| Sahara Hotel & Casino is one of the last vintage | | | | loop where you go forwards and backwards. There is |
| Las Vegas hotels in existence. Built in 1952 by Milton | | | | also the Nascar Cafe and Entertainment Center. This |
| Prell, the Sahara gained recognition when construction | | | | themed restaurant is a tribute to the sport of Nascar. |
| and real estate developer Del Webb purchased the | | | | Next to the cafe is a cyber speedway where you can |
| property in 1961. Since then the Sahara has | | | | experience realistic racing action. There are video |
| experienced many addition and upgrades and is a | | | | arcades and many other hand on action games. The |
| favorite of many Las Vegas tourists. | | | | prices for all this are very reasonable and there are |
| The Sahara Hotel & Casino is located on the SE | | | | many package specials available. |
| corner of Las Vegas Blvd South & Sahara Ave. | | | | Also near the Sahara, across the street and a block or |
| This is considered the northern part of the Las Vegas | | | | two south is Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. This |
| Strip. There are 1720 guest rooms and suites. The | | | | is another great family hotel. Here you find free circus |
| Hotel Casino covers 85,000 square feet and is | | | | acts, arcade games, carnival style games and more. |
| strategically located. Just behind the Sahara is the | | | | There is also an indoor amusement park here call "The |
| North Monorail Station, a easy walk to the Sahara. | | | | Adventuredome." This is one of best family attractions |
| There is easy access to I-15 as Sahara Ave has on | | | | and value in Vegas. You can purchase an all day pass |
| and off ramps to the interstate. Downtown Las Vegas | | | | for $24.95 have access all 24 rides & Attractions. |
| is just 2 miles to the north, a simple cab or bus ride | | | | So, you can see I really like the Sahara but now |
| away. | | | | comes the best part. They offer the most affordable |
| Now what I really like about the Sahara is that it is | | | | rates on the Las Vegas Strip. I have seen rates as |
| family friendly. Sure it has the large modern casino, | | | | low as $27 per night Sunday through Thursday. On |
| bars, buffets and all the other things you expect to find. | | | | weekends you can get a room for under $100 a night. |
| However, the Sahara has family style attractions. | | | | That is next to impossible to find on the strip. Don't |
| There is a roller coaster call "Speed the Ride." This is | | | | worry about food the Sahara has 4 great restaurants |
| an excellent roller coaster that features a 360 degree | | | | and all expected amenites. |