Best Museums 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."

"Perhaps one of the longest-standing cultural entities in Southern Nevada is the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, which has existed in one form or another for more than five decades. Located in the heart of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas main campus, this spot isn’t only educational—it’s also the state’s most important collection house, complete with works formerly found in the Las Vegas Art Museum and the Nevadan portion of the 50×50 Collection from Dorothy and Herbert Vogel. Featuring a mix of contemporary and historic pieces—including artifacts dating back 1,000 years—the museum also offers space to show experimental art and rotating exhibitions."

"The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is located on the UNLV campus and is part of their College of Fine Arts. The admission is free, so it’s a great way to spend an afternoon if you need a break from the casinos. The beautiful, open space has benches and a very relaxing atmosphere to sit down and stare at the art."

"Vegas might have a lot of flashy art installations, but it’s not exactly a town known for its art museums. Marjorie Barrick is a venue trying to change that. This art museum is 100 percent free to enter and is geared towards the more educational elements of the Vegas art scene."

"This place is in the Luxor Hotel & Casino, it exhibits 13 preserved human bodies and more than 250 organs for an educational purpose. Here, if your kids are not squeamish, they can see how our muscles intricate and our organs in addition to getting educated a little bit about what happens if we neglect of our bodies. Bodies is one of the best kids attractions in Las Vegas."

"For a truly unique look into the complexities of the human body, stop by the BODIES exhibit. Thirteen preserved human bodies have been carefully shaped to display every facet of the human body, including circulatory and nervous systems. It’s geared towards people without scientific backgrounds without being too scientific."

"It’s one thing trying to keep your eyes open while reading from a boring biology book. It’s another thing seeing the biology makeup of actual bodies at REAL BODIES at Bally’s Las Vegas. Here you’ll get the science lesson you didn’t get in the classroom."

"The Nevada Southern Railroad Museum is a family-friendly museum dedicated to showcasing the history of the railroad system in Boulder City. Operated by the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the museum is set on the tracks that were laid down by the Union Pacific Railroad to service the Boulder Dam project and features a passenger platform, four operational diesel locomotives, three steam locomotives, and a variety of non-operational equipment that has been cosmetically refurbished for static display. Visitors can enjoy rides on wheelchair-accessible open-air cars or air-conditioned and heated Pullman coaches as well as model railroad displays and 7½" gauge trains on the weekends."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Mobilus In Mobili used under CC BY-SA 2.0. If you were ever curious about the history of the famous US railroad that used to run through the entire country, transporting gold, animals, and people since 1827, there is no better place for you than Boulder City. Nevada State Railroad Museum offers a big collection of locomotives, train cars, and photographs."

"If you’re craving Jamaican food, Jammyland can provide—with a stylish and funky patio space to boot!. In the heart of Las Vegas’s Arts District, this Caribbean kitchen and bar offers mostly outdoor dining flanked by two bright murals (and some indoor seats when it gets too hot). Finish off a round of pepper pot sliders or jerk wings with tangy and rich cocktails like the Hocus Pocus (tequila, watermelon, lime, and rose cordial) or the Hotel Nacional (white rum, lime, and roasted pineapple syrup)."

"Jammyland brings a Jamaican-inspired bar to the Arts District filled with rum cocktails such as the Golden Misfit withh Bounty Gold St. Lucian Rum, Bitter Truth Golden Falernum, fresh lime, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit Syrup, and Angostura bitters or the Smart Move, a rum punch with Bounty Premium dark aged rum, lime, hibiscus, pineapple, and Creole bitters. Sit out on the patio when the weather permits."

"With a huge outdoor patio and an army of heaters, Jammyland is a great outdoor bar in Las Vegas. Their menu offers a great selection of cocktails, wines, and beers. If you’re snackish, they’ve got you covered there too with a bar menu featuring wings, sliders, and more."

"This sibling-owned cocktail bar has been known for its cozy vintage furniture, dark and maximalist aesthetic, and mystical cocktail masterclasses since it opened. But recently it opened an outdoor patio that’s intimate, airy, and (most importantly) very, very pink. Aside from the 12 beers on-tap and seasonal cocktail menu, Velveteen Rabbit offers private event planning for all kinds of groups who want to rent out the outdoor patio."

"If you’re looking for a special bar experience, visit Velveteen Rabbit. The menu hosts delicious cocktails with unique ingredients, names, and stories. This bar is sure to stand out from the rest in downtown and we don’t think you’ll want to miss it."

"There are plenty of rock, metal, and punk bars with live music and ass-kicking jukeboxes. But a rock club is a little bit harder to come by. Count’s Vamp’d is a nightclub entirely dedicated to all things rock and metal."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Perched on 2000 North Rainbow Boulevard is the Best In The West Shopping Center. Sitting on an expansive land space covering 437,000 square feet (40599 square meter), this shopping mall houses about 29 stores."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Jon Konrath used under CC BY 2.0. Located 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) northwest of the Las Vegas strip is Meadows Mall. This is definitely one of the older malls on the strip."