Aleza Freeman is a Las Vegas born and based travel, tourism, and culture writer covering Sin City and greater Nevada. Her work has appeared in AARP Magazine, KNPR’s Desert Companion, Haute Living, and Nevada Magazine.
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Events to welcome 2024 in Las Vegas
The City of Las Vegas expects crowds of nearly half-a-million people to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023-2024 on the Las Vegas Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas. Attending is bound to cost you a pretty penny, with hotel rates typically soaring and a price tag for just about everything.
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Snow season is here: 5 winter activities to try (for newbies/amateurs)
The snowy season is here. In Nevada, this means different things. If you live in the north, it means it’s time to bundle up in all your heaviest winter wear. In the south, you might want to start wearing layers. Either way, you’re likely itching for a laid-back day of winter fun for the whole…
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7 Nevada winter day trips within a short drive of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is close to several destinations in Nevada that make the perfect day trip. Some of these can even be combined into a road trip over multiple days–if you want to make it a longer vacation. Best of all, the weather is perfect, even in winter.
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Coolest events happening in December across Nevada
From winter-themed train rides to pop-up ice skating rinks, here are some of the coolest family-friendly events happening in Nevada throughout December.
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10 places to see holiday lights in Nevada
There are so many lights brightening up the sky from Southern to Northern Nevada that Santa and his sleigh are sure to find the way. From drive-through light displays to ride-on holiday trains, and everything in between, here are 10 places to see holiday lights in Nevada this winter.
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Small Business Saturday: Support minority-owned businesses in Las Vegas and Henderson
Small Business Saturday: Support minority-owned businesses in Las Vegas and Henderson. In recognition of this traditional shopping day, the City of Las Vegas will offer free on-street metered parking in downtown Las Vegas areas including in the 18b Arts District.
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11 things to do on a budget-friendly getaway to Laughlin
The third most visited tourist destination in Nevada after Las Vegas and Reno, Laughlin has carved out a niche of its own, thanks to its laid-back vibe, low prices and prime location on the Colorado River. From waterfront rooms to desert hikes, here are 11 budget-friendly things to do while you stay and play in…
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5 things you don’t want to miss at Broadacres Marketplace
Located at the intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. and Pecos Blvd., the family-oriented Broadacres Marketplace is a smorgasbord of culture, embodying the spirit of Central and South America with a spicy blend of shopping, food, entertainment and fun for all ages.
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8 places to buy a Quinceañera dress in Las Vegas
Every year in the United States, more than 500,000 Hispanic young women say “yes” to the dress, the quinceañera dress, that is. Picking a gown for this traditional coming-of-age celebration is as personal and important as picking a wedding gown, and often just as expensive. The dresses are typically full-length ball gowns, like something a…
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VIP Kids Indoor Play and More opens in Las Vegas to build lasting memories
Jasmine and Patrick Vides love to gather with families and children. But as the parents of young kids, they noticed there wasn’t a place in Las Vegas where everyone could have fun together, regardless of age. They decided to open a place of their own, the couple will celebrate the opening of their family concept,…
