Boulevard mall

With 1.2 million square feet of retail space and more than 170 shops, restaurants and carts, The Boulevard mall lives up to its claim of being "Nevada's Largest Mall." The mall has so many stores that it easily could be cluttered, but it's quite the opposite. The design is modern and functional, with block lettering in a simple, clean style. The walkways are adorned with palms, and it really does feel as though you are walking down a boulevard -- but not one in Vegas! The Boulevard mall is where you go when you want to do some serious shopping.

When approaching the mall, the easiest entry (and departure) point is at Twain Avenue. Turn left and you'll hit the edge of the mall. Turn right, and you'll hit more shops. Although the mall does have parking structures, there are plenty of close spots outside the mall. Our suggestion: park next to Dillard's.

Inside, the long aisles make you feel as if you're being led through the mall rather than navigating it. But once you get to JC Penney (which seems to have the largest selection of any JC Penney in town), the mall loops around by the kiosks. Leave no avenue unturned.

The Boulevard mall is only minutes from the Strip, downtown and the convention center, so there's no excuse to miss out!

-- Staff Report