Category: Las Vegas

Family Friendly things to do in Las Vegas

I’m not really into the night life of Vegas now that I am older. I like to find new experiences that the whole family can enjoy. I’ll share some of my favorite places.

Strat

The Strat is one of my favorites because of the view of the entire city. It’s amazing to see the constant traffic of airplanes from the Harry Reid airport. There is also Sky Jumping and rides at the top of the Strat, which I’m not brave enough for. I do enjoy going to the outside observation deck and getting pictures of the sunset

The Forum Shops at Caesars

This is one of my favorite places to shop. They have restaurants, shopping, and a live show. Not to mention, the interior is also amazing.

Vegas Eiffel Tower

The Vegas Eiffel Tower can be a 2 in 1, as you can get great views of the city and also watch the Bellagio Water Show

Shark Reef Aquarium

I enjoyed the Shark Reef Aquarium. They had a variety of sea life, but mostly sharks of different shapes and sizes.

Sphere

The Sphere is a neat attraction. They also have concerts and movies to watch inside of the sphere.

Container Park

Container Park is a neat place with local stores, entertainment, and amazing restaurants.

Seven Magic Mountains

This is located a little bit outside of Las Vegas. It’s neat structures of randomly stacked and painted boulders.

Mob Museum

The Mob Museum is a popular place that tells the unique history of the mob in Las Vegas. It was originally a court house, converted into a museum with live artifacts and a unique gift store.

Las Vegas Car Meets

If you are in Las Vegas for the weekend, there are amazing car meets every Saturday.

Las Vegas Car Meets is my favorite one. Another popular car meet is Cars and Coffee

Bonus: Bonnie and Clyde Death Car

This is the original car Bonnie and Clyde ended their run in. This is a good 45 minutes from Las Vegas, but well worth it, especially to experience the local restaurants.

LAS VEGAS WEATHER

How to survive the heat in Las Vegas

Recently we have reached record high temperatures in the Las Vegas area during Summer. The rest of the year is bearable.

I’ll share a few tips on how I stay cool as a local.

Stay Hydrated

One of the obvious ways to survive the heat is to stay hydrated. I make sure to bring a water bottle with me everywhere I go. While having fun in Vegas, you may not realize you’re dehydrated until much later.

If you are visiting Las Vegas, the ABC Stores have the best prices on snacks and beverages.

I was initially using a motivational water bottle. I eventually switched to a stainless steel water bottle that keeps my drinks cooler longer.

Wear sunglasses

Before I moved to Vegas, I lived in Seattle for a year. I was used to having a lot of cloud coverage. In Vegas, cloud coverage is rare.

I noticed everything was way brighter than I was used to, even when not facing the sun. I eventually invested in sun glasses, which I haven’t worn in nearly a decade.

Leave your garage open

For locals with a garage, this may be helpful in the warmest months. Many factors may cause your garage to hold more heat than necessary.

Keeping your garage open also brings less privacy, theft, and other risk factors. Make sure to stay aware. I keep a Ring camera in my garage. I also have a remote garage opener, that lets me control the garage from anywhere in the world.

Wear a Neck Fan

I was skeptical about neck fans at first. My uncle who does landscaping for a living raved about them. I decided to try the most popular one out. It does work well but is less effective when the temperature is above 105 F.

Bring an umbrella

Umbrellas are one of my best friends on the hottest days. It does feel awkward to bring them to certain places. I mainly only use these on long walks outside.

Sunscreen and Lotion

I honestly don’t use sunscreen as much as I should, only for my face. I always keep a small bottle of travel lotion to keep my skin hydrated. The heat in the Las Vegas area is really dry!