Best History Museum in The Lakes

"If you’ve never seen a piece of the mysterious Titanic up close, then you’ll want to hit up this top museum in Las Vegas. The Titanic exhibition displays several authentic artifacts recovered from the sunken Titanic ocean liner. Chef hats, wrenches, fine china, and chandeliers are just a few of the over 250 artifacts on display."

"The Titanic Exhibition at Luxor allows an unprecedented opportunity for families to travel back in time and experience what life was like during the Titanic’s only voyage. More than 25 million people have visited this awe-inspiring exhibition."

"Experience the wonder and tragedy of the world’s most famous ocean-liner, Titanic. Viewed by more than 25 million people worldwide, the Exhibition is one of the highest attended in history."

"Trace Nevada's history back millions of years at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. Just a few miles from downtown Las Vegas, the Nevada State Museum is part of Springs Preserve, a 180-acre (70-hectare) complex home to trails, bike paths, archaeological sites, and desert wildlife. The museum features exhibits about Nevada’s cultural history, natural history, and geology, including the state fossil (a complete ichthyosaur) and displays about the Hoover Dam and American Indians."

"Nevada has a fascinating history and the Nevada State Museum tries to cover it all in the 20,000 square feet of exhibit space. Learn all about the giant sea that once covered the entire region and all the prehistoric animals and plants you could find there. Follow the major historic events like the building of the Hoover Dam and the atomic testing that happened in the area."

"Located at Springs Preserve, the Nevada State Museum works to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada. With everything from Nevada’s state fossil to historic Las Vegas glitz and glamour. Traveling exhibits ensure that each trip to the Nevada State Museum is a new experience for visitors new and old."

"The Burlesque Hall of Fame provides an inside look at the popular art form of, you guessed it, burlesque!. This Las Vegas museum opened in 1990 in California, but moved to its current home in Las Vegas in 2006. It serves as a tribute to all elements of the art: comedy, theater, dance, music, and costumes."

"Burlesque has a long, proud history, and the Burlesque Hall of Fame is dedicated to developing, preserving and showcasing it. The displays are filled with props and costumes. Vintage memorabilia is everywhere."

"It's hard to say what's more impressive: the museum's physical location in a historic federal courthouse where mobsters sat for federal hearings in 1950–51, the fact that the board of directors is headed up by a former FBI special agent, or the thoughtfully curated exhibits telling the story of organized crime in America. In addition to hands-on FBI equipment and mob-related artifacts, the museum boasts a series of multimedia exhibits featuring interviews with real-life Tony Sopranos."

"Fascinating multimedia exhibits focus on science, technology and the social history of the 'Atomic Age,' which lasted from WWII until atmospheric bomb testing was driven underground in 1961 and a worldwide ban on nuclear testing was declared in 1992. View footage of atomic testing and examine southern Nevada's nuclear past, present and future, from Native American ways of life to the environmental legacy of atomic testing. Don't miss the ticket booth (how could you?); it's a Nevada Test Site guard-station replica."

"For all the sushi lovers Sakana Sushi is a sushi restaurant that brings you good-tasting food using fresh fish sourced from some of the best fisheries in the country. Careful attention is paid into the curation of this special Japanese dish and diners can enjoy some of the traditional sushi offerings or sample the more innovative take to the dish. Try out their variety of sashimi."

"The Vegas outpost from chef Thomas Keller, Bouchon is a bright and airy bistro that serves everything from steak frites and onion soup to the Grand Plateau, a seafood tower loaded with oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels and crab. Don’t sleep through breakfast: Bouchon is the rare Strip restaurant that serves one during the week, featuring baskets of fresh pastries and a roasted chicken with bacon-chive waffle. Enjoy in a Venetian dining room that looks especially lovely in daylight."

"Napa Valley wünderkind Thomas Keller's rendition of a Lyonnaise bistro features a seasonal menu of French classics. The poolside setting complements the oyster bar (open 3pm to 10pm daily) and an extensive raw..."

"Executive chef Gregory Pugin took the helm here early in 2011, bringing a modern, lighter sensibility to Le Cirque's food that's long overdue. You can still get classics like blanquette de lapin" and Le Cirque lobster salad, but one bite of his langoustines with caviar, passion fruit, apples and vodka gelée will bring tears to the eyes of even the most jaded gourmets. The service staff is virtually unchanged in 12 years, sommelier Freddy Montandon still charms the ladies while convincing the captains of American industry to order something other than a boring old California cab, and the whole place buzzes with an intimacy that is without peer in Sin City. Save room for Philippe Angibeau's drop-dead desserts. In the Bellagio Hotel, 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, +1 702 693 8100, bellagio.com/restaurants/le-cirque.aspx, mains $39-$65, seven-course tasting menu $125. Open Tues-Sun 5.30pm-10pm, closed Mon"

"Website – Visit NowType – FrenchPrice range – Above $61Located in – Bellagio HotelAddress – 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 The Strip. This legendary establishment at the Bellagio offers an unforgettable dining experience by the lake. Serving an exquisite French menu, paired with an excellent wine list and outstanding service, this vibrant restaurant is an unforgettable destination."

"With vies of Bellagio’s dancing fountains, French destination Le Cirque is a romantic choice for eyes and palate. Save room for the famed chocolate ball dessert here, a sphere which once melted with chocolate sauce reveals a delicious mess of praline mousse and white chocolate ice-cream."