The Peppermill Inn, two miles from the Las Vegas Strip, is a favorite among locals and regular tourists. It’s one of the off-the-Strip hot spots that offers real fun at reasonable prices. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A fire pit surrounded by video screens heats things up in the Peppermill Inn’s kitschy Fireside Lounge. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Peppermill restaurant is a favorite among locals and is known for its large portions of food. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Red Rock Station has all the typical Vegas treats -- gambling, good food and live entertainment. Nestled up against picture-perfect sandstone cliffs, Red Rock also offers just about everything for the nature enthusiast, including rock climbing, kayaking and horseback riding. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The Red Rock casino is just a few miles from the Strip and offers attractions for gamblers and something extra: a movie theater and bowling. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The Lucky Bar at the Red Rock Station casino. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Hachi is a contemporary Japanese restaurant at Red Rock Station. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The Tatami room, with sunken seating, is part of the Hatchi Japanese restaurant at Red Rock Station. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
