Jan. 30, 2007 - Visiting around Town

I have lived in Las Vegas for 7 years.  The growth has been really something to see.  You would have never believed 10 years ago that the growth would be this much.  I have never been much of a gambler.  I do not think you can be a big gambler and live in this town.  Just in the Summerlin area alone there are three major hotel/casinos.  Sun Coast, Rampart, and Red Rock Station.  Not to mention every gas station, drugstore, and grocery store has gambling in it.  So if you have a problem gambling this would not be a good place to be.  That being said my mom and I decided to explore the town a bit and do some overnight stays at some of the casino's.  So from time to time I will let you know where we have stayed and an over all view.

Our first adventure was at Sam's Town.   Sam's is located on the corner of Boulder Highway and Flamingo Ave.  It is built around a hugh atrium that is a huge park like setting.  Inside is Mystic Falls which several times a night has a lazer show with the water.  It is a beautiful sight.  Our room was situated where we could watch th show.  Very nice view.  It was built in 1979 by a father and son team Sam and Bill Boyd.  There are several restaurants Willy and Jose's Cantina and Billy Bob's Steak House and Saloon.  There is also a food court and a cafe.  We chose to eat at the cafe and they had very good roast beef.

Over all our adventure at Sam's Town was very nice and we enjoyed it very much.  I would recommend it very highly to people coming to visit Las Vegas.    

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Feb. 6, 2007 - re: Visiting around Town

Chris.... this was a the blog of the day for RealTown Blogs yesterday!  Congraulations.

Well deserved recognition

Maureen