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Old 02-22-2010, 11:30 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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So 3 weeks from today I will be flying into Las Vegas.

I wanted to know just out of curiosity what are some cool places to go, do stuff, resturants, etc that are off the strip. Stuff locals like to do. If I want to get a real feel on life of typical Vegas residents, it makes sense NOT to be on the strip or on fremont street

I know there is the Meadows Mall, as well as the Galleria in Henderson, along with the Boulevard Mall on Maryland Parkway. Does Las Vegas have any outdoor, open air "Town Center" style malls

Does Vegas have any good hookah bars?

How about some good cheap restaurants. I have heard nothing but good things about In-N-Out Burger
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Old 02-22-2010, 11:39 PM
 
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haha...there is actually an open air mall called "Town Square" just south of Mandalay Bay.
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Old 02-22-2010, 11:41 PM
 
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Yes there are at least 3 open air malls that come to mind, Town Square by Fry's Electronics, The District by Green Valley Ranch Casino, the Las Vegas Premium Outlets by Charleston and I-15.
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Old 02-23-2010, 12:38 AM
 
Location: Portland, OR / Las Vegas, NV
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. I have heard nothing but good things about In-N-Out Burger
I had one tonight. Not bad, but I prefer Fatburger.
Fatburger
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Old 02-23-2010, 12:40 AM
 
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i have heard nothing but good things about in-n-out burger
stop it! You are making me hungry!
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Old 02-23-2010, 12:41 AM
 
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I had one tonight. Not bad, but I prefer Fatburger.
Fatburger
did you get the In and Out burger Animal Style?
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Old 02-23-2010, 12:50 AM
 
Location: Portland, OR / Las Vegas, NV
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I forgot about that. I was rushing back from my 30th trip to Lowes and just went to drive thru.
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Old 02-23-2010, 12:56 AM
 
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did you get the In and Out burger Animal Style?
ok -- I have heard about this before and is it something that you have to order special cause its not on the regular menu? What exactly is it because I love in-n-out ...
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Old 02-23-2010, 01:10 AM
 
Location: Portland, OR / Las Vegas, NV
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ok -- I have heard about this before and is it something that you have to order special cause its not on the regular menu? What exactly is it because I love in-n-out ...
I stole this link from another thread. IN-N-OUT Burger
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Old 02-23-2010, 03:32 AM
 
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For Hooka lounges, I always enjoy Paymon's on west Sahara. The food there is very good and inexpensive as well. The lounge adjoins the restaurant. There is a second Paymons location on Maryland Parkway just south of Flamingo near UNLV. I like the W. Sahara location better, but I hang out at both occasionally.

Also in that neck of the woods is Sammy's woodfired pizza. I haven't been there much since they removed my favorite antipasto dish from the menu, everything there is delicious and there are three locations in the valley.

I know you said you don't want to check out Fremont street, but honestly, you need to check out the area known as Fremont east. Go enjoy a cocktail at the Downtown Cocktail Lounge. The drink menu is very creative. They make a cucumber/dill variant on a bloody mary that is really very good. The music is always deep house mixed live with percussionists, local artwork and a vibe that is really unpretentious. Right around the corner from there are two hipster hangouts The Beauty Bar and the Griffin. The griffin has a little less of a hipster quotient, but I find I can have a good time in either place. These bars offer no gaming, which is rare in LV. Drinks can be pricey because of this. Most of the set at Beauty Bar is drinking PBR, so it doesnt matter much anyway!. Griffin and DCR drink prices get a little more expensive.

If you happen to be here on the first Friday of the month, definitely go check out our arts and entertainment monthly that goes by the same name. First Friday:: Welcome

Town Square is worth checking out. I enjoy meeting up with friends at Blue Martini and I think Rave Motion Pictures is one of the valley's best theaters.

Definitely eat a burger from In and Out as well as Fatburger. Fatburger is very proud of their product and it shows in their prices. Farmer Boy's makes a mean burger as well...for peanuts.

Avoid the Meadows and Boulevard malls. I hate to say it, but they have gone way downhill.

Depending on what kind of music you like, you have all kinds of options here. I would start reading Las Vegas Weekly : Home and News, Politics, Music, Arts, Culture - Las Vegas CityLife to get tuned into the local food, music and arts scene.
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