I need Vegas help....please!

Lake Havasu/Parker??

Not too far...

 

www.lakelasvegas.com

A very good friend of mine owns two houses in the Sorrento Devolpment. He loves it. He is based out of San Jose, but travels there all the time. I have spent the last 2 years out there on the 4th of July and time out on the lake (Mead), which is at the closest point 15 minutes from his house. Out there, you are close enough to the strip, yet miles away. I have 2 other friends that live in Henderson and love it. All of them used to live here in San Jose.

(p.s.-Celine Dion lives out there as well as Paul Tracy (rumor) and others.)

 

http://www.lasvegassun.com/

good online paper will give you an idea of whats what in Vegas; thinking about moving there myself someday.

Vegas has a VERY high homicide and fatal accident rate by the way......

 

My ex lives in Vegas. I've seen and done (almost) it all.

I would suggest going to the Valley of Fire park. Some stunning scenery.

http://parks.nv.gov/vf.htm

You should also take a trip to Mt Charleston. I was up there in April and there was tons of snow at the top, skiing, hot chocolate in the lodge and a wood fire, etc. Very rustic and home-ey. Just drive there yourself though - don't bother with a tour. Very very cool place to take the chiquita - romantic and all that

http://las-vegas-tours.vegasguide.com/mount_charleston_tour.cfm?amid=18591

Another is Lake Meade. It's near the Hoover Dam (behind it actually LOL). There is a tiny city called "Echo Bay". You will pass signs for it driving through the Valley of Fire. I got lost there - only place to get gas for many miles. Very friendly people, easy to rent boats and go out on Lake Meade. The wifey would love it.

Boulder City is also decent - a bit out of the way and a chance from Vegas. Nothing special there really, just a different place to visit.

I kinda sorta looked at moving to Vegas. I probably would go a bit nuts living in the desert in some oasis, but LA isn't very far away and there is plenty going on over there.

Good luck!

 

I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and my parents still live there. They are thinking of relocating, and have several friends in real estate. Housing values are predicted to be flat to slightly down for the next 12-24 months. Vegas has gotten very expensive compared to where it was, and just beware that there may be a bit of a bubble phenomenon. Plus, water (or the lack thereof) is a growing issue.

Another neighborhood to consider touring is the Lakes and Summerlin (head west from the strip, Sahara and West Charleston are two of the major arterials that go through the area). Summerlin is doing the huge master planned things, with walking paths, natural areas, etc.

Good luck.

 

Darth is familiar with Vegas outside of "the strip"; PM or email him, i'm sure he can help you...

 

When I was in the RAF(royal air force)I went to vegas for Red Flag the trip to the Valley of Fire And the Hoover dam really stick out in My mind,unfortunately I did not get to the grand canyon.
Dave Mc

 

Red Flag? Did you operate out of Nellis? What equipment where you on?
Did you see Groom?

 

The "no outdoor activites" comment depends on your bent. I grew up sailing and water skiing on Lake Mead (there is reasonable striper fishing, if that is your gig). There is excellent mountain biking just outside of Boulder City, as well as in the Red Rock area. Ditto great day hikes in the Red Rock area. There are a number of active road bike clubs, and while it can be a little suicidal to ride in the city, there are some great long distance rides. It is a remarkably good place (given its location) for bird watching (both winged and the other). There is decent cross country skiing at Mount Charleston, but the downhill didn't use to be worth mentioning, and I'm not sure it is any better now. Farther afield, you have a 4-5 hour proximity to coastal southern California (assuming no traffic). To the northeast is Zion National Park (about 3 hours) and high mountain vacation homes outside of Cedar City, Utah (about 4 hours to get into the high country). Mammoth (sp?) Lakes, California is about 6 hours away--amazing summer hiking and winter skiing.

Also, given the board that you are reading this on--there is a track in Las Vegas, as well as one in Parump (?sp again) that host track days/drivers events.

Still, I wouldn't want to live in Vegas again. I agree with most things said above, except that Summerlin does have nice areas (but, yes, congestion, and yes, there are some older parts). But the comment above brings up a good point--Vegas is growing so quickly that, in many cases, the hot neighborhood of today is the rental row of tomorrow. There are very few areas assured of holding their cache long term, unless you are buying at the very upper end of the market.

 

operated out of Nellis,Buccaneer S2B January/February 1980,unfortunately we lost one with both crew killed.Did not see Groom Lake.
Dave Mc

 

Sorry to hear about that.
That area has had it's fair share of accidents over the years. Theres quite a following who gather out there to observe Red Flag these days....

 

Jeff, man, you gotta adapt. Playin' tennis in the summers on the courts musta hardened my skin. Did have a few tennis shoes loose their soles due to the heat. I lived in Houston for 8 years, and I will take 115 (120 isn't that common, and the temp is rarely at the number for any length of time) and almost no humidity over 95 (degrees) and 95 (percent). I was visiting my parents once, went for a run, and was sitting in their backyard as the sun was setting thinking how nice it was--looked at the wall thermometer, and it was 102. Wild deal.

BTW, how long have you lived in Las Vegas?