Iconic American Daredevil’s Museum Soars Into Las Vegas

Arguably the most famous American daredevil in history, Evel Knievel’s Museum will soon be moving from Topeka, Kansas to downtown Las Vegas. In fact, construction has begun to renovate the Mission Linen building at 1001 South 1^st Street in The Arts District.

I certainly remember watching Evel Knievel’s jumps on The Wide World of Sports when I was growing up. I don’t specifically remember watching his legendary jump over the Caesars Palace fountains, but I’ve certainly seen the replays.

Here’s one I found on YouTube courtesy of The Discovery Channel.

Pretty amazing! He actually cleared the fountains but lost his balance on his motorcycle on the landing. Knievel pretty much broke every bone in his body throughout his career.

Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, Evel Knievel was a household name. We would all stop what we were doing to watch his historic motorcycle jumps on TV. And now, after seven years in Topeka, the Evel Knievel Museum will be moving to Sin City.

In fact, the museum’s final day in its current residence will be November 2, 2024. It will continue to operate through that particular Saturday according to an article by Shayndel Jones and Madison Bickley on WIBW.com.

You’ll soon be able to peruse Evel Knievel’s bikes, helmets, his Mack truck, and even his X-rays, here in Las Vegas. According to an article by Janna Karel on Vegas.Eater.com, the 32,000 square-foot Mission Linen building will not only house the relocated Evel Knievel Museum, but other fun attractions too.

Per Karel’s article, there’s also going to be a Dungeons and Dragons themed pizza parlor at that location in The Arts District. I’m sure by now you’ve heard of, or eaten at, the Evel Pie pizza restaurant on Fremont Street. Well, the owner of that shop, Brandon Powers, is the man behind this new restaurant.

The Vegas.Eater.com article says this new pizza spot will certainly have a retro feel, complete with an animatronic band playing 80s metal songs. Cool! There will also be a retro carnival atmosphere at this pizza parlor. You’ll be able to play pinball, Skee-ball, and old school video arcade games.

Additionally, Mothership Coffee Roasters will also be opening their fifth location at the renovated Mission Linen building. Karel’s story reports this will also be the primary roasting location for that company.

Evel Knievel made Caesars Palace in Las Vegas famous with his legendary jump way back in 1967. And now, more than 50 years later, our city welcomes the Evel Knievel Museum to its list of exciting attractions.

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We are celebrating National Pizza Day today, so of course we're going to honor one of the most-beloved foods of all time. Plus, we'll fill you in on where you can get the best pizza in Las Vegas. But first, the legend behind the origin of this tasty dish is kind of neat. It was named after royalty!

According to nationaldaycalendar.com, pizza first came from Italy in 1889. When a man named Raffaele Esposito made one for the queen, Margherita of Savoy. The chef used tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on the pizza to represent the colors of the Italian flag. And because it was inspired by Queen Margherita, the pizza was also named the Margherita.

The Pizza Margherita is actually of the Neapolitan style. Which consists of basil, cheese, tomatoes and oregano, or some variation thereof. Neapolitan pizzas are traditionally so thin that they often have to be eaten with a fork, and they can't hold a lot of toppings. They were often sold cheap by street vendors in Italy and consumed by the poorer citizens of the cities.

The Chicago style pizza is named after the city where it was invented. It was first made by Italian immigrants who came to Chicago and wanted something similar to their beloved Neapolitan pizza. Instead of the traditional thin crust, though, the pizza was made with the thick "deep dish" crust Chicago is known for, though the basic  ingredients from the Neapolitan remained the same.

New York style pizza, also named after its city of origin. It's famous foldable crust is thick enough to handle a lot of toppings. Fun fact: New Yorkers believe the unique flavor of New York pizza comes from the minerals specific to the tap water in the area.

California Pizza was created in, you guessed it, California. It was when a rather experimental chef tried unusual pizza toppings like mustard and ricotta. He served his creations to Wolfgang Puck, who hired the man that eventually started the California Pizza Kitchen chain.

Detroit Pizza also has a cool origin story. Since Detroit is so known for its automotive industry, you'll know a Detroit pizza when you see a square pizza cut into squares. That's because the pizzas were first baked in the 1940s an automotive parts pan.

There you go. Some knowledge to impress your fellow pizza-lovers. There are other styles but those are the most popular ones.

So where are the best places to find a decent pie in Las Vegas? We think these top the list.

With almost 100K followers on Instagram, you know these guys are good! And they're one of those Italian places that also do the sandwiches, chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks. Are you drooling yet?

Those Guys Pies has three locations in Vegas. Hours at all locations are the same: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Fri, Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

2916 Lake East Drive in The Lakes area (Summerlin); (702) 629-2626; 5585 Simmons St in North Las Vegas; (725) 251-5826; 2895 N Green Valley Pkwy in Henderson; (702) 331-0978

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Guy Fieri himself put his endorsement on this place. It was featured in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. And if that's not enough to convince you, it was also voted Best Family Pizzeria in Las Vegas by Vegas Food & Fun.

Marsigliano's Pizzeria & More is located at 8125 W Sahara Ave in Las Vegas, between Durango and Buffalo. (702) 979-9222.

They are open Mon-Thurs 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

If you missed it, Pizza Rock was named in the top 50 Pizzerias in the U.S. in 2023 by 50 Top Pizza. They have lots of different pizza styles that they do. And their huge party-sized pizza is very popular. Pizza Rock is located at 201 North 3rd Street at Downtown Grand, or in Henderson at the Green Valley Ranch Casino. (702) 385-0838

Downtown hours are Sun-Thurs 11:30a.m. - 10p.m. and Fri-Sat 11:30a.m. - midnight; They have a happy hour Mon-Thurs 3 - 6 p.m.
GVR hours are Sun-Thurs 11:30a.m. - 10p.m. and Fri-Sat 11:30a.m. - 11p.m.; They have a happy hour Mon-Thurs 3 - 6 p.m.

Rocco's is another Italian-style deli that offers amazing pizza. And you can get it here by the slice or whole pie. And even if it's not on the menu, ask for the Lasagna Pizza! It's amazing. Rocco's NY Pizzeria & Pasta is located at 580 E Windmill Lane in Las Vegas. Near Windmill & Buffalo.  580 E WINDMILL LN

They are open every day from 11a.m. - 9:45p and available for dine in, pick up or delivery. (702) 623-8693.

If you're looking for a tasty pizza AND a great deal for National Pizza Day, look no further. Side Piece Pizza in Red Rock Casino is raved about by locals. And they have a special happening for National Pizza Day. But they have specials on other days as well. Check them out at sidepiecepizza.com.

Located at 11011 W Charleston Boulevard. 702-640-0664.

They're open Mon-Thurs 11a.m. - 10p.m., Fri 11a.m. - 11p.m., Sat 10a.m. - 11p.m. and Sun 10a.m. - 10p.m.

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC. Follow us: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram