Wow!!! What a Museum. We thought the State Museum was cool, this one is even better. So much more…read moreinteractive. We spent 3 hours going through both Museum and having lunch in their cafe. And we still didn't have enough time to see all of the Origen Museum. That being our second Museum and they close at 4pm. If they were open longer we would have stayed longer. You have to start with the video. If not you may be totally lost in the museum. The video totally lays out everything for you. A extensive overview of what Vegas was like back in the day. We now know why the area is called Springs Preserve. The secret is there used to be a spring here. Hard to believe now that everting is a desert in Las Vegas. First I loved the into movie in the theater. Next I loved the flood room. There is a fun video that walks you through the exhibit. At the end of the exhibit the room floods. You never get wetter as the water is diverted away from you, but virtually the room floods with real water. It's so cool and totally demonstrates how flash floods can come about. Next I loved the exhibit at the end with the building of the Dam. That was so informative and it had a video with it. I love reading, but I also love the interaction a video can bring. Kids were mesmerized by the train car that was part of one of the exhibits. You can walk in train and sit down in one of the seats if you please. Trains are so fascinating for kids. I did learn in that the train that it was a one Bath town and everyone it the town shared a bathtub. And we complain if a single house only has one bathroom. I can't imagine sharing a tub with a whole town. We don't even share bathwater with our families anymore. The bathroom situation at the museum was great. There are so many. There is the large ones near the entrance and then mid way though the Museum they have unisex bathroom single stalls. You're never that far from the facilities. This is great for kids and the older crowd. When we travel with my mother-in-law we only go to places that provide enough bathrooms.

This museum was fairly sizable and had tons to see. It looked small at first but it just kept…read morehaving more and more. It's one of the few exhibits to checkout while at the Springs Preserve and this one is definitely worth checking out.

Free activity in Las Vegas…read more.. Sometimes, while on vacation in Las Vegas, you might want to take a break from shopping, gambling, and/or eating... If you do need a break, you might want to check out the Las Vegas Raiders' new stadium...virtually. As of November 2019, Allegiant Stadium isn't finished yet. However, you can experience the excitement of the Raiders' new home by visiting Town Square which is an open-air shopping center, south of the Strip. Just go down Las Vegas Boulevard and it will be on your right. Drive through the maze of shops and you will find the Raiders Preview Center. It's like a live museum with interactive kiosks and film clips. I went for a second visit by myself (after I read Jessica P.'s review) to take selfies in the photo booth. You get four photos with your chosen background! This is a cool activity - even if you are not a fan of the Raiders. Football enthusiasts will appreciate the Super Bowl Rings and other memorabilia!

Joy and happiness have been bestowed upon our great city! The Raiders are coming 2020, is kick-off!…read moreThere are whispers that it could be 2019. Only time will tell! The Raiders have had a hard past, being in LA and Oakland; but they have to know that coming to Vegas will be their final home. A place where the players and owners can breath easy knowing that Vegas has their back. The Raiders will become part of an amazing city that is growing by leaps and bounds. Vegas takes care of its own so this unique bond will ensure that the pride of the Raiders will continue to make Vegas even stronger. The Raiders Preview Center Store is a shining beacon to their pride and passion that will continue here in Vegas. The Raiders have a long history of football greats. They have accomplished so many feats as a team and individual players. One can come and marvel at their historic events that surround the team and catch it all here. There are televisions that play games of years past that you can see and enjoy again and again. At least until the real thing gets here. Las Vegas's first football team, I was overjoyed when I found out we are getting football in our fabulous state. Then we discovered it was the Raiders I silently did a little dance. This has been my team for years. I have always followed the Raiders. I believe it goes back to me sitting on dads knee when I was a wee girl cheering on the teams on Sunday. Either way now as an adult I will be cheering them on in the stands or in a bar. It's still hard to imagine that the Raiders in Las Vegas, let alone our own franchise football team. See dreams do come true. The Raiders preview Center is located at Towne Square, right off Sunset and Las Vegas Blvd. It is a wonderful location since "us" locals can enjoy visiting without all the headache of the strip traffic. What I mean by this is access to it?! Parking, standing in line and such. Going to the strip is a nightmare most of the time. If I go to the LV strip I make a day of it. The staff here is very friendly and will gladly answer any questions that an individual might ask! The staff are very professional and represent the Raiders image to the letter! Besides video from prior games the Raiders have provided some of the individual team members jerseys and helmets for all to see. They are located behind glass of course but that goes without saying. Photos are allowed. Their is a beaded helmet that is on display done so beautifully. The beads that were intricately placed took so many hours to make and set. Now it's here for all to see. The Raiders bling can be seen too. Those rings have so many shiny diamonds. In usual Vegas style the new stadium progress can be seen too on a massive television that takes up three walls. It is in full color and from the breaking ground and all the way till game day one can view the progress of the stadium. It's not in real time, but hey maybe they will put a Raiders stadium cam in and have it broadcast live feed of the stadium being built. The original shovels and hard hats that are done in silver are on display above the televisions for all to see. Come and marvel at what will be! It's coming the stadium to hold our new football team the Raiders . The count down has began and continues to count down as so many work so hard to finish where the Raiders will play. We will always be Vegas Strong! Now we will be Raiders Strong Too!!

As an auto enthusiast who loves old school muscle cars and vintage cars, this museum is…read morebreathtaking. Spread across multiple buildings there's so many amazing discoveries in their collection. The owner and staff here is really friendly and inviting. They welcome families and it's a great adventure for an afternoon. There's a lot of collectibles beyond just your traditional cars, it's gas pumps, old laundry washers, typewriters, etc. Also, there's a huge collection of memorabilia from film, Disney, sports and the music industry. I was really surprised at the large die-cast collection and how they positioned all of their collectibles in the room. There's so many cars but the layout was exceptional. This is a true gem in town!

A MUST DO! This…read moreplace is a car-lover's dream. They have a huge amount of nostalgic items including guitars used and autographed by Slash (G&R), BB King's beloved "Lucille", and many more. The cars are the big draw here. It's a huge property. Several Model Ts, Studebakers and hot rods. So glad we came! The vehicles were all in gleaming, prestine condition. The Collector, Mr. Goldström passed away in 2024. His legacy lives on!

What an experience!…read more Went into this with very little exposure and I recommend you do the same if possible! As we entered, we were greeted warmly by the employee and checked in per our reservation (also highly recommended). After a quick safety video, we embarked on our 7 different installation journey. We absolutely loved how unique each room was! The level of immersion kept catching us by surprise. As we traversed and thought a specific installation was our favorite, we quickly had to change up our minds until deciding every installation was equally unique and in a level of its own. The worker(s) throughout the Museum were all so helpful, positive and caring. Definitely helped bring the whole experience together. This one is going on my must visit list for when in Vegas. Especially during the seasonal adjustments to the art!

Infinity Museum is a pretty cool spot to come and enjoy with friends and family. If you love taking…read morephotos and seeing amazing and unique designs this is the place to come to. I really enjoyed all the rooms and overall had a good time. We came here with four people on a weekend and it wasn't busy. Just be warned you can't wear high heels inside. You also will have to wear shoe booties on your shoes to protect the displays. We didn't plan this so we just wore what we were wearing. But if you want you should plan on wearing a cute outfit.

You can't get higher unless you're planning on jumping on a helicopter or plane. This is the…read moretallest freestanding observation tower in the states. You can come up just to see the view or eat, drink, hangout, or get on a thrill ride. We were here because we had dinner with some friends and if you dine up there you don't have to pay an additional entrance fee. If you aren't dining the fee ranges from $25 - $35. Local discounts are occasionally available as well. Always check online or call the hotel directly if you're looking for a discount. It's fun for sure and it can sway at times when the wind picks up. The elevator ride up is very fast and we always have a good time up there.

I was so excited to stop by the Strat Observation Deck. I was here in November 2025 for a wedding…read moreand glad we decided to return today to enjoy the beautiful views of the Valley. I'll start with the reason behind my lower score as the observation deck would have received 5 stars. We knew about the observation deck due to attending a wedding that we were part of a few months ago. We hung out on the top floor 109 and enjoyed the outdoors. Today, we decided to visit The Strat and hangout a little. There is a charge to go here so look up the prices. We stopped by to get our players card and asked about the free entrance for locals to the observation deck. My BF asked if we needed just our ID or do they have a locals players card. She said yes there's a locals players card and she will give 2 to you. Strange so I kept my mouth shut. She gave us our players card and said that was all. I'm so confused. But okay. Hoping this will help others. We went up the escalator and we tried to enter. We asked the person working who asked us for our tickets. Yikes? Tickets? Okay, we didn't have any. So the moral of the story here is what you need to do. For you locals-Go to the Box Office, show your Nevada ID and players card. The worker said it would $15.95 each and we're like no we are locals and we were told it should be free during the week. Well, the worker then says, if you don't tell us, we won't offer it to you. So since you mentioned it, it will be free. Yikes! Okay, so make sure you tell them you heard the entrance fee is free to locals with ID and players card during the week Monday - Thursday. Overall, great spot to hangout. The views are amazing and it's very spacious. I will definitely return again.

A rainstorm right in the middle of the mall, very unique!!…read moreEvery 1/2 hour on the weekends in The Miracle Mile Shops Mall, rain falls from the cloud ceiling into a small man-made pond. Thunder and lightning is also included, and it's all free. Feel free to make a donation if you want, toss some coins into the water. And enjoy the show!!

Also known as the "Rainstorm Show", you can watch it rain inside the shops at Miracle Mile. You…read morewill momentarily forget you are in the desert! Especially coming from Los Angeles where I don't often experience rain, it was great to come here to listen, feel, and watch it rain! The show starts out with fog and colored lights and is accompanied by lightning as the rain falls from the sky, I mean, ceiling! It's fun to watch and is a free experience. Show times are: Mon-Thur, top of each hour from 10:00AM to 11:00PM; Fri-Sun, every half hour from 10:00AM to 11:00PM I think it is not possible to get drenched, but you will feel sprinkles if you stand close to the ropes. Be careful walking by the area because the nearby flooring might be slippery. I had no idea, but I read this, "Before it became Planet Hollywood, this building was the Aladdin and the shopping mall was the Desert Passage". The rainstorm was a leftover feature from Aladdin. I'm glad this is still an attraction! Be sure to visit the Miracle Mile Shops and see this free falling rain show! Even the parking here is free... so there's no reason to not come experience this for yourself (unless you're from a rainy climate and want to escape rain)!!

Very good store that displays some mob items that aren't for sale. They also have a good variety of…read moreitems to purchase; clothing and nik naks

A fun souvenir store located in the airport. If you're unable to make it to the museum itself this…read moreis a great spot to grab a few souvenirs and memorabilia from. I definitely recommend going to the museum, it's a lot of fun and has a ton of great things inside to look through and read. It's full of very interesting history. The store is located inside of the airport and has some of the things that you'll find in the museum and a few fun extras for consideration. They do have a more limited selection than what's available in the gift shop at the actual museum due to airport restrictions, but overall a great store. Overall: A Fun, but small, souvenir shop inside of the airport that nods back to the museum located on the main strip.

This was my first time attending the National Hardware Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center…read more The show is divided into two major sections--lawn, home, and garden--and regular hardware items such as tool boxes, welding helmets, plumbing supplies and everything else you could ever lump into the "hardware" category. I spent more time in the home and garden section even though most of the items don't have a use in Las Vegas for many of us. Since we've traded grass for xeriscape, many of us have no need for lawn mowers, weed whackers, et. al. The lawn and garden section was in the North Hall of the convention center. I met some very nice and interesting people. It's a much more laid back show than the geeks of CES. I eventually made my way to the Central Hall for the regular hardware items. One of the standouts in this area was the large electrical displays. If I were giving Benjamin Braddock advice this year, I'd tell him, "LEDs". There were so many vendors with lights of various kinds that used LEDs to generate bright lights. After the Central Hall, I went outside to the outdoor, recreation, and tailgate area. They had a number of food vendors here tied in with some kind of cooking item. There were several vendors selling outdoor pizza bakers that rotated the pizzas as they cooked. They also had samples. I was surprised at how much food and food related vendors that were at the show. I expected a lot of wrenches, toilets, and other hardware items. Imagine my surprise when I'm given samples of beef jerky (teriyaki flavor) on entering the show to get my credentials. I'll attend next year. It's too good a show to miss and it's at a great time of the year!