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Las Vegas Popular Attractions
Other than 24 hours casino gaming, Las Vegas has other
attractions you may want to visit while in town. Here’s a
list of a few:
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
Museums & Historical Sites
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
Lied Discovery Children's Museum - The wonders
of the arts, sciences and humanities come to life at Lied Discovery
Children’s Museum! Operate intriguing hands-on exhibits. See
award-winning traveling exhibits, demonstrations and performances.
Join in on workshops and take home your own creations. Voted the
#1 Museum in Las Vegas for ten years by the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Annual Reader’s Poll. We’re open: Tuesday - Sunday,
10am-5pm. Closed Monday, except most school holidays.
Admission: Adults $6; seniors, children 1-17, military with ID $5;
members and kids under are free.
Address: 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89101
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