Las
Vegas has plenty to offer in the way of sights and
museums. Look at everything from The Hover Dam which is
visited by over 700,000 people every year, to the Imperial
Palace Auto Collection's antique cars. Whether you are
visiting alone on business, or on vacation with the entire
family we are quite certain you will find something to please
everyone. Below we have highlighted some of the
landmarks and museums to help you plan a great day of
sightseeing.
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Landmarks & Museums
Clark County
Heritage Museum - Lots of great information on the
history of the area. Tour through a ghost town, learn about the
Nevada railroads, get a lesson in Indian culture and view many
displays and exhibits, all on your way to Hoover Dam. Located at
1830 S. Boulder Hwy. - (702)455-7955
Ethel M's -
As
your heading out of town be sure to take the free tour of this
delicious factory. Walk by the large windows and watch the
workers as they make your favorites (Mars Bars, Milky Ways, 3
Musketeers and M&M's). They also have a sample room where
you can get a taste of what they work so hard to create.
Located on Cactus Garden Dr. - (702)458-8864
Guinness World
of Records Museum - Video, photographic, audio and
typographic displays of world records. See the heaviest person,
the longest fingernails, the tallest man, oldest woman etc. Located on Las Vegas Blvd. - (702)792-3766
Imperial Palace
Auto Collection - Tour through a fine collection of
antique automobiles. The only antique automobile collection in
Las Vegas. Located at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. - (702)731-3311
Las Vegas
Natural History Museum - Great fun and a learning
experience for children and adults. The museums displays
exhibits of many predators from all over the world. Wolves,
foxes, bighorn sheep, polar bears, lynx and mountain lions,
African deer and many more. Also on exhibit are dinosaur
animations that come to life, a large aquarium and a Hands On
Room for the kids. Located at 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North -
(702)384-3466
Liberace Museum
- Next to the casinos, the Liberace Museum is the most
popular attraction in the Las Vegas. Lots of great displays
through-out the museum showing you the history & life of
Liberace. Check out the million dollar mirror tiles Rolls Royce
and the custom rhinestone car or his suite made of ostrich
feathers, rhinestones and bugle beads and his Uncle Sam hot
pants. You won't be disappointed by visiting the museum of the
man who made 6 gold records and was entered into the Guinness
Book of World Records as being the highest paid musician of all
time. Located at 1775 E. Tropicana - (702)798-5595
Marjorie Barrick
Museum of Natural History - Learn about the history of
area while being entertained by the the exhibits and displays of
small rodents, snakes, lizards, tortoises etc. Get a taste of
Las Vegas history when walking through the museums art gallery
and browsing the display cases that house pottery, jewelry,
baskets, masks and much more. Located on the UNLV campus -
(702)895-3381
Nevada State
Museum and Historical Society - Definitely an
educational experience. See exhibits on Springs Mountain
Ecology, Southern Nevada History and life in the desert. Many
other exhibits and photographs showing you the history of the
area. Learn about nuclear tests, Hoover Dam construction and
local Indians. Located at 700 Twin Lakes Dr. -
(702)486-5205
Old Mormon
Historic Fort - Lots of history behind this place.
Built in 1855 this building is the oldest in Las Vegas history.
It was constructed by the Latter-Day Saints missionaries. It was
then abandoned by the missionaries in 1858 and used as a storage
shed on the first Las Vegas ranch and then sold and leased out
to tenants by the San Pedro Railroad. Located on Las Vegas Blvd.
- (702)486-3511
Red Rock Canyon
- Just minutes east of Las Vegas you will drive into a
breathtaking red rock splendor of mountains and multicolored
sandstone. BLM Visitors Center (702)363-1921
Hoover Dam -
Take
a trip east to the Hoover Dam. The dam was built many years ago
to hold back the Colorado River and also generate electricity.
Hoover Dam is 720ft high and 660ft. More than 700,000 people
tour Hoover Dam every year, making it a definite stop on your
way to Lake Mead. Tours are available that take you from the top
of the Dam into the heart, showing you how everything's works.
It's fun and educational for the whole family. Located on Hwy 93
- (702)293-8367
Las
Vegas has plenty to offer in the way of sights and
museums. Look at everything from The Hover Dam which is
visited by over 700,000 people every year, to the Imperial
Palace Auto Collection's antique cars. Whether you are
visiting alone on business, or on vacation with the entire
family we are quite certain you will find something to please
everyone. Below we have highlighted some of the
landmarks and museums to help you plan a great day of
sightseeing.