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Viewing A List of the Top 10 Attractions for Your Las Vegas HolidaysA List of the Top 10 Attractions for Your Las Vegas Holidays
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When in the Nevada desert, there are many attractions that will make your Las Vegas holidays a special treat. LA comes alive at night, but the desert blossoms by day with outdoor sports, half-day road trips, aerial adventures, and more. Read on! By Terrance Richardson Las Vegas holidays are ripe for the picking twelve months a year with non-stop action on the Strip. However, when in the Nevada desert, there are plenty of other worthy attractions to make your Las Vegas holidays a special treat. LA comes alive at night, but the desert blossoms by day with outdoor sports, half-day road trips, aerial adventures, and more. 1. Hoover Dam Tours are open daily for underground exploration of the Hoover Dam electrical facility and the scenic desert surrounding it on this immensely popular half-day Las Vegas excursion. 2. Lake Mead Live the good life on the calm waters of Lake Mead for jet skiing, swimming, fishing, and boating in this unspoiled man-made lake brimming with outdoor activities. 3. Lake Powell House boats are big business for Nevada travelers to enjoy a quiet escape as captain of your ship. House boat accommodations range from the comfortable to the luxurious with multiple bedroom and bathroom vessels. Drift at your own pace and dock at the Lake Powell Activity Center for hiking, biking, horse riding, and more. 4. Helicopter Tours Aerial Las Vegas sightseeing is a must for flying over the dazzling Strip at night or a whirlwind ride through the Grand Canyon by day. Helicopters may be chartered privately or used with group discounts for impressive savings. Early reservations are recommended and may be booked one day in advance of the flight. See your local tour operator or hotel concierge for helicopter tour booking assistance. 5. The Lion King If you missed The Lion King on Broadway or London's West End, Las Vegas has booked this classic stage production for the long haul and packs in the crowds for evening and matinee performances. Tickets are available with discounts when purchased in advance online and are also available at the theater ticket booth. 6. Secret Garden The Secret Garden is the habitat for the Siegfried and Roy tigers, lions, and other big cats. A self-guided walk through takes you up-close and personal to these magnificent creatures for photos, intimate observations, and a new-found appreciation for the magic duo's conservation efforts to preserve the rare white tigers. 6. Las Vegas Outlet Shopping Las Vegas Premium Outlets is the number one crowd pleaser for best bargain deals on designer labels and international brands. Equipped with a multilingual staff, discount shopping coupons, and an option for shuttle service from the Las Vegas Strip hotels, Premium Outlets is one-stop shopping for clothing, jewelry, shoes, furnishings, tasty luncheons, and more. 7. Madame Tussauds Nobody does wax better than Madame Tussauds, and now there's a full-fledged museum to find your favorite subjects in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip near Flamingo Road. 8. Freemont Street Located at the bottom of The Strip, Freemont Street is covered in a canopy of millions of lights creating a spectacular enclosure with an open-air feel. Gaming, dining, shopping, and more abound under the glittering roof for a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor experience. 9. GameWorks This high-tech educational and interactive facility was created by Steven Spielberg to explore the mystery and shroud of secrecy behind Area 51. Test your knowledge of UFOs and ponder the question, "Do they exist?" Geared for children and the young at heart, GameWorks is an event like no other and only found on the Las Vegas Strip. 10. Liberace Museum Liberace made his mark on the music world and his memory is honored at the Liberace Museum with vintage memorabilia, costumes, and candelabras from the king of keyboards and Las Vegas headliners About the Author: Click here for more information and great deals on Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Caesar's Palace, and the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
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