"No, not that one!" Top 5 Page for this destination Las Vegas by toonsarah

Las Vegas Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 71 photos

Bridge Street, Las Vegas

Yes, there is another Las Vegas, and it is here in New Mexico. And what a contrast to its glitzy namesake it is!

This Las Vegas is an appealing mix of slightly down-at-heel with trying-hard-to-revive. We loved the photogenic old buildings of the Historic Bridge Street District, and the sleepy Plaza. We also loved our stay at the grand old Plaza Hotel, and our evening in its Byron T’s Saloon, where the locals were among the friendliest people we met in ever-friendly New Mexico!

Plaza Hotel

Further afield we visited Fort Union, one of the most important sites on the Santa Fe Trail. But it was Las Vegas itself that really appealed to us, despite its lack of obvious big attractions and its low profile among visitors to the state. How very different indeed to that other Las Vegas!

If you’d like to read my tips in order, please start with my accommodation tip, the historic Plaza Hotel.

And to continue with us on our road trip through New Mexico please visit Santa Rosa with me.

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In a nutshell:Not the most obvious New Mexico destination but one well worth seeking out

Last visit to Las Vegas: Oct 2011
Intro Updated Jan 28, 2012
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Reviews (6)

Yet more history Hotels (1)

If like us you prefer to stay near the centre of any town you visit, able to walk to the restaurants and bars, there is... more travel advice

Chicken enchiladas (green chilli) - Las Vegas

Great service, great value Restaurants (1)

We had planned to try one of the local Mexican restaurants in downtown Las Vegas that were recommended in our Moon... more travel advice

Plaza Hotel with Byron T's Saloon on right - Las Vegas

Friendly local hangout Nightlife (1)

After our tasty meal in the Landmark Grill we decided to check out the bar across the lobby, Byron T’s Saloon. We were... more travel advice

Around the Plaza Things to Do (2)

After seeing the plazas of Old Town Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos (among others) on our drive through New Mexico, the... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Fort Union

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Written Jan 5, 2012

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Mikebb Apr 3, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Another informative page Sarah, but I thought I was going to "Gambling Las Vegas". Good to read you are interested in Rugby, how does that mix with your Newcastle United team?
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balhannah Mar 7, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Another interesting page! I didn't know there was another Las Vegas, I wonder how many people do. What a huge meal, and what good value!
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Nemorino Jan 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Fine photos and tips about this nice town with its "appealing mix of slightly down-at-heel with trying-hard-to-revive" – that’s a great description!
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Trekki Jan 6, 2012 at 10:59 AM

So there is more than one "The Plains" exisiting in US :-) What a cute town and what an interesting accommodation you had there.
Oh my.... and you meals reminded me how much I actually miss to have a good blue cheese dressing.