Everyone knows of the Las Vegas Strip; the lights, the sights, the sounds and unfortunately the crowds and the traffic. The home of big hotels with thousands of rooms such as MGM Grand and The Venetian. Some of the best dining to be found anywhere and high prices to match. World class entertainment. And of course the casinos, with table games and slot machines as far as the eye can see. But when it comes time to plan your vacation, staying off the strip can present some advantages.
Most of the hotels and casinos located off the Strip are referred to as ‘local’s casinos.’ This is due to the fact that locals, those of us who live and work in Las Vegas, do not frequent the Strip casinos that often. We prefer to stay close to home and have found that many of these casinos offer amenities similar to those on the Strip. And the best part is the prices you pay for these amenities are less than what you would pay in the better known casinos on the Strip.
The Green Valley Ranch Resort is by far one of the best off-strip hotels in Las Vegas.
Actually, Green Valley Ranch is not located in Las Vegas, but in the city of Henderson. It is easy to travel to the Strip either by car or taxi and your no more than 15 minutes away. Room rates generally start from $139 a night, of course this depends on what time of year you are planning to travel to Las Vegas. The d