Vonterrial & Condae
Things To Do
The Fremont Street Experience
The Fremont Street Experience is in downtown Las Vegas and it covers five blocks of Fremont Street. The Barrel Vault Canopy is the main attraction, it covers four blocks and is approximately 1,500 feet in length. The area is always awash with tourists as they come to watch free concerts or have a go on the SlotZilla Zip Line. Each year there is a New Year’s Eve party held here which feature a firework display on the large display screen. There are 12.5 million LED’s in the display board and it takes 10 computers to control what they display.
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
If you are a lover of great heights then you should make sure you take a trip up the Stratosphere Tower. The Tower is the largest freestanding observation tower in the country and it stands at 350.2 meters tall. When you get to the top of the tower there are two observation decks, four rides and a revolving restaurant. There is a separate building which houses the hotel, it has 2,427 rooms and an 80,000 square foot casino.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
The Shark Reef Aquarium is a bit different to a normal aquarium as the name may suggest. The aquarium is designed so that visitors enter an ancient underwater temple that is slowly being swallowed up by the ocean. The animals on show are some of the most dangerous and unusual in the world and most come from tropical waters. There are fourteen fantastic exhibits with the star of the show being a shipwreck that contains 1.3 million gallons of water. You can enjoy almost 360 degree views of sharks and other fish. In total there are over 2,000 animals making up 100 different species and 15 types of shark.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Sitting about 15 miles outside of Las Vegas is the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Each year one million people head out the area to view the natural beauty of this area. When you arrive you cannot help but be amazed by the large red rock formations, sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust. Some of the walls are 910 meters tall which makes them a favourite with rock climbers. The highest point of Red Rock Canyon is called La Madre Mountain and it is 2,485 meters tall. There is a road that loops around the area, this gives visitors easy access to many of the most popular sites.
Neon Museum
The Neon Museum in Las Vegas opened in 2012 and covers a space of just under two-acres. There are more than 150 neon signs on the campus, of these 150 signs 7 of them have been restored. A lot of people come to the site for weddings or special events and the site hosts one hour guided tours every day of the week. Some of the most famous signs you can see are the Lucky Cuss Motel, The Silver Slipper and Binions Horseshoe.
Adventuredome Theme Park
The Adventuredome Theme Park is an indoor theme park that is located at Circus Circus. The theme park sits within a large glass dome, the glass that surrounds the park is tinted pink and each pane weighs approximately 140 kg. There are 25 rides and attractions at the park, these include a Canyon Blaster roller coaster, a miniature golf course, climbing walls, virtual reality zone and many more. When you are in Las Vegas and you are looking for a break from the casino games this is the perfect place to bring the family for an afternoon of fun.
Fountains of Bellagio
It may be the most obvious free thing to do in Vegas -- but it's one of the coolest. The sight of more than a thousand fountains shooting water nearly 500 feet into the air never gets old, whether accompanied by the music of Frank Sinatra or Tiesto. Shows tend to run every 15 minutes at night and every half hour during the day, offering a welcome dose of class and romance to your busy day of sightseeing. It's also totally free -- making it one of the best cheap dates in Vegas. Follow it up with an equally free detour to the seasonal floral displays at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens inside the hotel lobby.
LV Chinatown
Las Vegas has an awesome under-hyped Chinatown that's just a few blocks west of the Strip on Spring Mountain Road -- making it an easy Uber ride for anyone at a big hotel. This hub of culture and cuisine has even more variety than you might expect. The restaurants include the spicy Szechuan flavors of Chengdu Taste, the robata-grilled cuisine of Raku, the masterful Japanese dining at Yui Edomae Sushi, and even the experimental fusion of Sparrow + Wolf. Along the way, grab a cocktail at Golden Tiki, Sand Dollar Lounge, or the Leatherneck Club -- which honestly have little to do with Asian culture, but are still awesome places to hang out.
High Roller
If there's one touristy thing that every tourist and local alike should do in Las Vegas, it's a spin on the High Roller. You'll spend 30-40 minutes on the world's tallest observation wheel -- not to be confused with a "Ferris" wheel, because you can actually stand up and walk around in this thing. And if you want to spend a few extra bucks, you can even arrange a private bartender to serve drinks throughout your rotation. It's well worth the extra expense, since everything in Vegas is better with a drink -- and a great view. At the highest point, you'll be 550 feet in the air, offering perfect sight lines of the Strip, airport, surrounding valley, and pretty much all of Las Vegas.
Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours
Nevada was built on the mining industry and one of the best examples is Techatticup Mine -- about 45 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Located in Eldorado Canyon, the mine was a source of gold and silver -- often hand-chiseled by candlelight -- dating back to the Civil War era. Papillon has a great package that covers transportation and lunch, allows you to explore the site, and take an ATV ride through the desert. There are other tours you could probably take, too, but Papillon's will fly you over the Grand Canyon by helicopter just to get there. Not bad.