City Limits
» City Limits Cultural Epicenter
May/June 2012
Las Vegas loves a show, and now the curtain has risen on perhaps its most ambitious and forward-thinking performance yet: The opening of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
» City Limits The Cosmopolitan
March/April 2012
Sandwiched between CityCenter and The Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan utilizes its slice of the Strip well with a unique vertical focus that is contrary to the traditionally large footprint of Las Vegas mega resorts.
» City Limits CommRow
January/February 2012
“Woohoo! Yeah! You can do it!” A litany of encouragements emanate from a passing car of teenagers as I scale the outdoor façade of downtown Reno’s CommRow on a quiet Thursday afternoon.
» City Limits mary & moe’s wigwam
July/August 2011
Moe Royels’ lifelong passion for Indian relics has made Mary & Moe’s Wigwam Restaurant a renowned roadside attraction in Fernley. “People from all over the world come in to look [at the artifacts],” Royels says.
» City Limits southern nevada’s main attractions
January/February 2011
It doesn’t matter if this is your first trip to Las Vegas or your 100th, the city oozes an excitement so palpable even the most cantankerous naysayer can’t help but lust over its sights and lights. Following are some of the stops that have won Sin City its place in the hearts of so many.
» City Limits house party
September/October 2010
The defining vision for the Freight House District entails creating a little something for everyone. Long-term goals include building synergy between the Freight House District and downtown Reno by providing new entertainment choices with each passing block.
» City Limits touring nevada
July/August 2010
I’ve never flown in a helicopter. I’ve never seen Hoover Dam. And I’ve never gazed upon Lake Mead. It was the perfect recipe for a tour, and one that tour companies cherish—a chance to give a wide-eyed tourist a new experience and, at the same time, educate him about the surrounding area.
» City Limits family fun
May/June 2010
Are we there yet? These four words signal the start of summer and strike fear in the hearts of road-tripping parents around the world. Family-vacation season has begun, and there are a few destinations in Nevada that should be on mom and dad’s radar.
» City Limits big-money tourism
March/April 2010
What separates Las Vegas from many destinations is the live-our-dreams factor. And if we can’t live them, at least we can ponder them and wonder, “Who really does this stuff?” Whether it’s opulent accommodations, a divinely decadent meal, or an adrenaline-infused adventure, anything is possible in Sin City.
» City Limits inked
January/February 2010
The hot sting of the needle takes me by surprise—this isn’t my first tattoo, but the initial shock is always the same. After a few minutes, adrenaline numbs my back to a slight warm tingling sensation, almost like a scratchy shirt rubbing against a sunburn. When the needle approaches my spine the pain momentarily returns.
» City Limits citycenter
November/December 2009
As the national debate over energy efficiency rages on in the halls of Congress, MGM MIRAGE is tackling the issue right here in Nevada. The gaming, hospitality, and entertainment company redefines urban lifestyle and Las Vegas luxury with the opening of CityCenter in December.
» City Limits child’s play
September/October 2009
Kids love to have fun. Parents love when their kids participate in educational activities. Everyone loves a win-win situation, which Lied Discovery Children’s Museum achieves by combining the two elements.
» City Limits world spa traveler
July/August 2009
Traipsing across the globe would have been the dream vacation this summer, but with no airline ticket, I was out of luck. What I did have, however, was a cozy robe, a pair of slippers, and before me, a city with one of the highest concentration of resort spas in the world. This was my ticket to the ultimate world travel itinerary.
» City Limits signs of the times
May/June 2009
Chris LeBlanc opens the chain-link gate to “The Boneyard.” LeBlanc is one of many volunteers at this nonprofit museum, guiding tours through the twisted signs and remains twice a day. “This is a part of our history,” says LeBlanc, as he guides about 10 of us through the yard. “We’re trying to restore and remember.”
» City Limits (in) a league of their own
March/April 2009
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2009, the Morelli House—home to the Junior League of Las Vegas—is a testament to a gone-but-not-forgotten era in Las Vegas history. Its classic block façade, bold horizontal lines, open ceilings, and flying entry embody the fundamental tenets of midcentury modern architecture.
» City Limits ground zero
January/February 2009
The Atomic Testing Museum, 10 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, offers a dramatic, sometimes eerie history lesson that’s still highly relevant today. Nevada played a central role in the testing and development of nuclear bombs—conducting 928 above- and below-ground tests between 1951 and 1992, when a moratorium halted the testing of nuclear weapons.
» City Limits riding the rail
November/December 2008
My carbon footprint is the size of a Sasquatch’s, and something’s got to give. So I’ve planned an entire day revolving around the Las Vegas Monorail. The train runs along a four-mile stretch on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard from the MGM Grand to the Sahara, with seven stops along the way. The $5 ticket (for a single ride; $12 for an Unlimited Ride Day Pass) opens up a world of adventure, while saving my weary feet—and helping the planet.
» City Limits how mesquite it is
September/October 2008
“I so need this!” This is what four friends exclaimed in unison as we met at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport one Friday for a much-needed weekend getaway to Mesquite. We were on an adventure—cell phones turned off, emails unanswered, and office deadlines looming…but we didn’t have to worry about that until Monday. This group of girlfriends was long overdue for a short escape.
» City Limits cozy little burg
July/August 2008
Boulder City is 23 miles southeast of Las Vegas, but it has about as much in common with its hyperkinetic neighbor as do penny slots and high-stakes baccarat. It is the only Nevada town where gambling has always been outlawed, taverns are rare, and growth is strictly controlled by an ordinance that requires voter approval for the sale of city land exceeding an acre. The city was created during the Great Depression to house Hoover Dam workers and their families.
» City Limits gallery crawl
May/June 2008
As visitors wind their way from room to room in the City of the World Gallery, majestic big cats and other serene nature portraits give way to gothic representations of skulls and domestic black cats. Some might consider it an odd mix, but it’s the sort of juxtaposition that’s welcomed by art enthusiasts in Las Vegas’ 18b district.