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Major Las
Vegas Attractions:
An Evening at La Cage
Mardi Gras Showrooms, the Riviera
Aleman Production's "An Evening at
La Cage" recreates its famous namesakes in New York and Los Angeles with
"the most accomplished and exciting female impersonators in the world".
Though it contains some bawdy humor, it is pitched at 'mainstream' audiences.
Frank Marino stars as a memorable Joan Rivers while the rest of the La Cage cast
impersonates several dozen other female celebrities.
Las
Vegas Natural History Museum exhibits range from wood sculptures to an
extensive wildlife art gallery to a 300-gallon aquarium that houses small
sharks. There are also more than 300 exhibits on birds and animals. Featured are
Southern Nevada's plant and animal life plus an international wildlife room.
Here, also, is a hands-on area for children plus a very popular animated
dinosaur exhibit. Located at 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Hours are 9a-4p. Phone
702-384-DINO.
The
Liberace Museum is divided into three areas: Building One houses the Piano, Car
and Award Galleries; Building Two showcases the Costume and Jewelry Collections,
a re-creation of Liberace's Palm Springs bedroom, and the Liberace Family
Gallery. Visiting Exhibits Gallery hosts changing exhibits about the Arts and
Popular Culture. For
more information, visit: Liberace
The
Museum contains 22,000 square feet of both temporary and permanent hands-on
exhibits exploring the arts, sciences and humanities. Here, kids can be part of
an informal learning environment highlighting discovery, surprise, and creative
expression. For
more information, visit: Lied
Discovery
The
Museum offers exhibitions with concentrated emphasis on Native cultures of the
Southwest and Central Americas. The Mojave Desert region is a world filled with
natural beauty and life. The chance to see and understand its fascinating
wildlife and fragile ecosystem is offered in several exhibits including a
display of live snakes, lizards and desert tortoise. Exhibits on the Southern
Paiute and Native Artistry illustrate man in the southwest. From the survival
arts of the Southern Paiute to the dramatic weaving of the Navajo and beautiful
carving of the Hopi, our exhibits help the visitor to appreciate not only the
beauty of objects but their personal and spiritual value. Further exhibits
explore early Las Vegas, the building of Hoover Dam, pre-Columbian cultures,
dance masks of Mexico and huipils of Guatemala.
The
main exhibit hall also features a 2,500 square foot temporary and traveling
exhibit area which hosts international, national and regional exhibits which
change every eight weeks.
Red
Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM), is located 10 miles west of Las Vegas, Nevada. This 197,000 acre area
provides a 13-mile scenic drive, more than 30 miles of hiking trails, picnic
areas, and visitor center with exhibit rooms and a book store.
The
unique geologic features, plants and animals of Red Rock Canyon represent some
of the best examples of the Mojave Desert. In 1990, special legislation
supported by the Nevada congressional delegation, changed the status of the Red
Rock Recreation Lands to a National Conservation Area (NCA), the seventh to be
designated nationally. This legislation provides the funding to protect and
improve the area. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is enjoyed by the
local population as well as visitors from the United States and many foreign
countries. More than one million visitors each year enjoy the spectacular desert
landscape, climbing and hiking opportunities, and interpretive programs
sponsored by the BLM. Visit their web site: Red
Rock Canyon
For
years you've watched the Star Trek adventures, but now you can become a part of
them with Star Trek: The Experience. A joint venture between Paramount Parks and
The Las Vegas Hilton, Star Trek: The Experience is a journey in personalized,
interactive entertainment. MORE
At
1,149 feet, the tower is the tallest building west of the Mississippi, the
tallest free standing observation tower in the United States, plus the fifth
tallest building in the U.S. There are 2 thrill rides: the High Roller, the
world's highest roller coaster, starts 909 feet above the ground, and the Big
Shot is like a reverse bungee jump. It will shoot riders 160 feet straight up
the outside of the needle atop the tower from the 921 feet to 1,081 feet. Your
feet will be dangling and your heart pounding.
The
12 story Stratosphere Tower pod has outdoor and indoor observation decks which
offer an incredible panoramic view of the city, the 360 seat Top of the World
revolving restaurant, a 220 seat cocktail lounge with the best view in town, and
six meeting rooms. The hotel features a 97,000 square foot casino. The World
Premiere of slots will have the newest machines on the market. The second level
of the Stratosphere complex will include a 140,000 square foot retail,
entertainment and restaurant area. The hotel features lavishly furnished guest
rooms that are comfortable and well appointed. With all of this to choose from,
the hotel certainly is an all inclusive one stop place to enjoy all that Las
Vegas stands for, fun, fun, fun and of course excitement abound. The hotel is
minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.
A 26
acre water park which includes a wave pool, water flumes and roller coaster and
other exciting rides. Closed during the colder weather months; Re-opens
mid-April 2002. More information: Wet
'N' Wild
NOTE: The above
are not advertisements but are descriptions by our editorial staff for which
we, alone, are responsible. If any corrections are in order we would
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