| Amusement
& Water Parks
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| MGM Grand Adventures:
A fun park that all ages can enjoy. A little of everything
is offered at the Grand Adventures. Rides like the bumper cars, flume
ride, haunted mine, rapids ride, motion simulator and more. Also see
great theatre shows like a Three Stooges presentation, a pirate show,
acrobats etc. Other attractions, fast food and retail shops are also
available. - 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, (800)929-111 |
| Watch the free pirate show
at Treasure Island's Buccaneer Bay from the safety of the shore
as the pirate schooner Hispaniola sinks the Navy frigate H.M.S Britannia
seven times a day! Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, 3300 Las Vegas
Blvd. S, tel. 702/894-7111. Admission free. Performances: 1:30, 3, 4:30,
6, 7:30, 9, and 10:30 PM. |
| Grand Slam Canyon: Another
great place to have fun. The world's largest indoor roller coaster is
located here along with a few other rides (flume ride and some kid's
rides). Not quite as much offered here as MGM Grand Adventures, but
still worth the visit. - 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South, (800)634-3450 |
| Wet 'n' Wild: Exactly
as the name says. This is the place to be on those blistering summer
days. Lots of different water rides and slides are available. Cruise
down a 300 ft. long slide or drop 75ft in a Der Stuka, giving you the
feel of a free fall. There is a giant wave pool, a lazy river and many
other slides and rides to choose from. I definitely recommend this place
for great time. - 2601 Las Vegas Blvd. South, (702)737-3819 |
| Scandia Family Fun Center:
This attraction has a lot of great stuff not offered by other
amusement parks in the area. Here you can get in a game of miniature
golf, jump aboard the bumper boats, climb into a race car (go-karts)
or test your ability to hit a baseball in the batting cages. Also offered
is a large arcade and snackbar. - 2900 Sirius Ave., (702)364-0070 |
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| Museums
& Historical Sites
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| Clark County Heritage
Museum - Lots of great information on the history of the area.
Tour through a ghost town, learn about the Nevada railroads, get a lesson
in Indian culture and view many displays and exhibits, all on your way
to Hoover Dam. Located at 1830 S. Boulder Hwy. - (702)455-7955 |
| Ethel M's - As
your heading out of town be sure to take the free tour of this delicious
factory. Walk by the large windows and watch the workers as they make
your favorites (Mars Bars, Milky Ways, 3 Musketeers and M&M's).
They also have a sample room where you can get a taste of what they
work so hard to create. Located on Cactus Garden Dr. - (702)458-8864 |
| Guinness World of Records
Museum - Video, photographic, audio and typographic displays
of world records. See the heaviest person, the longest fingernails,
the tallest man, oldest woman etc. Located on Las Vegas
Blvd. - (702)792-3766 |
| Imperial Palace Auto
Collection - Tour through a fine collection of antique automobiles.
The only antique automobile collection in Las Vegas. Located at 3535
Las Vegas Blvd. - (702)731-3311 |
| Las Vegas Natural History
Museum - Great fun and a learning experience for children and
adults. The museums displays exhibits of many predators from all over
the world. Wolves, foxes, bighorn sheep, polar bears, lynx and mountain
lions, African deer and many more. Also on exhibit are dinosaur animations
that come to life, a large aquarium and a Hands On Room for the kids.
Located at 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North - (702)384-3466 |
| Liberace Museum - Next
to the casinos, the Liberace Museum is the most popular attraction in
the Las Vegas. Lots of great displays through-out the museum showing
you the history & life of Liberace. Check out the million dollar
mirror tiles Rolls Royce and the custom rhinestone car or his suite
made of ostrich feathers, rhinestones and bugle beads and his Uncle
Sam hot pants. You won't be disappointed by visiting the museum of the
man who made 6 gold records and was entered into the Guinness Book of
World Records as being the highest paid musician of all time. Located
at 1775 E. Tropicana - (702)798-5595 |
| Marjorie Barrick Museum
of Natural History - Learn about the history of area while
being entertained by the the exhibits and displays of small rodents,
snakes, lizards, tortoises etc. Get a taste of Las Vegas history when
walking through the museums art gallery and browsing the display cases
that house pottery, jewelry, baskets, masks and much more. Located
on the UNLV campus - (702)895-3381 |
| Nevada State Museum
and Historical Society - Definitely an educational experience.
See exhibits on Springs Mountain Ecology, Southern Nevada History and
life in the desert. Many other exhibits and photographs showing you
the history of the area. Learn about nuclear tests, Hoover Dam construction
and local Indians. Located at 700 Twin Lakes Dr. - (702)486-5205 |
| Old Mormon Historic
Fort - Lots of history behind this place. Built in 1855 this
building is the oldest in Las Vegas history. It was constructed by the
Latter-Day Saints missionaries. It was then abandoned by the missionaries
in 1858 and used as a storage shed on the first Las Vegas ranch and
then sold and leased out to tenants by the San Pedro Railroad. Located
on Las Vegas Blvd. - (702)486-3511 |
| Red Rock Canyon - Just
minutes east of Las Vegas you will drive into a breathtaking red rock
splendor of mountains and multicolored sandstone. BLM Visitors Center
(702)363-1921 |
| Hoover Dam - Take
a trip east to the Hoover Dam. The dam was built many years ago to hold
back the Colorado River and also generate electricity. Hoover Dam is
720ft high and 660ft. More than 700,000 people tour Hoover Dam every
year, making it a definite stop on your way to Lake Mead. Tours are
available that take you from the top of the Dam into the heart, showing
you how everything's works. It's fun and educational for the whole family.
Located on Hwy 93 - (702)293-8367 |