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Their Fremont Street location is right in the center of it all, so it's great for people watching and experiencing the wilder side of Las Vegas. Because the original location is so popular, Le Thai 2 near UMC Hospital offers a takeout window for people who want to grab and go. Pair this with the Lucky Day Tequila Bar, a charming spot that's right across the street. there's always something going on every night of the week and there are stickers and lights everywhere. The Blanco tequila is my favorite - it's smooth, citrusy, and good for sipping.

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This Chinatown curry house is super affordable, with prices between $10-$20. If you've never had Japanese curry before, it's a little more savory and thicker than other styles, and they have so many more variations. Order it with a big piece of chicken katsu that’ll be drenched in the stuff.

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It has live seafood and great fish, plus it’s friendly for people who don’t eat red meat. Their standout dishes are the whole lobster and the honey walnut shrimp. The restaurant has a huge variety of specials based on daily deliveries from its fishmonger.

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This is the last remnant of iron chef Kerry Simon in Las Vegas since his passing, and I love it just as much now as I did when he was alive. The chicken skin and watermelon salad is delicious, almost like pork rinds, but heartier and more flavorful, making it the perfect combination of crunchy and salty. They’ve got a great seasonal menu and everything is served family style.

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Echo and Rig is so underrated. The quality is good, and the prices are reasonable for what you get. The portobello mushroom fries are lightly breaded and meaty. Get the thick-cut bacon as an appetizer, which is made in-house with their butcher shop downstairs. They're nice, thick strips grilled and served with homemade BBQ. I'm not even a fan of bacon, and I think it's phenomenal.

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One of the best places to hike and experience Mother Nature in Las Vegas, this conservation area is known for its rich, towering red mountains and the Keystone Thrust Fault. It's a haven for outdoorsy people, but you can still drive the scenic loop if it's too hot to get out and walk.

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The Broadway Series offers a variety of musicals throughout the year. Vegas has so many great theaters and performers that I know personally, but the acoustics, tech, and size make this one of the best live theater production spaces I've seen around the country. If you don’t have season tickets, they’re available on the day of the show. The tickets are inexpensive and are often very good seats.

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Mt. Charleston Lodge is fantastic in the spring because it’s a quick and easy getaway for a hot chocolate or to spend some time in the snow. If you decide to hike the Mary Jane Falls Trail, know that it is always cold, so bring a jacket. There are no fountains for water, so make sure to bring your own and a dish for your dogs.

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