Every Las Vegas hotel my family has stayed at across three decades, from my dad's corner Jacuzzi room at Excalibur to the spa I keep going back to. What is still there, what quietly disappeared, and how to do Vegas without the casinos.

We saw a sign from the freeway in the middle of the Mojave and pulled over. It became the best stop of the trip. Here are the roadside stops on the I-15 into Las Vegas that are actually worth the exit, in order.

A budget friendly 2 day Vegas itinerary with real costs. The secret Qua Spa twilight rate, Bacchanal Buffet strategy, the Strip walk, plus Cirque shows, Meow Wolf, gondola rides and the Adventuredome if you have more time.