Why are all the best things clad in garish colors? Upon arrival at Las Vegas' only indoor theme park, you'd be forgiven for thinking Paris Hilton might have commissioned a monster retail mall... more»
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While New Mexico has Roswell, Nevada has Area 51. The story goes a bit like this: In 1947, a UFO crashed in Roswell, New Mexico. The U.S. Air Force arrived and whisked the flying saucer and even... more»
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Beyond the photogenic neon-scape of Las Vegas, the land is relatively arid and unyielding, save for a few dotted cacti and gigantic massifs standing like sentinels along the horizon. Few people are... more»
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Splitting atoms – not exactly a job for the fainthearted and yet a career choice that more and more people are seemingly intrigued to understand. The Atomic Testing Museum, just three miles North of... more»
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Beset within the platinum playground of millionaires, the world's largest classic car showroom is a marvel to behold. From luxury town cars of a bygone era, to the speedster rally Ford Evolution... more»
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Set amid the palatial splendor of the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas' premier art exhibition could not be more at home. Boasting prolific works ranging from the great Claude Monet to Dale Chihuly, the... more»
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How do you rate dissection as an art form? For one pioneering virtuoso of science, the preservation of the human body in the name of biological insight and art has earned him both controversial and... more»
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Bonnie Springs Old Nevada is a re-creation of a Nevada mining town from the 1880’s. It is on Bonnie Springs Ranch, west of Las Vegas. Visitors will find wooden, raised sidewalks, saloons, an old... more»
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Forget helicopter tours and crawling to summits, if you really want to experience the magic of Nevada's canyons from an aerial perspective, you need to fly! Free as a bird on the current of the wind... more»
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Bryce Canyon National Park is a relatively small park, with three distinct climates (due to its elevation that varies 2,000 feet). There is a forest of junipers and Piñon Pine up high, with Ponderosa... more»
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Are you sick of watching tiresome serial repeats and outdated docu-dramas? CBS Television City Research Center, located within the decadent MGM Grand Hotel and Casino could be your opportunity to... more»
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A ragged amphitheater of precarious sheer drops and terracotta massifs, Cedar Breaks has often been dubbed the place at which the sky ends and heaven begins. Its not hard to see why. Beyond the... more»
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CityCenter is an enormous and ambitious development by MGM Mirage on 76-acres right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. Construction is scheduled to be complete “late in 2009.” Like most Strip... more»
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Crisp chill winters may come and go, but at Bellagio Conservatory, summer is always in full bloom. A dazzling colorama of year-round flora and fauna, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens... more»
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Death Valley is the lowest, driest and hottest place in North America. Specifically, at Badwater Basin, in the National Park, a marker shows the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea... more»
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Ethel M’s Chocolate Factory is both a business (a big one) and a tourist attraction. There are “chocolate lounges” in several locations in Illinois and Nevada (including several at Las Vegas resorts... more»
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They say the best things in life are free and you might be inclined to agree after experiencing the seven minute fountain spectacle, hosted by the lavish Caesar’s Palace. Combining the impressive... more»
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Home to the Las Vegas NHL (National Hockey League) and all-star UNLV (University of Las Vegas) teams, Fiesta Rancho's Ice Arena is as much a hub for major sporting events, as it is for social get-... more»
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Shimmering like an emerald mirage amid the arid caramel desert, Tule Springs would have been a welcoming sight for weary travelers plodding the merchant routes. Floyd Lamb Park lies a mere 25 minute... more»
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At the entrance to Bellagio, 3:00pm to midnight (noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday), every half hour or every 15 minutes, depending on the hour the Bellagio Water Fountains Show takes place.... more»
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Think you have what it takes to compete on Indianapolis' 500 Speedway? Gameworks Las Vegas challenges you to discover your inner rally champion. Indy500: The Simulation was a major games title... more»
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Littered with the relics of a bygone mining era, Nevada's wild country hides many secrets hinting at the state's colorful past. From the dormant drills peering above the rooftops of old wooden... more»
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That ancient Egyptian theory about Earth being as flat as a pancake holds some credibility when you discover Nevada's most famous natural attraction. Over 280 miles long, with sheer drops into an... more»
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Unbeknown to first time visitors, the Mojave Desert hides more than a few oases and steep natural gulleys. Take Grapevine Canyon – located an hour from Las Vegas and just minutes from the old ranch... more»
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Hoover Dam is famous for many different reasons. It is one of the industrial wonders of the world, a triumph of engineering. It transformed the American southwest by generating power and providing... more»
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A sea of sandy calm and arid tranquility, there's far more going on beneath the deserts surrounding Las Vegas than the landscapes would have you believe. Nevada's ancient volcano cones are now... more»
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Lake Las Vegas is the product of a dream of its developer, Ronald F. Boeddeker, head of Transcontinental Properties. In 1987 this company started the process of creating Lake Las Vegas with plans... more»
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Lake Mead is about 30 south of Las Vegas, on the Colorado River. Lake Mead occupies more area than any other reservoir in the United States. It is about 110 miles long, measured from the Hoover Dam... more»
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If you've got a need for speed, or merely a dose of the NASCAR bug, Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the place to be. Sprawling across 1500 acres of prime drift paradise, the NASCAR championship course is... more»
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Where in Las Vegas could you find a Frogfish and a grizzly bear under the same roof? The Natural History Museum of course! Even Las Vegas' zoos pale in comparison to the plethora of species... more»
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The history of the Las Vegas Valley can be told by the history of the springs that contributed to the name of Las Vegas and its popularity in the middle of the Mojave Desert for so many years. The... more»
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The Southern Nevada Zoological and Botanical Park, otherwise known as the Las Vegas Zoo, is a treat for kids and adults. Try to chose a day that is not too hot and go early or late in the day, when... more»
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Have you ever wondered how the world might appear from the inside out? From within the world's only purpose-built human-friendly soap bubble, you can get a pretty good idea. This curious installation... more»
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Have you ever seen a lion from the underbelly of his enclosure? As the saying goes “only in Vegas”, or more precisely, “only at the MGM Grand”. Recognized by the archaic roaring lion status symbol,... more»
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Retreat from the glorious sunshine and step into a world that makes Charlie's “Chocolate Factory” pale by comparison. Located on a prime piece of retail estate at the heart of the Strip, Las Vegas'... more»
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Dreaming of a moonlit serenade in the city that “made” Elvis? Perhaps you're a little Gaga to meet the first lady of pop? Las Vegas is one of seven places on Earth where those fanciful notions could... more»
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Less than three miles from the bustle of the Strip, Marjorie Barrick Museum makes for a highly cultured day out. Named in honor of the late UNLV (University of Las Vegas) philanthropist and academic... more»
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If Las Vegas becomes too hot, a trip to Mt. Charleston will cool anyone off, as the temperatures are always 20 to 30 degrees cooler there. Mt. Charleston is 45 miles west and north of Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas has bid farewell to more iconic hotels in the last fifteen years than in its entire commercial lifetime and for locals, a little slice of history is forever extinguished every time a... more»
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Ever since the comedy animation “Ice Age” hit the silver screen in 2002, the world has developed a fascination with long extinct creatures that once roamed the earth. If you've ever wondered what a... more»
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Set amid the deep terracotta canyons of Nevad mining country, Boulder City brings back memories of a once desolate Las Vegas, before the arrival of connective interstate routes and touristic excess.... more»
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Do you have $700,000 burning a hole in your wallet? Steve Wynn seems to think so! Located at the far North corner of the Wynn Hotel and Casino is Las Vegas' only authorized car dealership,... more»
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Opened in 2009, the Pinball Hall of Fame was recognized for a number of world record achievements, including largest pinball museum in the world. With a 100-strong collection donated by longtime... more»
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The Red Rock Canyon is an enthralling geological experience on the edge of the Mojave Desert, just west of Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been established as a National Conservation Area and is operated... more»
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Enclosed within an exotic palm tree enclave to the rear of the affluent Mirage Hotel, Siegfried and Roy's enchanting sanctuary lures with an old Vegas charm and wildness, with which no zoo or... more»
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Enclosed within an amphitheater of red-tinged canyons and the dusty Mojave Desert, Las Vegas bears little evidence of its once obscure past beneath the swell of a great ocean. Located within the... more»
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Every night from 7 pm, the heavily curtained stage of the Rio Hotel and Casino is transformed into a Britney Spears-esque set of lithe backing dancers and disco lights, as the crew of “Show In The... more»
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For experienced enthusiasts or for “never-ever’s,” sky diving is a popular sport in Las Vegas, where the conditions are most favorable for it. The combination of the dry weather and the open terrain... more»
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Blink and you won't miss it. At 1,149 feet tall, the Stratosphere Tower is one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in Las Vegas – a feat of engineering which unsurprisingly took over 3 years... more»
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Set amid the man-made beauty of cascading waterfalls and ridgeback mountains at Sam's Hotel and Casino, Mystic Falls offers a rare glimpse of the Las Vegas oasis as it might have looked some 2,000... more»
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Behind the mountain lodge facade of the Silverton Casino sits one of Las Vegas' biggest saltwater aquariums; a curved, 117,000 gallon cylinder, home to over 4,000 spectral species of tropical fish.... more»
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The Chicken Ranch is a famous, legal brothel near Las Vegas. According to Nevada law, prostitution is not legal in counties with a population greater than 250,000, so Las Vegas and Clark County are... more»
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The Fremont Street Experience (sometimes called just “FSE”) is a venue for free nightly entertainment on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, with a spectacular sound and light show. More broadly,... more»
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You might fancy yourself as the next Penn or Teller, or even an F.B.I agent whose reputation for always hitting his mark precedes him, but could you really take aim and fire like the best of them?... more»
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The Las Vegas Strip is the famed centerpiece of Las Vegas’ offerings of resort lodging, gaming, dining, entertainment, shopping and spa-pampering. It is known locally simply as “The Strip.”... more»
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A world of fantasy and fun, packed into a hotel space far removed from the paradisaical resorts striving to out-do one another with lavish dining facilities and spas; Treasure Island Resort is a... more»
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Revving up for the ride of your life? Forget Red Rock Canyon; if you're a self-proclaimed member of the G-Free Club, the Las Vegas Strip boasts a bevy of white knuckle thrill rides guaranteed to get... more»
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That fateful night of 15th April, 1912, was one of the most significant tragic disasters in the history of modern seafaring, no less because White Star Line's behemoth passenger liner “Titanic” had... more»
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Valley of Fire is the oldest state park in Nevada, dating back to 1935, when Hoover Dam was about to come on line. It is in the middle of the Mojave Desert, near Overton, Nevada, and about 50 miles... more»
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Named Las Vegas' “Best Man-made Wonder” by Las Vegas Weekly, the iconic visual experience welcoming guests to the Mirage Hotel Resort has long proved a show-stopping attraction in its own right.... more»
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The year 1959 was very important to Las Vegas: For one thing, the Nevada Gaming Commission came into being, leading to a cleanup of organized crime from gambling activities. But perhaps most... more»
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An oasis of calm amid the chinking coin slots and neon glare of Las Vegas' 24-hour attractions, the Flamingo Hotel and Casino's Wildlife Habitat is a serendipitous discovery that for a while,... more»
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The scenery in Zion National Park is breathtaking. It is located on the Colorado Plateau, but and borders the Great Basin and Mojave Desert. A quick method of enjoying the park is following the... more»
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Endemic exotic species are almost always the most endangered, and as much is true for the cutesy big cat cum mongoose of Madagascar – the fossa. With an estimated 5,000 remain fossas inhabitant of... more»
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