Las Vegas

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The stage at the Bellagio contains a 1.5-million gallon swimming pool, from which most performers emerge and retreat to. It's an incredibly impressive show.

Absinthe

A carnival themed mix of comedy, acrobats, and provocative performances. Filled with blue comedy, not for the timid. Adults only.

$99 and up

Adventuredome Theme Park

America's 2nd largest indoor theme park with 25 rides and attractions for all ages.

Day pass $31.95. Under 48 in:$17.95. Individual rides: $6-12

Amalfi by Bobby Flay

With a brightly colored decor and festive atmosphere, chef Bobby Flay serves us some tasty Southwestern food with flair.

Area15

Just a hop away from The Strip, Area15 is an experiential entertainment amusement complex that has become a top Vegas destination since it opened at the end of 2019. Blacklights and fluorescent decorations abound to create an other-worldly gateway into alternate reality experiences. Open to all ages until 9PM.

Bahama Breeze

Serves great tropical food. Large portions with a great atmosphere. Famous for their jerk chicken pasta, cinnamon mashed sweet potatoes, and wide variety of hand-crafted tropical drinks such as the Bahamarita. This is a great place to get away and relax from the crowds of people on the Strip.

Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Inside of the casino is a display of trees and flower arrangements, changed once for every season and once for the Chinese New Year.

24 hours·Free

Big Apple Coaster

A roller coaster that lifts riders up 203 ft, then drops down 144 ft, reaching speeds of MPH 67. Simulates a jet fighter's barrel roll, with a 180° turn, a section that leaving riders hanging in the air, then twists and dives.

Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri-Sun 11AM-midnight·$25

Blue Man Group

The silent Blue Men perform all sorts of experimental music on unconventional instruments.

Nightly 7PM and/or 9:30PM·$64-289

Casa Fuente Cigars

Cuban-themed lounge offering more than 100 different cigars and a good selection of whiskeys. Try the $40 Opus X cigar.

Circus Circus

Aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and trapeze artists take the stage at the world's largest permanent circus daily. Expect standing room only at most times.

From 11:30AM, every half-hour·Free

Clark County Museum

Historical exhibits include restored houses from various decades of Henderson's history.

Daily 9AM to 4:30PM·Adults $2; Seniors and children $1

Comedy Pet Theater

Extraordinary talents of performing pets. Highly entertaining for children.

Thu thru Tue at 4PM·$35

Community College of Southern Nevada's Planetarium and Observatory

CSN Planetarium

It's not on par with L.A.'s Griffith Observatory or Chicago's Adler Planetarium, but this planetarium and observatory can still help give an understanding to the skies and open space beyond. There's also an adjacent astronomy store that's open during the show times. Be aware, however, that chairs do not lean back, so there is a lot of looking up on your part.

Fri 6PM, 7PM and 8PM; Sat 3:30PM, 6PM, 7PM, 8PM

Container Park

A unique open-air shopping center filled with boutique retail shops, restaurants, and live entertainment for the whole family. Be sure to see the giant fire-breathing mantis at night.

Craig Ranch Regional Park

Skate and BMX park, sports fields and dog park. Includes the AMP, an outdoor amphitheater/ concert venue.

6AM-11PM. Skate Parkː 7AM-10PM

David Copperfield

One of the world's most famous magicians. Some of his best known illusions are making the Statue of Liberty disappear, walking through the Great Wall of China and flying over the audience (which he does nightly).

Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Though not regularly visited, this is actually the largest national wildlife refuge in the lower 48 states. Coincidentally, it overlies part of the Nevada Test Site, so you can't just wander too willy-nilly, although the latter is quite distant. But this refuge's visitor center and trails will introduce you to aspects of the Mojave Desert ecosystem that are framed by some rather tall desert peaks, with a chance to see bighorn sheep and other species and even a yucca forest if you hike far enough.

Discovery Children's Museum

A combination museum and playground, this museum lets children engage in creative play while exposing them to science concepts. Kids especially love the 70-foot-tall Summit tower with 12 levels of interactive exhibits. The one drawback of the museum is lack of food; it's in a remote part of Downtown with no nearby eateries and only has a snack area with vending machines so plan accordingly.

Winter: Tue–Fri 9AM–4PM, Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun noon–5PM; Summer: Mon–Sat 10AM – 5PM, Sun noon–5PM·$14.50

Double Down Saloon

Perhaps the finest dive bar in Vegas. A bit out of the way, but plenty of atmosphere.

Downtown Summerlin

Located in the western outskirts of Las Vegas, Downtown Summerlin offers 125 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues located in a 106-acre shopping district. Downtown Summerlin hosts 30 dining establishments and is in proximity of many other restaurants nearby as well as the Red Rock Casino. Plans exist to expand the area to 400 acres. Opened in 2014.

Eggslut

Breakfast sandwiches made with farm-fresh eggs and a delicious brioche bun. Expect a 45 minute line on weekend mornings.

7AM-2PM·Sandwiches around $12 each

Eiffel Tower Experience

You can take an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Strip, a half-sized replica of the one in Paris. This is a popular attraction, especially at night, for its excellent views of the Strip.

Mon-Fri 9:30AM-12:30AM, Sat Sun 9:30AM-1AM·Evening: $16.50 adults, $11.50 children/seniors; daytime: $11.50 adults, $7.50 children/seniors

Ellis Island Casino Restaurant

The $6.95 steak special is consistently voted one of the best deals in Las Vegas. It's not on the menu, so ask for it specifically. If steak is not your thing the restaurant has plenty of other selections at cheap prices. In addition, Ellis Island has barbecue every night from 4-10PM. Ellis Island also brews its own beer, and serves them in the casino bar in 20-oz glasses for $1.50.

Envy Steakhouse

Inspired by Chef Richard Chamberlain, the menu includes premium quality, fresh ingredients from select purveyors around the country, featured in innovative dishes. Kobe filet, prime rib roast, black angus filet and prime bone-in rib eye. The walk-in wine cellar features 1,500 bottles of wine.

Exotics Racing School

After a training session, get behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 F1 or other race car and go up to 130 mph with an instructor in the passenger seat.

From $249 depending on the car and number of laps

Fantasy

Vocalist Lorena Peril takes center stage. Steamy choreography and striking vocals fused with a touch of comedy. The high-energy production show features a variety of performances including salsa, belly dancing routine and celebrity impersonations by comedian Sean E. Cooper.

Nightly 10:30PM·From $39

Fashion Show Mall

Offers nearly every major and deluxe U.S. retail chain store, numerous others often associated with named designers, a large food court and several excellent restaurants, all in a fully-enclosed, air-conditioned facility. Has extensive, free covered parking that often gets quite busy by mid-day.

Flamingo Garden

A 15-acre garden with flamingos and other exotic birds, as well as koi and turtles.

Free

Floyd Lamb Park

A pleasant oasis with ponds and tules and also the Tules Spring Ranch with some roaming peacocks and Pleistocene fossil exhibits.

Daily 8AM-5PM·$6