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2 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK AUGUST 25, 2021
Visit Vegas’ Iconic Ghost Town
R ecently, we had the pleasure of attend- ing our first concert since 2019 here on the Ninth Island, and it definitely had those island vibes. It was an outdoor event at the Manda- lay Bay Beach, which, while there was no actual ocean, there was actual sand. The “beach” was a perfect setting
to sing along with Hawai‘i’s own Kolohe Kai, which per- formed all of its hits. Lead singer and songwriter Ro- man De Peralta even shared the stage with his new bride. Afterward, Kolohe Kai and Iration took the stage, filling the beach with the sounds of their original reggae/pop. While based in Southern
California, the members of the band once called Hawai‘i home.
ous mining communities have now become popular tourist destinations. Of the 20-plus ghost towns across the state, one is located just 45 minutes from the Las Ve- gas Strip.
inal buildings, to mine tours and a one-of-a-kind gift shop, this town is something to see. Nelson is a popular destination for photo shoots, weddings and even movies. That’s right, Nelson has been the backdrop for sev- eral movies, including 3000 Miles to Graceland.
overall. Masks continue to be required for everyone in public indoor spaces, like casinos and restaurants, but can be removed outdoors, in- cluding at pools. Restaurants continue with 100% occupan- cy and the buffets that have returned include: Bacchanal (Caesars Palace), Bellagio, Wicked Spoon (Cosmopoli- tan), Wynn Las Vegas, MGM Grand, Excalibur, Circus Cir- cus and the Garden Buffet at South Point.
Catch Sebastian and Ninth Island Connection at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on K5 and 2 p.m. Sundays on KGMB.
info@ninthislandconnection.com
From manmade beaches to ghost towns in the mid- dle of the desert, the Ninth Island is quite the unique destination. Nevada, once known for its mining towns, is now home to several ghost towns. These once-prosper-
Nelson Ghost Town, for- merly known as Eldorado, is quite a unique experience. From old vehicles and orig-
The Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Fremont Street are certainly not even close to ghost towns. While we have noticed a slight decline in visitors to these areas, they are still action-packed. The weekends continue to be busier than earlier in the week, but the crowds and long waits for restaurants have seemed to decrease
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Old vehicles (and movie backdrops) are a part of the landscape at Nelson Ghost Town, formerly known as Eldorado. PHOTO COURTESY KRISTINE RODRIGUEZ
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