Want to experience a Las Vegas without the lawless debauchery? A city without hangovers, crowds, or even resort fees? Yes, it does exist — so we asked kristamariediamond, a proud Vegas resident for nearly ten years, for a local's guide to Sin City, to open your mind to everything that’s just beyond the Buffalo Gold slot machines.⁠ ⁠ Start by strolling along Las Vegas Boulevard first thing in the morning. During that elusive time between last call and breakfast, when the streets are still and the sky is pink, you’ll witness solitude in one of the busiest places on Earth. Come daybreak, there's much to discover off the Strip, each experience as delightful as it is un-Vegas-y: a greenspace within the city where you can relax with a book and spot coyotes and cottontail rabbits; a *free* chocolate truffle factory inside of a three-acre botanical cactus garden; Gilcrease Orchard, where you can go pumpkin picking and enjoy apple cider donuts with views of the mountains; and a ski resort with ...