Anything nice @ Neonopolis?
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February 16th, 2012 at 8:26:24 AM
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All,
I'm looking at booking a hotel room downtown for a trip out there next month and somewhere while attempting to book I ran across something saying that Neonopolis featured a bowling alley, retail shops, movie theater, etc. etc. The last time I was out there, neonopolis looked like a downtrodden, run-down mess and I didn't think anything was in there, but has something changed?
Being as i can't find anything with the mighty google speaking of neonopolis' revival, I'm assuming things are as gloomy as ever, but I knew this would be the place to ask for the most current updates.
I'm looking at booking a hotel room downtown for a trip out there next month and somewhere while attempting to book I ran across something saying that Neonopolis featured a bowling alley, retail shops, movie theater, etc. etc. The last time I was out there, neonopolis looked like a downtrodden, run-down mess and I didn't think anything was in there, but has something changed?
Being as i can't find anything with the mighty google speaking of neonopolis' revival, I'm assuming things are as gloomy as ever, but I knew this would be the place to ask for the most current updates.
February 16th, 2012 at 8:40:26 AM
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That source must be very dated. As far as I know the number of places open for business at Neonopolis is zero. However, it stands as a monument to the failure of Eminent Domain.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 16th, 2012 at 8:47:08 AM
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Most recent info I could find was from the Las Vegas Review Journal June 20, 2011. It was writing about how neonopolis was looking up and had 3 open retailers at the time. Not sure if "looking up" meant that those 3 managed to cut their losses and run, but even if they were still there, the place looked so beat up the last time I was there that I wouldn't even think to cross the threshold of what i assume to be the entrance to even check it out.
Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for the reply.
February 16th, 2012 at 8:50:03 AM
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More than zero.Quote: WizardThat source must be very dated. As far as I know the number of places open for business at Neonopolis is zero.
Take a drive over there. It won't kill you but...
The Heart Attack Grill may. It be right there.
I was just there last week
February 16th, 2012 at 8:51:07 AM
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The last time I was there, about a year ago, it was at least still clean. As I recall the escalators were still running to the second floor, although they had nothing to go up there for. The movie theater still had posters from about 2007.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 16th, 2012 at 8:55:13 AM
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Quote: guido111More than zero.
Take a drive over there. It won't kill you but...
The Heart Attack Grill may. It be right there.
I was just there last week
I googled heart attack grill. And here's what I came up with. I'm not sure how ironic this is though... the place IS called Heart Attack Grill.
In any case, it gave me a guilty chuckle.
DoubleHeartAttack
February 18th, 2012 at 8:51:45 AM
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Quote: duckmankillaI googled heart attack grill. And here's what I came up with. I'm not sure how ironic this is though... the place IS called Heart Attack Grill.
In any case, it gave me a guilty chuckle.
DoubleHeartAttack
February 18th, 2012 at 9:00:42 AM
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The Neonoplis has added new tenants. Open now are; Allure Fine Art Gallery, Heart Attack Grill, The Toy Store (run by Pawn Stars toy expert), Luna Rossa (best pizza in Vegas), Fremont Mediterranean Cafe (great food priced right), Del Prado Jewelers, Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art (both on the second level) and Telemundo (NBC Spanish TV) on the third level. Coming soon Denny's, Fine Cigars and more.
February 18th, 2012 at 9:02:05 AM
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The Neonoplis has added new tenants. Open now are; Allure Fine Art Gallery, Heart Attack Grill, The Toy Store (run by Pawn Stars toy expert), Luna Rossa (best pizza in Vegas), Fremont Mediterranean Cafe (great food priced right), Del Prado Jewelers, Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art (both on the second level) and Telemundo (NBC Spanish TV) on the third level. Coming soon Denny's, Fine Cigars and more.
February 18th, 2012 at 9:28:13 AM
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The Toy Store run by Johnny on Pawn Stars is worth a trip for the nostalgia of our youth. Amazing what the asking price is on some of that stuff.
February 18th, 2012 at 9:42:43 AM
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The HAG is a real hoot. They make you sign a waiver upon entering so they're not liable in case of well, ya know. The nurse-waitstaff are dressed up similar to Hooters girls, and like the sign says, they "like it in the can". Notice ambulance outside.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
February 18th, 2012 at 10:01:20 AM
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Do they really let anyone over 350 pounds eat free? In Buffalo that would mean half the eaters would be subsidizing the other half.
February 18th, 2012 at 11:22:00 AM
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I'd like to go for the "hot nurses," but hope my masculinity won't be impugned if I just drink the Fat Bastard wine.
On another topic, I think that GoFaster87 could be challenged into some kind of eating challenge there during WoV-con, but he hasn't posted in a while.
On another topic, I think that GoFaster87 could be challenged into some kind of eating challenge there during WoV-con, but he hasn't posted in a while.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 18th, 2012 at 12:18:14 PM
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The Western has closed; there went their clientele.
"What, me worry?"
February 18th, 2012 at 12:41:52 PM
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46411164?ocid=ansmsnbc11
Assuming everyone knows about the customer who actually had a Heart Attack there earlier this week.
Assuming everyone knows about the customer who actually had a Heart Attack there earlier this week.
February 18th, 2012 at 12:54:35 PM
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Quote: SOOPOODo they really let anyone over 350 pounds eat free? In Buffalo that would mean half the eaters would be subsidizing the other half.
Yes, they've featured this restaurant on the Travel Channel on some of those places to pig out. The guy who started it was actually a nutritionist at one time and got fed up with people breaking diets. It started down in AZ, and it's interesting to see they are making it a chain. I will HAVE to visit one in the future. Maybe I can stuff 200 lbs of anvil down my shirt...
"One out of every four people are [morons]"- Kyle, South Park
February 18th, 2012 at 1:50:02 PM
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Wasn't there some discussion of where to have HotBlonde's celebration dinner when she wins the weight loss challenge?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
