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.

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Look Inside the Clark County Museum Near Las Vegas

The Clark County Museum is located 30 minutes from resorts on the Strip by car and packs an educational punch. If you’re anything like me, …

Exterior of Ethel M's Chocolate Factory.

Look Inside Ethel M’s Chocolate Factory & Cactus Garden!

One of the more unique free things to explore in Las Vegas, Ethel M’s chocolate factory is about a half-hour drive away from resorts on …

Brewdog marquee, which is a dog above the word BREWDOG, illuminated in blue.

Review of BrewDog Las Vegas – A Rooftop Bar with a View!

BrewDog is perched atop the Showcase Mall on the south end of the Strip and serves an impressive 95+ tap beer options as well as …

A large metallic sphere with various wires wrapped around it designed to look like the Gadget test device.

Review of the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas

The National Atomic Testing Museum is a short drive from resorts along the Strip (10 minutes) and aims to educate the public on the history …

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Look Inside the Bonanza Gift Shop in Las Vegas!

If you’ve been to Las Vegas, then you’ve likely driven past the Bonanza Gift Shop which is located on the north end of the Strip …

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Review of Museum Fiasco’s “Cluster” at Area15 – Look Inside!

An audio/visual experience within Area15, Museum Fiasco’s “Cluster” uses light, sound, mirrors, and even fog to create a sensory experience unlike any other. “An immersive …

Video screen on the wall illuminates an otherwise dark room. On the screen, a space shuttle ready to take off is pictured along with the word

Review of Illuminarium at Area15 Las Vegas – Look Inside!

Illuminarium is an immersive experience at Area15 that plays documentary-like content about both space and the African Safari on 4k on floor-to-ceiling screens that surround …

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Review of Wink World at Area15 – Worth Doing?

Wink World is an attraction at Area15 that’s billed as a series of “Portals into the infinite”. The brainchild of Chris Wink, who helped to …

A view of the track Haley's Comet rides on, which loops around the ceiling at Area15.

Review of Haley’s Comet at Area15 – Is It Worth Riding?

Haley’s Comet is one of many attractions found within the sprawling Area15 entertainment complex, and is self-described as “Hang-gliding meets free-falling”. Offering a seated zipline-like …

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Twilight Zone Mini Golf at Horseshoe Review – Look Inside!

When it comes to hunting down mini golf in Las Vegas, there are surprisingly few options. Fortunately, the ones that do exist bring some serious …

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