Where did Roadside America go?

Not that long ago, when you got in the car for a road trip, you knew that, even if you weren't happy about the trip, there would be interesting sights along the way.

Here in the west, we had a wide array of roadside architecture to appreciate. Everything from the mid-century modern that was Stuckey's to unique eye catchers like the twin arrows in the ground next to the Twin Arrows Trading Post:

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WE HAVE UPDATED OUR LISTINGS!!!!

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Our new site is mobile and tablet friendly, so take us with you anywhere!

WE HAVE UPDATED OUR LISTINGS!!!!!

Our annual July 4th fireworks listings for Las Vegas and the surrounding Valley is one of the most popular non-history features we highlight and with long holiday weekend only a month away, we thought it was time to start gathering the information.

Remember, we will be updating this page between now and July 4th, so be sure to book mark us and check back often.

If you make Las Vegas your home, we have plenty of information for fun, family events to attend.  Or if you are planning a visit to the Bright Light City over the holiday, plan early as the town will be crowded with tourists! Check out our sidebar for great deals for hotels and shows!

Remember, the heat in Las Vegas (and especially down in Laughlin and Boulder City) can be deceiving. Wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated with water (not alcohol). If you do drink, do so responsibly.

Have FUN!!!!

July 3rd Celebrations:

JUST ADDED:

Independence Day Jubilee: 

3-9:30 p.m. at Craig Ranch Regional Park

628 W. Craig Road

North Las Vegas.

Event also includes a performance by Michael Grimm, carnival and vendors

$8; $5 in advance; 702-633-2650;

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Annual Night of Fire at the Bullring

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Features:  Fireworks, SMRA Supermodifieds 

 The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile asphalt oval, will kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend on Tuesday, July 3rd, with its annual Night of Fire. The night of family fun features fireworks and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing, a jet car and SMRA Supermodifieds.

Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled for 9:30 p.m. 
Stock car racing classes include: SMRA Supermodifieds (50 laps), MetroPCS Super Late Models (76 laps), Chargers, Outlaw Enduro Bombers (76 laps), twin Legends Cars features, Bandoleros.

Advanced Spectator admission: 
Adults: $15. 
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $15. 
Children (6-12): $8. 

Day of Spectator admission: 
Adults: $20
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $15. 
Children (6-12): $8. 

The Bullring's concession stand offers a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs, $1 soda and $1 beer. For more information, please call the LVMS ticket office at (702) 644-4444 or visit Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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courtesy of the Las Vegas Sun

Steve Rossi, who rose to fame as  the straight man to wire-haired comedian named Marty Allen, has passed away today. One of my favorite interviews of legendary Las Vegas performers, that we conducted for the Classic Las Vegas Collection.

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Okay, time to put those thinking caps on!

If you could wrangle a dinner invitation with any famous Classic Las Vegas (1945-1980) personality, who has passed on, who would you choose?

Some ideas:

Wilbur Clark, Maude Frazier, Howard Hughes, Claudine Williams, Tutor Scherer,Guy McAfee, Florence Murphy, Big Jim Cashman, George Crockett, Charlie West, Max Kelch,  Ruby Duncan, Jack Entratter, Al Freeman, Stan Irwin, Don English, James McMillan, Ralph Denton, Oran Gragson, Sam Boyd, Jackie Gaughan, Keely Smith, Sam Butera, Benny Binion, Doby Doc, Mary Kaye, Fannie Voss, Fluff LeCoque, Nancy Baker Williams. William Moore, Tommy Hull

or maybe someone else.......

Let us know your choice at ClassicLasVegasBlog.com

We've added some more events to our July 4th holiday weekend fireworks listings:

Our annual July 4th fireworks listings for Las Vegas and the surrounding Valley is one of the most popular non-history features we highlight and with long holiday weekend only a month away, we thought it was time to start gathering the information.

Remember, we will be updating this page between now and July 4th, so be sure to book mark us and check back often.

If you make Las Vegas your home, we have plenty of information for fun, family events to attend.  Or if you are planning a visit to the Bright Light City over the holiday, plan early as the town will be crowded with tourists! Check out our sidebar for great deals for hotels and shows!

Remember, the heat in Las Vegas (and especially down in Laughlin and Boulder City) can be deceiving. Wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated with water (not alcohol). If you do drink, do so responsibly.

Have FUN!!!!

July 3rd Celebrations:

Annual Night of Fire at the Bullring

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Features:  Fireworks, SMRA Supermodifieds 

 The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile asphalt oval, will kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend on Tuesday, July 3rd, with its annual Night of Fire. The night of family fun features fireworks and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing, a jet car and SMRA Supermodifieds.

Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled for 9:30 p.m. 
Stock car racing classes include: SMRA Supermodifieds (50 laps), MetroPCS Super Late Models (76 laps), Chargers, Outlaw Enduro Bombers (76 laps), twin Legends Cars features, Bandoleros.

Advanced Spectator admission: 
Adults: $15. 
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $15. 
Children (6-12): $8. 

Day of Spectator admission: 
Adults: $20
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $15. 
Children (6-12): $8. 

The Bullring's concession stand offers a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs, $1 soda and $1 beer. For more information, please call the LVMS ticket office at (702) 644-4444 or visit Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Read more at ClassicLasVegasBlog.com