I've lived in Vegas for over a year, and haven't visited The Strip. Instead, I've found a cozier side of Sin City.

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A river and marshland in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is so much more than The Strip.

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I frequently visit Las Vegas between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's one of the best times to experience The Strip.

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I'm always excited to see how Las Vegas finds new ways to dazzle and delight me in December.

Jill Schildhouse

I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

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I wouldn't plan trips around some of the major US tourist attractions.

Emily Hart

I'm a 22-year-old who visited Las Vegas for the first time. It wasn't for me, but I'm glad I went.

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My trip to Las Vegas didn't go the way I'd hoped, but I'm still grateful for the experience.

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I'm a Las Vegas local who's stayed in almost every resort on the Strip. These 5 are always my top picks.

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I've spent a lot of years trying to find the best places to stay along the Las Vegas Strip.

Reannon Muth

I visited the Cake Boss' restaurant in Las Vegas. My $80 meal tasted like it was cooked by an Italian grandma.

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My $80 meal at Buddy V's Ristorante in Las Vegas was filled with perfect comfort food from start to finish.

Terri Peters

My 93-year-old great aunt lives alone in Las Vegas. I worry about her, but she loves her independence and keeps herself busy.

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The author's great aunt (pictured here in 2018) is now in her 90s and lives alone.

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I just went to Las Vegas for the first time since I stopped drinking. It was a surprisingly sober-friendly destination.

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The author recently visited Las Vegas solo for the first time since she stopped drinking alcohol..

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For the first time in my adult life, I visited Las Vegas without gambling. These 6 activities made it the best trip yet.

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The writer at a pierogi-making class in Las Vegas.
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Rachel Simon

I've visited Las Vegas by myself for over 15 years. It's actually one of the best destinations for solo travel.

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I don't gamble much, but I always find something fun to do in Las Vegas when I'm alone.

Carly Caramanna

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