“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas”—the peculiar kingdom of extravagance, decadence, and reinvention. Th iconic signage that boasts this message was erected in 1959 during Vegas’s golden years, and has since become both a tourist magnet and a rare trace of the city’s storied roots.
As someone who visits Las Vegas several times a year, I’ve spent my trips scouting the city's vast array of indulgences, growing increasingly entranced by its unapologetically and distinctly evolving landscape. But with every visit, I often find beloved establishments either decimated, or refurnished with more captivating interiors, the newest celebrity it-chef dining spots, and marquee residencies. The city’s kaleidoscope of change can be both exhilarating and bittersweet. Vegas’s cycle of demolition and redesign is a fascinating canon: a microcosm for a culture dictated by an insatiable demand for novelty and spectacle, whether that be fantastical and aspirational to some, or disillusioning and profligate to others.
So in this world where yesterday’s freshest attraction is today’s demolition project, finding traces of Vegas’s historic roots feels like uncovering buried treasure. Beneath the city’s ever-evolving facade, Vegas’s distinct brand of culture endures—and there are places that have withstood the city’s penchant for reinvention, over decades and despite the Strip's evolution. From restaurants and bars to casinos and museums, below are 10 of the spots that have kept Vegas heritage intact. In the rarest cases, what happens in Vegas actually stays in Vegas.
The Golden Steer steakhouse dates back to 1958.
I owe much of my Vegas history education to the Golden Steer, Las Vegas’s oldest continuously operating steakhouse. Opened in 1958, the Golden Steer is a relic of Vegas’s Golden Age (which spanned from the 1930s to the 1960s), tracing the city’s transformation from a frontier settlement to an entertainment capital. The walls of the main room, The Armory, for example, are adorned with old menus listing game meat like rattlesnake, and loyal patrons’ rifles beneath an original popcorn-style ceiling. Booths commemorate celebrity regulars—Sinatra, Elvis, Monroe, and the Rat Pack, to name a few. The restaurant even lived through the city’s mob-era heyday: In addition to the Gambler’s Room, one of my favorite rooms is the Mob Room, a trusted, secluded desert gem where mob families would once convene and hold business discussions away from crowded casinos and entertainment venues. The room is still decked with mafia literature and portraiture.
The tuxedoed servers, flaming desserts (don’t miss the bananas foster), and a wide range of beef cuts honor the finest Vegas-style dining. For seafood lovers, there's also an impressive
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Food and travel go hand-in-hand. When you get out and explore the world, you should taste all the flavors your new destination has to offer. However, the U.S. is a pretty big place with lots of diverse food offerings. So, to help you narrow down the best places to tickle your tastebuds in America, Clarify Capital created a list of the top food destinations in the country.
Spring break is just around the corner. Depending on where you live — and your tolerance for cold weather — you may be more than ready to escape the seemingly endless winter and spend a few days in 80-plus-degree temperatures. But, simultaneously, you might be hoping to keep costs low.
Few benefits in the points and miles world are more lucrative than the Southwest Companion Pass. Once earned, you can bring a designated friend or family member on your Southwest Airlines flights — whether your ticket is a revenue booking or a Southwest Rapid Rewards redemption.
If the new year has you itching to plan new trips, you’ll be happy to know that traveling doesn’t always have to cost an arm and a leg. Hotels.com coupons are one way to save: Travelers can find discounts on luxury villas, storybook cottages, romantic cabins, and all-inclusive resorts for their next getaway. Whether you’re planning a weekend in Las Vegas or a two-week trek across Italy, there is an accommodation waiting for you on the booking platform.
It’s a season of savings for travelers. Frontier Airlines recently announced the 'Love is in the Air!' fare sale, with discounted one-way flights as low as $19 to popular destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, and Orlando. Travelers will need to act fast, as the fare sale ends on February 13, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. The sale can be used to purchase tickets through May 21, 2025, with travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The airline has a variety of blackout dates, and the fares do not include government taxes or other fees such as checked bags. “Ditch the chocolates and flowers this year, gift your Valentine the spring break getaway of their dreams,” Frontier Airlines shared on its website. “Spring travel is booking fast, so grab the lowest fares today!” The airline also included a fun image of two flamingos in the shape of a heart, as a nod to the tropical getaway that travelers can visit for spring break or summer vacations.Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of discounted one-way fares, including:
Travelers have more ways to save on spring break and summer vacations.Allegiant Airlines, a discount carrier based in Las Vegas, recently released dozens of last-minute flight deals to popular vacation destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Orlando, and Tampa. Best of all, many of the flight deals are under $50 one-way, making them perfect for families or travelers looking to save. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of one-way deals, including:
The new qualification year for Delta Air Lines SkyMiles elite status kicked off earlier this month, and the Atlanta-based carrier is offering up its latest way for Medallion members to show off their status.
Aviation may be one of the safest forms of transportation, but unexpected turbulence can be an uncomfortable or even dangerous experience for airline passengers. While most routes will experience some form of turbulence, a new report reveals that some routes may be more prone to it than others. Within the United States, flights from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO reported the highest average turbulence rate. For international flights, travelers from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile experienced it the worst. These results and more were part of a study from turbulence tracking company Turbli, which publishes maps and historical data on airline turbulence. The rest of the top ten of their «Most Turbulent Flight Routes» in the U.S. includes:
A spring break getaway just got cheaper. Frontier Airlines recently discounted four million tickets to as low as $19 as part of a new fare sale. Best of all, the tickets can be used for travel until May 21, 2025, making it a great opportunity to snag a spring break or early summer vacation. The fare sale includes numerous deals to popular Florida airports such as Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Discounted fares are also available to Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, and more. The fare sale ends on February 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST, so travelers will need to act fast to secure the deals. The airline also states the fares are only valid on non stop travel for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturdays, and there are other restrictions based on the destinations and blackout dates over popular holiday weekends. “Fall in love with February travel,” Frontier shares on its website. “Enjoy lower prices and fewer crowds at top destinations.”Travel + Leisure spotted several of the $19 one-way fares available, including:
When you hear about a company retreat, you might imagine traveling to an urban destination with massive hotel complexes just to sit for hours in windowless conference rooms and spend evenings schmoozing over room-temperature drinks. You probably don't imagine jetting off to a charming, nature-filled town along the Pacific Ocean.