2 Days in Las Vegas
The next day we left Page and made the 5ish hour drive to Las Vegas. This is our second time going to Vegas. Our first time with the kids. Here's a look at what we did the first time around. Was not a fan then and we were not a fan this time either. We had initially planned on going to Flagstaff for a few days of skiing but this was before D's eye and we didn't think it would be a good idea to let him ski. So we changed things around and added a two days in Vegas.
For our first lunch we stopped at Tacos El Gordo. It is supposed to have the best taco on the strip and I will agree with that.. 100%. But the ordering process is confusing, the lines are long and we almost got into an altercation with someone who tried to cut in front of us.
We strolled the north side of the strip and were bored pretty quickly and ended up just returning to the hotel. M and H headed to the pool while D and I chilled out in our room.
Around 5 pm we headed off strip to the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum was established as a nonprofit organization in 1996 to collect and exhibit neon signs, the art form synonymous with Las Vegas. It was a really cool exhibit.. especially beautifully at night but the entry fee was $35 per person and the space was so small it took us less than 35 minutes to explore, this included pictures and reading many of the descriptions. I think $10 would have been more appropriate.
We had dinner at Eureka. Good dinner.. seriously.. not a single bad meal on our trip. Unfortunately no pictures. We were tired and feeling a bit jet lagged.
Afterwards we headed to Fremont Street. Today fremont street aka the Fremont Experience is located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. It is a six-block, pedestrian-only thoroughfare lined with retro casinos, open-air bars, cheap eats, oddball street performers, a humongous zip line.
We stayed at the Venetian. The hotel and our suite was stunning.
I think everyone was little Hangry!
We strolled the north side of the strip and were bored pretty quickly and ended up just returning to the hotel. M and H headed to the pool while D and I chilled out in our room.
Around 5 pm we headed off strip to the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum was established as a nonprofit organization in 1996 to collect and exhibit neon signs, the art form synonymous with Las Vegas. It was a really cool exhibit.. especially beautifully at night but the entry fee was $35 per person and the space was so small it took us less than 35 minutes to explore, this included pictures and reading many of the descriptions. I think $10 would have been more appropriate.
Afterwards we headed to Fremont Street. Today fremont street aka the Fremont Experience is located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. It is a six-block, pedestrian-only thoroughfare lined with retro casinos, open-air bars, cheap eats, oddball street performers, a humongous zip line.
Named for Western explorer and politician John C. Fremont, Fremont Street was first built in 1905, becoming Las Vegas’ first paved street in 1925.Fremont Street was the center of commerce in the Las Vegas Valley and had a vibrant, albeit illegal, gambling scene. In 1931, the Northern Club—Fremont Street’s very first gambling hall—received one of Nevada’s very first six gambling licenses and became the first legal casino on Fremont Street.
We had breakfast at Caesars Palace strolled the shops, were horrified by how horrible the mush watched Atlantis show was. There were like a 100 people waiting to watch it.
We ate Secret Pizza at The Cosmopolitan for lunch. So as I keep saying.. not a single bad meal.. well yea I forgot about this place. It was a freshly baked cheese pizza and if you wanted any toppings they were just dumped them onto the pizza. As is. Cold. The only way you get baked in toppings is if you ordered a whole pie. This was probably the most disappointing meal. Plus, as the name suggests it's a secret, it's hidden in a narrow alley inside the hotel. It took us like 20 minutes to find the place. 
Not really our cup of tea as we do not drink or gamble and we are just not wowed so easily by bright lights and loud music.
The next day we took a break from the strip but we'll talk about that in another post.
The day after we spent time exploring the south side of the strip.
Bellagio
We visited many more themed hotels. Got some coffee at New York New York. I was offended by the decor. It was like we stepped into a New York city from the 1930's it was so ridiculous. It's probably how the French feel when they step in the Paris hotel.
Even the Bellagio fountain display seemed less impressive. Tired we finally made it back to the hotel.
We had dinner at Buddy V's inside the Venetian. Which was great because we really didn't feel like setting foot inside another themed hotel ever again. It was a good meal. I am disappointed with myself for the lack of food pictures.
The last day we had breakfast, again within the Venetian, at Sugarcane. I got pictures this time. It was very good.
Keylime Donuts
Toad in a hole with brie and truffles.
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