Acadia a New Orleans Bistro - Portland, OR

Acadia restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. It's a New Orleans/Cajun restaurant on Fremont Street. During Portland's dining month we decided to try some new restaurants and Acadia was the 1st one we tried. They offered a 3 course meal for $30 and because it was Monday night they also offered a 3 course meal for $20. Monday's are definitely the most affordable night to eat there.

Everything we ate here was outstanding. This is hands down the best meal we've eaten in Portland so far!

In the photo you will see the following dishes: 

• Fried Soft Shell Crab and Crawfish Etouffee with popcorn rice and jalapeño tartar sauce $26
• Rhubarb salad with fresh strawberries, spice toasted oats, Portland Creamery goat cheese and tarragon – mint vinaigrette with arugula and chicories $10

• Gulf Shrimp, Blue Crab and Crawfish Gumbo with house andouille sausage and white rice $9 
• Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding With salted caramel sauce, whipped cream and toasted pecans $6

Fremont Experience in downtown Las Vegas

Fremont Experience fun is completely Free in Vegas.

On Fremont street in down town Las Vegas you never know what your going to get.  Each time we've been the light show is different and there are different acts performing. All the entertainment on Fremont street is free.  You can decide if you want to tip an act you've stopped to watch.  If you want to take a picture with a celebrity look a like, you are expected to pay $1.

Last week we saw the Country Superstar Tribute at the Golden Nugget.  Afterwards, we went outside to see what was going on.  The first 3 pictures are of one of the light shows at Fremont Experience.


Here are two guys randomly performing strength tricks.  This is the first time I have seen them out there and they were great.  You'll notice in the pictures that they are performing without a mat underneath them, just a blanket.  We made sure to tip, because I really want them to be able to buy a mat!



There were a lot of acts that night, but most were not appropriate for my Family Travel blog content, like an almost nude Native American!  We also saw part of a wedding going on right outside the Golden Nugget.  It was a biker wedding and different from anything I've seen.  At one point my oldest asked me if it was a joke.  Just another example of the Fremont Experience variety.  You never know what you are going to see!

Las Vegas

Country Superstars Tribute

Are you a country music fan?  If your answer is yes, then this is the show for you.  The Country Superstar Tribute is a show in Vegas at the Golden Nugget Casino.  We saw four impersonators during the hour and fifteen minute show.  Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, and Ronnie Dunn each sung numerous songs.  The entire show is live and there is no lip singing.
You are not allowed to take photos during the show, but afterwards can get pictures with each impersonator.  My kids got one with Willie Nelson.  Not only does he look like him, he sings just like him.
After the show head out to Fremont Street and enjoy lots of free entertainment Vegas style!  

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Las Vegas

Golden Nugget the best deal in Vegas

The Golden Nugget hotel and casino is in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street. It has under gone a huge renovation and is now what I think is the best deal in Vegas. This is a picture of our room in the Carson Tower. As you can see the room is good even though it's in the oldest tower. It was $47 including tax for the night. Sometimes it's only $39 after tax.
Be sure to check out their pool!!. It's awesome.

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Las Vegas

Pawn Stars shop - Las Vegas

Once again I find myself at the Gold and Silver pawn shop featured on the tv show Pawn Stars.  I'm not sure why, but everyone wants to go to this pawn shop.  I haven't seen the show yet.  Maybe I should so I can "get it".  Everyone I take is surprised how small the shop is.  Apparently it looks much bigger on tv.  The shop is as big as it appears in the pictures I took.  It is free to get in and can be found not far from Fremont Street.  The address for Pawn Stars is 713 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89101-6755.  The phone number to the store is (702) 385-7912.  It is also kid friendly.


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Las Vegas

Jack Ingram concert at Fremont street

Jack Ingram was performing in Las Vegas at the annual Fremont Street Hoe down. This is an annual thing with tons of performances and it is all completely free. It is always right before the National Rodeo begins.  It was a great concert.  We even got to meet him afterwards.
Did I mention that I actually got to meet Jack Ingram?