Las Vegas News

Yesterday we posted about the new POUR 24 opening at the New York New York today (Nov 26) and today they were kind enough to send over a list of the different beers they will be featuring. That is a pretty good lineup and I can see it doing well at the new location.

On Draft:
* Abita Purple Haze Wheat Lager
* Alaskan ESB
* Alaskan Amber Ale
* Anchor Seasonal
* Big Sky IPA
* Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale
* Blue Moon Seasonal
* Breckinridge Vanilla Porter
* Breckinrdige Oatmeal Stout
* Firestone Double Barrel Ale
* Firestone Pale Ale
* Firehouse American Pale Ale
* Kona Pipeline Coffee Porter
* Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat Ale
* New Belgium 1554
* New Belgium Fat Tire ESB
* New Belgium Mothership Wit
* Rogue Brutal Bitter
* Rogue Shakespeare Stout
* Sierra Nevada Seasonal
* Sin City Amber Lager
* Stone Arrogant Bastard Strong Ale
* Stone Ruination IPA
* Widmer Hefeweizen

Bottled Beer:
* Abita Seasonal
* Alaskan Seasonal Stone Smoked Porter
* Anchor Liberty Ale
* Black Dog Honey Raspberry
* JW Dundee Honey Brown Ale
* Mactarnahan’s Blackwatch Cream Porter
* New Belgium Blue Paddle Pilsner
* North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner
* Rogue Chipotle Ale
* Samuel Adams Boston Lager
* Samuel Adams Seasonal
* Woodchuck Cider

What do you think? will you be stopping by for a drink (or two)?

What works for the American has to work for the Spanish, doesn’t it? Well that is the thought behind an ambitious new Spanish project to be revealed next month. Plans include the building of a new “casino city” in the desert which includes 32 hotels, five theme parks. The city will be spread over 5,000 acres and in order to add some Las Vegas flare, it may even feature “wedding chapels” to encourage honeymoon tourism. Plans also include a stadium and a conference center.

Among the planned casino themes, will be a sweep of history, featuring cavemen croupiers, Roman centurions or courtiers from the time of France’s Louis XIV – not to mention agents of the KGB.

“This is going to be a new version of Las Vegas in Europe,” said a spokesman for Aristocrat Technologies, an Australian gaming company involved in the project. “It’s going to bring lots of jobs. Disneyland Paris will be tiny in comparison.”

It does sound interesting, but I wonder if this is really going to be another Las Vegas or will it end up being another Atlantic City?

The Tiger Habitat, one of the most visited free family attraction located at the Mirage has closed its doors today. The Tiger Habitat opened along with the Mirage back in 1989 and was the home for the Royal White Tiger. These tigers can now be seen at the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat (cover charge $15 per person).

The area used to the habitat will be renovated and turned into a quick bite restaurant called BLT Burger, due to open in the spring.

Tomorrow, the New York-New York is scheduled to open POUR 24, a new contemporary bar with a selection of 24 bottled and 24 draft beers.

POUR 24 will be on the mezzanine level near COYOTE UGLY and will be open 24 hours daily.

Vanessa Carlton performed in this year’s Bite of Las Vegas 2007. A fan in the crowd made sure that those who missed the show, could still get a feel of what it was like.

Halloween is right around the corner and what’s better to open up this new blog with a rundown of Haunted Houses in Las Vegas for 2007. I am proud to say that we have some great haunted houses in Las Vegas, and even some world ranked ones. There is still one more weekend left before the Halloween, why not head out and check some out?

We ranked the houses around town based on our experience as well as input from other attendees and lastly ranking in other top hounted houses in the country.

1. Frightdome

Frightdome is without a question the leading haunted house in Las Vegas. With its competitive price and new features added every year, Frightdome is my first stop every year. Frightdome was ranked 4th among AOL’s top haunted adventures and I have never heard anyone who did not have a great time. Read our review of Frightdome 2007.

Location: Circus Circus
Dates: October 6th-31st
Tickets: $29.95 single day/$41.95 fast pass ($5 off coupuns available around town)
Awards: 4th scariest haunted attraction (AOL)
Website: http://www.frightdome.com/

Attractions:
-Drop Demons (NEW)
*WARNING: DO NOT LOOK UP! Beware of Demons above, dropping out of the dark sky as their victims venture below. You’ll jump right out of your skin and run home crying to your Mommy.

-Killer Clowns in 3D Haunted House (NEW)
*Be careful, killer clowns lurk behind every corner, just waiting for their chance to taunt and torture you.

-Fright Dome Wax Museum inside the Cavern of the Living Dead (NEW)
* Ever have that strange, spine-tingling feeling someone is watching you?  In this case, it’s true! Our freakish wax characters might come to life if they sense your fear. Who knows what’s real and what’s not at the Wax Museum?

-Haunted 4D FX Theater (NEW)
*You think 3-D is cool? Try 4-D! Come inside and see if you can withstand the horrors of the Haunted 4-D Special FX theater. Test your senses and enjoy the show.

-8 unique Freak Shows featuring the Lizardman, Lady Diabla, Swingshift Sideshow, Sleazo the Clown and more! (NEW)
*This isn’t a dream- This is the real thing. If you have a weak stomach, this show isn’t for you. Only the most gruesome stunts are performed by these freaks.

-Morgue of Misery Haunted House
* Don’t believe in ghosts? One pass through this haunted hospital will change that! The Morgue is filled with the cries and wails of tortured patients just waiting for their revenge.

-The Cavern of the Living Dead Haunted House (NEW)
* Only the dead walk these grounds of the Cavern. These Zombies emerge from the darkness with ravenous appetites, waiting to devour the flesh of their next victims.

-The Chainsaw Massacre Haunted House
*Enter at your own risk. This massacre echoes with the roar of chainsaws that will haunt you through the night. Will you escape the madness in one piece?

-The Hellevator (NEW)
*Going up? Don’t think so! This is no ordinary elevator. Brace yourselves for one “hell” of a ride!

-5 Acres of Fear
How long can you survive in 5 acres of terror, where creatures of every imaginary horror roam?

-2 Haunted Ridefilms (Elvira’s Superstition and Draculas Haunted Castle)
Come enjoy a Ridefilm: a terrifying tour through Dracula’s Castle or the bone-chilling fear of Elvira’s Superstition.

-4 scream-enducing Scare Zones
Experience the most extreme demented, mental, and paranormal scares as you venture through the park.

-23 Rides and Attractions
Rides, Haunted Houses, Freak Shows, Scare Zones, Drop Demons, Creatures and more!