Fountains of Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-7111
A must-see while in Vegas, these fountains and the surrounding 9-acre lake cost $52 million to build. Each water fountain is individually controlled and shoots water up to 250 feet in the air. The waters move in accompaniment to classic and modern songs by performers including Frank Sinatra, Pavarotti and Elton John. Crowds begin forming early around the lake to watch the free shows that take place every half-hour Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 8 pm and weekends from noon to 6 pm. Starting at 8 pm on weeknights and 6 pm on weekends, the shows begin every 15 minutes until midnight.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden
3600 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-7111
It takes a staff of 115 people to prepare and maintain this beautiful indoor garden area. The colorful displays of nature are changed regularly in accordance with the season. As you stroll along the walkways, specialized light fixtures make it possible to light every flower, so the beauty of each and every themed area can be seen.
Volcano at the Mirage
3400 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-791-7111
This peaceful waterfall by day erupts into a powerful volcano at night. Beginning at 8 pm every evening, the volcano erupts every 15 minutes, shooting 100-foot flames into the air and causing smaller explosions and a ring of fire in the surrounding lagoon. Prime viewing is along the strip-side sidewalk, which fills up quickly. Arrive early to claim your spot.
Liberace Museum
1775 East Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-798-5595
Liberace displayed his wealth with sparkling jewelry, rare antiques and an unsurpassed wardrobe. Be dazzled at this museum that features many of his personal items. Not to be missed are his many unique and antique pianos and his custom car collection.
The Auto Collections
3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-794-3174
Everything in this museum ? the cars, furniture, statues and even the posters on the wall ? is for sale. Cars in this rotating collection are priced anywhere from $20,000 to $1.5 million, and include racing cars, muscle cars, touring roadsters and more. Don?t miss the presidential cars and Deusenburg room. The museum also boasts a rare collection of British-made vehicles, including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Cooper, Lotus, Morgan, and Aston Martin models, all from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden
2 Cactus Garden Drive
Henderson, NV 89014
702-458-8864
Approximately 10 miles from the Vegas strip, take a behind-the-scenes look at this factory?s candy-making process and enjoy tasty samples at the end of the tour. Before leaving, don?t forget to stroll through the gift shop and cactus garden. The factory recycles 100 percent of its wastewater, which equals 32,000 gallons a day, and uses it for site landscaping. Free Admission
Venetian Gondola Rides
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-414-4500
After strolling through the shops along the indoor canal, embrace the true spirit of Venice and take a romantic gondola ride. Gondoliers are on-hand to provide rides both inside and outside of the Venetian, and they?re to happy sing a ballad for you and your sweetheart as you travel through the winding canals. Remember to kiss as you pass below the bridge to ensure your love will last an eternity.
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-7871
Rotating exhibits make this gallery worth touring every time you visit Vegas. View several different genres of art at any given time.
The Tomb and Museum of King Tut
3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-262-4000
Exhibits inside the Luxor feature, as you would expect, Egyptian related items. View a replication of King Tut?s tomb and learn about ancient Egypt on self-guided walking tours inside the Luxor.
Shark Reef-Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-7777
Visit an undersea ocean of sights, sounds, and encounters with more than 2,000 animals and 1.6 million gallons of water!
Eiffel Tower Experience
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-946-7000
Take a thrilling ride to the top of this half-scale Eiffel Tower, and enjoy the view from the observation deck, 460 feet above ground. The view is spectacular, especially if you can catch one of the fountain shows across the street at the Bellagio.
Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas
3377 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-862-7800
You?ll feel as though you?ve walked into a party filled with celebrities who are waiting to pose next to you for pictures. John Wayne even has extra hats for you to borrow. If you?re curious how these wax figures are created, take a behind-the-scenes look at the six-month process.
Magic and Movie Hall of Fame
3555 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-737-1343
You?ll find movie memorabilia here, but the emphasis is on magic, with Houdini?s Water Torture Cell as one of the main attractions. More than 5,000 exhibits include a variety of magic paraphernalia and several famous ventriloquists? dummies are on display as well.
Hoover Dam
Located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas
Boulder City, NV 89006
702-494-2517
Kids and parents alike will be amazed at this man-made wonder. Take the tour or just peer over the side of the dam for a heart-pounding view. Visitor center open daily 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
4765 West Vegas Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89124
702-363-1921
Travel west out of Las Vegas on Charleston Blvd. (which turns into State Highway 159) and explore the beauty of Red Rock Canyon and the Mohave Desert. Rock climbers, photographers and hikers will especially love this area. Take the 13-mile paved, scenic loop drive for a fascinating display of red and cream-colored sandstone cliffs. A visitor center and a day-use area are on site.
Fremont Street Experience
425 Fremont Street
las Vegas, NV 89101
702-678-5600
Free nightly shows featuring lights and lasers and music! Take a stroll through the Neon Museum which houses old hotel neon signs.
Masquerade Show in the Sky
3700 West flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-777-7777
The first of its king this indoor entertainment experience includes fantasy floats as they glide above the crowd dancing to the music. The show is free but if you want to ride a float it does cost a small fee.
Sirens' of TI
3300 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-894-74111
You?ll want to claim a viewing spot early on, as this outdoor roadside show is among the most popular in Vegas. Visitors line up four-, five- and six-people deep along the sidewalk in front of the Treasure Island hotel to catch the action between the pirate ship Hispañiola and the British frigate HMS Britannia. Every 90 minutes, every evening, the pirates battle and exchange cannon and musket fire in Buccaneer Bay. The kids will be wowed by the pyrotechnics and the live action.
Las Vegas Outlet Center
7400 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702-896-5599
Located on the southern end of the strip this mall features 130 stores such as Liz Claiborne, Calvin Klein, Nautica, Nike, Reebok, Levi's, Danskin and many more. The mall is completed by two food courts and an indoor carousel.
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
32100 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Primm, NV 89019
702-874-1400
100 stores and themed restaurants; Daily shuttle service from New York-New York and MGM Grand.
www.fashionoutletlasvegas.com
Miracle Mile Shops
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-866-0703
130 specialty shops and 14 world-class restaurants including Commander's Palace, Lombardi's, Josef's, Anasazi and the Blue Note Jazz Club.
Fashion Show Las Vegas
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-369-8382
With more than 120 stores such as Macy's, Dillard's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus grace this 2 million square foot shopping paradise.
www.thefashionshow.com
Forum Shops at Caesars
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-893-4800
110 shops and restaurants including Versace, Gucci, Escada, Volintino, Armani, FAO Schwarz, The Palm, Wolfgang Puck's Spago, Cheesecake Factory.
www.forumshops.com
Neonopolis
450 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-477-0470
Neonopolis features an antique neon sign collection and 14 movie screens with auditorium style seating, digital sound and wall-to-wall screens. Shops, restaurants and an art gallery are on-site as well. Underground garage parking is available for more than 600 vehicles, plus additional parking is available in the Fremont Street Experience Garage.
www.neonopolis.net
Atomic Testing Museum
755 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-794-5151
First museum of its kind in the nation and offers invaluable resources and viewpoints on the work conducted at the state test site in this interactive and interesting experience.
Tours:
A large variety of tour options are available in and around Las Vegas. Visit www.vegas.com for more information on the following as well as many other tours.
Grand Canyon South Rim Adventure
Set aside an entire day (all of 12 to 13 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off) for this excursion that makes three stops at the Grand Canyon. Learn the history of the Hoover Dam, the Pioneer Indian Wars, Early Spanish Conquistadors and Missionaries, Mountain Men, Explorers, Cowboys and Early Settlers.
Hoover Dam Express
If you have time for a half-day trip, this is the perfect tour for you. The four-hour trip stops in Boulder City en route to Hoover Dam. Enjoy the scenic view of Lake Mead before taking a government-guided tour of Hoover Dam and the Visitors Center.
Lake Mead Cruise
This relaxing cruise features wonderful views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. Guests enjoy lunch on board the Desert Princess, a 300-passenger paddle wheeler, and then a two-hour stop at the Hoover Dam.
Vegas Neon Nights (Helicopter)
First, sip some complimentary champagne and then look at Las Vegas from an entirely new perspective. During this night-flight over the world famous strip, you?ll fly through the Luxor space beam and circle the Stratosphere, the tallest tower in America, at eye-level.
Red Rock Canyon
First stop on this interactive tour is Red Springs -- a desert oasis with ancient Indian petroglyphs -- which was a very sacred and spiritual place for the ancient Anasazi. After taking in the view you?ll understand why many old cowboy movies were filmed at this location. Look for mustangs, burros, big horn sheep, and beautiful Aztec sandstone formations. You?ll then travel back up into the mountains to about 5,000 feet above sea level for another spectacular view before descending back to the valley floor. Finally you?ll travel along the base of the multi-colored Wilson Cliffs (ancient 3,000-foot-high sand dunes), before searching for mustangs and burros in the Joshua tree forest.
Casinos:
Las Vegas is known for its gambling action and boast close to 100 casino's all over the city!