Nicole Rupersburg

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Las Vegas

Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

As the rest of the country gears up for sweater weather, Las Vegans are celebrating a different change—it’s finally patio season!

The Best Restaurant Patios in Las Vegas 

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Fall has arrived, with all of the pumpkin spice-flavored items, cozy sweaters, and signature changing colors that make us eager to leave summer (and its intense heat) behind.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of Las Vegas 

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Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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From all-star residencies to immersive art, there are no shortage of entertainment options in Sin City.

The Best Cirque du Soleil Show to See Based on Your Vibe

Nation

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Mitten-shaped Michigan’s two massive peninsulas touch the waters of four Great Lakes—making it America's undisputed lakefront champion.

The State with the Best Beach Towns Isn’t Even on a Coast

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Were you one of those people who were 100% ready to Storm Area 51 back in 2019?

Take a Road Trip Down the Extraterrestrial Highway

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Just under two hours northwest of Las Vegas on a dusty stretch of US-95, Beatty, Nevada, sprung to life in 1904 as a supply center, when gold was discovered about 8 miles down the road in the region around what would later become Death Valley National Park.

The Gateway to Death Valley Is Lined with Ghost Towns, Saloons, and Dunes

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Secrets to Save Money on Car Rentals That Companies Don’t Want You to Know

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Great Basin National Park is a land of extremes.

This National Park Has Some of the Oldest Trees on Earth

It's National Ice Cream Month and really, who are we to deny a holiday?

The Absolute Best Ice Cream Shops in Las Vegas 

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Lifestyle

In Las Vegas, we celebrate Pride in October (officially LGBT History Month).

The Best Spots for LGBTQ Nightlife in Las Vegas

Small Town Pride

Join us on a digital road trip through Small Town Pride, taking the long route to some of the most vibrant queer communities across the country.

Small Town Pride: Touring USA's Most Vibrant Queer Communities

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Arrive in Saugatuck for the first time and it hits you almost immediately: This is not your average Small Town USA.

This Tiny Michigan Town Is One of America’s Best LGBTQIA+ Destinations

Sure, you probably know Fremont Street, but what do you know about Downtown Las Vegas, better known as DTLV?

Nicole Rupersburg’s Recent Articles

The Best Restaurant Patios in Las Vegas

Enjoy an al-fresco drink or dinner at one of Sin City’s most stunning restaurant patios.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of Las Vegas

Marvel at the gorgeous changing colors of fall at these nature spots across Nevada.

The Best Cirque du Soleil Show to See Based on Your Vibe

Are you feeling psychedelic, sci-fi, grandiose, or like a native New Yorker? There’s a Cirque du Soleil show to fit every mood.

The State with the Best Beach Towns Isn’t Even on a Coast

3,000 miles of sandy shores.

Take a Road Trip Down the Extraterrestrial Highway

Weirdness awaits on Nevada SR 375 and beyond.

The Gateway to Death Valley Is Lined with Ghost Towns, Saloons, and Dunes

Plus a lot of friendly burros!

Secrets to Save Money on Car Rentals That Companies Don’t Want You to Know

Gas is expensive, rental cars have shortages—don’t get ripped off even more.

This National Park Has Some of the Oldest Trees on Earth

Plus the best stargazing the desert can offer.

The Absolute Best Ice Cream Shops in Las Vegas

From small-batch creameries to soft serve, malts, and shakes, here’s where to get your scoops in Sin City.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ Nightlife in Las Vegas

Head to the Strip and the Fruit Loop district for queer day parties, bottomless drag brunches, and more.

This Tiny Michigan Town Is One of America’s Best LGBTQIA+ Destinations

The Midwest’s greatest gaycation spot is also a haven for the arts and star-caliber dining.

Where to Drink Like a Local in Downtown Las Vegas

From dive bars in the Arts District to micro-breweries on Fremont Street, you can’t miss these locals’ bars in DTLV.