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Lied Discovery Children's Museum(0km)

Las Vegas

Lied Discovery Children's MuseumThe mission of Lied Discovery Children's Museum is to provide a vibrant and engaging experience, through exhibits and programs, where children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in playful learning experiences that ignite a love of..

The Freemont Experience(0km)

Las Vegas

The Freemont ExperienceThe world-famous, one-of-a-kind entertainment venue is home to Viva Vision, the biggest big screen on the planet. More than 12 million lights in the Viva Vision canopy and 550,000 watts of concert quality sound pumped to speakers throughout the venue produce an incredible..

Las Vegas Natural History Museum(0km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Natural History MuseumThe Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to educating children and families in the natural sciences, both past and present. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs and the preservation of its collections, the Museum..

Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park (0km)

Las Vegas

Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park Old Vegas Mormon State Historic Park is located in downtown Las Vegas, at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue. The park and Visitor Center is open all year from 8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m. An entrance fee is charged to enter the fort. The first permanent..

Cowboy Trail Rides Inc(3km)

Las Vegas

Cowboy Trail Rides IncCowboy Trail Rides is a family-owned horseback tour business located in Southern Nevada's most popular outdoor recreation area, only a few minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.Cowboy on Horse Our ranch is in the heart the spectacular Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area...

Stratosphere Thrills(3km)

Las Vegas

Stratosphere ThrillsSoar more than 100 floors above the Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and enjoy panoramic views of the shimmering Vegas Strip and nearby valley. Jutting 1,149 feet into the Vegas skyline, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower in the U.S. and one of the..

Southern Nevada Zoo(4km)

las Vegas

Southern Nevada ZooThe Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park (a.k.a. Las Vegas Zoo) is managed by the non-profit 501 (C)(3) Nevada Zoological Foundation. Our shady 3-acre park is located just 15 minutes northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. The zoo exhibits over 150 species of plants and..

Las Vegas Zoo(4km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas ZooThe zoo exhibits over 150 species of plants and animals. As the only zoo in Las Vegas and the only year-round zoo in Nevada, we work hard to fulfill our mission to educate and entertain the public by displaying a variety of plants and animals.

The Planeterium(4km)

North Las Vegas

The PlaneteriumSouthern Nevada's only public planetarium and observatory with multimedia shows in astronomy and hemisphere motion pictures. Available after last session, public telescope viewing last showing.

Pottery Paws(6km)

Las Vegas

Pottery PawsPottery Paws is a paint your own pottery studio. We provide a fun, creative activity where everyone can UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY. Good idea for fun places to go with kids in Nevada.

Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park(6km)

Las Vegas

Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme ParkHang upside down in midair. Scream for your life. Do it all over again. Welcome to Adventuredome. Our amazing five-acre theme park is bursting at the seams with a massive variety of exhilaration-inducing entertainment including thrilling rides for kids and adults, as well..

Las Vegas Cyber Speedway(6km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Cyber SpeedwayYou can turn race car dreams into heart-pounding reality at the NASCAR Cafe Entertainment Center's 35,000-square-foot Las Vegas Cyber Speedway with racing simulators. This is as close as it gets to the real deal - at speeds reaching as high as 220 mph! So ladies and..

Madame Tussauds(6km)

Las Vegas

Madame TussaudsMadame Tussaud's Las Vegas is an interactive "must feel" attraction providing you with a unique opportunity to create personal memories with some of the world's biggest icons including the hottest stars of today, controversial politicians, record-breaking athletes and..

The Star Trek Experience(6km)

Las Vegas

The Star Trek ExperienceThe Star Trek experience has apparently now closed at the Hilton, but is rumoured to be re-appearing downtown in Neonopolis in 2010 - watch this space.

Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat(6km)

Nevada

Secret Garden and Dolphin HabitatThe Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat is a tropical atmosphere, surrounded by palm trees and lush foliage. It is home to several beautiful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, as well as, Siegfried and Roy's Royal White Tigers, Magical White Lions, panthers, and leopards.

The Botanical Gardens(6km)

Las Vegas

The Botanical GardensBellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden Brilliance abounds inside our breathtaking Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. The attention to detail is astounding. The passionate display of nature in all its awe-evoking glory quite simply, sensational! Let your imagination..

Manhattan Express Rollecoaster(6km)

Las Vegas

Manhattan Express RollecoasterLet the good times roll. The Roller Coaster will lift you up 203 feet, drop you down 144 feet and leave your pulse trying to catch up to 67 mph. Simulating a jet fighter's barrel roll, you'll turn 180 degrees, hang 86 feet in the air, take the famous "heartline" twist and..

Guinness World Of Records(6km)

Las Vegas

Guinness World Of RecordsHere you will find hands-on displays and lots of records pertaining specifically to Las Vegas. Videos display actual record-breaking feats of individuals and teams. The tour takes at least a half-hour to see everything. This makes an interestingtrip for adults as well as..

Tournament Of Kings(6km)

Nevada

Tournament Of KingsDon't miss the most popular Las Vegas dinner show, Tournament of Kings. Invading armies! Dancing maidens! Jousting! Fireworks! And eating with your fingers! It's the "one show on the Las Vegas Strip guaranteed to satisfy your appetite for adventure," according to What's..

Las Vegas Indoor Skydiving(6km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Indoor SkydivingVegas Indoor Skydiving, formerly known as Flyaway, operates America's first indoor skydiving facility built in 1982. At Vegas Indoor Skydiving guests will earn their wings and experience bodyflight during a simulated skydive experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip...

Gamezone(6km)

Las Vegas

GamezoneWhile GameWorks is packed with a variety of popular new games like Dance Dance Revolution and Indy 500, and classics like a relaxing game of billiards or old-fashioned prize games in the Big Win Zone, each location also has specially featured games highlighting each venue...

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour(7km)

North Las Vegas

Grand Canyon Helicopter TourTake off from Las Vegas Airport on an exhilarating helicopter flight to one of Mother Nature's greatest achievements - The Grand Canyon. Discover the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon as your helicopter flies to the West Rim, passing over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead and..

Sun Buggy Fun Rentals(7km)

Las Vegas

Sun Buggy Fun RentalsSun Buggy Fun Rentals is the Ultimate Off-Road Adventures provider in the las Vegas Area. We have something for everyone from heart pounding adrenaline tours, to awe inspiring rides through some of the most picturesq protected desert anywhere in the world. Some of our most..

Springs Preserve(8km)

Las Vegas

Springs PreserveExplore the Springs Preserve, once home to ancient tribes and the resting place for weary Spanish explorers. Learn about the history of the Las Vegas Valley as well as methods to maintain a sustainable lifestyle in the desert.

Skymania Fun Centre(9km)

las Vegas

Skymania Fun CentreWelcome to SkyMania; a sports, fitness, and entertainment center that is home to The World's First All-Trampoline-Walled Playing Field with suspended rotating goals. SkyMania offers the first truly 3-Dimensional sports games and activities where players are moving on the..

Pinball Hall Of Fame(9km)

Las Vegas

Pinball Hall Of FameLas Vegas is known for the unusual and offbeat. Places like the Liberace Museum, the Neon Museum, the Clown Factory, The Elvis Museum, the Barry Manilow Store, the Pinball Hall of Fame... Wait a second. The Pinball Hall of Fame? What exactly is that?

Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix(10km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Mini Grand PrixEnjoy a Full Array of Activities! * Sprint Kart Speedway * Adult Gran Prix Cars * Go Karts * Kiddie Karts * Dive Bomber * Tornado Twister * Dragon Roller Coaster * Super Fun Slide * Arcade Games * Giant Restaurant & Party..

King Tutts Tomb And Museum(10km)

Las Vegas

King Tutts Tomb And MuseumIf you havn't got time to visit Egypt, but have an e intertin Middle Eastern history, this is the where you should go. Located inside the Luxor pyramid, the museum is a real eye openor. Reproductions of the young king's tomb and treasures will be discovered on this..

Shark Reef(10km)

Las Vegas

Shark ReefWelcome to the deep blue world of Shark Reef. Here you will come face-to-face with some of the earth's most fascinating creatures in North America's only predator-based aquarium and exhibit. See sharks of all kinds, along with sawfish, giant rays, endangered green sea..

Spongebob Squarepants 4D Ride(10km)

Las Vegas

Spongebob Squarepants 4D RideClimb aboard the All New SpongeBob 4D Special FX Ride, now open on the Fantasy Faire level! Join SpongeBob as he desperately pursues a runaway pickle in his heartfelt desire to serve up the perfect Krabby Patty. Good idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with..

Atomic Testing Museum(10km)

Las Vegas

Atomic Testing MuseumThe Atomic Testing Museum portrays world history through varied representations of the story of the Nevada Test Site and its programs.

Fast Lap Indoor Carting(11km)

Las Vegas

Fast Lap Indoor CartingCome and experience the feel of Real Racing at Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing. Our Karts were inspired by the 2006 CIK Outdoor World Champions Sodi-Kart. The Karts are equipped with Honda 200cc engines which can reach speeds up to 50 mph. With the gas powered Honda engine you..

Death Valley Tours (Pink Jeep Tours)(13km)

Las Vegas

Death Valley Tours (Pink Jeep Tours)For more than 45 years, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about off-road family adventures in the Southwest. Our award-winning excursions are known as the premier "must-do" tours in Sedona and Las Vegas. The spectacular Broken Arrow, Ancient Ruin,..

Las Vegas Art Museum(14km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Art MuseumLike most 58-year-old organizations in Southern Nevada, what is now the Las Vegas Art Museum came from humble beginnings. In 1950, a group of of visionaries created the Las Vegas Art League with the intention of bringing fine art to the city. The Art League moved into a..

Red Rcok Climbing Center(14km)

Las Vegas

Red Rcok Climbing CenterRed Rock Climbing Center is NevadaÃ¢ÂÂs premier indoor rock climbing center. We are located just minutes away from Red Rock National Conservation Area.

Las Vegas Ice Centre(15km)

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Ice CentreThis is a great place to go in the summer when it is HOT outside. Check out their schedule on their website: www.lasvegasice.com

The Aquarium At The Silverton(16km)

Las Vegas

The Aquarium At The SilvertonNeed another reason to visit Las Vegas? Silverton casino has recently opened its new expansion, which houses several beautiful salt and fresh-water aquariums, which are free to the public.

King Putt(17km)

Las Vegas

King PuttCome and enjoy a unique glowing experience that is unlike any other in the world! King Putt offers indoor mini golf to people of all ages. Our family oriented mini golf course provides a fun, affordable, safe, and novel activity to all area residents. Our ADA compliant..

Floyd Lamb State Park(17km)

Las Vegas

Floyd Lamb State ParkFloyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs is a 2,040-acre (8 km) park in Las Vegas, Nevada. The park is centered around Tule Springs, a series of small lakes that formed an oasis in this part of the Mojave Desert.

Gilcrease Bird Sanctuary(17km)

Las Vegas

Gilcrease Bird SanctuaryGilcrease Nature Sanctuary offers a safe haven for animals of all types. Here, you can see birds of many species, including quail, ducks, ostriches, parrots; and various animals like turtles, goats and burros

Kids Quest(21km)

NV 89135

Kids QuestA specially-designed floor-to-ceiling climbing maze and play structure consisting of up to 35 challenging activities includes tunnels, slides, ramps, stairs, climbing nets, periscopes, air hops, bumper bags, talking tubes and other activities allowing children to crawl,..

Bonnie Springs Ranch-Old Town Nevada(28km)

Blue Diamond

Bonnie Springs Ranch-Old Town NevadaAn authentic western town where cowboys walk the streets as they did in the 1880's. See gunfights, hangings, melodramas, an antique museum and the gift shops. We have lots of animals in our petting zoo, and you can feed the ducks in our pond.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (28km)

Blue Diamond

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Spring Mountain Ranch is located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains provided water for Paiute Indians and later brought mountain men and early settlers to..

Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum(34km)

Boulder City

Boulder City-Hoover Dam MuseumThe Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum tells the story of the Boulder Canyon Project as it was experienced by the men and women who braved the desolation of the Southern Nevada desert to build Hoover Dam and Boulder City. The Museum's three-dimensional, interactive..

Lake Mead National recreation Area(34km)

Boulder City

Lake Mead National recreation AreaLake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. It is also home to..

Lake Mead Cruises(35km)

Boulder City

Lake Mead CruisesOnly minutes from the glitter and glamour of Las Vegas is a very different kind of fun! Just a short drive from the valley of neon lies another world - Lake Mead and the mighty Hoover Dam. The waters of Lake Mead are home to the beautiful, roomy, comfortable, smooth..

Desperado Rollercoaster(62km)

Nevada

Desperado RollercoasterGet ready to ride one of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters. For coaster people in the know, here are the stats: Total length: 5,483 feet; Height: 209 feet; Drop: 225 feet. Ride time: two minutes, 43 seconds. G-forces: close to 4.0. In other words, it is fast,..

Valley of Fire State Park(73km)

Overton

Valley of Fire State ParkValley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations..

Pahrump Paintball Complex(81km)

Pahrump

Pahrump Paintball ComplexPahrump Paintball has it ALL! Located just under an hour drive time from the strip in Las Vegas, we have a unique park like setting with lots of trees, misters and a great environment! Our weather here is substantially different from Las Vegas with our cooler in summer and..

Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation Area(123km)

Laughlin

Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation AreaBig Bend State Recreation Area is located five miles south of Laughlin on the Needles Highway. The park is within the town limits of Laughlin, one mile south of Casino Drive on South Needles Hwy.

World's Largest Thermometer(132km)

Baker

World's Largest Thermometeraker, California, Home of the World's Largest Thermometer and Gateway to Death Valley National Park is located on Interstate Highway 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. the 134-foot tall thermometer was erected in 1991 by a local resident and entrepreneur named Will..

Jerkwater Canoe and Kayak Trips(166km)

Topock

Jerkwater Canoe and Kayak TripsJerkwater Canoe & Kayak Company has been providing paddling equipment and running river trips on the Colorado River and other western waterways for over 35 years. We are the most experienced and widest-equipped canoe livery west of the Mississippi River and the only..

Kershaw-Ryan State Park (174km)

Caliente

Kershaw-Ryan State Park Kershaw-Ryan State Park is located two miles south of Caliente via U.S. 93 and State Route 317. It is situated in a colorful, scenic canyon at the northern limit of Rainbow Canyon. Steep canyon walls tower over a long, narrow valley. Early settlers here cultivated a garden..

Cathedral Gorge State Park(191km)

Panaca

Cathedral Gorge State ParkCathedral Gorge is located in a long, narrow valley where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. Trails abound for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. Miller Point, a scenic overlook just north of the park..

Cattail Cover State Park(200km)

Lake Havasu City

Cattail Cover State ParkThe beach, boat ramp, and 61 campsites at Cattail Cove State Park offer a broad spectrum of activities for all to enjoy. Whether you're interested in swimming, fishing or just lounging and relaxing, Cattail Cove State Park offers you and your family a chance to get away and..

Lake Havasu(201km)

Lake Havasu City

Lake HavasuMore than 400 miles of stunning coastline will refresh you with exceptional watersports, including fishing, skiing, kayaking and houseboating. Or, if you prefer, explore the lake from the beautiful beaches, campsites and hiking trails.

Lake Havasu State Park(201km)

Lake Havasu

Lake Havasu State ParkThe scenic shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park is an ideal place to enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, boat ramps, and convenient campsites. This spot is truly a watersport haven located near the famous London Bridge of Lake Havasu City

Echo Canyon State Park(205km)

Pioche

Echo Canyon State ParkEcho Canyon State Park offers a 65-acre reservoir with a campground, picnic area, group use facilities and boat launch. The park is popular for camping, fishing, hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery of eastern Nevada. Abundant wildlife, a wide variety of native plants..

Spring Valley State Park (205km)

Pioche

Spring Valley State Park Spring Valley State Park offers water oriented recreation at the 65 acre Eagle Valley Reservoir. Boat launching, picnicking and camping facilities are available. Visitors also enjoy hiking, exploring and touring the historic Ranch House museum. Spring Valley State Park is..

Mojave National Preserve(225km)

Barstow

Mojave National PreserveSinging sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and rock-walled military outposts.

Buckskin Mountain State Park(238km)

Parker

Buckskin Mountain State ParkBuckskin Mountain State Park commands one of the finest views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Mountains line the river on both the Arizona and California sides, and the wildlife is as varied as the recreational opportunities..

Cedar Breaks National Park(249km)

Cedar City

Cedar Breaks National ParkResting on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, this breathtaking view awaits. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift, and erosion are carving out this giant amphitheater, that spans some three miles, and is more than 2000 feet deep.

Grand Canyon Sky Walk(268km)

Las Vegas

Grand Canyon Sky WalkJust like an eagle is able to fly across the grand canyon this tour allows you take the same view. This glass bridge suspends more than 4000ft above the Colorado River and stretches out 70ft from the edge.

Grand Canyon National Park(268km)

Flagstaff (near)

Grand Canyon National ParkThe Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent..

Grand Canyon Field Institute(268km)

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Field InstituteGrand Canyon Association (GCA), a nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, established the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) in 1993. GCFI's mission is to share the rich cultural and natural history of Grand Canyon National Park with park visitors, employees,..

Grand Canyon Railway(285km)

Williams

Grand Canyon RailwayAll aboard to Grand Canyon National Park! Book your Grand Canyon Railway reservation online on one of five classes of service on our vintage train from Williams to Grand Canyon National Park. Or, select a hotel package that includes lodging at our own Grand Canyon Railway..

Camelot Park Family Entertainment Center(289km)

Palm Springs

Camelot Park Family Entertainment CenterFamily entertainment park with mini gold, bumper boars, batting cages and more.

Palm Springs Air Museum (289km)

Palm Springs

Palm Springs Air Museum The Palm Springs Air Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and operation of America's legendary fighters, bombers and trainers. It contains one of the world's largest collections of flying WWII airplanes, including the Robert J. Pond Collection.

Palm Springs Aerial Tram(289km)

Palm Springs

Palm Springs Aerial TramCars depart at least every half hour from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at 9:45 p.m.

Childrens Discovery Museum of the Desert(293km)

Palm Springs

Childrens Discovery Museum of the DesertWe hope that by visiting the Museum and participating in its programs or special interest activities you will be provided with an opportunity to better understand your child's interests and discover new ways to encourage their natural curiosity through activities at home..

The Living Desert(295km)

Indian Wells

The Living DesertThis tour through The Living Desert will show you how language has misled everyone into thinking of the desert as a surly, outlaw landscape instead of a fragile, interesting ecosystem. You'll see remarkable plants, animals, places and natural phenomena associated with..

Alamo Lake State Park(299km)

Wenden

Alamo Lake State ParkAlamo Lake State Park is one of Arizona's best kept secrets. The stark desert beauty is reflected off the water. Cacti dot the mountainous landscape that surround the lake. Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Alamo..

The Phippen Museum(299km)

Prescott

The Phippen MuseumGeorge Phippen, first President of the Cowboy Artists of America, died in 1966, leaving behind a group of artists interested in creating a facility that specifically represented artists in the American West. In 1974, the George Phippen Memorial Foundation was formed to..

Sharlot Hall Museum(299km)

Prescott

Sharlot Hall MuseumThe Sharlot Hall Museum is the largest museum in the central territory of Arizona. On June 11, 1928, Sharlot Mabridth Hall began a small museum in the Governor's Mansion and eighty years later her legacy exceeds four acres in downtown Prescott, Arizona.

Pharoahs Lost Kingdom(299km)

Redlands

Pharoahs Lost KingdomPharaoh's Lost Kingdom Adventure Park is a 17-acre Egyptian theme park with a water park, an amusement park, three race car tracks,nine-hole miniature golf courses, a laser tag arena, an outdoor ampitheater for concerts, arcade facility, birthday party rooms, bumper boats,..