Tom Devlin spent over 2 decades working in special effects and his museum is a testament to his…read moretalent. I don't always do the best with haunted houses so I was nervous going in but the exhibits are so interesting I couldn't help getting sucked into each and every one. The amount of items was incredible and I spent far too long looking at everything available in the gift shop. I can't wait to go back!

A really wonderfully condensed history of make-up, horror directors and special effects masters…read morethrough the years. Descriptions, displays, examples and actual items used in film making are displayed. They also have a small pinball room. Their gift shop has a bunch of shirts and horror items for sale. Lots of things to look at. They have coffee and tea for sale, too. Overall, we took about 30 minutes to really inspect and read displays I was interested in. Big private parking lot. Nicely air-conditioned inside.

"One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get…read moreon?" The Polar Express We decided to get on! The purchasing of the tickets was a breeze . You just need to buy them at the depot. You actually get a paper ticket too . The train ride lasts about thirty minutes and it's takes you about three miles from the station platform to Railroad Pass Casino. Then it returns to the Platform. In between the wait for the train you can wander the platform and see all sorts of interesting trains from all around the world. This is a great way to spend an afternoon. Get out and see some amazing views of trains. Be a kid again!

The Santa Train experience was great! The staff did an excellent job. My first experience on a…read moreSanta Train event. Reasonable price for the experience IMO. Tickets are purchased online in advance. All of the Santa Train tickets were sold out even before our scheduled event day. It's popular. Plan ahead. They also had a small model train to ride as well, but we will try that another time.

WHAT A GREAT TOWN!!…read more Seriously, Boulder City is the definition of nostalgic! Very cute old town outside of Henderson... just 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip! Went there to check out the annual Fourth of July parade, and it did not disappoint. There were some really great floats, politicians, including our governor Joe Lombardo, really nice community folks and visitors from all over! Loved that there was definitely a family feel atmosphere! It was over 100° this parade started at nine in the morning and ended around 11 and we stuck it out in fiercest heat. Surrounding the route of the parade were some really cool looking older cafés, eateries, ice cream parlors, antique shops, museums and more. Definitely worth a quick drive over here for any time. Also, it's just minutes away from the Hoover Dam. That is pretty cool.

This is the cutest city ever! We have a client at work from here and just hearing about it made it…read moresound so quaint and perfect--I had to make it a stop on our trip. Definitely has the small town feel and historic charm. There was hardly any traffic on the roads. I don't recall seeing a stop light, but I've heard there is one or two. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back here and exploring more at another time. There are lots of cute shops and some nice restaurants! Definitely stop by if you're ever in the area!

There is some gorgeous art in here and a lot of it is incredibly fairly priced. If you're stopping…read morein to see the hotel or museum I strongly recommend stopping in here too to look around as there are many talented artists here and you're likely to find something that catches your eye for yourself or as a gift for friends or family. I'll definitely be coming back here soon.

5 minutes to close and they locked the door and just stared at me out the window. The rudest women…read moreworking there. Will not be back.

Perfect active fun for our energetic 2 and 3 year old boys!…read moreWe brought our toddlers to the DISCOVERY Children's Museum and they had an absolute blast. This place is a huge indoor playground with three floors of hands-on exhibits that kept them moving the whole time. They loved Toddler Town on the first floor the desert themed soft play, sensory elements, and crawl spaces were just right for their age. But the real highlight was The Summit, the giant 70-foot climbing structure that spans all three floors with 12 levels. I was surprised how well our 2 and 3 year olds handled it! They climbed the levels with no problem, exploring different challenges and interactive spots at their own pace. It was great to see their confidence grow as they went up and down. They also enjoyed the water play area (smocks provided still recommend a change of clothes) and some of the imaginative play zones. We spent about 2.5-3 hours there, and it felt like the perfect energy-burner in air-conditioned comfort a lifesaver in Las Vegas! The museum is clean, the staff is friendly, and it's very stroller-friendly. Admission is $15 for Nevada locals with valid ID and $20 for non-locals (kids under 1 are free). We went on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, which made chasing the boys around much easier. Helpful tip for families on a budget: If you have a valid EBT, SNAP, or WIC card, you can get admission for just $5 per person (up to 4 tickets per adult cardholder cards must be shown at entry for verification; in-person only). If you have active little ones who love to climb and explore, this is a fantastic spot. Highly recommend -- we'll definitely be back!

This is a fantastic place to bring kids. You can easily spend 2 to 3 hours here without running out…read moreof things to do. The giant climbing structure in the middle is incredibly unique and was definitely the highlight of our visit. There are plenty of hands-on exhibits throughout the museum, and everything felt engaging and well thought out. I also appreciated how clean the museum was, especially considering how many children were there. The water play area was another favorite and was a lot of fun. Overall, it's a great family-friendly attraction in Las Vegas and well worth a visit if you're traveling with kids.

Love the ambiance here! The food and service are amazing! my favorite thing is their chicken wraps!read more

After visiting the Dam, our hosts steered us toward their favorite spot for a late lunch…read more The Dillinger is right on Arizona St and next to a fascinating antique store (check it out!). The Dillinger is located inside the historic Bank of Nevada building and is named after the infamous bank robber John Dillinger. The restaurant is cozy inside with a small bar area. There are tables out front, and each glass-covered table secures a lot of spent brass. We 6 arrived thirsty and hungry. Our very friendly server was quick to bring us water, followed by beers. They do have a few good draft beers, including Pabst Blue Ribbon. Their beer list also includes some interesting offerings like Delirium Tremens. Even though their burgers are a must-order, we all ordered salads because we had very fulfilling dinner plans ahead. These salads are not small and will definitely fill the void. My chicken salad arrived with a healthy amount of chicken, along with blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing. The chopped salad was another hit at our table. This is a great dive bar, and we would not hesitate to return.

Hoover Dam is a wonder of the world, but the tours are pretty sub par…read more You start with a movie that looks like it was made in the 80's. Can't come up with something fresher with people who do not have mullets? After the movie you start your tour. During our tour we had two different guides, both were knowledgeable but had little personality.... Except the occasional high expected "dam tour" joke. Both talked very fast and were at times hard to understand. We had purchased the higher end tour for $40. With this smaller group tour you got a little deeper dive into the dam, including a walk down a tube where you could look out a vent in the actual exterior wall of the dam that overlooked the river below....that was cool! The museum was updated, which was very notable and appreciated. Lots of interactive displays that were all working. Best part of the tour was the dam itself. Great views! You can make your choice between 3 tours, or just skip ithem all and walk around and enjoy the views. The paid tours go from a cheaper "self guided" to a mid priced group tour, and a top choice which included a bit longer and deeper dive into the dam. All include a short movie and entrance to the museum.

Tour guides were very rude!One guide actually yelled at my friend for heading towards the wrong…read moreelevator.I asked a question about the current Lake Mead water level and was given a dismissive reply.

We went to the ugly Christmas sweater wine walk in Boulder City and it did not disappoint!…read moreThere were over 20 wine stops at various businesses..and the wines were so many different varietals ..it was refreshing to get dry wines as well as sweet in the mix. Everyone dressed up..it was so fun!! I will do this every year..for only 25 dollars you get 4 hours of wine walk...amazing time....

I walked and wined around Downtown Boulder City during the October 13, 2018 Halloween & costume…read moretheme walk- Wicked Wine Walk. The price is right, 2 for $45. There are 20 some stops along the Walk, which include retail stores, restaurants, bars and service businesses. Even the Boulder Dam Museum (within a hotel) is a stop, and they had one of the nicest set ups. Among the "treats" at the stops are wine, of course, water and snacks. It's not wine at each stop, which is disclosed in the event description. However, only one business that we went to didn't have wine! And they pour heavy in the cute and sturdy tasting glass everyone gets. Most places had a few different types of wine, some even had around 10! It was a hot day, and it was nice to get relief in the a/c at the stops. Some of the places had a big area for the wine tasting, and a few were really awkward. These places were busy with regular customers, and it seemed like having the wine there was an imposition. The check-in was easy, and this is where you buy tickets and receive the wine stop map. A few vendors were there handing out goodies as well as wine. This event is a great way to check out all the businesses around Downtown. They have a gift basket raffle and another basket for the costume contest winner. Overall, it exceeded my expectations and I plan on returning.