OT: Visiting Las Vegas (with a Local Flair)

[Ginormousthumbs]

i think it depends on your scene.
Park On Fremont is good and Evil Pie is right next door.
If you like a dark and dive-y kind of bar, The Griffin is right across the street and they serve strong drinks.
For a rock and roll/billiards type bar, there's Triple B's. If you are into craft cocktails there's Oak & Ivy in the Container Park.
Then there's the oldest liquor store/bar Atomic Liquors.
There are also a couple of cool bars in the Art District on Main Street, Velvateen Rabbit(Craft cocktails and beers) and Re-Bar which is right across the street.
For me, Commonwealth has too much of club vibe to it, although the roof top terrace is nice.

 

[LadyStanley]

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local...tles-will-offer-rides-to-golden-knights-fans/

Details on express buses to arena. Includes expected transit time too.

 

[LadyStanley]

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sport...ing-at-golden-knights-games-not-hard-to-find/

Tips on parking

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.t-mobilearena.com/guest-services/prohibited-items

For completeness - the list of prohibited items @ T-Mobile.

tl; dr highlights: no food/drink, cameras with detachable lenses, no computers/tablets

 

[Nevada Jones]

Thanks for this. Wifey is gonna have to ditch her suitcase-sized purse...not gonna be happy. Me either, as some of her provisions are gonna wind up in my pockets.

 

[LadyStanley]

Just realize there will be metal detectors at entrance so you'll have to empty pockets of all metallic items.

 

[Nevada Jones]

Don't think she carries too much metal...mostly cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, Burt's Bees, lotion, phone, keys, various other notions and sundries I can't even identify. I'll encourage her to travel light!

 

[drunksage]

Got through metal detector fine with belt and glasses after passing wallet (which is listed is acceptable to have on body, but I did it anyway), keys, and phone to an employee. Didn't disclose my 500 mL water bottle...

 

[BattleBorn]

I'm going to unsticky this since our images all disappeared. We can update it with places to watch Knights games and such once we get that going.

I'd still like to take the local angle for the Out of Town visitor thread since there's a million Las Vegas tourism sites, but we can take it whatever direction you'd all like.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

As an occasional out of town tourist to Vegas, I kinda like this thread. While there certainly are many tourism sites, many are little more than paid advertisements. At least on HF, people speak their mind.

 

[SkepticalDougO]

I'll be there for a long weekend this weekend, will be catching the game Saturday night. Looking for recs on cheap eats on/near the strip.

The few recs I have so far
Taco El Gordo
Bobby's Burgers
Burger Lounge - Aria
Five50 Pizza - Aria
BBQ - Ellis Island
Earl of Sandwich - Planet Hollywood
In-N-Out (we don't have them in Louisiana yet)

 

[BattleBorn]

I may have mentioned this place already in the thread, but I've hit it a few times recently so it's top of mind.

Herbs and Rye on Sahara near Valley View. It's kind of a shady-ish neighborhood, but their happy hour from 4-8 has half priced steaks and the drinks are amazing. http://www.herbsandrye.com/

 

[SkepticalDougO]

Are there typically any food trucks around the strip / in walking distance? Someone told me about a park that had a bunch on Thursday nights but that's before I'll be there

 

[BattleBorn]

I've only ever seen food trucks in The Park during events. Most of these places on the Strip prefer you come inside to eat so you can hit a few games on the way in.

The Park is the area outside of T-MA, it's not an actual park. https://www.theparkvegas.com/en.html

 

[Boris Zubov]

I may have mentioned this place already in the thread, but I've hit it a few times recently so it's top of mind.

Herbs and Rye on Sahara near Valley View. It's kind of a shady-ish neighborhood, but their happy hour from 4-8 has half priced steaks and the drinks are amazing. http://www.herbsandrye.com/

I'm having dinner there next month when a buddy comes to town. I keep hearing good things.

 

[BattleBorn]

I'm having dinner there next month when a buddy comes to town. I keep hearing good things.

It's just a very non-Vegas spot. It's an old mob Italian restaurant, but it's small, dark, and they've got great food and drinks. Awesome place.

 

[Boris Zubov]

It's just a very non-Vegas spot. It's an old mob Italian restaurant, but it's small, dark, and they've got great food and drinks. Awesome place.

Sounds like my kind of place. I'm not a fan of the traditional Nevada Style Taverns with the square bars, smoking & gaming.

Did their happy hour change recently? I thought it started at midnight for the half priced steaks.

 

[BattleBorn]

There's an evening one and a late night one.

4-8 and 12-2 I think.

 

[drunksage]

Are there typically any food trucks around the strip / in walking distance? Someone told me about a park that had a bunch on Thursday nights but that's before I'll be there

On Thursday nights, there's a food truck gathering at Total Wine and More next to Town Square. It's on Las Vegas Blvd, but it's kinda a stretch for "walkable."

If you're a considering buying a bus pass, you could get to a lot of places north of the Strip, including one of my local faves, the Goodwich. Puerto Rico Express is also nice.

 

[lasvegascopper]

There is no food option in the area around the area..no trucks/carts. The Park is the where you need to be. MGM wants you spending money in their restaurants prior to the arena and Foley wants you eating inside the arena.
The area in front of the arena is a ghost town outside of people waiting to get inside.

 

[Asuna]

arrived in vegas yesterday. going to the game tonight! then getting married tomorrow. lol

 

[KnishOfTheCrease]

arrived in vegas yesterday. going to the game tonight! then getting married tomorrow. lol

Welcome to town & congrats!

 

[Asuna]

Welcome to town & congrats!

thank you!

 

[BattleBorn]

Where are you sitting?

 

[Asuna]

Where are you sitting?

210 i think?