Las Vegas Specialty Attractions
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Specialty Attractions in Las Vegas, NV, Nevada.
At the Imperial Auto Museum, more than 300 classic and antique automobiles are on display in a gallery-like setting. Antique, classic, muscle and special-interest automobiles are on display and also for sale.
The MGM Grand is known for being one of the world's largest hotels, but it's equally famous for its lion habitat in the heart of the complex. The multi-level habitat is surrounded by glass, allowing visitors to watch the MGM's most majestic residents and special features such as a see-through tunnel that runs through the area means at times visitors are encircled by the lions.
During the day, The Mirage boasts a 54-ft (16-m) mountain with a waterfall flowing from it to the water below. But at the top of each hour from 7pm until midnight, the mountain is transformed into a volcano, shooting lava, fire and smoke up to 100 ft (30 m) in the air. The shows are free to the public and may be canceled when it is really winds or raining.
Enjoy a life size pyrotechnic battle show between the British frigate, HMS
Britannia and the pirate ship Hispaniola.
Located at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, this Eiffel Tower replica is an exact reproduction of France's Eiffel Tower, although at half scale. The Eiffel Tower Experience allows guests to ride 460 feet to the top of the structure, while enjoying stunning views of the Strip. While riding in the elevator, a knowledgeable guide informs guests about the Las Vegas skyline. A restaurant is located on the 11th floor of the tower.
Celebrate chocolate at M&M's World in Las Vegas. Inside this 28,000-sq ft, four-story building, people will find thousands of hard chocolate candies in a full spectrum of colors, as well as gifts, souvenirs, a movie featuring the M&M mascots and a replica of an M&M sponsored NASCAR race car. M&M's World is located in Showcase Mall, next to the MGM Hotel & Casino.
The Fremont Street Experience is unlike anything in the world. This pedestrian walkway, surrounded by neon lights and ten casino hotels, is an expansive entertainment and commercial venue. Each night (at dusk) a Light and Sound Show is produced with millions of lights and concert quality sound.
Visit the world-famous white tigers of Siegfried & Roy’s, which are housed in an open-air habitat in the Mirage. Watch the animals swim in their pool or see them in the Secret Garden. Viewings are available all day and evening.
Take a trip to the 24th century as you are transported to the Enterprise bridge. Adventures include plunging down a turbolift and braving a shuttlecraft mission though space and time. Also enjoy shopping, gaming and dining.
Welcoming people coming from the Strip to the Fremont Street Experience, Neonopolis is more than a mere shopping mall. It houses a variety of attractions, including a 14-screen theater, a courtyard collection of neon signs, tasty restaurants and shops. It is open daily to visitors.
Located at the Bellagio Las Vegas, the Fountains of Bellagio is an amazing water show that is choreographed to move to opera, classical and whimsical music. The show celebrates the union of water, music and light.
Explore the history of cocktails at the Museum of the American Cocktail, which is located at the Aladdin Casino and Resort inside the Commander's Restaurant, an establishment in the Desert Passage center. Inside are vintage bottles, shakers, memorabilia, bar ware and many other items, all detailing the history of these mixed drinks, which dates back to the late 1800s. Seminars on mixology and competitions are often held at the museum.
Free to the public, the Aquariums at the Silverton Hotel provide both an aquarium and an underwater show. Located in the Silverton Casino, the main 117,000 gal (532,000 l) tank contains more than 4,000 different kinds of tropical fish and offers two shows: one with a marine biologist who feeds the fish and answers questions and the other a mermaid-themed performance. Several smaller saltwater and freshwater tanks are found in the casino.
Las Vegas Sign
A landmark sign, the vintage Las Vegas sign has been welcoming visitors to the Strip since 1959. Reading "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas", this landmark is one of the most identifiable symbols of the city, greeting visitors as the they leave McCarren Airport.
Treasures of Mandalay Bay
A display of rare coins and currency, treasures of gold and silver, and a $2 million nickel.
Las Vegas Preview Studios at the Venetian
Have a say on the newest products, shows and films when visiting the Las Vegas Preview Studios at the Venetian. Located in the Grand Canal Shoppes, these studios are open daily from 11am to 9pm. Sometimes there are new slot machines to test out or food samples to try, all for free. Age restrictions depend on the type of product or show.
Fountains at Caesars Palace
Roman-themed gardens with statues, benches and, magnificent fountains are found in the front yard at Caesars Palace in las Vegas. Erected in 1962, the fountains have attracted daredevils desiring to jump them, including legendary Evil Knievel's unsuccessful jump in 1967 and his son Robby Knievel's successful clearance in 1989. This area is open day and night and provides a quiet place on the Las Vegas Strip.
CBS Television City Research Center at the MGM Grand
Located inside the MGM Grand Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, the CBS Television City Research Center welcomes people to view and critique pilot TV projects for stations like MTV, Nickelodeon and CBS. Screenings usually start at 10am and last until about 10pm, but it is best to call ahead for exact times. Tickets can be bought at the parking garage or at the research center itself, which is found near the pool at the end of the Studio Walk.
The Las Vegas Strip
Containing many of the casinos, attractions, restaurants and shops of Las Vegas, the Strip runs from Sahara Ave in the south to Tropicana Road in the north. Formally called Las Vegas Boulevard, this road runs directly off of McCarren Airport and is the most frequented part of the city, containing establishments like the Tropicana, MGM Grand and the Mirage.
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