Top 10 Wedding Chapels In Las Vegas
October 12, 2009
People who go through bad wedding ceremonies might rationalize that, years later, the experience will be funny. But surely it’s better to start off a marriage smoothly, and if you decide to tie the knot in Las Vegas, these are ten of the best wedding chapels in the city. (Note: we’re just looking at wedding chapels that are listed separately from established casinos here.)
1. Belleza Wedding Chapel - One of the things people consistently note about this place is the great customer service and lack of a rush, which may represent an important change from the every-10-minutes weddings some other places in Las Vegas push upon couples.
2. Tuscany Wedding Chapel - This establishment is supposed to be nice and peaceful due to being a little bit away from the Las Vegas Strip.
3. Cupid’s Wedding Chapel - This business has been around for quite a while, and has impressed people for as long as it’s been running.
4. Shalimar Wedding Chapel - Friendly employees represent a big draw here, along with what’s said to be a nice-looking setup.
5. Heavenly Bliss Wedding Chapel - Very friendly employees - along with what may be cheaper-than-usual prices - are among this place’s perks.
6. Graceland Wedding Chapel - Well, if you like Elvis, this is probably the place to be.
7. Bahama Breeze Weddings - Yummy food is an important part of any wedding day, and this establishment delivers on that front.
8. PF Chang’s Las Vegas Weddings - Here’s another establishment for couples with dinner on the mind.
9. Lakeside Weddings & Events - This is a nice, out-of-the-way place with friendly and helpful employees.
10. Weddings By Chapels Of Las Vegas - Again, this is supposed to be a nice establishment, and it provides lots of little odds and ends for couples to enjoy.
Top 10 Golf Courses In Las Vegas
August 3, 2009
Las Vegas may be known for its bright lights and big casinos, but it’s also a good place for people who don’t leave home without their golf clubs. Below, we’ve tried to list the area’s best golf courses.
1. Desert Willow Golf Course - This course is supposed to be well-manicured, reasonably priced, and what’s more, an unrushed, friendly place to play.
2. Desert Pines Golf Club - The course is also supposed to be great here, and a climate-controlled practice center with automatic ball return may add to the appeal for some folks.
3. Angel Park Golf Club - The landscaping here is beautiful enough that people sometimes have their weddings and wedding receptions on the grounds.
4. Aliante Golf Club - Visit Aliante, and you should have a reasonably challenging time on a very well-kept course.
5. Rhodes Ranch Golf Club - The play here might be a bit easier than elsewhere, but the establishment’s still supposed to be nice in every respect.
6. Las Vegas Golf Club - This is supposed to be a very good course in its own right, and truly excellent considering that it’s city-owned.
7. Painted Desert Golf Club - Although perhaps a bit crowded by surrounding houses, it’s still possible to play a great game of golf at this establishment.
8. Eagle Crest Golf Course - Although this is another course in the middle of a community, there aren’t any real complaints about it.
9. Rio Secca Golf Club - This course, while nice, is best for people who are up for a challenge - some folks consider it very tough.
10. Badlands Golf Club - Pretty views and a well-kept course again make this establishment impossible to fault; it’s just perhaps less popular than the others.
Top 10 Bowling Alleys In Las Vegas
June 15, 2009
With their bright lights and iffy (but plentiful) food, bowling alleys are perhaps some of the most Vegas-like places you can find in other parts of America. So let’s see what Las Vegas itself has to offer in the way of buildings in which you can hurl smooth balls.
1. K & K Bowling Service. Well, this place does own the URL bowlinglasvegas.com. And as the name implies, it offers all sorts of bowling products and services beyond what you might find in other, smaller establishments.
2. South Point Hotel Casino & Spa. True, the word “bowling” isn’t even in this business’s name. But bowlers with families should appreciate having a ton other entertainment options under the same roof, and bowling prices are quite reasonable.
3. Jillian’s Of Las Vegas. Another sort of family-friendly atmosphere here, but with the added benefit of guaranteed live bands all summer.
4. Santa Fe Station Hotel/Casino. Ah, Las Vegas, the land of everything within arm’s reach. Here you’ll be able to find an ice-skating rink and a bakery among other items of interest.
5. Showboat Hotel Casino & Bowling Center. Honestly, the data’s a little thin on this place. But it’s received high ratings nonetheless, so it may deserve points for maintaining an air of mystery.
6. Buffet @ The Gold Coast. Let’s just admit it: everybody gets old. And if you’re a little “up there,” this place may suit you as it tends to draw that crowd. Also good for folks who are just old at heart and tired of loud 20- and 30-somethings.
7. Texas Station Gambling Hall and Hotel. Feel like mixing a little southern flavor into your Las Vegas experience? The Texas can handle that. Another plus, depending on what sort of atmosphere you want, is simply its off-the-Strip location.
8. Sunset Lanes & Casino. Here’s a place known for being clean, and in a place like Las Vegas, that’s something worth noting. It’s also popular with kids, as it has a gaming area.
9. Terrible’s Town Casino & Bowl. The name alone is good for a laugh. Otherwise, this is said to be a decent, smoke-free place.
10. Wildfire Lanes & Casino. Food, sports, bowling, and a gay, lesbian, and bisexual bar are all on the figurative menu here.
Top 10 Vegas Thrill Rides
March 21, 2008
Or, Top 10 Ways To Puke Without Alcohol
1. X-Scream, Stratosphere. Anything at the Stratosphere, actually. Either that or you’ll be sick because of how much everything costs there. Nothing like 850 feet of air between you and the ground.
2. Swinging Chairs. Stratosphere. Same idea. Bring Dramamine.
3. Big Shot. Stratosphere. Reverse bungee. 4 Gs. Enough said.
4. AJ Hacket’s Bungee. Circus Circus. Not reverse, straight down. Over concrete or over water. Your choice.
5. Fly-Away. Convention Center. Free falling over a giant fan. What could go wrong?
6. Speed, the Ride. Sahara. I wanna go fast! And then I wanna go fast backwards!
7. Speedworld. Sahara. Motion sickness again. 3D motion simulators. Racecar. Sort of real feelin’.
8. Manhattan Express. New York New York. When your heart comes out of your mouth, don’t panic. The G forces will soon push it back down.
9. Desperado. Buffalo Bill’s Casino. Primm, NV. 90 friggin miles per hour.
10. Canyon Blaster. Circus Circus Adventuredome. Pure, unadulterated fun.
Top 10 Cheapest Places to Eat In Vegas
March 14, 2008
Running low on cash? Yeah, Vegas is sort of designed to make that happen. At least the town isn’t totally heartless. The food and booze remain pretty cheap.
Here’s a list of some of the cheapest joints on or near the strip. Just remember, you get what you pay for.
1. Fiesta Rancho – Cheap and meaty buffet.
2. Sahara’s buffet – cheapest on the strip.
3. Deli at Golden Gate – 99-cent shrimp cocktail.
4. Slots-a-Fun – Yeah, sounds like a high-class establishment right? Well, at least they got hot dogs, (disappointing) pizza and cheap beer. Bon appetite.
5. The Sourdough Cafe – Steak and eggs, $2.99. What can you say?
6. Binion’s – After 11 PM, steak and lobster for $12.
7. California – decked out prime rib dinner with dessert–$10.
8. Ellis Island - $6.99 steak special. They try to hide it by not putting it on the menu. Ask ‘em about it.
9. Gold Rush – Kind of far away…you’ll need your car if you didn’t lose it. $2 steak and eggs.
10. Klondike – Mmmmm, cheap spaghetti.
Bonus: Wildfire – Breakfast $2. Lunch $3.
Top 10 Family Guy On A Budget Places
February 28, 2008
If you have to bring the kids along to Las Vegas, then let’s face it: your “Sin City” days are over…for a while. Try to keep the little ones from accepting the “business cards” being slapped and handed out at every corner.
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