A beautiful visual water symphony choreographed to music provides an unforgettable welcome to the Bellagio Hotel Casino. The water jets span more than 1000 feet (304 meters) and can shoot up to 250 feet (76 meters) in the air while seeming to dance to choreographed lights and romantic classical music. It is a spectacular sight and one worth taking the time to view while strolling along the boulevard. As evening sets in, the lit-up fountain is a sight to behold. Be sure to bring a camera as this is one of Vegas' best attractions - and it's for free! The magic happens every 30 minutes until 8 PM, after which shows are every 15 minutes. Please note that shows may stray from this schedule due to the weather.
A city famous for being full of lights, it is nice to honour to the old neon signs. The Neon Museum is located in downtown Las Vegas and though it is open all day, it is best viewed at night. See the Caesar's Palace sign in its fully-colored splendor, and catch a glimpse of the horse and rider from the old Hacienda Hotel. The museum often adds new items to this marvelous collection. Entrance is available as part of a guided tour only. Purchase tickets early for the later tours as they fill up quickly.
Nestled within close proximity to Downtown Las Vegas, Springs Preserve is a natural park and cultural center devoted to commemorating the history of Las Vegas and promoting sustainability. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the preserve is a rich repository of desert botanical gardens, museums, and galleries. It is home to several life-sized displays, exhibits, and entities centered around building a green environment. this insightful preserve also hosts classes, lectures, and workshops built around the disciplines of cooking, archaeology, sustainability, arts, crafts, cultural studies and more. Serpentine trails cleave many wetlands and lush desert terrains at this sprawling preserve which is also home to an indoor theater and a historic photo gallery. A seamless synergy of nature, education, and conservation, Springs Reserve is a noble step towards replenishing the global environment.
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden is one of Las Vegas' claims to fame. The garden is a sanctuary to more than 7,500 flowers, which are well-kept by 140 horticulturists. With its beautifully placed gazebos, ponds, bridges and water fountains, it's a refreshing oasis amidst the city. It's a delight to stroll through this riot of colors during the day with the light pouring in from the glass ceiling. The night tours are equally exotic with the stars overhead giving the garden a tranquil, fairy-tale feel.
Hidden in an unassuming warehouse is what might just be the world's largest collection of pinball machines from the 1950s up through the 1990s. This Pinball Hall of Fame is listed as a museum, but is also an arcade. All the machines are operational and patrons can play to their heart's content. There is no fee to enter the Pinball Hall of Fame, but players will need to pump quarters into the machines to play. Located not far from The Strip, Pinball Hall of Fame is a great spot for anyone looking for something a bit unique and off the beaten path. Anyone can go to Vegas and say they played slots. How many can say they visited what is possibly the world's largest collection of pinball machines?
The iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign was created in 1959. The sign has changed its location on Las Vegas Boulevard multiple times as the city limits have increased. The back of the sign reads "Drive Carefully and Come Back Soon." Today, the sign is located in the center island of this famous boulevard, just south of Russel Road. Many regard it the last sight they will take in of Las Vegas on their way out of the city.
For a fun day out in the sun with the family, look no further than Madeira Canyon Park. This 20-acre (8-hectare) park is brimming with picnic spots and activities. Here you will find lighted baseball fields and basketball and tennis courts, covered and uncovered picnic areas and tables, and barbecues a plenty. Locals frequent the walking path that runs around the park and kids will love the Splash Pad, watery fun-zones filled with fun water toys like water cannons, water trees, and waterfalls. Be sure the kids bring their bathing suits!
This stunning architectural marvel was built by the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a place where members go to perform sacred ordinances. While admittance to the interior of the temple is reserved for members in good standing, the grounds are spectacular and the view of the city is one of the best available. Information on the church is available from their Web site or from any temple worker.
It is all about family at Cornerstone. Grab a cup of coffee and indulge in some meaningful conversation about God or anything that concerns you. Cornerstone is dedicated to the cause of building strong families for Christ, thus not only helping you in your spiritual quest but also enabling you to live a better life. The atmosphere is filled with the recital of beautiful verses that are appropriate for your life, profound sermons and melodious music that is surely pleasing to the ears. Programs, courses, and lectures also take place. Check the website for further event details.
Get the lay of the land when you visit Exploration Peak Park. The 80-acre (32-hectare) park features roughly 24 developed park acres (9.7 hectares) while the remaining area is stunning open space threaded by scenic hiking and biking trails. The highlight of the park is the 2,486-foot (757.7-meter) peak from which the park takes its name. Visitors can climb to the top of Exploration Peak for stunning views of the surrounding Las Vegas area and the rest of the park's undeveloped lands. Also located in the park is an 'Old West' town where kids can explore replicas of buildings constructed during the developing years of the Wild West.
The Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery is located on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). The exhibitions change often, so definitely consider visiting more than once. Traveling exhibits are presented as a community service. The works displayed represent all types of mediums and are presented by national and local artists. The gallery is a part of the State University System and admission is free of charge.