Photo of author Rob Kachelriess

Rob Kachelriess

Rob Kachelriess is a full-time freelance writer who covers travel, dining, entertainment, and other fun stuff for Thrillist. He's based in Las Vegas but enjoys exploring destinations throughout the world, especially in the Southwest United States. Otherwise, he's happy to hang out at home with his wife Mary and their family of doggies. Follow him @rkachelriess.

Latest Posts From Rob

woman swings on a glider inside area15 in las vegas

25 Ways Las Vegas Will Look Different in 2025

New restaurants, new shows, new places to stay, and pro-wrestling’s biggest party are coming this year.

The Ultimate Guide to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas

Rev your engines and bring your appetite. There's a lot of stuff happening during Race Week, and some of it's actually affordable.

The Ultimate Convention for Pop Culture Fans Opens to the Public for the First Time in Las Vegas

The Ultimate Convention for Pop Culture Fans Opens to the Public for the First Time in Las Vegas

"ComplexCon combines a convention, music festival, food festival, and events like South by Southwest—and puts them all in a blender.”

Things to do in Las Vegas: formula 1

22 Things You Have to Do in Las Vegas This Year, from Pride to Formula 1

These annual events in Las Vegas are worth planning a trip around.

A Local’s Guide to Doing Las Vegas the Right Way—With No Tourist Traps in Sight

A Local’s Guide to Doing Las Vegas the Right Way—With No Tourist Traps in Sight

Las Vegas has so much to offer, including mob history, unbeatable party spots, and hidden gems in the great outdoors.

The Most Unforgettable Ways to Tour the Grand Canyon

Planes, trains and burros—there’s no wrong way to soak up the splendor of this iconic landmark.

Downtown Arts District

An Insider’s Guide to Las Vegas’s Hottest Neighborhood

Where to eat, drink, and have fun in the fastest growing neighborhood in Las Vegas.

The Stanley inspired Stephen King to write "The Shining"

The Creepiest and Most Haunted Hotels in Every State

We actually don’t recommend staying the night.

Flight Club Las Vegas date ideas

The Most Romantic Things to Do for Couples in Las Vegas

From chic wine bars to a disco party.

The First-Ever Sport Held at the Sphere Mixed Bloody Fighting With Special Effects

The First-Ever Sport Held at the Sphere Mixed Bloody Fighting With Special Effects

We watched UFC’s $20 million cage fight…only in Las Vegas!

The Biggest Party in Downtown Vegas Is 60 Stories Above Fremont Street

The Biggest Party in Downtown Vegas Is 60 Stories Above Fremont Street

The sky-high cocktail lounge is leaning into its party-mode persona on weekends.

Tropicana Las Vegas

The Iconic Las Vegas Tropicana Has an Official Date of Implosion

The historic Strip staple is coming down to make way for the Oakland Athletics.