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Carson City Attractions
The Chinese Workers Museum of America
318 N. Carson Street, Suite 200
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone Number: (775) 882-6455
Description:
The Chinese Workers’ Museum of America, to be located in the Capitol city
of the State of Nevada will be a non-profit museum to honor the historical
contributions of Chinese Workers in the United States of America. In furtherance
of its mission the Museum will:
- Depict how Chinese immigrants overcame the challenges of the rugged
environment of the western United States;
- Present artifacts and articles of cultural significance in historical
perspective;
- Provide for and encourage the continuing study of 19th and 20th century
Chinese-American domestic and international relations; and
- Showcase international educational and cultural events to contribute to
greater American-Chinese understanding.
Website: www.chineseworkersmuseum.org
Las Vegas Attractions
Adventuredome at Circus Circus
Theme park at Circus Circus
contained within a climate-controlled pink glass dome featuring thrill
rides for all ages plus dinosaurs and other attractions. 2880 Las Vegas
Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours: Opens at 10:00 a.m. daily. Season:
Year-round.
Atomic Testing Museum
The long-awaited Atomic
Testing Museum has opened in Las Vegas with intriguing exhibits that
chronicle the history of U.S. nuclear weapons tests. Exhibits include
a simulated atmospheric blast that flashes and rumbles through the “Ground
Zero Theater” and gives the audience the sensation of witnessing an
actual test. The museum is at 755 East Flamingo Road and Swenson Street
east of the Las Vegas Strip in the Frank H. Rogers Science & Technology
Building shared with the Desert Research Institute of the University
of Nevada Las Vegas. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults,
$7 for seniors 65 and older, children 7 to 17 and members of the U.S.
armed forces. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
Buccaneer Bay Sea Battle
View a full-scale pyrotechnic
battle to the finish between the British frigate, HMS Britannia and
the pirate ship Hispaniola. Information: 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las
Vegas 89109. Hours: Every 90 minutes, 4:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Fri-Sat.;
4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Sun.-Thu. Season: Year-round. Admission: None.
Caesars Magical Empire
Mystery, dining and reality-defying
magical illusions are yours to explore in awe-inspiring surroundings.
Information: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours: 4:30 p.m.-9:30
p.m, Tue.-Sat. Season: Year-round. Admission: $75.50 inclusive.
Carroll Shelby Museum
See 35 years of Shelby performance
cars and the company's new manufacturing facility for Shelby Cobras
and the new Series 1. 6755 Speedway Dr., Las Vegas, NV. 89115. Hours:
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Season: Year-round except major holidays.
Admission: Free.
Cinema Ride
Three-dimensional motion
simulator ride with six different exciting action-packed films. 3500
Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite J1, Las Vegas 89109. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-11:00
p.m., Sun.-Thu.; 10:00 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. Season: Year-round.
Admission: $9.00-$18.00.
Cowboy Trail Rides
Red Rock Canyon riding stable
offers professionally guided horseback riding, mustang viewing, campfire
music and cowboy poetry. 1211 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89104. Hours:
8:00 a.m.-dark., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: $25.00 and up.
Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery
Year-round changing exhibitions
in all media featuring invited national and regional artists, faculty
and students. 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas 89154-5002. Hours: 9:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sat. Season: Year-round.
Admission: Free.
Fremont Street Experience
An exciting pedestrian promenade
located in the neon center of downtown Las Vegas. One-of-a-kind light
and sound show derived from over two million lights and 540,000 watts
of concert-quality sound. 425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas 89101. Hours:
Dusk to 11:00 p.m. nightly. Midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Season:
Year-round. Admission: None.
GameWorks Las Vegas
Stephen Spielberg's entertainment
destination featuring a full-service bar and grill, rock climbing and
interactive game floor. 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours:
10:00 a.m.-midnight daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Free.
Guinness World of Records Museum
See the amazing facts and
feats of the Guinness Book of Records brought to life via replicas,
videos and hands-on displays. 2780 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89019.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$4.95;
seniors, students and military-$3.95; children (12 and under)-$2.95.
Imperial Palace Auto Collection
Displayed in a plush, gallery-like
setting are over 200 antique, classic and special-interest automobiles,
including Model J Dussenbergs. Also a gift shop with memorabilia and
books. 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-11:30
p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$6.95; seniors-$3.00;
children (4-12)-$3.00; children (3 and under)-free.
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides & Climbing
School
A climbing school and guide
service offering all levels of rock climbing instruction and guided
climbs in Red Rock. 8221 W. Charleston, Ste 106, Las Vegas 89117. Hours:
Anytime, daily. Season: Year-round.
King Tut's Tomb & Museum
A replica of King Tut's
Tomb as found by archeologist Howard Carter in 1922, located on the
Luxor's Attractions Level. 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89119-1000.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sun.-Thu.; 9:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
Season: Year-round. Admission: $5.00.
Las Vegas Art Museum
A non-profit institution
housed in a new $20-million library facility, the museum exhibits international,
national and regional art. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117. Hours:
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Tue.-Sat.; 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun. Season: Year-round.
Admission: Adults-$3.00; seniors-$2.00; students/children (12 and over)-$1.00;
children (under 12)-free.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Marine life, Nevada's wildlife,
Africa savannah/Africa rain forest room and animated dinosaurs are featured,
plus children's hands-on room. 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas 89101.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$7.00;
seniors, students 12 and over and military-$6.00; children (3-11)-$3;
children (under 3)-free.
Liberace Museum
Memorabilia from the world-famous
pianist and legend, including a rare piano collection, automobiles,
the world's largest rhinestone plus samples from his glittering wardrobe.
1775 E. Tropicana, Las Vegas 89119. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Tues.-Sat.;
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun., Closed Monday. Season: Year-round except
major holidays. Admission: Adults-$12.00; seniors-$8.00; students-$8.00;
children (10 and under)-Free.
Lied Discovery Children's Museum
Over 100 hands-on exhibits
in the arts, humanities and sciences plus traveling displays, programs
& entertainment. 833 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m., Tue.-Sun. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$5.00; seniors,
military and children (2-17)-$4.00.
M&M's World
Fun, colorful retail store
plus the 3-D adventure movie with "Red" and "Yellow". 3785 Las Vegas
Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89193. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-midnight., Sun.-Thu.; 10:00
a.m.-1:00 a.m., Fri.-Sat. Season: Year-round except Christmas.
Madame Tussaud's Celebrity Encounter
Exceptional showcase of
more than 100 exquisite wax figures of famous celebrities; combines
legendary and contemporary stars from the world of film, sports and
entertainment. 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89030. Hours: 10:00
a.m.-10:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$12.50;
senior citizens & Nevada residents-$10.75; children (4-12)-$10.00; children
(under 4)-free.
Magic & Movie Hall of Fame
Explore $4.5 million collection
of magic, movie and ventriloquist memorabilia. Experience the history
of magic firsthand and see a live comedy magic show in the "Comedy Magic
Theatre". 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours: Season: Year-round.
Admission: $9.95.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History
Exhibits of archeology,
anthropology and natural history of the Southwest and Central America
plus traveling exhibit gallery. 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas 89154-4012.
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Sat. Seaon:
Year-round. Admission: Free.
MGM Grand Lion Habitat
Features multilevel areas
for the pride of lions to play and interact with the public. Visitors
are encircled by lions via a see-through walk-way tunnel that runs through
the habitat. 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours: 11:00
a.m.-11:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Free.
MGM Grand Theme Park
Outdoor entertainment complex
filled with exciting rides, spectacular shows, casual dining, unique
shops, themed streets and city facades and the sky screamer, the world's
tallest skycoaster. 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Hours:
Seasonal. Season: Spring and Summer.
Mirage Volcano
Every thirty minutes from
7:00 p.m. to midnight, the earth shakes and flames shoot into the night
sky spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the waters below, transforming
a tranquil waterfall into spectacular streams of molten lava.
The volcano at The Mirage
has been a Las Vegas signature attraction since the resort opened in
1989, mesmerizing spectators with it thunderous, fiery display. The
volcano, situated on three water-covered acres, is 54 feet high and
circulates 119,000 gallons of water per minute.
The show is free to the
public. Show may be cancelled during times of high winds or inclement
weather.
Location: 3400 Las Vegas
Blvd., South, Las Vegas.
Nevada State Museum & Historical Society
The museum depicts Southern
Nevada's plants, animals, fossils and history from the Ice Age to modern
times. 700 Twin Lakes Dr., Las Vegas 89107. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
daily except major holidays. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$2.00;
children (under 18)-free.
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historic Park
Built in 1855, the fort
is the oldest European-American building in Nevada and the site of the
first settlement of Las Vegas. 500 E. Washington, Las Vegas 89101. Hours:
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round except major holidays.
Race for Atlantis
Giant-screen IMAX 3-D motion
simulator thrill ride offering a multi-sensory experience of a rider
in a chariot race through legendary Atlantis. 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
Suite N26, Las Vegas. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sun.-Thu.; 10:00
a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$9.50;
seniors, students and Nevada residents-$8.00; children (12 and under)-$6.75.
Rebel Adventure Tours
Rebel Adventure Tours are
action, fun, and fact-filled. Eleven passenger Hummers, jet skis, whitewater
rafting, helicopters, sailplains, ATV's, covered wagons and horses.
713 E. Ogden Street, Ste D, Las Vegas 89101. Season: Year-round.
Red Rock Adventure Scenic Tours
Scheduled group and individual
tours. 8665 W. Flamingo Road Rd. #131-214, Las Vegas 89117. Hours: 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily. Season: Year-round. Fee: $39.99 audults; $37.99
children 16 and under.
Secret Garden at The Mirage
Home to six rare animal
breeds, including the white lions of Timbavati and Siegfried & Roy's
royal white tigers. Designed to increase public awareness of all endangered
animals. 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Season: Year-round.
Admission: $10.00 (includes admission to Dolphin Habitat).
Star Trek: The Experience
Be transported to the Enterprise
bridge, plunge down a turbolift and brave a shuttlecraft mission though
space and time; also enjoy dining, shopping and gaming during your visit
to the 24th century. 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. Hours: 11:00
a.m.-11:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: $14.95.
The Auto Collections
World's largest and finest
classic collectors car show. Featuring over 300 automobiles for sale.
3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas 89109. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.,
daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$6.95; seniors-$3:00; children
(4-12)-$3.00; children (3 & under)-free.
The Bellagio Water Show
The Bellagio Water Show
features an outdoor music and light show with a dancing waterfall.l
Each show is unique. 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. So., Las Vegas 89109. Hours:
Weekdays every half hour 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; every 15 minutes thereafter
until midnight. The shows begin at noon on the weekends and holidays.
Season: Year-round. Admission: Free.
Treasures of Mandalay Bay
A King's ransom in rare
coins and currency, treasures of gold and silver, and a $2 million nickel
are included in exhibits. 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89119.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-midnight, daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$6.00,
children (under12)-free.
Ultimate Balloon Adventure
Hot-air balloon rides, weddings,
hotel pick-up. 6050 or 2013 Clover Path, Las Vegas 89128. Hours: 7:00
a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: $125 per person
per hour.
Zoological Botanical Park
Exhibits of endangered cats,
the last family of Barbary Apes, chimpanzees, eagles, ostriches, emus,
parrots, wallabies, flamingos, exotic and venomous reptiles. 1775 N.
Rancho Dr., Las Vegas. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round.
Admission: Adults-$5.95; seniors (62 and over) and children (2-12)-$3.95;
children (under 2)-free.
Lake Tahoe
Attractions
Ponderosa Ranch
Home of the "Bonanza" Western
TV series with the Cartwright ranch house, a Western town and a collection
of antique automobiles, carriages and farm equipment. 100 Ponderosa
Ranch Rd., Incline Village 89451. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Hay- ride
breakfast 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.), daily. Season: Apr.-Oct. (Hay-ride breakfast
Memorial Day thru Labor Day). Admission: Adults-$9.50; children (5-11)-$5.50;
children (under 5)-free. (Hay-ride breakfast-$2.00 additional).
Tahoe Boat Cruises
The Tahoe Boat is completely
restored with state-of-the-art electronics, and 500 HP. The Tahoe is
available for charter. Information: (775) 588-1855 or (888) 867-6394;
Fax: (775) 588-7391 or P.O. Box 1375, Hwy. 50 at Zephyr Cove 89448.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Season: Apr.-Oct. Admission: $250/hr.
Woodwind Sailing Cruises
Offers public and private
sailing excursions plus weddings for up to 50 passengers from Zephyr
Cove and Camp Richardson. U.S. Hwy. 50 at Zephyr Cove, P.O. Box 1375,
Zephyr Cove 89448. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., daily. Season: Apr.-Oct.
Zephyr Cove Resort
Complete lakeside resort
with sandy beach, boat rentals, jet skiing, parasailing, stables, cabins,
campground, sailing, sport fishing and more. 760 U.S. Hwy. 50, P.O.
Box 830, Zephyr Cove 89448. Hours: 24 hours, daily. Season: Year-round.
Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center
Exhilarating snowmobile
rides with spectacular lake views from 9,000 feet; guides, instruction
and helmets included - special clothing is available. First-timers and
groups welcome. Free shuttle service from Stateline Casinos also available.
830, Zephyr Cove 89448. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., daily. Season: Nov.-Apr.
Admission: $89.00-$119.00.
Reno Attractions
(W. M.) Keck Museum
The museum features the
Mackay silver collection, mining artifacts and a large exhibit of rocks,
minerals and fossils. University of Nevada, Reno, Mackay School of Mines,
Reno 89557. Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Sep.-May; 7:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m. Jun.-Aug. Season: Year-round except major holidays and school breaks.
Admission: Free.
(Wilbur D.) May Arboretum &nd Botanical
Garden
Ten acres with 22 diverse
theme gardens including a donor's tree grove, xeriscape garden and songbird
garden. 1502 Washington St., Reno 89503. Hours: Sunrise-sunset, daily.
Season: Year-round. Admission: None; nominal fee for guided tours.
(Wilbur D.) May Great Basin Adventure
A children's park with farm
animals, dinosaurs, Discovery Room, log flume, pony rides and an underground
mine. 1502 Washington St., Reno 89503. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
Tue.-Sat.; Noon-5:00 p.m. Sun. Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Admission: Adults-$3.00; seniors (55 and over)-$2.00; children (3-12)-$2.00.
(Wilbur D.) May Museum
Museum houses the lifetime
collections of the late Wilbur May, department store magnate, rancher,
big-game hunter, businessman and philanthropist who traveled around
the world 40 times. Also family-oriented changing exhibits. 1502 Washington
St., Reno 89503. Hours: Seasonal. Season: Year-round.
Fleischmann Planetarium
Nevada's first planetarium
features star shows, SkyDome films, free museum and public observatory.
1664 N. Virginia St., Reno 89557. Hours: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.;
11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Season: Year-round except major holidays.
Admission: Adults-$6.00; seniors-$4.00; children (12 and under)-$4.00.
Go-Cart Center
Three very fast world-class
go-cart tracks. 2500 E. Second St., Reno 89595. Hours: noon-11:00 p.m.,
daily.
National Automobile Museum
Fun family experience with
over 200 cars, theater/lecture hall, changing exhibits, period settings
and museum store. 10 S. Lake St., Reno 89501. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30
p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sun. Season: Year-round except
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: Adults-$8.00; seniors(62+)- $7.00;
children (6-18)-$3.00; children (5 and under)-free with adult.
National Bowling Stadium & Theatre
Arena-type facility designed
for tournaments and special events. Includes shops, a restaurant and
Iwerks Theatre featuring adventure films. 300 N. Center St., Reno 89501.
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round. Admission: Stadium:
Free; Theatre: Adults-$6.00; seniors (60 and over) and children (12
and under)-$4.00.
Nevada Historical Society Museum
Founded in 1904, the state's
oldest museum offers permanent exhibits that encompass prehistoric times
to the present. 1650 N. Virginia St., Reno 89503. Hours: Museum: 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Library: Noon-4:00 p.m., Tue.-Sat. Season:
Year-round, except major holidays. Admission: Adults-$2.00; children
(under 18)-free.
Nevada Museum of Art
Visit Nevada's premier fine
arts museum and enjoy world-class exhibitions ranging from contemporary
to historic perspectives. 160 W. Liberty St., Reno 89501. Hours: 10:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tue., Wed. and Fri.; 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Thur.; noon-4:00
p.m., Sat.-Sun. Season: Year-round. Admission: Adults-$5.00; seniors-$3.00;
students-$3.00; children (6-12)-$1.00.
Sheppard Fine Art Gallery
Twelve exhibitions per year
from regional and national artists displaying diverse mediums in contemporary
visual art. University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Art #224, Reno
89557. Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.; 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tue., Thu. Season: Year-round. Admission: None.
Sierra Safari Zoo
Offers a unique experience
with an opportunity to get close to many animals; includes over 200
animals representing 40 species. 10200 N. Virginia St., Reno 89506.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Season: Apr.-Oct. Admission: Adults-$7.00;
seniors-$6.00; children-$5.00, (2 and under) free.
Ultimate Rush
Combine sky diving, bungee jumping and hang-gliding from a 180-foot
tower for the thrill of your life. 2500 E. Second St., Reno 89595. Hours:
Noon-11:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round.
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