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Kris Pack commented "Cash only. " on Broadacres Swap Meet in North Las Vegas, NV.
2 months ago
Broadacres Swap Meet Since 1977, the Broadacres Swap Meet—Nevada’s oldest and largest open-air flea market (open Friday-Sunday)—has offered a local feel in an often tourist-filled city. Spanning 41 acres, you can find everything from rare comic books and game consoles to birds and barrels of candy. Unlike the rest of the city, bargaining is encouraged and expected. With a wide variety of new and used items for sale, six restaurants, several food and beverage stands, entertainers (such as the monkey performer), and even a hair salon, the Broadacres Swap Meet is perfect for down-and-dirty shopping, browsing or people watching.
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2 months ago
Drai's Vegas may roll 24-7, but the hot after-hours joints don't blow up until the wee hours. The locals' fave is Drai's, now in the basement of Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall (formerly the Barbary Coast). It's stunning, with oversized sofas, super-styled living room décor, mini-palms, and original wall art, adding plenty of atmosphere for the over-30 crowd. Thursday through Saturday, the Empire Ballroom boasts cabanas, VIP suites, and a multimedia chandelier to back up eclectic early morning beats that range from Latin fusion to house. As for Forty Deuce at Mandalay Place, the scene at this artful, burlesque joint/dance hall starts at 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, invoking all the urban seediness of 42nd Street in a clean, faux Sin City room.
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The Friendly Toast — Like Joanne Kountourakis A life-sized Barbie greets you at the door, and a Mayor McCheese-like statue (in a glitzty matador costume) stands guard in the main dining room. Before you even look at the menu, feast your eyes on the famously campy décor at this Cambridge, MA eating institution. Outlandish art from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s form a joyously jumbled display of Americana along the lime green walls that line the sun-drenched bar area, and on the replica Formica table at which you’ve just been seated. The Friendly Toast's whimsical and hearty menu complements the kitsch, with brunch items including the gingerbready Hansel & Gretel waffle, the “built to kill” Sklarmaggedon omelet, and the vegan-friendly Valhalla burrito.
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12 months ago
Fountain of Life — Like Ifang Hsieh Since the late 1990s, Cathedral City has been implementing an ongoing revitalization program. The Fountain of Life rises up out of the town square, covered with countless colorful mosaic tiles and glass. It was designed and assembled by artist Jennifer Johnson with stones quarried in Mexico. Surrounding the fountain’s central columns are smaller sculptures featuring lizards and wildflowers and other flora and fauna from the local desert. The fountain's soft surface is made of recycled tires and the innovative lighting and water recirculating system employ state-of-the-art technology. Did you visit this less glamorous city when you were in the Palm Springs area the last time? Probably not, but you should plan a stopover on your next weekend getaway.
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12 months ago
Tahquitz Canyon — Like Tiffany Hawk Tahquitz Canyon, at the edge of downtown Palm Springs, is more than a picturesque hiking trail – legend has it that Tahquitz, a powerful Indian god, was banished to this canyon by the local Cahuilla tribe. Follow a steep and rocky, two-mile hike up the canyon, passing rock art and sacred Cahuilla sites dating back up to 2,000 years. When you finally reach the 60-foot waterfall, breathe in its restorative energy. It’s said to revive even the most fatigued hiker.
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