When I first landed in Las Vegas, I expected to be dazzled, maybe even overwhelmed. The city is often sold as a place of bright lights, big shows, and bottomless buffets – a playground for indulgence. But what I didn’t expect were the quiet moments, the pockets of humanity, and the genuine surprises that made my time there about much more than spectacle. Here are a few places that shifted my view of Las Vegas – from a city of sensory overload to a place full of story, character, and unexpected soul.