"3"^^ . "2013-08-09T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "5"^^ . . . . "Review #200 belongs to Sin City...\n\nLas Vegas was my home for 3 years, and although I missed the beaches, the farmers markets, and my family & friends back in SoCal, we made the best of it, we made it our home. Before moving to Las Vegas, my husband and I were regular tourists to the Strip. We have stayed at almost every hotel, seen almost every Cirque show, and have tried many of the Celebrity Chef's restaurants. But, that is all we knew until we were \"locals\" and forced to explore the other things that the city had to offer. For once you are a local, and accustom to no traffic, you avoid the Strip at all costs. \n\nWe learned that Las Vegas is more than bright lights, slot machines, outlet shopping, and unlimited alcohol. With 2 young kids, we had slim pickings for kid friendly activities, but we did find them, and we made the best of it. The new Discovery Children's Museum was one of our favorites, along with the many parks in Summerlin (although, the parks are just too hot in the summer). We took advantage of the events and story time activities at the public library. \n\nSome of my favorite parts of the city include: The new Smith Center, a great venue for theater and culture. The Downtown Art scene is growing along with the great bars and restaurants. The beautiful Red Rock Canyon offers great hiking and biking. And of course I will miss the lower cost of living, the lack of traffic, and no state income tax. But, since we still own a home in Las Vegas and made many new friends, we will definitely be back!\n\nSo on your next visit to Las Vegas, step outside of the Strip, and know that the city has so much more to offer!\n\n*Yelp 100 Challenge: Review 60/100*"^^ .