Las Vegas is a city which is focused on the gaming and attractions which lie along its hospitality corridor, otherwise known as "The Strip." This section of Las Vegas Boulevard is home to several large casinos all which offer travelers something exciting and fun to do. Las Vegas, however, is more than just this five-mile stretch of road. There are several other attractions located off the Strip which will provide visitors with an excellent distraction from the hustle and bustle.
Dinner in the Sky is exactly what it sounds like. Up to 22 guests are strapped into a special apparatus and then hoisted up 180 feet above the ground and are served a gourmet dinner. Each chair spins 180 degrees to allow each diner to get the maximum view of the lights of Las Vegas. There are two different meals which diners can order. The "Take it to the Top Fillet Medallion" includes filet mignon medallions with Bordelaise sauce sautéed in mushrooms and served with potatoes au gratin and asparagus. The "Sky Chicken" is a chicken breast which is stuffed with prosciutto, artichokes, and gorgonzola cheese covered with an apricot sauce and served on risotto. Diners must be at least 12 years of age to enjoy the view and eat dinner.
Dinner in the Sky
2800 West Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
877-4-SKYDINE
dinnerintheskylv.com
If looking for some Vegas-style action without going to the Strip, visitors might want to try the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas. Located five miles north of the Strip, this paved over part of Fremont Street has street performers, access to several hotels and casinos, and an overhead light show called Viva Vision which combines images, music, and light displays to dazzle anything which you might see on the strip. The intimate environment is also enjoyed by guests as the width of the experience is literally the size of a street which makes it very easy to walk from casino to casino and from night club to night club.
The Fremont Street Experience
Located on Fremont Street Between Las Vegas Boulevard and Main Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
vegasexperience.com
In the 1950s, Las Vegas was known for the atomic testing which was located just 65 miles out of the city. There were several places in the city where you could grab a meal or drink and watch the mushroom clouds blossom over the desert. Today, that part of Nevada history has been immortalized in the Atomic Testing Museum. This museum strives to educate and preserve the history of the Atomic Age with interactive displays, which fill 10,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The Atomic Testing Museum
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
702-794-5151 Phone
atomictestingmuseum.org
