Day 265 on the road.Starbucks, Boulder City, Nevada
I'll be driving back to Laughlin this morning after spending the weekend here in Boulder City. After checking in at the Western Inn (thanks, Vincent, for the nice room), I saw that a festival of some kind was underway in the park near downtown Boulder City.
The Annual Jamboree in Boulder City was underway on Saturday, so I spent time walking around town and the park. The Jamboree is a big festival with an art sale, antiques, classic car show, food and entertainment. After a couple of hours I was ready to make the 30-minute drive to Las Vegas. I wanted to return to The Orleans and play some Omaha.
After playing cards at The Orleans Saturday afternoon, I went to The District at Green Valley Ranch where they were having an art festival and "wine walk." The District is an upscale mixed-use development similar to The District at Desert Ridge in Scottsdale. Both developments have an outdoor mall, commercial sites, office space, and condominiums. The District at Green Valley Ranch is connected to the GVR Resort and Casino, making the entire development a must-visit when you come to Las Vegas.
As you can tell, Saturday was a full day. On Sunday morning I worked a while at Starbucks, then returned to the poker room at Green Valley Ranch and played cards for a few hours. I really like the place and I think it's among my favorite places so far. The Station Casinos are all pretty nice, and are owned privately by the Fertitta brothers who inherited the business from their dad. Founded in 1976, the Station Casinos franchise includes eight major gaming and entertainment complexes and five smaller casinos.
Below are some photos from Saturday and my visit to the Jamboree in Boulder City and the art festival at Green Valley Ranch.
Old Town, Boulder City
The Annual Jamboree in Boulder City
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Fine Arts Festival and Wine Walk, Green Valley Ranch
