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The Big Casinos on the Strip Aren't Your Only Option for Vegas Entertainment
Las Vegas is primarily known for casinos and buffets and more casinos. Many tourists
never see past the Mirage and the Palazzo and MGM Grand, yet there is a whole
assortment of fun alternatives to expensive shows, all-you-can-eat steak, and endless
rows of slot machines. Here are some fabulously fun alternatives to (another) day of
watching your significant other dole out your life savings to the blackjack dealer.
Fly Over the Majestic Grand Canyon
In the heart of all the hotels and developments along the Strip, it's hard to imagine that
one of the most beautiful and extraordinary natural wonders of the world is just a short
trip away. Grand Canyon tours that fly out of Las Vegas are readily available and feature
a relaxing airplane flight over one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.
From the air, you can experience all of the glory of the canyon without dealing with the
crowds.
Race Your Worries Away
When the slots do you wrong, you can release all that pent-up frustration on the race
track. World Class Driving offers visitors the chance to race extraordinary exotic vehicles
like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and more. If old school muscle is more your thing,
you can race a Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500, Corvette Z06, or Camaro ZL1. A variety of
packages are available depending on the cars and driving experience you prefer.
A Museum for Every Interest
Want to explore the sordid history of the mob? How about visiting a tribute to atomic
testing in the American deserts, or perhaps researching the history of erotica? There's a
museum for almost everything in Vegas. The Mob Museum in Vegas resides in what
used to be a federal courthouse, and features exhibits and artifacts from notorious
mobsters, as well as the brave men and women of law enforcement who fought these
gangsters.1
At the National Atomic Testing Museum, visitors can see one of the most comprehensive
collections of American nuclear history in existence. It's a great place to learn more about
the Cold War, the Nevada Test Site, Area 51, and much more.2
The Erotic Heritage Museum isn't what you might think. It actually began as a joint
venture between a pornographer and a pastor. From the perspective that sex is a natural
act meant to be enjoyable, the museum preserves the history of human sexuality with the
goal of promoting education and understanding.
Go Play in the Dirt

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Have you ever been envious of the guys and gals who get to operate heavy equipment for
a living? Spend the day at Dig This on excavators and bulldozers, moving dirt about like
you would on a real job site. Nope, these aren't Tonka-sized machines; these are
Caterpillar-sized beasts that move tons of earth, and you get to be in control!
Enjoy Relaxing Botanical Gardens
At Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, you can enjoy 110 acres of botanical gardens,
featuring the largest collection of cacti and succulents from the Mojave Desert that exists
outside the desert itself. The preserve also offers gardening workshops, a farmer's market,
live animal shows, train rides, exhibitions, and special attractions year round.3
See the Incredible Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is one of the most extraordinary building projects ever undertaken.
Standing 726 feet tall and providing power for more than 1 million people in Nevada,
Arizona, and California, Hoover Dam bus tours from Las Vegas make an excellent day
trip if you need a break from all the lights and ding-ding-dings of the machines.
Don't miss all of the things Las Vegas has to offer outside the hotels and casinos. Most of
the venues on this list are family friendly and affordable, and many offer additional
services like weddings and special deals for corporate events. What happens in Vegas
stays in your memories forever!