Hidden away in a strip mall off Spring Mountain Road, the Sand Dollar Lounge has been one of local Vegas’ favorite end-up-there spots since 1976, and for damn good reasons: The beer and cocktails are ice cold, the live blues and rock bands are smokin’ hot, and the bar completely transforms itself at Halloween and Christmas. 3355 Spring Mountain Rd., thesanddollarlv.com.

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