There is actually a lot of things to do in the
Las Vegas area that is not on the strip and has nothing to do with gambling.
You may not believe it, but gambling is not one of the big highlights for
the residents here in Las Vegas. Vegas has several parks, lots of
places to shop, many museums and even some cultural and historical places.
MUSEUMS
The Metro Las Vegas area has several museums that
will spark the interest of someone in your family. Here is a partial list
of museums in the Las Vegas region. African-American Museum &
Research Center 705 W
VanBuren Ave, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 647-2242 This museum is dedicated
to the celebration of all African-Americans. Rich in culture and history. Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum
444 Hotel Plaza, Boulder City,
NV (702) 294-1988
The city that was made from a dam and the townspeople that are damn proud
of it. Clark County Heritage Museum
1830 S Boulder Hwy., Henderson (of Course),
NV (702) 455-7955
Yes, Southern Nevada does have a history other than Bugsy Siegal and hookers.
Many Historical buildings have been moved to this site to show what early
Vegas life was all about. Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Movie
Museum 305
Convention Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV (702)
733-2243 Over
the years, Debbie Reynolds has collected Hollywood memorabilia and now
has put her collection on display in the museum. Guinness World of Records Museum
2780 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las
Vegas, NV (702)
792-3766 If it is the biggest, smallest,
oldest, youngest, most, least, etc. It is displayed here. How come the
stuff we really want to know about is never on display? Las Vegas Natural History Museum
900 N Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV (702)
384-3466 Hey, they have mechanical
dinosaurs, and we like that. Also a living reptile museum. Liberate Museum & Foundation
1775 E Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas,
NV (702) 798-5595
Mike actually sold this property to Liberate. Lots of Liberate stuff from
cars to clothes. Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
833 N Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV (702) 382-5437
If you don’t have kids, borrow some and come hang out at this place! Tons
of real neat displays and interactive stuff. Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City,
NV Thunderbirds Museum Nellis
AFB 4445 Tyndall Ave, Nellis AFB, NV
(702) 652-4018
This museum is devoted to the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, The
Thunderbirds.
SHOPPING
Some hate it, others can’t live without it. Well
here is the skinny. Vegas has many strip malls and small shopping
centers in town, so if you are looking for something particular you may
want to consult the Sprint First Source Yellow Pages Directory for Las
Vegas. Now if you are ready to go malling (mauling during the Christmas
Holidays) read on. Belz Factory Outlet World 7400
S Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV (702)
896-5599 This place has several
factory outlet shops in it. A nice place to buy expensive sunglasses and
cologne. The Boulevard Mall
3328 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 735-8268
This is Nevada’s largest mall. Tons of shops, tons of kids. It is single
story, so you can do it all in one pass. Galleria at Sunset
1300 Sunset Rd., Henderson,
NV (702)
767-0202 Like a real mall only smaller
and with a Disney theme. Several anchor stores. Las Vegas Factory Stores of
America 9155
S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
897-9090 Here is a place you
want to take your worst enemy in the summer. Actually a non-enclosed strip
mall open to the weather elements of the desert southwest. Can you say,
“DUH”? Many shops, but it nearly gave Ziggy’s Mom heat stroke. Meadows Mall
4300
Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV (702)
878-4849 Not big, but a bunch of places
to shop and a huge parking lot.
PARKS
There are several parks in Las Vegas and the surrounding
areas so here is a list of park departments to the several cities, and
communities that are here. FLOYD LAMB STATE PARK
9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas,
NV (702)
486-5413 This truly is a desert oasis,
with ponds, streams, fishing and water foul. A great place to picnic and
relax.
POINTS
OF INTEREST
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
PLANETARIUM 3200
E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV (702)
651-4759 This unique facility features
programs and films viewed on its 360° screen. GILCREASE NATURE SANCTUARY
8101 Racel St Las Vegas, NV
(702) 645-4224
Located neat Tule springs, this non-profit
refuge houses exotic species of birds and animals. LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
7000 Las Vegas Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV (702)
644-4444 This state of the art 1,500
acre auto racing facility has 24 separate venues, campgrounds and RV park. OLD LAS VEGAS MORMON FORT STATE
PARK Las
Vegas Blvd and Washington Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 486-3511
This is one of the original settlement buildings in the meadows known as
Las Vegas. Built as part of a Mormon fort in 1855, it is now a park and
museum. ZOOLOGICAL-BOTANICAL PARK
1775 N Rancho Dr, North Las
Vegas, NV (702)
648-5955 A small zoo with several species
of animals.
GARDENS
DESERT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN 3701
W Alta, Las Vegas, NV (702) 258-3205 Sponsored
by the Southern Nevada Water district, this demonstration garden gives
residents and visitors an idea of how a beautiful garden can be designed
with being miserly in the way of water usage. ETHEL M. BOTANICAL CACTUS GARDENS
2 Cactus Rd, Henderson, NV
(702) 433-2500
A wide variety of cactus from around the world are on display here, as
well as an water reclamation facility. On the grounds of the Ethel M Chocolate
Factory.
THE
ARTS
LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM
6130 W Charleston, Las Vegas,
NV (702)
259-4458 A ever changing display of
paintings, sculptures and pottery NEVADA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY
ART The
Cannery, 3455 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
434-2666 Features contemporary from
all over the world, changing every six weeks or so.
MINDLESS
ADVENTURES
BLACK CANYON RAFT TOURS
1297 Nevada Hwy, Boulder City,
NV (702)
293-3776 Take a leisurely raft adventure starting
at the bottom of Hover Dam and then through Black Canyon on the Colorado
river to Willow Beach. COMPETITION GRAND PRIX
2980 S Sandhill, Las Vegas,
NV (702)
431-7223 Go carts, kiddie carts, slick
track, mini-golf, arcade games ETHEL M. CHOCOLATE FACTORY
2 Cactus Rd, Henderson, NV
(702) 433-2500 Visit the chocolate
factory, sample the treats and then visit the cactus garden. LAS VEGAS MINI GRAND PRIX 1401
N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
259-7000 Super stock cars, adult gran
prix, go carts, kiddie carts, arcade MOUNTASIA FAMILY FUN CENTER
2050 Olympic Ave, Henderson,
NV (702)
898-7777 Roller skating, go carts,
mini golf, bumper boats. SCANDIA FAMILY FUN CENTER
2900 Sirius, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 364-0070
Mini-golf, batters cages, video games. OCEANSPRAY CRANBERRY WORLD WEST
1301 American Pacific Dr, Henderson,
NV (702)
566-7160 Visit the factory where most
things cranberry comes from. There is a factory tour, gift shop, sample
cranberry treats and there are giant dancing cranberries. SANTA FE ICE ARENA
4949 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV (702)
658-4991 Yes, there is ice skating
in the desert. ULTRAZONE
2555 Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas,
NV (702)
734-1577 Laser tag adventure.
GOLF
ALL AMERICAN SPORTSPARK
(PUBLIC) 5325
S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
798-7777 par 3 and driving range. ANGEL PARK GOLF CLUB
(PUBLIC)
100 S Rampart, Las Vegas, NV
(702)254-4653
36 holes, designed by Arnold Palmer, Lighted par 3 golf course, lighted
18 hole putting course, lighted driving range, start times accepted 60
days in advance. BADLANDS GOLF CLUB
(PUBLIC)
9119 Alta Dr, Las Vegas, NV (702)
242-4653 Johnny
Miller Signature course with consultation by Chi Chi Rodriguez. BLACK MOUNTAIN GOLF AND COUNTRY
CLUB (PUBLIC)
500 Greenway Rd, Henderson, NV
(702) 565-7933 BOULDER CITY GOLF COURSE
(PUBLIC) 1
Clubhouse Dr, Boulder City, NV (702) 293-9236 CANYON GATE COUNTRY CLUB
(PRIVATE)
2001 Canyon Gate Dr, Las Vegas,
NV (702)
363-0303 CRAIG RANCH GOLF COURSE
(PUBLIC)
628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas,
NV (702) 642-9700
Rural setting, six thousand trees. DESERT WILLOW GOLF COURSE
(PUBLIC)
2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson, NV (702)
263-4653 Driving range, 18 hole executive
course. DESERT PINES GOLF CLUB
(PUBLIC)
3401 E Bonanza, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 366-1616 Over
three thousand pine trees, pine needles, 9 holes and 18 holes on
water, 18 holes designed by Dye Design, lighted and climate controlled
practice facility. DESERT ROSE GOLF COURSE (PUBLIC)
5483 Club House Dr, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 431-4653
18 hole championship course, driving range. LAS VEGAS COUNTRY CLUB
(PRIVATE) 3000
Joe W Brown Way, Las Vegas, NV (702)
734-1122 LAS VEGAS GOLF CLUB
(PUBLIC)
4300 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV (702)
646-3003 Lighted driving range, 18
hole. LAS VEGAS HILTON COUNTRY CLUB
(PUBLIC) 1911 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas,
NV (702) 796-0016
18 hole championship golf course. LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT
(PUBLIC)
10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
658-1400 2 challenging 18 hole
courses. LEGACY GOLF CLUB (PUBLIC)
130 Par Excellence Dr, Henderson,
NV (702) 897-2200
18 hole champion course designed by Arthur
Hills, site of US Open qualifying. NEVADA COUNTRY CLUB
(PRIVATE)
2950 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
791-1088 NORTH LAS VEGAS CITY GOLF COURSE
(PUBLIC) 324 E Brook Ave, North Las Vegas,
NV (702) 649-7171 PAINTED DESERT GOLF CLUB
(PUBLIC) 5555
Painted Mirage Rd, Las Vegas, NV (702) 645-2568
Home of the Nevada Open, 18 hole championship
target course designed by Jay Morrish, putting green, driving range. SHADOW CREEK (PRIVATE)
Contact The Mirage Hotel at (702)
791-7111 SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUB
(PRIVATE) 29 Grand Mediterra, Henderson, NV
(702) 558-0020 SUN CITY SUMMERLIN GOLF CLUBS
(PUBLIC)
10201 Sun City Blvd, Las Vegas,
NV (702)
254-7010 Two 18 hole championship courses
and one 18 hole executive course, driving range. SUNRISE COUNTRY CLUB
(PRIVATE) 5500
E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV (702)
456-2440 TPC THE CANYONS
(PUBLIC) 9851 Canyon Run Dr, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 256-2000
Raymond Floyd player consultant, home
of the Las Vegas Senior Classic WILD HORSE COUNTRY CLUB
(PUBLIC) 1
Showboat Dr, Henderson, NV (702)
434-9000 Designed by Robert Cupp and
Hubert Green 18 hole.