Las Vegas Travel News 06/09/2011

An interesting take on long hauling from a taxi driver's perspective. What are your thoughts?

The city of Las Vegas has a new mayor – the wife of the former mayor. How do you think she'll change or improve the city?

Who said Las Vegas isn't for kids?

One of my favorite things about The Cosmopolitan is the fact that it supports the arts. Here is the latest about the company's artist-in-residence program.

Frequent visitors to Las Vegas and those who live in the city often have a few secret suggestions on how best to enjoy the city. Share yours here!

Miss USA is right around the corner. This year's contestants have arrived in Las Vegas!

Unclaimed cash tickets that maybe come to a few cents each add up to millions of dollars each year.

It's no secret that Las Vegas has long depended on a single economy. Does that mean the city is turning into the next Detroit?

*Love!* Ellen Degeneres surprised a group of girls in Las Vegas for a bachelorette party. Check out what they did in Sin City!

Enjoying Las Vegas' cultural institutions just got easier with a new walking bridge over Las Vegas Boulevard.

I love this piece on the Hoover Dam. Check out the photos and compare how much it's changed over the years!

Our chefs rule. 'Nuff said.

Do you crave an awesome burger and fries? The Las Vegas Sun has rounded up its picks for the best beef.