In a city filled with palms and desert landscape, the grass lawn, pond and cottonwood tree-filled Floyd Lamb Park might look a little out of place in the Mojave metropolis of Las Vegas. However, this oasis has been popular for literally thousands of years. Today, the expansive park has four stocked ponds, picnic areas, barbecues,…
If you want to take a break from the Las Vegas Strip, see the making of chocolate and wouldn’t mind a free sample, Ethel M is sure to be a sweet stop. Located on the southeast side of town, Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden is only a 15-minute drive from the Strip.…
You can usually tell how scary a ride is by how loud the screams are. But the Canyon Blaster will freak you out so much you might be left speechless. You’ll zoom through sharp twists and turns at highway speeds, making those Pepto pink tracks seem like they’re laughing in your face. If you can…
It’s one thing to feel like an astronaut. But on Big Shot you’re launched so quickly, you might feel like the rocket itself. This ride atop The STRAT whisks riders in the air in astounding seconds along the tower’s needle. It happens so fast, it feels as if you might actually shoot right off the top…
Ride facts Length: 4,777 feet Max Height: 203 feet Biggest Drop: 144 feet Max Speed: 67 mph Ride Duration: 2 minutes, 45 seconds Capacity: More than 1,000 people per hour on three 16-passenger trains Special Features: High-speed dives and two inversions, including a unique heartline twist and dive, right on the Las Vegas Strip Where…
Let your cares melt away as you watch 4,000-plus exotic fish swimming in the colorful Silverton Aquarium. It’s easy to lose track of time just by watching these peaceful sea creatures. Fortunately, there are comfortable benches surrounding the aquarium for your lounging pleasure. If you grew up loving Ariel and Sebastian from Disney’s “The Little…
Think of all the water rides you’ve been on in the past. They’re all pretty much the same. Sometimes you get drenched more than everyone else, while other times you don’t get drenched enough. But on Adventure Canyon’s log ride, not only will you get soaked, you’ll have a chance to dabble at your shooting…