Stroll Through a Neon Boneyard at Las Vegas' Neon Museum

Written by: Tessa Perkins

Located in the less travelled part of downtown Las Vegas, The Neon Museum is a diamond in the rough that is worth the trek. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of the city through the iconic art form of the neon sign. Their new visitor’s centre, made from the rescued lobby of the La Concha Motel, just opened in June 2012. Often used in films and television, the Boneyard is quite a unique setting, and it lets you see just how big these signs really are.   

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The Las Vegas Monorail: Simple Transportation on the Strip

Written by: Tessa Perkins

Moving sightseers and partygoers up and down the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas Monorail is a convenient and easy form of transportation to use while visiting this action packed city. The train goes from the site of the former Sahara Hotel on the North end of the Strip to the MGM Grand on the South end, and with a few different ticketing options it’s an affordable way to get around.

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Gallery Review

Da Vinci: The Genius

Venue: Imagine Gallery at The Venetian Hotel

Run: June 15 2012 - January 27 2013

Website: http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Entertainment/Special-Events/Da-Vinci-The-Genius/

Reviewed by: Tessa Perkins

This touring exhibition is the most comprehensive exploration of Leonardo da Vinci’s work ever created, and I am so glad we had the opportunity to visit the gallery and see so many of his inventions and drawings brought to life as full size replicas. Not only does this exhibition give you an idea of how da Vinci designed his contraptions, but it also shows how many fundamental scientific and artistic principles he actually discovered – many of which we still use today. It was truly inspirational to see his body of work on display.

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Pink Jeep Tours - Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Tour: Worth the Five Hour Drive

Written by: Tessa Perkins

Letting tourists experience the “natural side of Las Vegas,” Pink Jeep Tours provide full and half day tours out of Las Vegas including The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Death Valley. Their Tour Trekkers seat ten passengers which makes each tour more intimate and interactive, with plenty of time for questions and chatting with the knowledgeable tour guide.

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