Atomic Ranch on the Road: Viva Mod Vegas happens January 24th & 25th 2026! We hope you join us and if you are we’ve got a list of fabulous recommendations for accommodations, eats and shopping straight from our friends and experts at Nevada Preservation Foundation! This post should also help answer some of your key questions about our event so let’s start there!
If you haven’t gotten tickets yet, there’s still time to join us! Check out the ticket options here!
FAQ
Is the Vintage Vegas Home Tour Atomic Ranch Edition: Take A Closer Look house tour a self guided tour?
Yes, about a week before event weekend you’ll receive an email with a tour map of all the homes on the tour. If you’re a VIP ticketholder that will be 4 homes, if you purchsed a general admission ticket there will be 3 homes. It’s a self-driving tour with plenty of street parking at each location. And at each location there will be volunteers helping guests as well as the homeowner and an area expert giving short talks at the top of every hour for the 4-hour window of our tours. The homeowner and expert will also be available to chat and answer any questions you have throughout the entire tour.
Is there enough time to easily see all the homes within the tour schedule?
Yes, the homes are all 10 minutes or less apart and you should have plenty of time to tour each home at your leisiure, take in the details and chat with the homeowners and experts!
How far are the Viva Mod Vegas activites from the Las Vegas strip?
Paradise Palms and the homes on our tour are approximately 15-20 minutes from the strip.
Will there be bikes/helmets available for the Peddlin’ Through Paradise: A Paradise Palms Bike Tour?
Yes, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is generously providing our guests with all the equipment needed. You are also welcome to bring/use your own personal equipment as well! If you purchase a ticket to our bike tour, you’ll get contacted by a member of the Nevada Preservation Foundation who is tracking all the guests that will require a loaned bike from FTC. About a week before the event you will get an email detailing the meeting location.
Is there an enforced dress code for the Ring-A-Ding Ball: A Black & White Winter Soiree?
We encourage you to dress in in black and white cocktail attire and you get bonus points for vintage styling! But all ticketed guests will be allowed regardless of attire.
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Where to Stay
El Cortez Hotel & Casino
Vintage Vegas reimagined for today
- Free shuttle to the airport
- Coin-operated slot machines (rare in Las Vegas)
- One of the last classic prime rib specials in town
- “Fun Coupon Book” at check-in for Player’s Club members
- In-room coffee & mini fridge (Tower Rooms)
- Dedicated hotel history TV channel
- Walkable to Fremont East & Fremont Street Experience
Room Options
- Tower Rooms: Oversized, fully renovated in 2024–25, include mini fridge
- Cabana Rooms: Quiet retreat across Ogden Avenue
- Original 47: Historic 1941 rooms, restored in 2022
👉 Visit Website | Original 47 YouTube Review
The English Hotel
Boutique stay in the heart of the Arts District
- Complimentary guest parking
- Full immersion in the Arts District
- Non-gaming, quiet corridor
The Downtowner
Mid-century motel reborn as a boutique hotel
- Located in Downtown Las Vegas
- 24-hour lobby bar
- 6-hole courtyard mini-golf course
Where to Eat & Drink
Dustland – Cocktails Only
Retro desert-inspired bar with vintage flair, unfussy atmosphere, and an inviting outdoor space.
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Prowl – Cocktails Only
“A Jungle Cocktail Hideaway” with retro tropical vibes, bold art installations, and sultry décor.
- Designed by Victoria Hart (Pink Kitty Creative), a 2023 Home Tour homeowner
- Housed in a former vinyl upholstery, amusement-device, and vacuum shop
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Mi Barrio – Brunch & Lunch
Authentic Mexican cuisine with modern twists by Chef José Gutierrez in a lively setting.
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Mothership Coffee (Ferguson’s Downtown) – Coffee & Breakfast
Local roasters offering single-origin coffee, seasonal drinks benefitting local charities, and pastries.
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Bar Boheme – Dinner & Drinks
Chef James Trees’ latest concept inside a 1951 garage with a butterfly roof and technicolor mural by artist Xavi Panneton. French cuisine meets Art Nouveau style.
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echo. taste & sound – Brunch, Small Bites & Drinks
Chef Natalie Young’s 70’s-inspired vinyl listening lounge with brunch, craft cocktails, and warm, retro vibes (Wed–Sun).
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Where to Shop & Explore
Glam Factory Vintage
Located in a 1920’s railroad cottage, offering vintage clothing, showgirl jewelry, tiki sets, and more. Surrounded by other converted cottage shops.
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Barter Beer + Mall
It’s part antique mall, part beer garden—perfect for treasure hunting with a drink in hand.
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Ferguson’s Downtown
A former 1940’s motel turned creative hub with shops, artists, makers, and green space. Look for the break-dancing semi-truck out front.
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