Everyone knows about the Las Vegas Strip. Large hotels with thousands of rooms. Some of the best restaurants can be found anywhere. World entertainment. And, of course, a casino, with board games and slot machines, as far as the eye can see. But when it comes time to plan your vacation, staying on the lane can bring some benefits.
Most hotels and casinos located outside the Strip are called “local” casinos. This is due to the fact that the locals, those of us who live and work in Las Vegas, often do not often visit the Strip casino. We prefer to stay close to home and find that many of these casinos offer amenities similar to those on the Strip. And the best part is the prices you pay for these amenities, less than you pay in those better known casinos on the Strip.
The Green Valley Ranch Resort is one of the best hotels in Las Vegas.
In fact, Green Valley Ranch is not in Las Vegas, but in the city of Henderson. It is easy to get to the Strip either by car or by taxi, or at a distance of no more than 15 minutes. Room rates usually start at $ 139 per night, of course, it depends on what time of year you plan to go to Las Vegas. The decor of the rooms is comfortable and modern, without being overly modern and intimidating. When you book a room and when you check in, be sure to ask for a room that offers a view of the Strip.
There are so many restaurants in Green Valley Ranch that you will never have to eat in the same place twice. On the high-end you will find Hank, a steakhouse and a martini bar. Or you may prefer some Asian dishes or sushi in China Spice. If Italian food is more like you, then go to Terra Verde. I am sure that these restaurants do not have a famous celebrity chef, but you also will not pay high prices for these chefs, as in restaurants located on the Strip.
One of the local favorites at Green Valley Ranch is The Original Blanc House. In a Las Vegas institution since 1953, The Original Pancake House offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, all at reasonable prices. But, as the name suggests, they are known for their breakfasts, especially their huge omelets and the incredible variety of pancakes. If you are planning to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you should order breakfast.
Festive buffet and Grand Cafés offer excellent and quality food. The buffet can be very busy on weekends and in the evenings. Try to stay for breakfast or lunch during the week or arrive early for dinner. When local people do not work on weekends, they will always wait, but usually you will never wait longer than 20-30 minutes. The menu at the Grand Cafe includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, and they are open 24 hours.
After sunset you can wear your dance shoes or, if you prefer a cocktail or two, you have options without traveling on the Strip. How about a hearty beer in Quinn's Irish Pub or a drink in the casino downtown at the fall bar. If you want a little more excitement outdoors at Whiskey Beach and parties under the stars and around the pools. You can even take off these dance shoes and ponder over the sandy beach.
If you want to take part in the show, you probably should go to the Strip. The only entertainment at the Green Valley Ranch, including cinemas, is a casual concert at the Ovation Club or at Whiskey Beach. If you are looking for something according to the calque of Cirque du Soleil or Celine Dion, plan an evening on the strip and book tickets in advance.
Shopping at the Green Valley Ranch does not come close to the offers on the Strip, but you can spend a pleasant relaxing day in The District. Located near the casino, in the district there are small shops and stores with a big name, such as Sharper Image and REI, in an open setting. The hotel also has a variety of restaurants offering open terraces.
If you plan to engage in gambling during your stay, one of the first things you should do is register for your club of players. A landing pass, as they call it, gives you more generous rewards than a casino on the Strip. You can even register before leaving your home. Awards can build up quickly and who do not like free meals?
While you are visiting your website to register with the players club, it would be helpful to provide your email address. This can be especially useful if your travel dates are flexible or if you are not sure when you will be traveling to Las Vegas. Periodically, they will send you promotional offers for great packages or special numbers.
Booking a hotel room at a Strip does not mean that you have to sacrifice luxury, comfort or convenience. A nice example of this is the Green Valley Ranch resort. This means that you can get all the benefits offered by hotels with a big name, for example, Mandalay Bay or Caesars Palace. You can always take a tour of the Strip, but you can also avoid large crowds and retreat to a more relaxed atmosphere. And the best part, your pocket book will have a little more cash so you can enjoy a few more hands of blackjack.
