Swayne wrote:
Returning to Vegas late April on Vacation. Havent been there in 8 years. Looking for new places and things to shoot in and around Vegas. Have been to Valley of Fire, Red rock, Hoover Dam. lake meed, Death valley, Drag track,
Air Force base. Would like to know of some old minning towns, Very small towns, anything out of the normal tourist stuff. Thanks in advance.
I was going to go to Vegas a couple of years ago, but it didn't work out. I asked for suggestions here, and this is what I accumulated.
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The circus at Circus Circus - photography allowed, no charge(?).
Hawaiian Marketplace
http://www.vegas.com/shopping/hawaiian-marketplace-las-vegas/M&M's World
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-the-strip/m-and-m-world/Bellagio Gardens, als the Chocolate Fountain
http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspxhttp://www.bellagio.com/restaurants/jean-philippe.aspxFlamingo Hotel Wildlife - Flamingos
http://www.flamingolasvegas.com/things-to-do/wildlife-habitat.htmlGolden Nugget Casino
Hand of Faith - largest gold nugget
Caesars Palace
Water show on the hour
Mirage Hotel
Volcano 7:00 or 8:00, on the hour
Sams Town
Sunset Stampede Laser Light Show is an experience you wont soon forget! Shows at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm and 10 pm daily.
Gold and Silver Pawn Shop
http://gspawn.com/directions/Rte 592 W to LV Expwy
Exit 41B, W. Charleston Blvd (Rte 159)
Left on South L V Blvd
Its on the right, just before Garces Ave.
Take a trip up the Eiffel Tower and you can see and photograph the whole Strip.
As for shows to see I thoroughly enjoyed and laughed until it hurt the Blue Man Group. Also any Cirque du Soleil how will bewilder you.
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/destinations/las-vegas/home.aspx I believe "O" and "Zumanity" sell out most often.
Las Vegas - Just Outside
Top Five:
http://voices.yahoo.com/top-five-tourist-attractions-just-outside-las-vegas-1769629.html?cat=16Ethel M Chocolate factory
Red Rock Canyon
Valley Of Fire State Park
Springs Reserve Trails
http://travel.ca.msn.com/united-states/photogallery.aspx?cp-documentid=22283368&page=1Clark County Heritage Museum
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g45953-d627438-Reviews-Clark_County_Heritage_Museum-Henderson_Nevada.htmlUHH October 8, 2013
I second "old Vegas", i.e., the north end.
Also consider the top of the Stratosphere. Amazing views in 360 degrees should present some great photo ops day or night.
I second "old Vegas", i.e., the north end.
Also consider the top of the Stratosphere. Amazing views in 360 degrees should present some great photo ops day or night.
While at Red Rock Canyon be sure to try out the buffet at the restaurant. It is fantastic. Also when taking pictures of the canyon try not to wear eye glasses that have a polarizer in them it will throw off the real color scheme. Such as transition lens.
Henderson is on the river and has river taxis. Good photo ops. They have lots of classic cars too.
After Henderson, you can continue on to Oatman, AZ. The photo ops here are endless and your wife will be entertained too. Oatman is an old Western town with wooden sidewalks. At some point in the day wild donkeys wander in looking for carrots. Many of the shops in Oatman sell carrots. It is easy to spend an entire day here with a camera. The trip to Oatman is worth some scenic shots too.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-153327-1.htmlI love all the photo ops in Vegas but when I go I find at least one day for a road trip to one of three places.
Death Valley 2- 1/2 hour drive
Zion National Park 2- 1/2 hour drive (FANTASTIC)
Mt. Charleston area 45 minutes north