The E List: Cuisine, Culture and Outdoor Adventure Thrive in Nevada

There’s a lot more to Nevada than lavish nightlife. These days, the big-city allure is matched by thriving neighborhoods, unique outdoor activities, great dining, and spas.

DINING

Dinner at Restaurant Guy Savoy.

There are plenty of world- class eateries in Vegas, but for us, a table next to the window at Michelin- starred Restaurant Guy Savoy offers a view of the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower guaranteed to make you feel as if you’re actually in France.

Steve Kestler of Aroma Latin American Cocina in Henderson was the only Las Vegas–area chef to make it to the 2024 James Beard Award finals. The category? Best Chef: Southwest. Before opening his comfort food mecca, Kestler honed his skills at José Andrés’s Bazaar Meat and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon. His unassuming establishment boasts just eight tables, but the signature Gaucho steak sandwich on brioche is worth a drive to Henderson to taste.

CULTURE

Left of Center, affectionately known as LOC, is home to the largest permanent collection of African art in the area. Check out the downstairs gallery for changing exhibitions.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. (Photo by Victor Bordera/Stocksy)

The Nevada Ballet Theatre in Summerlin has been enriching the cultural life of Las Vegas with bravura performances of the classics for more than 50 years. It’s a must for dance lovers.

GET OUTSIDE

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is one of our favorite spots for outdoor adventure. Whether you’re up for a scenic drive or a challenging hike, it delivers every time, with spectacular views and regular exhibits.

APRÈS HIKE

Winner of the coveted Forbes Five-Star Award, The Spa at Encore whisks visitors off to an exotic hideaway far from the everyday to indulge in divine treatments like the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Nalu Body Massage.