Jake Hoffman

I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.

Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.

More about me, here.

Exterior of Coca Cola Las Vegas, which features a giant illuminated glass Coca Cola bottle.

Look Inside The Oft-Overlooked Coca-Cola Store in Las Vegas

Key Points: A Coca-Cola Store in Las Vegas is ironic as the brand is almost non-existent in the casino properties that surround it. That’s right, …

Flamingo's hotel tower is visible through a group of palm trees on a sunny day with blue skies above.

Flamingo Las Vegas Wildlife Habitat – The Good & The Stinky

Key Points: One of Flamingo’s more unique attractions is their wildlife habitat, which is home to an assortment of birds and fish, although the resident …

A wide angle shot of the Studio Suite, which shows a king bed to the right, and a dining room table to the left.

Palace Station Las Vegas – Studio Suite King Review

Key Points: My personal affinity for Palace Station stretches back to my early days of visiting Las Vegas. Now, in those days, Palace Station was …

The entrance to NYNY's Arcade with a row of claw machines visible inside.

Look Inside the Arcade at New York New York Las Vegas

Key Points: Paired with the popular Big Apple Coaster, the Arcade at New York New York is a popular destination for families looking for kid-friendly …

A clip from The Jungle Book playing on the surround screen.

Immersive Disney Animation Review – Las Vegas – Look Inside!

Key Points: Located inside the Shops at Crystals, Immersive Disney Animation by Lighthouse Immersive aims to take guests “Inside the greatest films of Walt Disney”. …

Entrance to the ARCADE, which is surrounded in green, purple, and red neon lights.

Review of the ARCADE at Horseshoe Las Vegas – Look Inside!

Key Points: Horseshoe has completely reinvented itself during its recent transition from its previous identity as Bally’s. Some of those changes include a new poker …

Various arcade games lined up against a wall.

Review of The Fun Dungeon Arcade at Excalibur – Look Inside!

Key Points: When it comes to kid-friendly things to do in Vegas, few things top the allure of a sprawling arcade. One of the top …

Arcade games with a neon sign above that says

Circus Circus Midway & Arcade Review – Take a Look Inside!

Key Points: It’s no secret – Circus Circus is the home base for families looking for kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas. Home to …

Inverter has it's passenter seating area extended towards the roof and upside down.

Review of The Adventuredome at Circus Circus – Look Inside!

Key Points: Circus Circus is located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip and is known for its kid-friendly attractions and things to …

Exterior of Pinkbox Doughnuts at Plaza, which is very pink and features a door that forces you to walk through a pink doughnut.

A Look Inside Pinkbox Doughnuts – Plaza Las Vegas

Plaza is on a tear, adding fresh amenities left and right that are intended to increase the resort’s appeal and draw in the masses. Examples …

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