Las Vegas Indoor Attractions
Adventure Canyon The crew at Buffalo Bill's has shown what a little ingenuity can do -- it turned a ride that one employee called "a dog" into a novelty that may start showing up in theme parks across the country.
Adventuredome Only in Vegas could you find America's largest indoor theme park encased beneath a five-and-a-half-acre glass dome, complete with pink trim. The Adventuredome is exactly what its name suggests -- a thrill-seeker's delight.
Auto Collection at the Imperial Palace The Auto Collection at the Imperial Palace is the auto enthusiast's dream. Featuring 350 classic cars that span more than a century, every single one is available for purchase.
Canyon Blaster Designed by Utah-based Arrow Dynamics, the Canyon Blaster crams four inversions into the tight confines of the Adventuredome.
Casino Legends Hall of Fame The brainchild of longtime Las Vegan Steve Cutler, the hall of fame contains the largest collection of Nevada gaming memorabilia in existence. The exhibit features photos, films, videos, costumes, casino chips and other memorabilia representing 738 casinos, 550 of which no longer exist.
Chaos Taking the Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler to new heights, Chaos has passengers spinning, tilting and flipping like never before.
Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour Ethel M Chocolates panders to the sweet tooth in all of us. And after you peer at and hear about the mouth-watering confectionaries, the tour ends in the chocolate shop for a free sample.
GameWorks Step into the new video playground created by Steven Spielberg and a host of his colleagues and prepare to be transported into a world inspired by the mystique of Area 51, the high-tech wizardry of the Information Superhighway and the glamour of the Vegas Strip.
Gondola Located in St. Mark's Square, the open-market portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes, the gondola ride is the Venetian's most popular attraction. So popular, in fact, that the Venetian had to hire more gondoliers to meet demand -- and it still sells out every day.
IMAX Theatre at the Luxor With 50 strategically placed speakers that deliver 15,000 watts of surround sound, no seat is a bad seat in Luxor's IMAX Theatre.
In Search of the Obelisk In one of Vegas' better motion simulators, riders follow an expedition crew in its race against the evil Dr. Osiris for the coveted crystal obelisk.
King Tut's Tomb The tombs of all Egyptian pharaohs were equipped with necessities for the afterlife, but none were so lavish or abundant as King Tut's Tomb. This attraction purports to be an exact replication of the actual burial chamber as discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, and the detail is impressive.
Laser Quest Laser Quest uses the same basic premise as most other laser-tag venues, but with a novel touch: mirrored reflecting paper stuck to the walls at key points for ricochet shots. Pretty darn cool, if you ask us.
Las Vegas Art Museum A local affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Las Vegas Art Museum features rotating exhibits from the world's top artists, past and present.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum Marine life, Nevada's wildlife and animated dinosaurs are featured, plus a children's hands-on learning room.
Las Vegas Preview Studios Take part in the advertising and product testing of a wide array of products, including movie trailers, television shows, slot machines and even food. Become a part of the process and give your opinion on the latest products.
Las Vegas Sportspark Haven't been roller skating since high school? Now's the time to relive your glory days at the Las Vegas Sportspark in Summerlin.
Liberace Museum Here you'll find all the spectacle "Mr. Showmanship" encompassed, from the rhinestone-studded pianos to the mirrored Rolls Royce limousine to the red, white and blue hot pants outfit.
Lied Discover Children's Museum More than 100 hands-on exhibits in the arts, humanities and sciences at one of the country's largest children's museums.
M&M's World M&M's World delivers four stories of colorful fun to the Showcase Mall, offering a brilliant spectrum of the candy-coated treats and various items, including everything from T-shirts and caps to limited-edition lithographs.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Madame Tussauds features more than 100 exquisite wax figures of the world's most famous stars. Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History The Barrick Museum hosts exhibits of archaeology, anthropology and natural history of Mexico and the Southwest, plus a traveling exhibit gallery.
Masquerade Village Using state-of-the-art technology, world-class performers and top designers from around the world, the Rio's "Masquerade Show in the Sky" invites guests to take part in a celebration of the spirit of carnivals from around the world.
Merlin's Magic Motion Machines I've never heard so much hollering in a theater, but then I have never had so much fun packed into four minutes. And at $4 a ride, it's one of the best deals you'll find.
MGM Grand Lion Habitat Watch the big kitty play with the big ball. Watch him lick his immense paws. Marvel as he struts around in all his majesty as if he were meant to be adored.
Nevada State Museum The museum depicts southern Nevada's plants, animals, fossils and history from the Ice Age to modern times.
Pioneer Saloon Bullet holes in the walls tell a story of earlier days at the Pioneer, an old-time saloon in Goodsprings. Built in 1913, the Pioneer is known for having wet many a thirsty miner's whistle.
Pirates 4D Not meant for those averse to adventure, excitement and even a little mischief, "Pirates 4D" is full of surprises. The experience is a realistic one with the help of multisensory special effects, including 3-D visuals, interactive seats and more.
Sling Shot Part of the new generation of "thrill rides," the Sling Shot shoots passengers up a 100-foot tower at 4 Gs of force, 1 G more than a rocket launch.
Star Trek: The Experience The Experience unfolds much like the stories that inspired it. It is scripted by "Next Generation" alumni Rene Echevarria and Ken Biller and promises to be as exciting and unpredictable a journey as any of the feature films.
Sunset Stampede The Sunset Stampede at Sam's Town is reminiscent of an old Western people watch because it's been around so long. It's campy, it makes you chuckle and it has a history.
White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage The White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage features Royal White Tigers -- which are extinct in the wild -- playing, swimming and sleeping in an open-air environment.
World of Clowns Ron Lee's World of Clowns is a family-oriented tour describing and demonstrating the making of clown and animation sculptures.
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