Las Vegas Nevada Tourism
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Let Star Trek: The Experience Beam You to a World of Adventure
Located on the ground floor of the Hilton Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is Star Trek: The Experience. This is an attraction that people who aren’t fans of any of the Star Trek television shows might dismiss and pass by. This would be a mistake, however, as the museum and the rides are fun for even those who don’t know the difference between a Klingon and a Romulan.
The Hoover Dam, located on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, is one of the most impressive engineering feats the world has ever seen. It is only about a 35-mile drive from Las Vegas, so it makes a nice day trip if you are staying in Vegas for a few days.
Construction on the dam began in 1931and was completed in 1936. The dam was responsible for the creation of Lake Mead. It continues to be a popular attraction, with more than 7 million tourists visit the dam every year.
Visiting the Dam
You can take a tour around and inside the dam to get up close and personal with one of the seven manmade wonders of the world. You will be amazed at the technology and engineering that went into creating this structure, especially when you see the size of Lake Mead and just how much water all that concrete is really holding back! The views from the top of the wall are amazing as well, and make for great photo opportunities.
Something else that might interest some visitors to the Hoover Dam is finding out just how many different films have been shot there, including Transformers, Vegas Vacation, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
Visiting Lake Mead
Besides just visiting the dam, many people will also find that Lake Mead has a lot to offer. It is the second largest manmade reservoir lake in the United States and brings millions of visitors to the area every year.
The Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which also includes Lake Mojave (just south of Lake Mead) is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. Because the lake is so large, there are several campgrounds and marinas round its borders, on both the Nevada and the Arizona side.
The lake offers plenty of opportunities for people to have a good time on the water, from those with a houseboat out to cruise the waters to swimmers, sunbathers, water skiers, and boaters. Fishermen love the lake as well, and can fish from the shore or from a boat for a variety of different fish species. It is an angler’s paradise.
The area also offers plenty of hiking trails of different levels of difficulty, and great opportunities to see wildlife such as bobcats, fox, Gila monsters, and mule deer.
Both the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead provide a nice getaway for the family, whether you decide to camp at one of the local campgrounds or just visit for a day from Las Vegas.
Having Fun in the Adventuredome
Unique Attractions in Las Vegas
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour -
These flights depart from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport and take you from the South Rim over the picturesque Kalibab National Forest, and then fly north through the Dragon Corridor over the mighty Colorado River to the North Rim. You will then fly back through the Dragon Corridor and see the
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Lake Mead Cruise -
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Enjoy the views from the boat, relax, and enjoy the refreshments offered at the centers, the state of the art audio systems and comfortable seating that make the trip a wonderful experience.
You will want to bring your camera to take pictures of the shoreline’s beautiful scenery. You will hear fascinating stories of the construction of Hoover Dam and the formation of the Colorado River and
There are a number of different cruises for you to choose from to find the one that is right for you.
Lake Mead Cruises has operated as a Concessioner of the National Park service since 1987 and is the only licensed water tour provider in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Rates & Schedules:
Year around Mid-day Sightseeing Cruises
$22 per adult and $10 for children departing daily at 12 pm and 2 pm. Full service snack bar and Paddlewheel Grill on board.
Meal Cruises
Breakfast cruise: $36.50 per adult and $18 per child, April 1 through October 31 departing Sundays at 10 am.
Pizza Party Cruises: $26.00 per adult and $15 per child, April 1 through October 31 Departing daily at 4 pm
Dinner Cruises: $46 per adult and $25 per child, April 1 through October 31 Sunday through Thursday at 6:30 pm
Dinner Dance Cruises are $58.00 per adult, not recommended for children, year raound cruises departing Saturdays at 7:30 pm and lasting 3 hours.
Reservations: Phone: 702-293-6180 Fax: 702-293-0343 Email: info@lakemeadcruises.com
Henderson
This preserve is home to almost 200 species of birds, including waterfowl, wading, and birds of prey.
The Preserve sits on approximately 140 acres inside the Henderson Water Treatment Facility. There are nine ponds for bird watching with surrounding paved and dirt paths.
Gondola Rides -
Do you want to do something special for the day? Want to take your special someone on an adventure that they will love and remember forever? Try taking a gondola ride on