Nicole Rupersburg

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Events

The story of Las Vegas, Nevada is incomplete without the history of Black Americans in Las Vegas.

The Best Events to Celebrate Black History Month in Vegas 

Nation

Beneath the Surface

From touring restaurants in actual caves to myth-busting urban legends of the underground, Beneath the Surface will connect you to the most unexpected and curious experiences our world has to offer, providing a holistic—and surprising—look at the literal and figurative world of underground culture.

Beneath the Surface: Going Deep Into Caves & the Underground

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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

For outdoors enthusiasts, it can sometimes feel like everything’s been done—every trail has been hiked, every mountain has been summited, and suddenly, you’re considering taking up an indoor hobby like knitting.

The Coolest Caves in the U.S. You Can Actually Visit

Lifestyle

Planning to shop small this holiday season?

Where to Shop Small in Vegas’ Downtown Arts District

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

Any place can be a great place for digital nomads to work remotely, as long as you have a fully charged laptop and hotspot on your phone, but some places lend themselves to remote working more than others.

The Best Coffee Shops in Las Vegas

Travel Nevada

Nevada puts the “ghost” in ghost town.

Haunted Places Near Las Vegas to Totally Creep You Out

Vegas Fright Nights

Halloween is allegedly a kids’ holiday, and obviously walking up to strangers’ houses begging for candy isn’t exactly the kind of thing you can get away with as an adult.

15 Halloween Events in Las Vegas to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

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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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.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

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

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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.

Nicole Rupersburg’s Recent Articles

The Best Events to Celebrate Black History Month in Vegas

Black History Month in Vegas is a hotspot for celebrating Black Resistance in 2023.

The Coolest Caves in the U.S. You Can Actually Visit

Leave your fear of the dark at home.

Where to Shop Small in Vegas’ Downtown Arts District

Peruse thrifted and vintage items, antique collectibles, wine retailers, and other one-of-a-kind gifts in Sin City’s Downtown Arts District.

The Best Coffee Shops in Las Vegas

For remote working, craft coffee drinks, and more, here are the best coffee shops and cafes in Sin City.

Haunted Places Near Las Vegas to Totally Creep You Out

From haunted cemeteries to abandoned ghost towns, creepy motels, art installations, and natural wonders, here’s where to get spooked in the Silver State.

15 Halloween Events in Las Vegas to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

True to name, Sin City comes alive during spooky season with haunted houses, masquerade balls, themed bars, and more.

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!