Must See Sights and Landmarks in Lake Sahara Area

"The Venetian (and its sister property The Palazzo) offer families a sophisticated night of sleep in five-diamond luxury. The all-suite Palazzo side offers families a bit more space to spread out than the typical hotel room and the numerous pools connecting the two properties vary in depth and size making them perfect for groups of small families and kids. Stay here for: On property access to the Venetian Gondolas, on of the the fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids, and easy access to the Fashion Show Mall, and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden."

"When you enter the Grand Canal Shops of the Hotel Venetian, you immediately feel trapped by the unique atmosphere of this place. You can stroll along cobblestones, under painted ceilings along with the replica of the Grand Canal, past luxurious shops. The Grand Canal Shops feature some of the world’s leading luxury brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Burberry, or Michael Kors and is by no means one of the average shopping malls in Las Vegas."

"The Venetian regularly hosts their Vegas Whiskey Experience inside their doors. The event is held every night at 7 PM at the Spirits & Spice store. During the experience, you get to taste a nice array of different whiskeys, peruse the store shelves, and learn more about the liquor you sampled."

"This entire pedestrian street (all five blocks of it) is the biggest street party happening in Las Vegas and includes a massive overhead light display that covers the street. Along with striking light shows, visitors get to check out live performances and street art along every block. If you’re a fan of ziplining, Fremont Street has another reason for visiting."

"Fremont Street Las Vegas NV 89101, map  |   Hours: Every hour on the hour from dusk to midnight. Just a few miles from the strip is a strip of old vegas on Fremont Street that they’ve turned into a great area to walk around. One of the attractions there is the Fremont Experience where they have a lit canopy overhead with nightly light shows."

"The Linq Promenade has some of the best shops around, like the I Heart Sugar Store with a Chocolate Martini Bar. Not to mention the Linq, which is a great, slow ride that lets you see the entire strip while enjoying a casual (Not scary at all, time) LOL It has tons of street performers and vendors as well as great food and fun."

"As you make your way down the LVB, stop at The High Roller located at The LINQ Promenade. This observation wheel is the largest in the world so chances are you won’t have trouble finding it. The High Roller’s pods have some of the best views in the city - and did we mention there’s an open bar?"

"To the immediate south of The Strip, is one of the holiest sites for Roman Catholics in Las Vegas. The sculptures around the church are truly reflective of man’s ability with stone. Amidst the chaos of the Sin City, this beautiful church offers solitude and peace."

"ST FRANCIS-ASSISI FAITH FRMTN is located approximately 17 miles from Boulder City. Regarded as one of the best Churches in Boulder City area, ST FRANCIS-ASSISI FAITH FRMTN is located at 2300 SUNRIDGE HEIGHTS PKWY. Their phone number is (702) 914-2175."

"Vegas has many buildings more than 20 stories tall, but only Stratosphere exceeds 100 and boasts the nation's highest thrill rides. Atop the 1149ft-high tapered tripod tower, vertiginous indoor and outdoor viewing decks afford Vegas' best 360-degree panoramas. There you'll also find Top of the World, a revolving restaurant, and the jazzy 107 SkyLounge cocktail bar. To get to the top of Vegas' lucky landmark, ride one of America's fastest elevators, lifting you 108 floors in a mere 37 ear-popping seconds."

"With our bathing suits tucked in our oversized purses we headed to Radius, the 25th floor roof top pool lounge at the Stratosphere where we spent the rest of the day recovering from our three previous busy days and soaking in the hot desert sun without dying from it’s heat. It was the perfect way to end our time in Vegas, relaxing before we had to make our way to dinner and then to the airport for our midnight flights back home."

"There really is not that much to do in Vegas for kids, some of the museums and animal attractions below are great ways to alleviate boredom but most are not specifically kids orientated. While the Marvel Avengers Station is going to appeal to people of ALL ages who love the Movie Franchise Kids specifically can get excited about this one!. The Experience is geared around training you for a mythical S.H.E.I.L.D Mission and has several interactive exhibits that let you get under the skin of the marvel universe."

"Take your shot at being a superhero for a day at the Avengers Station. This family-friendly attraction gives visitors a look behind the scenes of Captain America, Hulk, Thor, and Iron Man. At the Marvel Avengers Station Exhibit, you can learn more about the history, engineering, genetics, technology, and more of these popular characters."

"Imagine a museum dedicated to your favorite Marvel superheroes. That’s what Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is all about. You’ll get an up-close look at costumes used in the actual movies as well as in-depth videos and interactive exhibits."

"Once a natural history museum, the Barrick Museum on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus has changed its focus to art in an attempt to fill the void left when the Las Vegas Art Museum closed its doors in early 2009. The small staff at Barrick mounts rotating exhibits for the community while raising funds to become a full time art institution. Shows have ranged from contemporary paintings and sculpture to a photography exhibit of legendary photographer Ansel Adams's black-and-white works of American landscapes and architecture, which spans five decades."

"One of the more interesting places to view Las Vegas art is the Marjorie Barrick Museum. Located on the campus of UNLV, the Marjorie Barrick Museum is situated within a renovated historic gymnasium that features contemporary artworks as well as Pre-Columbian and Mesoamerican art. The six exhibit galleries include 50 pieces of international contemporary artwork from the Vogel collection which was bequeathed to the museum in 2010."

"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."

"In the heart of Summerlin is True Food Kitchen, a nationwide chain focused on healthy food that serves some of the best lunch in Las Vegas. This bright and cheery casual cafe has a..."

"JamonJamonTapas has quickly established itself as the go-to restaurant just off the Strip. It’s the most authentic Spanish tapas restaurant you can find for hundreds of miles, and native Spaniards have vouched for it without hesitation. In the warm, inviting atmosphere, take a seat and gaze on the stunning mosaics on the floor while you sip on a breathtakingly delicious Sangria."

"Carlo’s Las Vegas Bakery is a family-owned bakery and was featured on the hit TLC show Cake Boss. The bakery was first opened more than 100 years ago by Carlo Guastaffero. The bakery evolved into its modern form in 1964."

"Buddy Valastro’s Carlo’s Bakery at the Venetian has been making lobster tails since the bakery launched more than 100 years ago."

"Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, it is the highest-rated low-priced bakery in Las Vegas, boasting four stars out of 773 reviews on Yelp. Founded in Tahiti in 2004, the bakery later moved to Las Vegas in 2010. Its specialties include breads, pastries and macarons."

"Pain au chocolat, croissants, chausson aux pommes and more from Jean-Paul and Rachel Layden make the cut at this French bakery."