Bill's is Closing! #vegas #iconicplaces

This morning, I awoke to something in my twitterfeed that made me sad.  Someone mentioned Bill's was closing. 
I went directly to Bills website to check it out for myself, sadly:

 

Bill's will close on Feb 4!  Oh no!  I might not make it back in time to enjoy:

•  The yummy steak and eggs breakfast at 3 am for $6.99
• The greasy Old Strip feel with the tons of lights adorning the exterior in complete 70s style
• The quick shortcut to the Flamingo by walking through Bills from Bally's in the 102 degree heat
• Playing the slots I love that left Bally's and Paris (lord of the rings, the price is right)

You might think I'm joking, but I'm not.  I absolutely love Bills!  They had Fat Elvis performing multiple times/week for years.  The ornate decorations adoring the exterior was a throwback to the old strip (in my mind).  We could always see Bills from our window in our room at Bally's.  Now, I think we will have a great view of ....construction...for a couple years.

 

**If you get a chance to go to Vegas before Feb 4, please visit this wonderful spot between Bally's and the Flamingo.  It is a small casino with lots of attitude.  Quiet enough if you are cooling down from a long night, close to everything, and the late night special was nothing short of required after gambling and partying until 3 am.  **

 

I'm sad.  You will be missed.  I loved you, Bill!