[corruption]

Originally Posted by xavierbu

If you are second guessing moving to a city cuz of "visions" of getting mugged by someone losing the mortgage on the craps table, then you might as well dig youreself a hole and live there. No matter where you go in the world, there are people losing houses everyday, muggings, murders, strip joints, hookers, and drugs. There is ALWAYS something to do in Las Vegas. Whether it be a nice walk down "the strip" or sitting through a college dance recital, You will, or should, NEVER be bored. Moving to a city that built its "reputation" and lively-hood on gambling is not the choice for Families, anal retentive Conservatives, or Californians. Las Vegas IS SIN CITY, its where you can partake in almost EVERY sin, and indulgment known to man ( and quite a few women) So if you have second thoughts, maybe you should reconsider your move to Las Vegas, and try Lancaster PA, where the Amish are

Wow..thank you for your advice. Not that you knew me or anything, but I was halfway joking. I stated in the first sentence that I am from DETROIT. Supposedly the 2nd most dangerous city in America or whatever. I have no problems here. I am not scared and sniveling in my home. You did not have to be so rude with your post.

[radraja]

To address the question, non-trashy entertainment in Vegas:

- Lake Mead NRA Official Expanded Web Pages
- easy hikes in Mt. Charleston
- Adventuredome Theme Park
- SkyMania Homepage
- Las Vegas Golf, Las Vegas Golf Courses, Vegas Golf
- Las Vegas 51s: Home
- The District - Metropolitan living in the heart of Green Valley
- Town Square Las Vegas
- Welcome to San Gennaro Feast - Las Vegas, NV

Then other things that I can't find detailed links for:
-Friday Nite Live concert series at the Trails Park (free)
-Nevada Ballet Theatre performances
-The Farmers' Market
-Summer concerts at the Red Rock pool
-Etc.

[corruption]

Originally Posted by radraja

To address the question, non-trashy entertainment in Vegas:

- Lake Mead NRA Official Expanded Web Pages
- easy hikes in Mt. Charleston
- Adventuredome Theme Park
- SkyMania Homepage
- Las Vegas Golf, Las Vegas Golf Courses, Vegas Golf
- Las Vegas 51s: Home
- The District - Metropolitan living in the heart of Green Valley
- Town Square Las Vegas
- Welcome to San Gennaro Feast - Las Vegas, NV

Then other things that I can't find detailed links for:
-Friday Nite Live concert series at the Trails Park (free)
-Nevada Ballet Theatre performances
-The Farmers' Market
-Summer concerts at the Red Rock pool
-Etc.

Thank you, I'll bookmark these.

[Julia B.]

And, for your spiritual entertainment (and the main reason I now call Las Vegas "Sacred City"), check out the Spiritual Life Center at 1420 S. Harmon. It's a hub of soulful activity.

Spiritual Life Center

[Lola Granola]

If you like outdoor activities, National Geographic Adventure rated LV the #1 best place to live for the myriad of outdoor activities locally and within a short drive. Here's a link:

Las Vegas - National Geographic Adventure Magazine

There are all the city amenities, you can pick and choose the best of the "tourist" shows (like Phantom, the Producers, Spamalot) and other exhibitions (Bodies, Titanic), along with local theater, local festivals, local bars (yes, karaoke), and yes, there are go-carts and putt-putt. There's also places for quad runners and 4-wheeling. For weekend trips you are an easy drive to LA or San Diego, not to mention the national parks in Utah and Arizona.

[sheriff]

Originally Posted by Julia B.

And, for your spiritual entertainment (and the main reason I now call Las Vegas "Sacred City"), check out the Spiritual Life Center at 1420 S. Harmon. It's a hub of soulful activity.

Spiritual Life Center

Another true "local" with insider info----1420 S Harmon DOES NOT exist.

[Julia B.]

Originally Posted by sheriff

Another true "local" with insider info----1420 S Harmon DOES NOT exist.

Excuse me, I meant to hit the "E" but hit the "S" key right under it. My bad.
It's 1420 E. Harmon.

Thanks, Sheriff!!! Love you!!!!

[swagger]

Originally Posted by Lola Granola

There's also places for quad runners and 4-wheeling.

I moved here about a year ago with my Jeep. Funds have been too low to justify a day of wheeling, but I've looked around a bit at what's available. I've seen Nellis Dunes - is that open to Jeeps? Every time I've driven by, it's only been ATVs using it. Do you know of other areas/trails open to off road vehicles? I plan on hooking up with Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers when I'm ready to hit the trail again, but would like to do some homework on the local trails and whatnot first. For some reason, I haven't been able to find a whole lot online.

[dynimagelv]

Originally Posted by swagger

I moved here about a year ago with my Jeep. Funds have been too low to justify a day of wheeling, but I've looked around a bit at what's available. I've seen Nellis Dunes - is that open to Jeeps? Every time I've driven by, it's only been ATVs using it. Do you know of other areas/trails open to off road vehicles? I plan on hooking up with Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers when I'm ready to hit the trail again, but would like to do some homework on the local trails and whatnot first. For some reason, I haven't been able to find a whole lot online.

1......Dumont dunes [south of Baker]
2......Nellis Dunes
3......Big Dune [north of Lathrop Wells about 2 miles on the north side of the hwy]
4......Arrow Canyon [north of Moapa....access from the north end of the canyon and watch for the petroglyphs on the east wall about 200 feet up]
5.....Wheeler Pass [access from Cold Creek Canyon nice charcoal kilns on the back side.....you end up in Pahrump]

In a couple of these places ya gotta work hard to keep the shinny side up n the greasy side down.

check out the Las Vegas Valley Jeep club if they're still around.

[PinkString]

Originally Posted by corruption

Thanks a lot. I'm really reserved about coming there, I just keep getting images of getting mugged cause some crazed out addicted gambler is about to lose his house or something...lol. I know it's crazy, but I can't help it. Vegas doesn't really appeal to me. It just seems like it's a loud city. So I guess if there are things to do that appeal to me it won't be so bad.

You get what you think about..if you constantly dwell on the negative, it will get you. Maybe Las Vegas isn't for you. You should be really sure before you make the move. And have happy and positive thoughts about any move. Just by moving to a new locale, it won't make you any happier. Happiness is a state of mind that only you can choose to be.

Like a poster said above, a lot of locals do not gamble very much, just light gambling, and i've never heard of any crazed addicted gambler mugging anyone.

As for the sin city aspect, if someone thinks it is, then i guess it is for them. For the rest of us, we live in neighborhoods just like anywhere else in the USA, and the gambling is just one small section down on the strip and downtown, with some local casino's sprinkled here and there.