Photos show what it's really like to live in Las Vegas, from grocery-store slot machines to tarantula sightings

Photos show what it's really like to live in Las Vegas, from grocery-store slot machines to tarantula sightings

Like many other Vegas locals, I stay away from the Strip whenever possible.Jena Brown I've lived in Las Vegas for more than 16 years, experiencing life in the city on and off the Strip. Las Vegas Boulevard can get packed and dirty, so like many locals, I avoid spending much time there. Gambling happens outside casinos. Some gas stations and grocery stores have slot machines, too. A neon oasis in a sprawling desert, Las Vegas is a city of contrad…