Neon Boneyard Park, Las Vegas ~ 9/23/13

A free day in Vegas that did not include gambling or pool lounging led me to the Neon Boneyard.  It sounded interesting, so after breakfast, I started walking down Las Vegas Boulevard  for about a 5 mile hike to the museum. I knew there'd be interesting things to see along the way.

Getting close...

 And there it was, a couple of acres filled with old neon signs.

The Visitor's Center explained that one could view the "boneyard" only by taking a guided tour, and the next one was starting shortly. So the hour long tour began with a very informative but strict guide. We had to stay together and on the path, and we did. She had bits of information about many of the signs that are mostly just jumbled there together with no particular rhyme or reason. Here are some photos taken in the boneyard, in no particular order, rhyme, or reason.

By saving these signs, the museum is preserving part of Las Vegas history, so cheers to that.

Las Vegas 9/22/13 - 9/23/13

 

It's not on our top places for a vacation but a business trip brought us out there and we decided to extend the trip and visit Area 51, Antelope Slot Canyon Monument Valley, and the ever grand Grand Canyon. But first, Vegas. We checked in at the fabulous Wynn.

 Strict Rules.

 Weird to see an indoor ashtray, but hey, it's Vegas.

Before the business dinner at the country western bar, Gilley's, at Treasure Island, we strolled the streets.

Protesters on site ~ good luck with that.

The Bellagio is so excessive but irresistible, especially when the musical fountain plays Andrea Bocelli singing "Time to say Goodbye."

I don't know why people take the "canal" boat rides at the Venetian but, hey,  we did visit "Paris" on our previous visit. And inside the Venetian is kind of cool, complete with Lady Gaga.

We had a drink outside of "Paris," made a note to visit Gordon Ramsey's restaurant next time around, and watched night fall. 

The business dinner at the crazy country bar, Gilley's, came complete with a riding bull that the bravest, or the most foolish, attempted. Otherwise it was a delightful evening, reconnecting with business friends, and ending up with a little video poker.