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Las Vegas: Things To See & Do
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The Ultimate
Balloon Adventure
This is an amazing way to see the
whole city and its many attractions; travelling by balloon over
the bright neon lights of Las Vegas proves to be a truly
memorable experience as you are presented with the superb
panoramic views of the city.
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Opening
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Flight season is
November through May.
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Pricing:
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Varies from one
package to another. Call in for prices.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 702 869 9999 |
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More
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Call in for
more information.
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
2013 Clover Path St. Las Vegas, NV 89128;
Transportation available from
your location. |
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Las Vegas Planetarium
One of the most
popular tourist attractions situated to the north of Las Vegas,
this planetarium features all kinds of astronomical wonders with
regular movies, powerful telescopes and an impressive
observatory.
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Details
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Opening
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Astronomy
store: Fri: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Shows:
Fri: 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat: 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
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Pricing:
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$5 for
general admission. $3 for seniors over 55, children under
12, students of CCSN, and youth groups.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 702 651 4759 |
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Call for reservations.
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
3200 East Cheyenne Avenue,
North Las Vegas, 89030, Nevada, USA |
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The
Secret Garden & Dolphin
Habitat
This tropical paradise situated on
the Las Vegas Strip, at the Mirage Hotel Casino, features an
array of animals from all over the world, including rare and
famous white tigers, elephants, panthers and leopards, with
friendly dolphins as its star attractions.
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Details
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Opening
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Monday -
Friday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. -
5:30 p.m. Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to
closing.
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Pricing:
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Admission:
USD 15 for adults, USD 10 for children 4-12 and free for
children under 3.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 702 791 7188;
Toll-free: 1 (800) 963-9634 |
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Cash,
Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted. No
reservations.
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Getting
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Address:
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South,
Las Vegas, 89109, Nevada, USA |
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CBS Television
City Research Centre
Tell the studio
executives at CBS what you really think about their upcoming
shows as you watch the latest offerings from CBS, MTV,
Nickelodeon & other Viacom networks. Opinions & feedbacks are
hugely welcomed from the public at the screenings (in fact,
that's the main purpose of the screenings). Be part of the
executive decision in determining which shows get aired & which
get ditched. |
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Details
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Opening
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8 a.m. until
screenings wrap for the day, usually about 10 p.m. - call
for specific hours if you plan to come in the evening.
Screenings run about every half-hour and can last anywhere
from 40 minutes to two hours.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1
(702) 891-5752; Toll-free: +1 (800) 646-7787 |
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No
reservations needed; screenings are ongoing - just proceed
to the research center, located near the pool at the end of
the Studio Walk, after picking up your tickets either in
front of the center or at the entrance to MGM Grand's
parking garage. Children must be at least 10 years of age
and accompanied by an adult.
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Getting
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Location:
Within the MGM Grand hotel-casino at the south end of the
Strip where Las Vegas Boulevard meets Tropicana Avenue;
Address: 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
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The Freemont Street
Experience
For a true
experience of the real `Vegas' nightlife, head on down to
Freemont Street near the Plaza Hotel-Casino for a truly
mesmerising display of sound & light shows.
Positioned 90
feet above Fremont Street, the attraction stretches 1,400 feet
and consists of 12.5 million synchronized LED modules, including
180 strobes and eight robotic mirrors per block, capable of
producing millions of colour combinations, animation and video
feeds, allowing the display to switch from a swirling ocean
setting to a television broadcast in minutes. |
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Details
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Opening
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6:30, 7, 8,
9, 10 & 11 p.m. and midnight daily. Neon Museum open 24
hours.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge
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Contact:
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Tel: +1(702)
678-5777 |
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Not suitable for
people with sensitivity to strobe lights.
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 425
Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 8910; Location: Downtown Vegas,
near the Plaza Hotel-Casino.
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