If you’ve been to Las Vegas and you haven’t been to Fremont Street, you haven’t been to Las Vegas, you've only been to the Las Vegas Strip. Fremont Street is the beating heart of downtown Las Vegas, and is the second most famous street in Las Vegas after the Strip, but not because of historical significance: This road is as old as Las Vegas; it was founded in 1905 and was the first road in the city to be paved. The city’s first traffic light was installed right there in 1931, but its three lights weren’t the only ones to make history around here. Las Vegas was the first city in all of Nevada to have electricity, and Fremont Street benefited especially. In 1937 it was “invaded” by lights thanks to the electricity generated by the nearby Hoover Dam, and earned the nickname "Glitter Gulch". While the Las Vegas Club which was home to the famous "Glitch Gulch" sign, has been demolished to make room for a new casino; Circa, if you visit Fremont Street you'll see that the nickname "Glitter Gulch" is still very accurate.

For those of you who enjoy bright lights, fancy, celebrity chef-owned restaurants, losing money, and paying our state taxes, this is the place for you! I joke, of course, as everyone should experience LVBLVD once in their life. But beware of 2 things: 1. Vegas was built by the mob and designed for you to lose. 2. Everything on the strip looks much closer than it is. Take a Uber/Lyft or a cab. You'll thank me later.

Now a city park, this site started as a stage stop, then was a working ranch, and finally became a dude ranch that specialized in letting wannabe divorcees establish Nevada residency. 1931, Nevada lowered the time required to establish state residency to only six weeks. At a time when many other states had made divorces almost impossible to obtain, Nevada had already liberalized its divorce laws, and a “Nevada divorce” had become notorious among celebrities and the well-heeled. The reduced residency time made this option available to a lot more people, and a cottage industry sprang up to accommodate those needing to become temporary Nevadans. The grounds are shady and park-like, with big lawns, fish ponds, and exotic birds such as peacocks wandering around. The old ranch buildings are largely whitewashed brick, which probably made them bearable during the Las Vegas summer even before air-conditioning. Lots of photographs and informational signs tell about the “divorce ranch” years. Divorce ranches faded away in the early 1960s as other states liberalized their divorce laws. The area was acquired as a city park by Las Vegas in 1964, which (after some vicissitudes) remains today. It was renamed for former state senator Floyd Lamb in the late 1970s, and the name has stuck—despite Lamb having been convicted of bribery in 1983.

Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours is based in Eldorado Canyon at the historical Techatticup Mine. It's the oldest, richest and most famous gold mine in Southern Nevada. Located just 45 minutes from the Strip in Las Vegas.

If you visit the Eldorado Canyon Mine and ghost town, we encourage you to travel a couple of miles down the road to Nelson's Landing. You will see the beauty of the Colorado River, desert canyons, and the painted sky.

Have you ever wondered where all the old Neon lights from demolished casinos end up? Well, in the neon boneyard of course. Better known as the Neon Museum. This activity is best at night, as you get to experience the glow of all the old signs. Tickets must be booked in advance.

Interested in history? Especially Mob history, then look no further, the Mob Museum is a great place to learn everything you want and need to know!

Want a true prohibition experience? Experience prohibition era drinks made the right way and visit the underground speakeasy at the Mob Museum: Open Monday–Wednesday: Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday–Sunday: Noon to midnight Make sure you check the website before you go, because you can't get in without this week's password. Find the secret door located on the side of the building or there is an elevator inside the museum. The only hint to the doors location we'll give you is in the picture above.

Hoover Dam is worth a visit. On your way to and from Hoover Dam, you will pass through an incredible little town called Boulder City, the city was established while building the dam, and some of the houses here are the actual bungalows that the workers lived in. Boulder City has a free Museum that is open to the public, it is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is located inside the historic Boulder Dam hotel. The museum tells the story of how the dam was built and features actual equipment that was used during the historic build that began construction in 1931 and ended in 1935. Many men were killed during this construction, and it took over 21,000 men to complete the project. If you're taking a trip to the dam it is worth a stop at this museum for the tour to learn more about the place you're about to visit. The museum also features a speakeasy, located in the basement of the hotel, Cleveland's lounge opens at 4:30 p.m. daily. Boulder City also features many antique stores and adorable mom-and-pop shops, as well as some great little cafes for breakfast, and features an awesome nightlife with live bands. It is in Boulder City where Joe and I discovered the Sonic Shakers; the band that will be playing at our wedding reception. If you choose to do this activity, we encourage you to make a day of it, start with breakfast at one of the great little cafes, the check out a shop or two in Boulder City, and either do the dam or the museum first and end the evening with dinner in Boulder City and a drink at the speakeasy located in the museum or one of the many local bars. The name of the dive bar that Joe and I first discovered our band is called the Backstop, we do warn you it is a complete dive. But is our vibe, cheap drinks, old-fashioned pizzeria booths, pool tables, and on Friday and Saturday nights they almost always have a good band playing live music.

Spring Mountain Ranch is an oasis located in the middle of the desert. Sprawling and splendid, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and has been used historically as a working ranch and a luxury retreat by a string of colorful owners, including German actress Vera Krupp and millionaire Howard Hughes. Today visitors can explore some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, an 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone Cabin that was home to the founding family, and the ranch house. Hiking trails throughout the park, in addition to tree-shaded picnic sites with tables and grills, make day trips to the park a family favorite.

If you're in the mood to see desert beauty at its finest, Red Rock Canyon is for you. We encourage you to take the 13-mile Scenic Drive through Red Rock Canyon which allows visitors to explore the highs and lows of the canyon from their car with many scenic stops and trailheads along the way.  As with any national park, there is an entrance fee, however, it's worth it to see the beauty of Red Rock Canyon. And for those of you who are active, April posts the perfect weather for a hike to see the geological formations and archaeologist-discovered sites.

Rhyolite is a ghost town in Nye County. It is in the Bullfrog Hills, about 120 miles (190 km) northwest of Las Vegas, near the eastern boundary of Death Valley National Park. The town began in early 1905 as one of several mining camps that sprang up after a prospecting discovery in the surrounding hills. During an ensuing gold rush, thousands of gold-seekers, developers, miners and service providers flocked to the Bullfrog Mining District. Many settled in Rhyolite, which lay in a sheltered desert basin near the region's biggest producer, the Montgomery Shoshone Mine. There is also a house built entirely out of glass bottles in Rhyolite and is cool to see. The town is in ruins, but you can see the remains of old buildings, including a bank, train depot and many other storefronts. If you take the trip to Rhyolite, you should pass through a small town called Beatty. It is known as the Gateway to Death Valley and is located just over 100 miles northeast of Las Vegas—a go-to stop along the Death Valley Rally and Free-Range Art Highway road trips—the town of Beatty Nevada is perfectly situated to be an official gateway to Death Valley National Park. In Beatty, you'll find Mel's Diner. A small little breakfast spot with excellent affordable food. And if you're lucky, the wild burros will visit you in the parking lot for petting and any treats you may have left over! This is also a full-day adventure because if you're going to make the trip, you should take the time to stop in Beatty for breakfast and the burros, then visit Rhyolite, and finish the day driving through Death Valley on your way back to Las Vegas. Death Valley is absolutely, stunningly beautiful, there are turn-offs that will take you up large mountains, that boast some of the most beautiful views we have ever seen. Dante's Peak is one you definitely shouldn't miss.

Established in 1913, the Pioneer Saloon is the oldest bar in the Las Vegas area. Note: Uber/Lyft will often drop you off here, but will not pick you back up. So this is definitely a rental car option only.

For those of you who are into haunted attractions and bizarre collections, this one is for you. Just make sure you sage yourself prior to coming to our wedding so you don't bring any negative energy back with you! Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum is a Las Vegas’ award-winning, “Best Attraction,” (Las Vegas Weekly) and 2-time winning, “Best Museum,” (LV Review-Journal) and has been seen on the Travel Channel’s #1-rated series, Ghost Adventures! Zak has personally curated and designed a bone-chilling experience that blends his cursed collection of curiosities with the true accounts of decade’s old malevolent hauntings and rituals that once took place inside the historic 1938 Wengert Mansion. This tour-guided journey navigates through creepy winding hallways, secret passageways and over 30 themed-rooms that rival scenes from Hollywood horror films containing objects like Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s “Death Van,” Charles Manson’s bone fragments, The Conjuring 3 movie’s real-life, “Devil’s Rocking Chair,” Peggy the Doll and come face-to-face with the “World’s Most-Haunted Object”…the Dybbuk Box. This isn’t your average haunted house; this is an authentic experience. The Haunted Museum is the go-to destination for paranormal thrill-seekers, ghost-hunters, and museum aficionados with a taste that runs…dark. All visitors are required to sign a waiver stating they understand the risks before entering. Additionally, children under the age of 14 are not permitted. Proof of age is required for all guests.

Located in Laughlin, Nevada, Telephone Cove is a great camping spot on the shore of Lake Mohave in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. You can get there via Nevada Highway 163 and connect to Lake Mead Road #9, which is a scenic route through beautiful countryside. Joe and I spent a day here to celebrate his 40th birthday. It is absolutely beautiful. Just make sure you go to Telephone Cove South. Lake Mohave is stunningly beautiful and no bodies have been found here... Yet. 😂

At AREA15, the veil between reality and ultimate possibilities dissolves. Will it be a VR or sensory immersion, zip line race, or zombie hunt? Perhaps an immersive art experience, or a panoramic skyline jaunt, complete with cocktails? It’s time to embark — see you on the other side. Important to note: There is a general admission fee and then an additional fee for each immersive attraction located inside the building. We encourage you to do some research on the website and choose which experience you would like to have and buy tickets in advance.

Recreational marijuana is legal in the state of Nevada, there are many dispensaries where you can go and buy it over the counter as if it were alcohol. For those of you who are coming from States where it is illegal to do this, it might be cool for you to experience this activity. If you are not an everyday smoker, we encourage you to speak with the Budtender at the dispensary, who will help you find a lower THC strain and discuss the different terpenes found in marijuana, their medical benefits, and the way they will make you feel. Some of our favorite strains are: Jealousy - (they should have named this world peace), this is one of our favorites. APD - (Alien Pineapple Dog Shit) - this is a lower THC strain, but the terpenes are incredible, it is a very balanced, floaty, happy, giggly yet body relaxed high. This one of Sami's favorite strains at the moment. Ghost Train Haze - Sativa that is full of fun, giggly, floaty, talkative terpenes. Sami's second favorite at the moment. Jack Herer - he is known as the Emperor of Hemp and this is some seriously good flower. But beware... It will creep up on you. Dolato - this is a Bellushi Farm strain. Only found at Jade dispensary here in Las Vegas. But, if you're a serious smoker this is the one for you. This is one of Joe's favorite strains at the moment. Lemon Essence - Fast, hard hitting high, it fades quickly, but if you're looking to get high and not stay high for too long, this is one of Joe's favorites. No matter what you purchase, you will be satisfied, as there is no such thing as bad weed anymore. Any marijuana you buy from a dispensary is going to be premium, no sticks and stems, but if you find a seed, we called dibs. Lol. We do however encourage you to go to a dispensary that is not located on Las Vegas boulevard or near it for the best deals. Some of our favorite dispensaries are: Jade - they sell Jim Belushi strains. Rise - we've been buying $35 halves here. Nevada Made- great deals on tincture and flower, sometimes RSO is on sale for as little as $13. Exhale - great flower, good prices. Show grow - a little pricey but they're flower is excellent. Oasis - If pre-rolls are more your speed, Oasis is where you should go. They feature $4.20 prerolls on a daily basis, however this dispensary is located in a semi-sketchy neighborhood. Planet 13 - this is the largest dispensary in the world, it also includes a consumption lounge where you can smoke freely. However, no alcohol is served at this lounge or any other consumption lounge in Las Vegas. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Dispensaries accept cash only and it is proper etiquette to tip your Budtender.

For those up for an adventure to see something spectacular, we encourage you to take a ride to Mt Charleston. You will escape the desert and find yourself immersed in trees, nature and views that only a mountain can provide. If you have the time, a drive up the mountain is definitely worth it. You can watch the landscape change as you ascend higher from the desert landscape into lush greenery.