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Museums
- Natural History Museum - The 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 strives to instill an understanding and appreciation
of the world’s wildlife, ecosystems and cultures.http://www.lvnhm.org
- Lied Discovery Children's Museum – At the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, both children and
adults can enjoy more than 100 different interactive science, art and humanity stations. The Lied Museum is considered one of
the larger children’s museums in the country. http://www.ldcm.org/
- Guggenheim Museum at the Venetian - Modern and contemporary international art.
http://www.guggenheimlasvegas.org/
- The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art – Very nicely done exhibit.
http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/gallery-of-fine-art.aspx
- The Auto Collections at Imperial Palace – The worlds largest classic car showroom.
http://www.autocollections.com
- Atomic Testing Museum - The Atomic Testing Museum portrays world history through varied
representations of the story of the Nevada Test Site and its programs associated with atomic testing.
http://www.atomictestingmuseum.org/index.htm
- Liberace Museum - Visit the museum of one of America's most flamboyant entertainer,
"Mr. Showmanship", Liberace. http://www.liberace.org
- Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History at UNLV - The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History, located at UNLV, places
an emphasis on Native American and Precolumbian culture and IS FREE. http://hrcweb.nevada.edu/museum/
- Nevada State Museum Las Vegas - The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, a state agency, is an
educational institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of
Nevada, emphasizing southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas. It collects, researches, interprets,
exhibits, and preserves Nevada's heritage for present and future generations.
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/museums/lv/vegas.htm
- Clark County Heritage Museum - The museum is actually a complex of historic buildings devoted to
the heritage of Clark County, Nevada. Historic sites include the 1932 Boulder City Depot, Heritage Street, a resurrected
ghost town and many others.
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/Parks/Clark_County_Museum.htm
Relaxed Environment of Las Vegas
- Town Square – A relaxed typically downtown environment about a mile south of the Mandalay Bay on
Las Vegas Boulevard without the glitz and glitter of the strip. A pedestrian friendly walkway with numerous small shops and a
large theater offering a casual atmosphere. A nice get away to take the family especially in the evening when it is cooler.
Around every corner of Town Square Las Vegas are the architectural hallmarks of the world’s greatest cities – inspired facades,
skillful renditions and detailed design elements complete the 22 buildings that serve as the backbone of the 117-acre shopping,
dining and entertainment center. Located in the heart of Town Square Las Vegas, Children’s Park at Town Square features
playground elements from designers and manufacturers around the world. Kids of all ages enjoy splashing, climbing and
pretending for hours in Children’s Park at Town Square. Story time in the Square is every Wednesday 1-2pm at Children’s
Park at Town Square. Rave Motion pictures Town Square has 18 theaters for movie viewing. Town Square Las Vegas introduces Town
Square LIVE! a weekly concert series at The Pavilion in Town Square. Enjoy live music from local bands in the tranquil setting
of the Town Square Park. All concerts are free and open to the public.
http://www.townsquarelasvegas.com/index.cfm
http://lasvegas.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/
Rave-Motion-Pictures-Town-Square-18.html
- The District at Green Valley Ranch – A relaxed typically downtown environment off of the strip
in a suburban setting. It incorporates a northeast pedestrian-friendly “Main Street” ambiance with entrances to shops fronting
a tree-lined street.
http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/
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