Nevada

Nevada! The home of Las Vegas, the gangster paradise or it was at one time. Nevada is not just about Las Vegas, there are multiple areas to see/play. However, I have only been to Vegas and the Hoover Dam. I would love to see Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson City one day.


Las Vegas 
Las Vegas became the big city in 1930 when the Hoover Dam was being built. The mafia built up the casinos and showgirls because of the influx of men coming into the area for the building of the dam and that is how Vegas was born.

There are many many things to do in Vegas.
The hotels on the strip are all different themes, like the Venetian, Treasure Island, and New York, New York. My personal favorite is the New York, New York because of the rollercoaster, and they have the best bar in Vegas. The Bar at Times Square is a dueling piano bar. I have spent a lot of time at this bar singing and dancing! :)

Bellagio - has the iconic water show that has been a staple for several years! Monday through Friday there is a show every half hour from 3pm-8pm then from 8pm-midnight is every 15 minutes. Saturday and Sunday the show is every half hour from noon-8pm and from 8pm-midnight every 15 minutes.

Stratosphere - One of the tallest hotels on the strip, and on the end of the strip. There is an observation deck and all kinds of thrill rides including a sky jump. Definitely, a must see while on the strip!

View from the observation deck

Venetian - Probably the crown jewel of the Vegas strip and my other favorite place to stay. It is beautiful and reminds me of Rome with all the fountains and shops. It's beautiful and if you don't stay there at least make a point to go visit and shop :)

There is so much more in Vegas. There are shows, shopping, and so so many food options, that to list everything would be exhaustive and would take forever. Be sure to take in a show and a buffet, I enjoy the buffet in Paris a lot :)



Hoover Dam 
The Hoover Dam was started in 1931 and completed in 1936. There are multiple multiple tour companies that will take you from Vegas to the Hoover Dam. There are also tours that will take you into the Dam itself. Prices vary depending on the actual tour. Make sure you get a "2 places at once" photo. The dam is located on Lake Mead and on the border between Nevada and Arizona. It is technically in two different time zones! Also, rub the feet of the winged figures are good luck!

Two places at once! 

Rubbing the feet for good luck!