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Nevada – More Than Gambling

By admin on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

Part of the appeal of Nevada is its less than perfect reputation. Las Vegas and legalized gambling is what has made Las Vegas and Nevada known worldwide. However, there is much more that visitors can do in Nevada aside from gamble. Some popular cities include Mesquite, Boulder City, Carson City and Laughlin with a number of recreational activities and excellent accommodations. If visitors are looking for a historic vacation then there are many options in North Nevada. In Southern Nevada there is also the option of visiting one of the many ghost towns left over from the early nineteen hundred silver boom. A popular attraction in Southern Nevada is the Cave Lake State Park which has a number of recreational activities such as fishing, camping and hiking.

Las Vegas is a man made attraction that has attracted thousands of people from all across the world. Las Vegas is known for their casinos and bright neon lights. There are several Clark County communities that come together to form Las Vegas including Henderson which has the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. However, you don’t have to like gambling to come to Las Vegas, there are many other options including several natural outdoor recreational activities. One of these options is Lake Mead National Recreation Area which is near Boulder City and the Valley of Fire State Park. And then there is no shortage of clubs along the Las Vegas Strip that you can choose from to keep you busy all night long.

Despite the size of Las Vegas it isn’t the capital of Nevada. Carson City is the capital of Nevada and is located near Reno and Lake Tahoe. Many choose to come to Carson City as a result of its close proximity to outdoor activities including many skiing and snowboarding sites in the winter. Although, like most large cities in Nevada you can still find some casinos if you want to do a little gambling while you are there.

There is no shortage of accommodation in Nevada and many of them are the hippest hotels you will find in the entire United States. Many of these hotels come with excellent service and amenities so the only hard trouble is figuring out which one you want to stay at. However, if you are looking for something a little different than the standard Las Vegas hotels you should consider the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa. This hotel isn’t located along the strip, instead most rooms overlook the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation and the architecture and design is built to look like the natural wonder that it overlooks. So this makes it an excellent option for those who want outdoors in their Las Vegas vacation.

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Why was the Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas demolished

By admin on Friday, February 5th, 2010 | No Comments

The Stardust was the last of the ”organized crime” run casinos. With such a  history, how could we ever forget this landmark? This resort smbolized a mentality of skimming, scamming, and other felony crime. Her history has so many twists and turns that her story was even made into the 1995 movie CASINO staring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone.

The demolition in 2007 ended a yearlong farewell to a 48-year-old resort that was, in its heyday, considered the ultimate in luxury and style. It was a frequent stop of Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack.Hundreds of invited guests and corporate officials watched the demolition from across a parking lot on the Las Vegas Strip, the street of major hotels and casinos that runs through the heart of the city. The building came down in 10 seconds at about 2:30 a.m., the time having been chosen to reduce crowds and traffic congestion.

Four grandsons of Boyd’s chief executive, William Boyd, pushed a wooden lever that signaled to the demolition crew to begin the series of dynamite explosions. Fireworks marked the 10-second countdown in front of the buildings before the explosives were touched off. A planned laser light show was canceled when unexpectedly strong winds blew a cloud of dust toward the audience.

At 2.30am in the morning, the Stardust was blown up. It is a really sad day, but exciting for everyone who saw the fireworks display as it crumbled to the ground. 

The Stardust’s 32 story west tower (opened in 1991) was a prominent enhancement to the appearance of the Las Vegas strip with its purple and violet neon glow. The Stardust, Frontier, and Westward Ho have all been demolished; Sky Condos were constructed south of the Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Encore at Wynn was built just north of Wynn, Palazzo was built just north of Venetian, and a hotel/condo combination called Crown was developed on the site of Wet N Wild Waterpark south of the Sahara. Boyd Gaming began construction on Echelon at the Stardust site; but that project is currently on hold.

Stardust was one of my regular stops for many when walking the strip. Folks liked the quiet, no nonsense atmosphere – no silly themes or tourist gimmicks. There was one particular cluster of video poker machines I have spoke with people played he Stardust 50 cent machines near the south end of the casino. I wonder if one can still hear the sounds of old when passing by where the building once stood.

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