Sin City is having a renaissance these days. Indulge your inner showgirl!
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Las Vegas is an interesting dichotomy. It takes a strip of desert and combines world-class architecture, shopping and cuisine to attract visitors to its casinos. For the most part, this attracts rowdy guys who cruise the strip carrying strawberry daiquiris in oversized plastic funnels and garish...
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Las Vegas is an interesting dichotomy. It takes a strip of desert and combines world-class architecture, shopping and cuisine to attract visitors to its casinos. For the most part, this attracts rowdy guys who cruise the strip carrying strawberry daiquiris in oversized plastic funnels and garish folks in acting out. Yes, generally speaking, Vegas is not the gayest place on earth. It's where straight people go to whoop it up, and in America that doesn't always bode well for gay people.
But if straight folks can invade Vegas en masse, why can't we? I advise loading up the car with your best friends for a rockstar weekend of sin and debauchery. Truthfully, however, for gay people who could easily hit up their local gay bar for a bit of trashy fun, Vegas is more a place where you can relax--check out a couple nice restaurants or enjoy one of the spas. See Celine Dion live. She's such a treasure. Shop 'til you're silly. Frankly, take away the skin bars and tackiness, and Las Vegas becomes a lovely suburban getaway suitable for a group of friends or family. Sure, you love Vegas for its gawdy, bawdy ways. But there's much more to be found.
--Joey Siesholtz
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Ready to roll? Our tips and recommendations of where to stay, what to do and where to chow down will make your trip to Las Vegas all the better. Click it!
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Travel Tips: Las Vegas
Handy insider stuff you need to know before you go!
Travel Tip #1: Take the Monorail
Save money to play the slots or an extra drink by using the Las Vegas monorail. It's $5 per ride, or get a day pass for $15 and see every casino on the strip!
Travel Tip #2: Moisturize
Las Vegas is in the desert; you'll really feel the dryness in your lips. Bring chapstick or lip balm to hydrate.
Hotels: Las Vegas
Our tips on the best beds - on and off the strip - where you can bunk in Las Vegas.
Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV | P: 702-946-7777
Paris Las Vegas brings the passion, excitement and savoir-faire of Paris to the entertainment capital of the world. Ideally located on the famous Las Vegas Strip, the luxurious resort immerses visitors in a complete Parisian...
Bally's, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV | P: 702-739-4111
According to the Las Vegas visitor’s guide, this is “one of the original grand dames to grace the famous ‘Four Corners’ of the Las Vegas Strip.” Experience some original Vegas charm, and check out their classic Vegas shows.
Restaurants: Las Vegas
Savvy street fare or a five-course feast? Here's the dish on some of the better Las Vegas eateries.
Corsa Cucina, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV | P: 702-770-DINE
You can almost miss this darkly romantic space off of one of the casinos inside the Wynn, but once you step inside, you're in for a treat. The cavatelli with guinea hen confit, wild mushrooms and broccolini was one of the best...
Payard, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV | P: 702-731-7292
This cute little French restaurant from award-winning pastry chef Francois Payard is easy to miss within the labyrinthine passages of Caesars Palace. You'll be sorry if you do--the salads and sandwiches are perfectly light French...
Nightlife: Las Vegas
Cozy corner bars, splashy clubs - and beyond! The 411 on some of Las Vegas' after-dark options.
8 ½ Ultra Lounge & Piranha, 4633 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV | P: 702-791-0100
We hear that this is THE place to be; and with two venues in one building, it’s a no-brainer. Ultra Lounge features a “pimped-out lodge” vibe, for starting out the night. Once you’re ready to kick it into high gear, head next...
Buffalo, 4640 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV | P: 702-733-8355
A gay locals’ fave, thanks to it’s low-key and no attitude atmosphere. Another great place to get your evening started before hitting the major venues.
Activities: Las Vegas
Hot happenings. Outdoorsy options. Mandatory must-sees. Our picks of what you gotta do in Las Vegas.
Gay Days & Nights Las Vegas - July 3-6
Las Vegas is rolling out the rainbow carpet for lesbians and gay men from all corners of the globe. Presented by Cirque du Soleil, the several-day-event encourages gays and lesbians to book preferred seating for any and all of...
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On!, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV | P: 1-877-723-8836
And go on she will! Yes, the Divine Miss M has answered all your gay prayers and taken to the stage at Caesars Palace in Vegas for a long-running stint, serving up bawdy burlesque and pop-hued hilarity like only she can. You can...
