Robert Kachelriess

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Las Vegas

Last Look

Thrillist eulogizes closing or recently shuttered small businesses that we'll miss the most across the country, from local staples to regional chains.

Last Look - Thrillist

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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

The Iconic Las Vegas Tropicana Is Going Out with a Bang Soon

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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

The explosion of food halls in Las Vegas is impossible to ignore.

A Locals' Guide to Food, Booze, and Saving a Few Bucks at The Sundry

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Drink

The Best Sports Bars in Las Vegas for Watching the Big Game

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The Venetian has no shortage of indulgent drinking destinations, from the legendary whiskey list at Delmonico Steakhouse to upscale sake pairings at Wakuda and splashy champagne guzzling at Lavo's chaotic Party Brunch.

The Venetian’s New Cocktail Bar Wants You to Stay Awhile

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A tour of the Nevada National Security Site doesn't begin with a champagne toast.

The Hottest Tour in Las Vegas Has One Catch—You Have to Leave Your Cell Phone at Home

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Lifestyle

Long before the Sin City tag came around, Las Vegas laid the foundation for a legacy of bad behavior with Block 16, a red light district for saloons, brothels, and games of chance.

How the Red Light District in Las Vegas Went Dark

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Halo is a different kind of car rental service—one that puts a new spin on the idea of driverless vehicles.

In Las Vegas Your Rental Car Comes to You, and Without a Driver

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Bye-Bye, Buffets: Food Halls Are Taking Over Las Vegas

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Las Vegas may not have an IMAX 70 mm screen for viewing Oppenheimer in an optimum fashion, but it's still a perfect place to watch and celebrate Christopher Nolan's nuclear-powered masterpiece, which is already being called the most important film of the century.

Celebrate Barbenheimer in Las Vegas with Tons of Barbiecore Aesthetic & Atomic Age History

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There's a lot going on inside the Sundry at UnCommons.

The Best New Tequila Bar in Las Vegas Is Hidden in the Back of a Food Hall

First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

First Look - Thrillist

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Location is everything in real estate, and Las Vegas restaurants are no exception.

A New Destination for Steak, Seafood, and Killer Views Just Opened on the Strip

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So far, it's been a relatively mild 2023 in Las Vegas–easy on overbearing heat and heavy on rain.

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Latest Posts From Robert

The Iconic Las Vegas Tropicana Is Going Out with a Bang Soon

An implosion will help tear down the Strip staple to make way for the Oakland Athletics.

A Locals' Guide to Food, Booze, and Saving a Few Bucks at The Sundry

Work your way through an ambitious Las Vegas food hall with the latest insider tips.

The Best Sports Bars in Las Vegas for Watching the Big Game

Where to eat, drink, and cheer on the Knights, Raiders, and Aces in Las Vegas.

The Venetian’s New Cocktail Bar Wants You to Stay Awhile

Cozy furniture, live music, and video gaming machines are part of the draw at the Juliet Cocktail Room, one of three high-profile lounges now operating under new management at The Venetian.

The Hottest Tour in Las Vegas Has One Catch—You Have to Leave Your Cell Phone at Home

The legacy of the Atomic Age is alive and well in the Nevada Desert.

How the Red Light District in Las Vegas Went Dark

A seedy downtown block put the sin in Sin City more than a century ago.

In Las Vegas Your Rental Car Comes to You, and Without a Driver

A futuristic form of on-demand transportation is very real, and it's available now.

Bye-Bye, Buffets: Food Halls Are Taking Over Las Vegas

COVID didn't kill the buffet, but it sped up the process.

Celebrate Barbenheimer in Las Vegas with Tons of Barbiecore Aesthetic & Atomic Age History

There’s something for every Barbie and “Bobby” out there right here in Sin City.

The Best New Tequila Bar in Las Vegas Is Hidden in the Back of a Food Hall

B.S. Taqueria is showcasing Mexican spirits without compromise at the Sundry.

A New Destination for Steak, Seafood, and Killer Views Just Opened on the Strip

There’s room with a view on this 2,500-square-foot terrace.

What to Do When It's Too Damn Hot in Las Vegas

We've got 10 great ways to escape Sin City's scorching triple-digit temperatures.