The large southwest area of the valley makes up our Enterprise neighborhood. We've included the Southern Highlands and Blue Diamond (the State Route 160 highway, up to, but not including the community of Blue Diamond). The north boundary of Enterprise starts south of the Rhodes Ranch community near W. Warm Springs Rd./Hualapai Way and runs east until S. Jones Blvd. where it cuts north to W. Sunset Rd. It then continues along Sunset until the east boundary starts, being two to three blocks east of I-15, but otherwise following the interstate south all the way out of the valley towards Sloan, Nevada, encompassing everything southwest of these boundaries.
Arts & Culture
Best magical night out — Super Summer Theatre
There’s something glorious about being entertained while sprawled out on the grass. Maybe you’ve taken your kids to see a Pixar film on the lawn at The District at Green Valley. But there’s something equally special happening at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park every summer: live theater. And we’re not talking about some austere Mamet or Miller production. Super Summer Theatre churns out large-scale and locally cast Broadway-inspired musicals, casting a net as wide as the mountain range that its stage faces. And it’s not flinching at anti-woke hysteria, either; 2023’s season includes the gender-fluid celebration that is Kinky Boots. Singing under the stars has rarely felt so fabulous. MP | supersummertheatre.org
Family & Recreation
Best lunchtime or after-work hike — Exploration Peak
Down at the southern tip of Buffalo Drive, just after the entrance to Mountain’s Edge, a rolling 80-acre park with a quick-but-stout little jaunt is perfect for either midday energizing or end-ofday de-stressing. The entire trail is slightly less than one mile, but it includes almost 200 feet of elevation gain and tops out at 2,846 feet, offering a spectacular view of the Las Vegas Valley in just a 30-minute (total) trek. HK | parkslocator.clarkcountynv.gov
Food & Beverage
Best upscale Italian — Locale Italian Kitchen
Locale Italian Kitchen embraces both its Italian tradition and its Las Vegas location with a mixture of pastas and big meats. You can get linguine alfredo or rigatoni bolognese, but also a tomahawk steak for two — or something that combines the flavors of Sin City and the Eternal City, like a Wagyu meatball or short-rib tortellini. You can do multicourse fine dining or get a pizza and salads. There’s also an extensive cocktail menu, including a basil-inflected old fashioned and one of the city’s best espresso martinis. With seasonal prix fix menus, Sunday brunch, and an ongoing happy hour in the bar, Locale has something for everyone. LTR | localelv.com
Best dinner with wildlife — Cottonwood Station
The Cleveland visitors, bored with the Strip, wanted to get outdoors before their evening flight. A quick tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area was in order, followed by al fresco dinner in Blue Diamond. With my back to the parking lot, I was explaining that one could sometimes see wild horses nearby and, more frequently, wild burros. “Is that one in the parking lot?” asked the woman facing me. Well, yes; yes, it was. We saw six or eight more on the way out of town — fresh images just in time for their return to the Midwest. HKR | cottonwoodstationeatery.com
Best froyo with the littles — Poppy’s
Poppy’s frozen yogurt shop has been a Mountain’s Edge staple for 13 years. With a cow-shaped bench outside and props for taking pictures, it elicited from my six-year-old a hearty “wwwhoooaaaa!” upon entering. Poppy’s serves eight flavors of frozen yogurt, more than 20 flavors of Thrifty ice cream and plenty of topping options. They also make ice cream cakes in-house, chocolate-dipped frozen bananas, and fresh donuts. And it has a kid-sized table and chairs, coloring pages, and a TV playing children’s movies. SC | poppysfroyo.com
Shops & Services
Best Insta-worthy closet — Haute Chix
If you’re in need of a thorough wardrobe overhaul, this is a one-stop shop for a new ultra-chic look. Every piece is hand-selected, and the store offers only the trendiest looks for all occasions. But beyond that, this boutique is a place for inspiration. Owned and operated by women of color, Haute Chix caters to women of all ages and backgrounds to bring style into their lives. BJ | hautechixvegas.com
