Jennifer Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I was going to ask this silly question, and forgot about it. RoadDog's post about Vegas spurred me to post... I've never been to Las Vegas and for the most part, it doesn't appeal to me. However, in some ways it does. However, I'm thinking that what appeals to me doesn't exist anymore! But I don't know, so I thought I'd ask... Gambling (other than a few bucks on a slot machine) definitely doesn't appeal...I'd much rather spend money on a tangible item or a show, because the "entertainment" value of gambling doesn't cut it for me. Even though all these new places appear to be really spectacular and fancy, I think I would prefer to hop in my time machine and visit Vegas during the late 50's or early 60's. The old neon signs & architecture epitomize Vegas for me. Other than the "Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, are there any old Las Vegas hotel/casinos still open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_annemargo Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Off the top of my head, I'd say visit downtown Vegas. The neon "open area museum" is there, where many of the old neon signs are on display. And by and large, the downtown casinos and hotels are less gimicky and more "old Vegas", and you can still find food deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Off the top of my head, I'd say visit downtown Vegas. The neon "open area museum" is there, where many of the old neon signs are on display. And by and large, the downtown casinos and hotels are less gimicky and more "old Vegas", and you can still find food deals. Thanks! I hope Pat and I can get out there someday, and that some of "old Vegas". I have heard of the museum / neon graveyard where the old signs are...I'm not sure where it is, but I had an issue of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) magazine of the Las Vegas chapter, and it was all about the history of Las Vegas and the influence of architecture. Very cool article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattinwilmington3 Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks! I hope Pat and I can get out there someday, and that some of "old Vegas". I have heard of the museum / neon graveyard where the old signs are...I'm not sure where it is, but I had an issue of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) magazine of the Las Vegas chapter, and it was all about the history of Las Vegas and the influence of architecture. Very cool article! Isn't there a car museum or display in one casino on the Strip???? Let me do a search. Or does someone know of one on the Strip. Matt Smallwood Isn't there a car museum or display in one casino on the Strip???? Let me do a search. Or does someone know of one on the Strip. Matt Smallwood And we have a winner!!!! Sorry, couldn' t resist that casino-oriented pun. The Imperial Palace Hotel at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South has an auto collection. That give you another place to go in Vegas, Jen and Pat? Matt Smallwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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