This was pretty cool to stop and take a look at. Its definitely a one time thing for me and worth…read moreit if your visiting Las Vegas. The rocks are well kept and the colors are vibrant. There was plenty of parking and a food truck out front when we stopped by. It was also super windy, hot, and dusty. Very cool! Wish they had a gift shop

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation in the Mojave Desert about 25 minutes from the Las…read moreVegas Strip. It was built in 2016 by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone and is a set of 7 structures of colorful limestone boulders. You can see it from far away because there's nothing obstructing it other than vast desert. We went really early in the morning and there were only a few people here, but in the middle of the day it can get really busy. It's only a stop you make for a couple minutes to take pictures, but it's a point of interest if you're going to or from Vegas.

Graffiti Art Gallery Alley is located in Downtown Las Vegas…read more The main alley starts on Commerce and Main Street, and goes from Charleston to Imperial. You'll find more graffiti art murals on Main Street and Casino Center. Graffiti Art is a free attraction. It's a nice self-pace walk through the alley and really intriguing art!

Graffiti Allie is a cool alley in downtown Las Vegas that I got to experience all the cool art…read morescenes and different things they had offered. I definitely recommend checking it out when you were in downtown Las Vegas.

The Praying Mantis at the downtown Container Park is one of the most unexpected and awesome public…read moreart displays in town. The giant insect towers just under 40 feet, and it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie.  This thing came to be at the Burning Man festival over a decade ago, and now it has become a centerpiece in the quirky Las Vegas Arts District that's loved by locals and tourists alike. The Mantis is pretty cool day or night, although the dramatic lighting makes for better photo ops in the evening. It used to shoot fire from its head, but I haven't seen it with the flames in years. Regardless, this is the perfect stop for anyone who is a fan of offbeat art, funky photo ops, or just a good dose of "only in Vegas" weirdness.

It's fun to see. It does things during certain times of the day. Close to fun activities…read more If you're on Fremont it is a fun extra sight, but not a sole destination.

We often attend workshops and glass blowing demonstrations at their studio on Highland. We have…read moremade plates, bowls, Christmas ornaments and glass hearts. Larry and Barbara are friendly and good instructors. The studio is beautiful and inviting. I highly recommend visiting!!!

I am so glad that I discovered this business. I have always been interested in learning about how…read moreblown glass is fused and created. I reached out to this business and sadly learned that there are no places in town that teach this skill. This business does offer other classes working with fused glass so I decided to sign up for one. The cost for my class was only $40 which I thought was very reasonable. Although I am not in this part of town often, the studio was easy to find parking was plentiful in their lot. This business is broken into two areas. When you enter, you are in the gallery and there are various artists featured along with their pieces. Very impressive. In the back of the studio is where all the glass art is created. There are kilns, tools, workbenches etc. My friend and I signed up to create a colorful heart this past Saturday morning. We were warmly greeted by Don who checked us in and then we patiently waited for the class to begin. Barbara and Larry (owners) took us back into the working part of the studio and we all found our places around two tables. Since we were handling glass, we had to wear gloves for safety. The purpose of the class was to create a mosaic style heart/paperweight. There were two large trays at each table filled with colorful, fused glass. After trying various sizes of the glass, I was finally able to finish creating my design and considered my heart masterpiece completed. Larry was extremely informative and helpful throughout the class as was Barbara. I learned from Larry about their extensive involvement with our community. They had just recently held an event for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. I love a small business that gives back and it makes me want to support them even more. Both Barbara and Larry display a real passion for what they do and enjoy sharing it with others. Larry expressed to me how addicting creating this kind of art an be and I totally believe him. After our hearts were created, they would now be placed in the kiln for firing. Barbara advised all of us that as soon as our hearts were ready, we would be notified and able to pick them up. I have been looking for a creative outlet and I believe I will be back taking more classes and learning more about working with fused glass.

(5/5) The Museum of…read moreIllusions was one of our favorite attractions in Las Vegas! It was so much fun for both the kids and adults. Every room had something unique, and we found ourselves laughing, taking tons of photos, and trying to figure out all the mind-bending illusions. The staff was also friendly and even helped us take some of the best illusion pictures. Admission: Tickets are around $40-45 for adults and $33-38 for children (ages 5-12) when purchased online. Kids 4 and under are free. Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, so it's easy to fit into your schedule. Parking: We found the easiest place to park was the Aria self-parking garage, with an easy indoor walk to the museum. You can also park at the Cosmopolitan or 63 CityCenter valet, but all charge for parking. Nevada residents may receive free or discounted parking at some garages. Best Ages: I'd recommend it for ages 5 and up. Younger kids can still enjoy parts of it, but older children, teens, and adults really appreciate the illusions and interactive exhibits. Tips: * Plan to spend 45-90 minutes exploring. (Museum of Illusions Las Vegas) * Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be standing and walking through each exhibit. * Take your time--many illusions look even better through your phone camera than in person! * Let the staff help you pose for the illusion photos--they know the perfect angles. * Go earlier in the day if you want fewer crowds and more time for photos. If you're looking for a unique indoor activity on the Strip, this is absolutely worth it. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back!

After dinner, we were trying to decide what to do next and ended up coming here around 8 p.m. It…read morewas a last-minute decision, so we didn't buy tickets ahead of time. Luckily, it wasn't busy, which was perfect. The museum isn't huge, but there are plenty of interactive exhibits and photo spots. Some of the illusions made us wonder how they worked, while others were just fun. We spent quite a bit of time taking pictures and trying out all the different exhibits. What I liked most was that it gave us something fun to do together. Instead of just walking through and looking at displays, we were actually part of the experience. We ended up with plenty of funny pictures and great memories. If you're looking for a fun activity on the Strip with your family or a group of friends, this is definitely worth checking out. We're glad we decided to stop by.

DT Alley is a unique hidden gem in Downtown Las Vegas!…read more There's several art murals and interactive displays from various local artists. You'll find them on Carson and 6th street, near Las Vegas Blvd and Fremont. The alley was once a dumpster with trash everywhere. One of the founders started to make a change, and years later the alley is transformed into a welcoming space of art, which includes the Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland. The place is described as a community space that "creates new experiences incorporating art and interactivity for locals and visitors through the use of murals, sculptures, innovative landscaping, and multiple intereactive moments." There's a wonderful mural of Tony Hsieh (1973-2020) as well as a Family 'Ohana mural, which is inspired by the founder as a tribute to families around the world. The interactive experience is a nice touch and includes a unique puppet theatre. And the alley library is very cool! The concept of take a book, leave a book is awesome!

I came upon this new public art space looking for a mural honoring the late Tony Hsieh, Zappos…read morefounder. To get to see the murals, there really is no street address. Halfway between Las Vegas Boulevard and and 6th Street along Carson, there is an alley which is the gateway to this public art. There are actually three ways of getting here--the one described and two others. Since the two alleys form a T, you could walk from Fremont Street halfway to Carson and that's a way in or you cold come from Fremont Street on 6th halfway to Carson and enter there. The alley extends north halfway to Fremont Street although you cannot see Fremont from the alley. It is, in fact, two alleys. The entrance from Carson goes to another alley that is perpendicular and this other alley also has public art in both directions. To my surprise, I see two women working to clean an area of the alley. I think they were volunteers. We chatted some and they made sure I didn't trip over their hose. One of the murals explains the dT-Alley and some of the things you'll see as you walk along. Artists are selected. It is not an area where just anyone can go and do a mural. I found the quality of the murals to be quite high and I chuckled when I saw the give/take library, the Puppet Theatre, and other areas like that. There are planters that are also painted. In reading their website, this is the first alley revitalization project in Las Vegas and the area opened in February. I took a lot of photos and enjoyed my Saturday morning walk. It's a great way to see some local color if you're in the downtown area. I could have put many more photos but it would take away some of your surprise if you visit. Suffice it to say, the photos I posted are only a fraction of the art there.

Downtown Vegas is filled with cool things. This is another example of the neat statues and objects…read moreto look at. This is a scene of a popular Rick and morty episode. It is in the center of downtown Vegas

This is near the center at Crystals. They have different size water vortexes that fill with water…read moreand change colors. It's interesting to watch.

In Las Vegas, amongst the glitz, lights, night life, booze, gambling and shopping (don't get me…read morewrong, these are all pretty fantastic in this 2 mile block of Southern Nevada along the world famous Vegas Strip!), art can often be an after thought. A moment in which in your burry eyed, foggy state of boarding your return flight home, you might vaguely remember a giant thing with tumbling numbers or a giant tree house looking thing you thought was a restaurant. But make no mistake, those items (which are indeed public art) have been placed there for you to see, experience, be mesmerized by and enjoy....whether you actually knew it or not. Crystals and the City Center area that surrounds it, is a treasure trove of some of the city's greatest contemporary, cool art installations. From the cool Mihajima Marks U.S debuted piece that went in to Crystals last year, to the funky cool tree house that houses Maestros designed by David Rockwell or James Turrell's Akhob located inside Louis Vuitton (appointments required, so call well in advance)...great art is everywhere at Crystals! Look up City Center Art Collection before you visit, for if art is your thing, this is a fun scavenger hunt around City Center, in addition to Crystals (the shopping entity at City Center). Most of the pieces are large and can make you travel around the entire site to discover. The art at Crystals can rotate from time to time, so keep your eyes peeled for new stuff during each visit.

Bazar Alley is a cool art display by local artists!…read more You'll find it in the back of Huntridge Shopping Center. There's good parking. Amazing wall mural is viewable from the side of Savers, next to Yukon Pizza, and near Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. It's a nice alley for an art walk and drive through, and it's Free!

We just drove by through this parking lot. It's a cool spot to checkout, but no need to go out of…read moreyour way to see it.

Download the Aria Fine Art tour on your phone or tablet and enjoy the variety of contemporary art…read more Note that the Concierge no longer provides printed maps. The highlight for us was James Turrell's Shards of light on the upper level tram station. The LED colors gradually change and the angular shapes complement the architecture of the building. I also liked Tony Craigg's Biomorphic columns just outside the casino self park area and Nancy Rubin's Big Edge, a huge assembly of colorful boats in Harmon Circle.

CityCenter Fine Art Collection has intriguing art pieces displayed at Aria and in The Shops at…read moreCrystals. An art installation by James Turrell is fabulous! Turrell is an acclaimed light and space artist who works with visual perception and the effect of light within a created space. According to Turrell, he believes human perception to be his true medium and in his words, "My art is about your seeing." His work "Shards of Color, 2013" features lighted spaces and shifting colors. You'll find the lovely installation near the Aria Express Tram Station in The Shops at Crystals. Other art works display include Maya Lin's "Silver River, 2009," an 84-foot-long silver sculpture of the Colorado River, which is seen dangling above the registration check-in desk at Aria. The "Reclining Connected Forms" is a large-scale sculpture made of Roman travertine marble and is created by the artist Henry Moore. The image portrays a baby wrapped in its mother's embrace. The outer shell resembles a pregnant figure protecting the baby while growing from within, so beautiful! You'll find this amazing sculpture in the courtyard between Aria and The Shops at Crystals. "Halo" by Wet Design is a fascinating water art installation located on the first floor of The Shops at Crystals. The clear cylinders is an interesting maze and there's a vortex of spinning water thrusting up through the floor. Another creative design is the glowing Grand Staircase which is inspired by the Spanish steps in Rome, very pretty. This is a lovely experience learning about various artists while exploring incredible displays, and it's free to enjoy!