there’s something everywhere you look and you can basically stay just on Fremont Street. I notice a block south there’s a art alley, called DT Alley, and I’m really interested in seeing what is being showcased.
Las Vegas City Hall - A few blocks from Fremont Street Experience is Las Vegas City Hall. I didn’t know that it was open to the public, but they are and they have exhibit space that rotates. Right now they have Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas with a bunch of props and costumes. And on a different floor, they have People of Color, featuring local African artists’ work of the Black experience in America.
Activities:
John Wick Experience at Area15 - After seeing all the art, I’m heading to Area15 for even more art, but also an interactive experience based on the movies of John Wick. Do I know what it is exactly? No, but I’m excited to find out. I’m also going to grab a drink at The Continental Bar. If I have time before dinner, my entry to Area15 also includes a virtual scavenger hunt, so I’ll check that out while I’m enjoying the giant interactive art there, too.
On my last day I’ll be doing dinner with family and seeing my cousin in a musical, which is super exciting to me. If I have time to fit in some other activities, I for sure will. I’d love to visit Ghost Donkey at the Cosmopolitan, hit up the Conservatory at the Bellagio (where I’d also like to go back to the Gallery), see the Princess Diana Exhibition, and try another place to eat at Resorts World.
Stay tuned for a packing post as well, because I will be packing a bag inside another bag to bring home things from the show, so we’ll talk about packing light and a small capsule wardrobe.
Is there something in Vegas you think I should do? Or a restaurant you’d like me to check out?
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