SniqueSpeak » Las Vegas

Tag Archive for Las Vegas

Sometimes “All That Glitters” is Actually Neon

May 15, 2013 / sniqueaway / No comments

Las Vegas is famous for many things: The casinos, obviously, plus Elvis, the Rat Pack, and all-you-can-eat buffets.

But the city is also famous for its neon. Whether it’s the nostalgic, campy signage of days gone by or the multimedia light shows of modern day, Vegas has always been big on the bright and bold.

The famous Golden Nugget is a perfect example. Located adjacent to the Fremont Street experience, itself a dazzling display of light and sound, the hotel welcomes guests with glittering lights galore.

We thought it would be fun to dig up some classic neon (and otherwise) signage from across the country. Here are a few highlights worth checking out!

All photos courtesy of Shutterstock

Clockwise from top left:

Pepsi-Cola sign, Queens, NY
Radio City Music Hall, New York City, NY
The Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA
Citgo sign, Boston, MA
South Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Category: Around Town / Tags: boston, casino, Chicago, Golden Nugget, hotel, Las Vegas, Miami, New York City, Santa Monica, Seattle, SniqueAway, travel, vacation

When You Wish Upon a Starchitect

January 31, 2013 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

If you think Las Vegas’ CityCenter looks good, there’s good reason: The complex, home to several hotels, a casino, and a shopping plaza, was designed by a who’s-who of contemporary architects.

Fortunately, you don’t have to travel all the way to Sin City to see these masters’ creations in person. Here are some other notable buildings designed by CityCenter’s roster of starchitects:

Clockwise from top left: Petronas Towers, courtesy of archcitecture.about.com; JetBlue Terminal 5, courtesy of David Rockwell Group; Denver Art Museum, courtesy of Studio David Libeskind; Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, courtesy of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Pelli Clark Pelli (CityCenter building: Aria Resort & Casino): Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; World Financial Center, New York City, NY

Rafael Viñoly (City Center Building: Vdara Hotel & Spa): The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH; Boston Convention and Expo Center, Boston, MA

Studio Daniel Libeskind (City Center Building: Crystals shopping district): New World Trade Center Master Plan, New York City, NY; Denver Museum Expansion, Denver, CO

David Rockwell Group (City Center Building: Crystals interiors): Ames Hotel, Boston, MA; Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, CA

Category: Around Town / Tags: Ames Hotel, architecture, Aria Resort & Casino, boston, Cleveland, Denver, hotel, Las Vegas, Malaysia, New York City, San Francisco, travel, vacation, Vdara Hotel & Spa

Don’t Miss a Beat in Sin City

November 15, 2012 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

We can’t help but hum, sing or drum Elvis’ song, Viva Las Vegas, while writing about places like the Platinum Hotel. And with the catchy tune still rattling around in our brains, we decided to find other songs that celebrate Sin City.

Photos courtesy of Amazon.com

As it turns out this desert town has inspired a great deal of music—ranging from pop to country—so we rounded up a few hits to make your visit to Las Vegas sing.

Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley

The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

Let’s Go to Vegas by Faith Hill

Luck Be a Lady Tonight by Frank Sinatra

Queen of Las Vegas by The B-52’s

Leaving Las Vegas by Sheryl Crow

Category: City Soundtraque / Tags: Elvis Presley, Faith Hill, Frank Sinatra, hotel, Kenny Rogers, Las Vegas, music, Platinum Hotel, Sheryl Crow, Sin City, songs, The B-52's

Sure Bets in Vegas this Fall

October 2, 2012 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

Our sale at the swanky Aria in Las Vegas got us thinking: What is there to do in that town?

(Besides dining at world-class restaurants, taking in a fab show, shopping at high-end boutiques, playing a little blackjack, hitting the spa, or going celebrity-sighting, of course.)

Truth be told, there’s always something happening in Sin City. Here are four highlights to look out for this fall: