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Away from the Strip, inside the city limits of Las Vegas or in surrounding communities there are casinos and attractions that are popular with locals and visitors alike. Henderson, Summerlin, Boulder and Primm are just a few of the cities that draw crowds for specific attractions, also north and west of I-15 in the city of Las Vegas are several points of interest that may tempt visitors and are well worth looking into.

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - SR 160 and Bell Vista Rd. / located outside Pahrump, NV / 775-372-5435 / Free Rare and endangered plants and animals including the infamous pupfish make their home in Ash Meadows. Crystal Spring is open for viewing the little pupfish but there is no swimming or fishing here! Nearby the reservoir allows boating and swimming.

Air Force Thunderbirds / Nellis Air Force Base - 4445 Tyndall Avenue / Nellis Air Force Base Visitor Center / 702-652-4018 When not on alert, the Air Force offers one hour tours to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 pm (arrive at the gate by 1:45 pm, drivers license and proof of insurance or car rental agreement are required). Included are a guided museum tour, video presentation, hanger tour and a close-up view of a Thunderbird F-16s which train here from mid-November to mid-March.

Arizona Charlie's - 740 S. Decatur Boulevard / 702-258-5200Casino - 59,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Craps • Bingo • Poker • Keno • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Slots & Video Poker Machines • Royal Match 21 • Shuffle Master • Sports Book • Naughty Ladies Saloon • Palace Grand Theater - sports & concert venue

25 Arizona Charlie's East - 4575 Boulder Highway / 702-951-5800 • Casino • Blackjack • Craps • Bingo • Poker • Keno • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Slots & Video Poker Machines • Sports Book • Palace Grand Lounge

Boulder Station - 4111 Boulder Highway / 702-432-7777 • Casino - 75,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Craps • Bingo • Caribbean Stud Poker • Keno • Let It Ride • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Sports Book • Mini Baccarat • Slots & Video Poker Machines • Railhead Saloon

Buffalo Bill's - 31900 S. Las Vegas Boulevard / Primm NV / 702-386-7867 / 702-382-1111 / 702-382-1212 - Amusements • Adventure Canyon Log Flume RideCasino - 46,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Caribbean Stud Poker • Craps • Keno • Let It Ride • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Sports Book • Big Six Wheel • Slots • The Desperado • Ghost Town Motion Simulator • Star of the Desert Arena • Turbo Drop

Cashman Field - E. Washington Avenue & N. Las Vegas Boulevard / 702-386-7100 / $ Outdoor stadium venue for sports and concerts.

Castaways - 2800 Fremont Street / 702-385-9123 • Casino - 80,000 sq. ft. • Bingo • Blackjack • Craps •Keno • Poker • Roulette • Slots • Race & Sports Book • Castaways Championship Bowling Center • Windjammer Lounge

Death Valley - U.S. 95 North to Nevada SR 267 West, take a left at Scotty’s Junction / 760-786-2331 / $ Two hours from Las Vegas, Death Valley is a must see destination, stark in beauty and in history. Far from being dead, the Valley is an amazing place considering it is the hottest and driest place on the continent!

Ethel M Chocolates / Two Cactus Garden Drive / Henderson NV / 702-433-2500 Only five miles from The Strip, Ethel M Chocolates is a candy lovers dream. Tour the factory and watch the delectable delights being made and at the end you will be offered a tasty sample. This all may be free, but you probably won’t want to leave without buying a box!

Fiesta - 2400 N. Rancho Drive / 702-631-7000Cabo Wabo Lounge • Casino - 50,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Caribbean Stud Poker • Craps Keno • Bingo • Let It Ride • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Sports Book • Slots • Roxy's Theatre - concert venue

The Grove at Silk Purse Ranch - 8101 Racel Street / 702-645-1094 The Grove at Silk Purse ranch is a Wedding Chapel located on the north side of Las Vegas a few miles east of US 95.

Hoover Dam -U.S. 93 South / Boulder City / 702-294-3523 / $ The Hoover Dam has had more influence on the changing dynamic of Las Vegas than any other development. Built during the depression and named after President Hoover, the dam tamed the Colorado flood patterns, became a major electrical supplier to the southwest while creating one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.

Hyatt: Lake Las Vegas - 101 MonteLago Boulevard / 702-567-1234 Arabesque Lounge • Baraka Bar • Casino - 10,000-square-ft. • European-Style Casino • Lake Las Vegas • Reflection Bay Golf Club

Lake Mead Recreation Area - 601 National Highway / Boulder City / 702-293-8907 / $ With over 800 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead and it’s watershed is a huge recreational facility and is the largest man-made lake in the Americas. Established as a national recreation area in 1964, Lake Mead offers boating, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as various sightseeing tours.

Laser Quest - 7361 W. Lake Mead Boulevard / Las Vegas NV / 702-243-8881 / $ It’s Laser Tag that has morphed to the next level with multiple-leveled gaming area and maze with it’s mirrored reflection tape attached to the walls. Keep your eyes open for ricochet shots from around corners, strategy that just may pay off.

Las Vegas Art Museum
- 9600 W. Sahara Avenue / Las Vegas NV / 702-360-8000 / $ Changing exhibits feature art and artists from around the world.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway - 7000 N. Las Vegas Boulevard / Las Vegas NV / / $ Spend a little as a half-day or go for a full four-day course in race car driving. From formula racecars to BMW Roadsters, learn to drive as the pros do, or take a performance class to sharpen road skills and technique. This is an experience in the fast lane - literally. / reservations Required

Las Vegas Natural History Museum - 900 N. Las Vegas Boulevard / Las Vegas NV / 702-384-3466 / $ Beast from around the world are shown full-scale in dioramas, from the jungles and saNVnnahs of Africa, to the oceans, to the mountains of North America. Especially interesting is the Nevada room detailing the plant and animals of the local desert area.

Las Vegas Sportspark in Summerlin
-1411 N. Rampart Boulevard / Summerlin NV / 702-233-3600 / $ Designed basically for local patrons, the center offers a lot of activities for visitors. While lessons, team sports and classes are given to area residents year round, the Sportspark has ice skating, roller skating, basketball, volleyball, tennis and indoor soccer.

Lied Discovery Children's Museum - 833 N. Las Vegas Boulevard / Las Vegas NV / 702-382-3445 / $ For children from toddlers to techno whiz-kids, this museum has something the brighten the imagination of every child. Climbing towers to dress-up play, science experiments to communications, kids will love to spend some time here.

Powerhouse Rock Climbing Center
- 8201 W Charleston Boulevard, #B / 702-254-5604 / $ Offering over 9,000 square feet of climbing surface, with skill levels from novice to advanced climbers are welcome at the center. Classes are offered in technique and fundamentals, also personal instructors are a part of the services offered.

Primm Valley Resort - 31900 S. Las Vegas Boulevard / Primm NV / 702-386-7867 • Casino - 46,100 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Spanish 21 • Mini-Baccarat • Let It Ride • Craps • Keno • Slots • Race & Sports Book • Primm Valley Golf Resort

Nevada Palace - 5255 Boulder Highway / 702-458-8810Casino -15,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Craps • Keno • Roulette • Slots & Video Poker • Race & Sports Book

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historic Park - 500 E. Washington Avenue / Las Vegas NV / 702-486-3511 / Modest Fee Brigham Young sent a group of men to this site to build a fort in 1855 to discourage other setters from coming into the area and to fend off the angry Indians. The forts ranch house is furnished with period furniture and is the oldest known building in Nevada.

Red Rock Canyon National ConserNVtion Area
- off SR 159 (Charleston Boulevard) / 702-363-1921 / $
Just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, the canyon was once part of an ancient sea bed with exposed strata dated back to 500 million years ago. Canyon walls rise 3000 feet, the floor is dotted with pinnacles and boulders in hues ranging from deep reds to white.

Regent Las Vegas
- 221 N. Rampart Boulevard / 702-869-7777 Addison's Lounge • Aquae Sulis - spa • Casino - 50,000 sq. ft. • Baccarat • Blackjack • Craps • Poker • Roulette • Race & Sports Book • Round Bar • Tazzas Lounge • Wedding Chapel

Reserve - 777 West Lake Mead Drive / 702-567-7777Casino - 37,000 sq. ft. • Slot and Video Poker Machines • Keno Lounge • Bingo Room • Race & Sports Book • Monsoon Mary's Lounge Piano Bar • Wasimbas Lounge

Ron Lee's World of Clowns - 380 Carousel Parkway / Henderson NV / 702-434-1700 One man’s fascination with painting clowns has lead to a full fledged studio factory that makes clown and cartoon sculptures. Tours of the factory are very popular, visitors can see the process of creating the sculptures. Along side the fantastic displays of Ron Lee’s works are contained personal and publicity memorabilia about circuses and their clowns.

Sam Boyd Stadium and Park / Sam Boyd Stadium - 7000 E. Russell Road / Las Vegas NV / 702-895-3900 / $ For Events Outdoor stadium venue for sports and concerts.

Sam's Town - 5111 Boulder Highway / 702-456-7777 / 702-454-8020Casino - 150,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Bingo • Caribbean Stud Poker • Craps • Keno • Let It Ride • Madness 21 • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Race & Sports Book • Mini-Baccarat • Megabucks • Super Megabucks • Over 2,800 Slots & Video Poker • Roxy's Lounge • Sam's Town Live! - entertainment & concert venue • Sunset Stampede - A Wild West show with special effects.

Santa Fe Station
- 4949 N Rancho Drive / 702-658-4900Casino - 64,100 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Bingo • Craps • Let It Ride • Pai Gow Poker • Roulette • Wild Hold'Em Fold'Em • Poker Room • Race & Sports Book.

Secret Gardens - 3931 E. Sunset Road./ 702-456-9986 Secret Gardens is a Wedding Chapel located on the south end of Las Vegas just off I-15.

Silverton
- 3333 Blue Diamond Road / 702-263-7777Casino - 30,000 sq. ft. • Slots & Video Poker • Blackjack • Craps • Roulette • Pai Gow Poker • Lounge • Showroom - concert venue

Southern Nevada Zoological
- Botanical Park - 1775 N. Rancho Drive / 702-647-4685 / $ Filled with native and exotic species, this small zoo has an impressive number of fauna and flora housed in a 2.5 acre site. Look for Elvis the alligator in a recreated prehistoric environment. Over 40 endangered species are housed here with over150 species including Barbary apes, eyelash viper from Belize, eagles, reptiles and rescued desert and mountain species.

Suncoast - 9090 Alta Drive / 702-636-7111Casino - 80,000 sq. ft. • Baccarat • Blackjack • 600-seat Bingo Parlor • Caribbean Stud Poker • Craps • Keno • Let It Ride • Pai Gow Poker • Poker • Roulette • Sports Book • Slots • Century Movie Theatre • Showroom

Sunset Station -1301 West Sunset Road / Henderson NV / 702-547-7969 / 702-547-7777 • Casino - 80,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Bingo • Craps • Sports Book • Keno • Let It Ride • Pai Gow Poker • Spanish
21 • Three Card Poker • Roulette • Slots & Video Poker. • Club Madrid

Sunset Gardens - 3931 E. Sunset Road./ 702-456-9986 Sunset Gardens is a Wedding Chapel located on the southeast side of Las Vegas adjacent to Henderson.

Texas Station - 2101 Texas Star Lane / North Las Vegas / 702-631-1000Armadillo - entertainment lounge • Casino - 91,000 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Bingo • Craps • Fortune Bonus Pai Gow Poker • Keno • Let It Ride • Roulette • Sports Book • Slots & Video Poker • Dallas Events CenterSouth Padre - outdoor entertainment center

Whiskey Pete's - 31900 S. Las Vegas Boulevard / Primm NV / 702-386-7867Casino - 36,400 sq. ft. • Blackjack • Craps • Mini-Baccarat, Let It Ride • Keno • Spanish 21 • Slots • Race & Sports Book • Showroom

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