Las Vegas is thought of as a city for tourists, and it is, but it is also home for around 583,000 locals. Located in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is a city with a lot to offer its locals and visitors including great shopping, casinos, theaters and adventures out into the stunning surrounding wilderness. It is a city of endless possiblities were anything is possible! For some good tips and ideas for your visit to Las Vegas we have talked to Diana Edelman who has so kindly shared her knowledge so you can visit Las Vegas just “Like a Local”

 

What are your top 5 places to go in your city?

Downtown – the 18b Arts District and Fremont East. Both areas attract more than tourists and offer art, culture and a hip and vibrant scene.

The Strip – between New York-New York Casino and Encore

Red Rock Canyon

The Cosmopolitan Resort – It offers varied dining, from a secret pizza shop to upscale dining with stunning views of The Strip; hip drinking venues like the multi-floored Chandelier Bar with different cocktail menus at each level – all inside one of the world’s largest chandeliers; a dayclub/nightclub – Marquee; shopping; art  and plenty of areas to just chill out.

Lake Mead for water sports and boating

 

What are the Top 3 places that visitors must go to feel like a local?

Fremont East — hip and intimate bars and neighborhood dining

Arts District — especially for First Friday, the monthly event on the first Friday, where galleries hold open houses, musicians perform on the street and food trucks serve out food.

Mt. Charleston — it’s a 45 minute drive to the highest peak in Southern Nevada, but it’s worth it. On the mountain, there are lodges, hiking, skiing, biking, horse rides and more.

 

On a summer’s day, where is a popular place for locals to go?

The pool! Some of the resorts are open to the locals, so if they don’t have a pool in their neighborhood, that’s where they go.

 

Where is a cozy place for a winter’s day?

Mt. Charleston Resort or Mt. Charleston Lodge. Both offer mountain escapes with fire places and snow-capped mountain views

 

Which district is the best for shoppers?

Las Vegas Blvd. Fashion Show Mall on The Strip is great. Also the Forum shops in Caesars Palace, Town Square and the outlets.

 

 

A few Do’s and Don’ts

DON’T - Prostitution is not legal. Don’t think it is.

DON’T - Get too drunk.

DON’T - Get bogged down eating at the buffets. One is good. But, there are so many other options.

DO - Gamble at the casinos and get free drinks.

DO - Drink water.

DO - Eat out.

 

 

The best sightseeing sights to not miss

Bellagio Fountain

Views from: Ghost Bar, MIX, VooDoo Lounge, Eiffel Tower, Stratosphere

Bellagio conservatory

Cosmopolitan

 

 

 

Are there some great day trips from your city that aren’t well known?

Boulder City/Hoover Dam

Red Rock Canyon

Mt. Charleston

Valley of Fire

Primm for the fashion outlet shopping

 

 

Like a Local by Diana Edelman, local expert and travel blogger

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