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Las Vegas lacks major zoo but abounds in specialty habitats
"Get ready for topiaries like you've never seen, spectacular floral design, and unrivaled attention to detail. The Bellagio's horticulture team transforms all 14,000 square feet of botanical garden into a lush, stunning landscape to suit the current season. Spring, summer, fall, and winter are all beautifully portrayed throughout the year, as is the annual Chinese New Year celebration.Where: BellagioAges: All"
"In a huge glass dome just past the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel is the Conservatory & Botanical Garden which has 120 horticulturists arranging stunningly beautiful seasonal scenes. These scenes use flowers, plants, trees and constructed pieces, like lighthouses, gazebos and bridges, to create unique visual scenes. Along with the season scenes, the Bellagio also changes the scenes for holidays."
"The flowers, trees, and other plants in Bellagio's soaring atrium are fresh and alive, grown in a 5-acre greenhouse. The artistic floral…"
"Highlights: Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Flagstaff Mountains We always recommend flying into Las Vegas because there are all sorts of extremely affordable flights that fly into this world-famous city. If you can, try to catch an early morning flight into Las Vegas because it leaves time for exploring. This is the easiest and cheapest way to make Las Vegas the starting point for your Arizona road trip itinerary."
"The Memorial Bridge, mentioned above, gives a spectacular view of the Hoover Dam, which is located in the Black Canyon on the Colorado River. It was opened in 1936 and was built to control floods and produce hydroelectric power. Today, the Hoover Dam is still in use and there are two lanes of traffic that run across it."
"Camping SiteLake Shore Road, Boulder City, NV 89005MoreLess Info. Located in the Lake Mead National Recreational Area in Boulder City, Nevada, the Boulder Beach Campground offers 150 camping sites amongst the shade of Eucalyptus trees. Most of the RV sites feature tables and fire pits."
"BurgerFi serves its wagyu and brisket blend burgers in Henderson with late hours, an outdoor patio, and a rare drive-thru option for the fast-casual chain. The restaurant toasts its logo into each top bun and promises Angus beef burgers prepared with no steroids, antibiotics, or growth hormones served in a counter-service setting with eco-friendly furnishings and fixtures to the open dining space. The menu features Beyond Burgers, a breakfast all day option stacked with fried egg, bacon, hash browns and maple syrup, plus the double patty CEO, topped with candied bacon-tomato jam, truffle aioli, and Swiss cheese."
"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience. Hours:12:06 AM - 11:00 AM todaySat: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMMon: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM"
"Tried ordering a new item on the menu, manager said we are out,, but I have the other kind available. I said ok, I'll take it. Got to the window, t..."
"Located just south of Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas South Premium Outlets is home to 140 stores, including Adidas, Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Guess, Hot Topic, Charlotte Russe, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Reebok, Timberland, Big Dogs, Tommy Hilfiger and True Religion. Shoppers can find savings both inside and outside of the renovated retail center, as several stores are only accessible from its outdoor promenade. Recent store openings include the Disney Store, Crocs, DC Shoes and Swarovski."
"The specialty of Richard MacDonald uncovers the vast excellence of the human body. The characters he makes are playing always in the performance center of life,” Guy Laliberté The exhibitions are conceived out of a connection between Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, and Richard MacDonald, an ace of a metaphorical figure. MacDonald feels that he and Laliberté are “comparative in long-lasting imaginative objectives.” His work centers, including this Las Vegas art museum, are related to performing life, catching a passing minute in time, and deifying the elegance, quality, delight, and teach of artists and gymnastic performers."
"If you are a fan of Circus Du Soleil, then the only Las Vegas art gallery you need to see is the Art of Richard MacDonald. Located in front of the O Theatre within the Bellagio, the Art of Richard MacDonald concentrates on the performers of the famed shows created by Circus Du Soleil in sculptures that are created with a neo-figurative fashion. Once inside the lobby area you can view 50 incredible bronze sculptures that highlight the movements of dancers, contortionists and acrobats of various Circus Du Soleil performances."
"If you’re looking to enjoy some of Las Vegas’ sunny weather, head just south of the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign to this European-inspired outdoor shopping and dining center. You’ll find a bit of everything, with restaurants such as Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, and stores such as Saks OFF 5TH, Express and The Raider Image. If you consider bargain hunting a sport, there are several outlet centers that cater to the discerning shopper who’s always on the lookout for a great deal."
"Town Square is known for its standout shops, trendy restaurants and entertainment options. The open-air, pet-friendly center features several buildings situated along pedestrian-friendly streets and lushly landscaped walkways. Shoppers will find a mix of retailers at Town Square, including ANGL, Apple, Tommy Bahama, Bath & Body Works, Whole Foods Market, Guitar Center, H&M, Old Navy and Sephora."
"Town Square is an expansive indoor-outdoor shopping mall and entertainment zone with 26 buildings containing over 120 shops, a huge movie theater, outdoor play areas and more than 20 restaurants. The mall is much more than just a shopping area. Town Square hosts a broad array of different community events every year including special activities for Easter, Halloween and Christmas."
"A museum exhibiting the paranormal is about as Vegas as it gets. The stuff you’ll see here — which supposedly chronicles “scientifically proven” ways to communicate with the dead — is both somewhat scary and entirely weird. Check the VW van where Dr. Jack Kevorkian did his work ending the lives of patients with terminal diseases, and then meander past the wine cabinet from the movie The Possession over to the staircase from the former Demon House in Gary, Indiana, where a family was reportedly possessed by demons in 2011."
"If you’re ready to face your fears, enter this historic 1938 haunted mansion in downtown Las Vegas and expect the unexpected. It’s part museum and part horror thrills, all collected by the producer of the show Ghost Adventures. For instance, a guided tour takes you through 30 themed Hollywood horror rooms that are chock full of props and artifacts from real life murders and paranormal events."
"Zak Bagans is famous for his work as a paranormal investigator and television host for the show, Ghost Adventures. He decided to take over the space in Las Vegas that many locals have said was haunted for years. Brave visitors will follow winding hallways through secret passages as they take in over 30 different rooms with different haunting displays."
"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."