Shark Reef Aquarium in Las Vegas

   The Shark Reef in Las Vegas is a good find for Las Vegans looking for affordable entertainment in this town.  Other than just the all the fish and sharks that you can see, there are also turtles, pirahnas, and a golden crocodile.  Bring your camera and remember....don't feed the animals!?!?!?  The exhibit is located in the Mandalay Bay Casino and has a nominal fee for entry.  If you live in Las Vegas and are an MGM employee, and employee discount is available.

Hours of Operation:
10:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday - Thursday
10:00AM - 10:00PM Friday and Saturday
Last admission one hour prior to close

Admission:
Adults $16.95
Children 12 years old and younger $10.95
Children 4 and younger admitted free.

Gilcrease Orchards

I think that the true hidden oasis in Las Vegas is the Gilcrease Orchards.  This is a cider farm, where they grow their own apples, and make their own cider.  The true fun is the vegetable and fruit selection available the you can pick yourself.  I have taken my family here to pick tomatoes, corn, squash, and apples.  The fruit is fresh, and is about what you would pay in the super market, but the experience is important for the children of today's world.  This is located in the North West of Las Vegas near the corner of Tenaya and Whispering Sands.  Check it out and post any comments on my blog.

The contact information is below:
7800 North Tenaya
Las Vegas NV 89131
Phone: 702.409.0655
Email Us at info@thegilcreaseorchard.org

Halloween Events in Las Vegas

I definitely think that one of the perks of living in las vegas is Halloween!!!   I think that Vegas has the best, and the most variety of Halloween events to celebrate in the country.  From trunk or treat at a local church, or a pumpkin archery shoot in the park, to the fright dome at Circus Circus, there are endless affordable things to do with your family.  I have included a link from the Las Vegas Review Journal with an exhausted list of things to do for adults and youth.  I  will keep everyone posted on cool links and cool things to do at Halloween in Las Vegas.
Link to Las Vegas Review Journal Events

Dollar Theater

This is the only dollar theater that I know of in Las Vegas, and it is actually called the Tropicana Cinemas, and is part of Regency Theaters.  The entrance fee is actually $1.50 per person, but still close to a dollar.  This theater plays the movies that just left the major cinemas, but are still awesome.  The food at the snack bar is reasonably priced.  They have $13.25 snack combos at the snack bar that includes a Large Soda, a Large Icee, Large Popcorn, and a box of Sour Bears.  You can acually take your whole family to the movies for under $20.  This is one of my main arsenals when trying to stick to a tight budget.

This theater is actually close to the strip.  If know your way around, it is on the corner of Tropicana and Pecos.  The contact info is below:

Tropicana Cinemas
3330 East Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV. 89121


(702) 438-3456

Here is a link to the theater main page
Tropicana Cinemas Location and Times

King Putt Indoor Golf

If you haven't been here, it is highly recommended. This is an indoor 18 hole mini-golf course. The whole course is lit up with black lights, and the course has borders painted with illuminated paint, which gives an awesome affect.

Another cool thing about this place is that it is a cool place to go when the Vegas heat is beating you down.

The charge is $7.95 for an adult, and children under 4 are free. My tip to you is to ask for a buy one get one free coupon when you are finished golfing, because they give use a coupon each time we played.  I put the contact info below below if you are interested.

King Putt Indoor Mini-Golf
7230 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: (702) 823-1519