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Las Vegas, United States
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This article comprises the part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area that is West of I-15, but south of Summerlin Parkway and US 95.
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A large complex in the center of the city that features a Desert Living Center, interactive wildlife shows, galleries, museums, various gardens, and historical and nature trails.
Chinatown Plaza is where Chinatown in Las Vegas was born and designated as Chinatown in 1996. The Mall is a place to experience Asian culture, baked goods, dim sum, and an Asian market are available to explore. Throughout the year the mall hosts various cultural events such as Lunar New year. Since then the area have grown to include 20+ other surrounding strip malls with a wide range of businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other establishments catering to the Asian community. Visitors can find restaurants serving Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine, with everything from dim sum and noodle soups to sushi and Korean barbecue on the menu. click here for a list of other strip malls surrounding Chinatown Plaza along Spring Mountain Rd.
A 30,000 square foot car museum featuring vehicles that have appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. Visitors can see, among others, several James Bond cars, Knight Rider's KITT, Batmobiles, and a Back to the Future Delorean.
A gallery operated by the Liberace Foundation that exhibits several of Liberace's cars including a mirrored Rolls Royce and rhinestone-studded Dusenberg. This exhibit comes from the now defunct Liberace Museum. Tour package can include transportation to and private viewing of the Liberace Museum Collection located inside Michael Jackson's home, Thriller Villa.
Just a hop away from The Strip, Area15 is an experiential entertainment amusement complex that has become a top Vegas destination since it opened at the end of 2019. Blacklights and fluorescent decorations abound to create an other-worldly gateway into alternate reality experiences. Open to all ages until 9PM.
Features a scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon, taking about 30 minutes to complete. There are opportunities to park up and get out of the car whether to take in the view, or get moving with a hike. Getting there without a car is hard, though organized bus tours do exist.
Water park on the west side of town.
Shooting range where you can use fully automatic weapons. Like many ranges in the Vegas area, they are tourist oriented, so interested foreigners to the US, or first-timers should not feel shy about dropping by and seeing what it's about.
Three themed rooms for 2-6 players: Pharaoh's Curse, Wrongfully Accused, and Cursed Cabin, all rated medium difficulty.
Based on the original Basement in Los Angeles, this location has a pair of horror themed rooms that include the original Basement escape from a serial killer and a sequel called 'The Study'. One thing that sets the Basement apart from other escape rooms is the use of live actors in the experience.
Las Vegas' second and highest zip line. The VooDoo zip line extends across the towers of the Rio Hotel and Casino where riders soar 400 feet in the air between the Rio's two towers, offering 360-degree open-air views of the Vegas valley.
Penn and Teller have been in showbusiness for nearly 30 years, and have kept their resident show at the Rio up to date throughout that time. A must-see for any fan of magic or comedy before the duo presumably retires in the upcoming years.
The original all male revue.
Las Vegas Ballpark
A Triple-A baseball club, the Aviators have been in Las Vegas longer than any other professional sports team. The Aviators began as the Las Vegas Stars in 1983, changed their name to the Las Vegas 51s, a reference to Area 51, in 2001, and became the Aviators for 2019 and beyond. They have won 2 Pacific Coast League crowns and 10 division titles. The team opened a new ballpark in Summerlin in 2019.
Of the four NCAA Division I conferences that hold their men's and women's basketball tournaments in the Las Vegas area, two of them hold those events at Orleans Arena, part of The Orleans hotel/casino complex. The West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference both hold their men's and women's tournaments in early March, with the winner of each tournament receiving its league's automatic berth in the NCAA men's or women's tournament.
NFL (Football) team that began playing in Las Vegas in 2020 after relocating from Oakland.
The new stadium is also home to the local Division I college football team, the UNLV Rebels. While most other UNLV teams play on their campus near Harry Reid Airport, the football team plays here. Uniquely, the Rebels play on an entirely different surface from the Raiders—the Rebels play on a permanently installed artificial surface, while the Raiders play on a grass field that slides in and out as needed.
A small ramen shop along Spring Mountain Rd. serving authentic bowls of soup for cheap. A welcome reprieve from the prices that many may be used to paying on The Strip.
This sole mainland outpost of the much-loved Hawaiian plate lunch chain is a testament to Las Vegas' nickname of the "ninth island". In terms of the menu, fans of Zippy's know what to expect, including a wide variety of plate lunches and other Hawaiian specialties.
Authentic and pleasantly unpolished tiki bar with lots of great decor and potent drinks. Look for the pink neon sign.
A modest hotel that's part of the local Station Casinos chain, with lower rates and better games than those typical of Vegas hotels.
A full service hotel with a casino, eight restaurants, a 70 lane bowling alley, 711 hotel rooms. Free shuttle to the Strip, free valet parking, fitness center. Views of the Strip.
A New Orleans French Quarter and Mardi Gras-themed casino. Affordable and family friendly. Includes an on-site arena that hosts the men's and women's basketball tournaments for the West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference every March.
One and two bedroom villas equipped with a full kitchen, whirlpool tub, spacious living room and a fireplace. 2½ miles from the Strip.
A great view of the Strip from the Ghostbar. A Maloof casino.
Resort that includes the 40,000 sq foot Aquae Sulis Spa & Salon.
Located in the western outskirts of Las Vegas, Downtown Summerlin offers 125 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues located in a 106-acre shopping district. Downtown Summerlin hosts 30 dining establishments and is in proximity of many other restaurants nearby as well as the Red Rock Casino. Plans exist to expand the area to 400 acres. Opened in 2014.
By bus
S. cities. Bus service in West Las Vegas, west of I-15, as well as Las Vegas and Henderson, is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). Fares are $2 per bus ride.
By taxi
Taxi service in North Las Vegas is handled by calling for a taxi and then waiting for it to come and pick you up.
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