October is one of the best months here. Average highs in the low 80's and the lows in the upper 50's.

Start off here: Local Paper Entertainment Section

Food: It seems like every major chef in the world has opened a restaurant here in the last year or so. I just hang out at my local bar (Winchell's Pub & Grub) and don't seem to get out enough for other restaurants.

Shooting: Since you enjoy shooting, see the ar15.com Nevada Hometown Forum for some more information in one of the sticky's there.

Shows: Check out the entertainment guide above...you know your tastes better than I do (haven't been to any shows in the last 6 months). I will say that The Producers was awesome, but don't know what it's like now that Tony Danza replaced the Hoff. Also, you can't go wrong with any of the Cirque du Soleil shows (O, Mystere, Zumanity). Go to Folies Bergere if you want an old school Vegas.

Outdoors - Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead (what's left of it), Zion.

Gambling - If you want to gamble, try the "local" casinos (i.e. off-Strip): Any of the Station casino's (Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, etc), The Rio, The Orleans, etc. seem to provide better odds.

I think that's about it. As a local, I avoid the Strip at all costs, so I'm not the best resource for information. Outdoor wise, I spend most of my time in northern Nevada, like areas around Ely and Elko.