Vegas Cleans Up Nice

While events have had to be canceled or postponed along her sterilized Strip, Las Vegas’ proprietors are known for putting up a good fight. And they’re not backing down now. After a couple of false starts, Sin City is cleaning up its act with occupancy limits, social distancing, masks, temp checks, touchless check-in, and hourly wipe downs. This town has never seen so much disinfectant! They’re calling it #VegasSmart.

THE NEXT BIG THING

Circa Resort & Casino It doesn’t get much cleaner than brand new. The first ground-up build in 40 years, this adults-only (age 21+) resort on Freemont Street is finally taking reservations for its 777 pristine rooms and suites. The grand opening is scheduled for December 28th, 2020. Amenities will include an outdoor amphitheater, multi-level swimming pools, a 40-foot HD screen, stadium-style sportsbook, and the ninestory “Garage Mahal.”

I’M FEELING FEROCIOUS

Speaking of fights. Several Las Vegas sportsbooks are offering odds on the November 28th @MikeTyson vs. @RealRoyJonesJr. exhibition bout, which will be streamed via Pay-Per-View and Triller. If you’re the betting type, make plans now to be in Iron Mike’s hometown for Thanksgiving. To write it off as a work trip, consider a “Viva Las Office” work-from-Vegas package, the ultimate home-awayfrom-the-home-office experience at the Bellagio or ARIA.

FINDING OUR RHYTHM AGAIN

If you love somebody, let them know by booking tickets for next year’s show. Every breath of Sting’s “My Songs” Las Vegas tour has been rescheduled for January 29th - May 22nd, 2021. Kelly Clarkson’s life would suck without you, so she’s moved her “Invincible Tour” to 2021; exact dates have yet to be announced.

The adorable Harry Styles is bringing his watermelon sugar to the Strip on September 4th, 2021. Air Supply has been so lost without you; they’re planning a Vegas gig too. And, of course, John Legend will never break. He’s hoping you’ll save room for him in Vegas in 2021.

NATURAL DISTRACTIONS

Red Rock Canyon 15 miles west of the Strip, you’ll find Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area where you can ride bikes on the “loop road” and hike popular trails like Calico Tanks, Turtlehead Peak, or Icebox Canyon.

Nevada State Parks See Howard Hughes’ old home at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, the 2,000 year-old petroglyphs in Valley of Fire, and picnic on the beach in Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation Area.

Neon Museum Boneyard Check out this dazzling outdoor exhibition of rescued neon signs from the 1930s to today. Open from 4:00 p.m. to midnight most days. Online appointments ensure safe distancing.

Citrus Grand Pool Deck Reserve a semi-private cabana for downtown’s biggest rooftop pool party. Enjoy 35,000 square feet of poolside fun with restaurant service, a full bar, and beats from local DJs like Sam I Am.

GOING TO EXTREMES

Zip Me Up, Baby SlotZilla offers zipline and zoomline flights 11 stories up over the Freemont Street Experience. High over the promenade, FlyLINQ soars forward (and backward) at speeds up to 35 mph.

SPEEDVEGAS Drive a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Trophy Truck, or even an APC Tank on the fastest racetrack in Vegas, complete with a monster front straight, banked turns, and 60 feet of elevation.

Dig This Las Vegas In this heavy equipment playground, your whole rat pack can drive bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, and forklifts. Session buy-outs let you and your friends access up to 10 pieces of equipment.

OPEN-AIR AND TAKE-OUT DINING

Carson Kitchen Sit beneath the stars on a rooftop patio and enjoy gourmet comfort food like veal meatballs, baked mac and cheese, killer shrimp, and bourbon fudge brownies.

Beer Park Located at Paris Las Vegas, this 9,000 square-foot open-air deck boasts onsite wagering, 75 HDTVs, beer, wine, craft cocktails, butter burgers, bacon jam, and views of the Bellagio fountains.

Open for Take-Out For contactfree takeaway, hit up Egg Sammie for breakfast. Grab a Drunken Goat sandwich from Echo & Rig for lunch. Dinner could be a 20” Barry White pizza from Evel Pie or curbside pickup from Graffiti Bao.

Late Night Deliveries It’s a three-way tie between Insomnia Cookies (delivered with a glass of cold milk until 3:00 a.m.), Nacho Daddy’s gourmet nachos paired with a “Margarita Survival Kit,” and Pinkbox Doughnuts (open 24 hours).