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My Vegas Favorites ❤️

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Rachel Marek

Las Vegas is so much more than casinos! As someone who lives here, I've put together a collection of my favorite places, experiences, attractions, and hidden gems around the city. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, looking for a fun date night, ...

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Outdoor Activities

Restaurants

Arts & Entertainment

Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

Get outside and experience the side of Las Vegas most people miss! 🌵☀️ This section is all about fresh air, desert views, mountain escapes, and outdoor adventures just beyond the Strip. From hiking trails and scenic drives to horseback riding, skiin...

If you're looking for a unique Vegas experience beyond the Strip, this is one of my favorites! 🤠 Ride horseback through the beautiful desert trails and take in incredible mountain views while enjoying a peaceful escape from the city. Whether you're ...

Cowboy Trail Rides

One of my favorite seasonal experiences in Las Vegas! ⛸️ During the winter, The Cosmopolitan transforms its rooftop pool into a magical ice skating rink complete with festive lights, cozy fire pits, holiday music, and warm drinks. Whether you're skat...

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Returns in ...

If you didn't know you could ski near Las Vegas, you're in for a surprise! 🎿❄️ Lee Canyon is just about an hour from the Strip and offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and beautiful mountain scenery during the winter months. In the summer, it's a gr...

Lee Canyon | Las Vegas

Restaurants

This section is all about the places I actually eat and recommend around Las Vegas 🍽️✨ From iconic Strip restaurants and elevated dining experiences to local favorites you won’t find on every tourist list, these are spots that deliver on flavor, atm...

If you’re looking for a lively, elevated Mexican dining experience on the Strip, this is a standout. 🌮✨ Javier’s is known for its upscale atmosphere, rich flavors, and beautiful interior that feels like a full experience—not just dinner. From the ta...

Javier's @ Aria

It’s the kind of place you go when you want something easy but still thoughtfully made, whether it’s a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a quick bite after running errands in the neighborhood. The vibe is calm, welcoming, and very “southwest local l...

Mama Bird Restaurant

Mark Wahlberg's restaurant… It’s a great option for everything from casual dinners to group nights out, especially when you want something that feels a little elevated but not over-the-top formal. The energy is upbeat, the menu is shareable, and it f...

Flecha Cantina

Arts & Entertainment

This section highlights the creative and entertaining side of Las Vegas beyond the casinos 🎭✨ From world-class shows and live performances on the Strip to immersive art installations, galleries, and unique entertainment experiences around the city, ...

Want to see Las Vegas from a whole new perspective? 🎡✨ The High Roller is one of the best ways to take in breathtaking 360° views of the Las Vegas Strip, especially at sunset or after dark when the city lights come alive. The spacious observation ca...

High Roller - Vegas Views

This is one of those Vegas shows that feels wild in the best way possible. 🎪✨ Absinthe is a high-energy, adults-only mix of acrobatics, comedy, and outrageous humor—all packed into an intimate tent right on the Strip. In my opinion, the best show on...

Absinthe @ Caesars Palace - #1 Show in Las Vegas

Unlike big illusion-heavy productions, this show is quiet, intimate, and incredibly precise—every movement is intentional, and the sleight of hand is so clean it feels surreal. It’s a great pick if you want something elegant, modern, and genuinely mi...

Shin Lim - Magic Show

Local Favorites

This section is all about my personal go-to spots around Las Vegas ❤️✨ These are the places I keep going back to—not the tourist hype, but the restaurants, activities, hidden gems, and everyday favorites that actually feel like real Vegas. From casua...

The best fajitas in Las Vegas! A local favorite and delicious food. Must try the chili relleno too. They have a location near Summerlin and another one on Water Street in downtown Henderson (that's my favorite location).

Juan's Flaming Fajitas – Voted Best Mexican Food in All of Las Vegas

If you want the real local side of Las Vegas, South Point is one of those spots most visitors overlook—and locals quietly love. 🎰✨ South Point Hotel Casino & Spa has everything in one place: a huge casino floor, affordable restaurants, bowling, ...

South Point Casino - Bowling, Theater

This is one of those old-school Las Vegas spots that locals actually keep coming back to. 🍝✨ Bootlegger Italian Bistro has been around forever, and it still feels like classic Vegas in the best way—warm, unpretentious, and full of history.

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro