Today’s Review Journal includes an item on getting around the Strip without a car. Now, some locals do like to go down to the Strip for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Many others work there. But usually we just drive to whichever casino or mall we are headed to and park. Parking is free just about everyplace unless you choose valet service.

Our reporter begins with the monorail, which is sort of scenic and “is cheap and quick compared to driving or taking a taxi or bus,” but “It’s not available 24 hours.” Vegas is a 24 hour a day town, for the most part. He also tried “The Deuce”, the double-decker bus that runs up and down the strip, which was cheap but “time consuming” and “mostly quiet and not that scenic, unless you like construction projects and cars. Lots of cars.” He also tried the taxis, which of course were more expensive, but “Strip cabs run quickly and the only time it’s difficult to find one is during a big event.”

It’s worth reading just for the “How to Survive” box. The only thing I see missing is “Be sure to wear sunscreen if you are out in the day.” Oh, and if you wear sandals? Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the tops of your feet.