The Shark Reef Aquarium displays more than 2,000 animals in 14 exhibits including a 1.3 million-gallon shipwreck where visitors experience a 360-degree view of sharks and fish. As of August 2010, ticket prices for the aquarium ranged from $10.95 to $16.95 per ticket.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-4555
sharkreef.com
From 3 p.m. to midnight daily, the fountains outside the Bellagio Hotel become a free water and light show. The fountains shoot water 460 feet into the air in choreographed sequences to opera, classical and Broadway tunes.
Bellagio Fountains
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-888-987-6667
bellagio.com
The New York-New York Roller Coaster goes through the New York-New York Hotel & Casino at 67 miles per hour. The coaster includes 180-degree turns, hangs 86 feet in the air then does the famous "heartline" twist. The coaster operates from 10:30 a.m. to midnight daily and as of August 2010, tickets cost $14.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-866-815-4365
nynyhotelcasino.com
The Atomic Testing Museum provides access into the work conducted at the Nevada Test Site. The 8,000-square-foot exhibit hall includes pieces of the Berlin Wall and World Trade Centers. The museum imposes strict rules for tours and visitors must preregister and pass a background check for the tour.
The Atomic Testing Museum
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-794-5161
atomictestingmuseum.org
Located in the Bellagio Hotel, the Botanical Gardens feature plants, flowers, gazebos, bridges and ponds uniquely arranged for each season. The gardens are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; there is no charge for admission.
The Bellagio Hotel
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-888-987-6667
bellagio.com
Terrible's Primm Valley Casino & Resorts is home to The Desperado, one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the country. Riders can view Las Vegas from 209 feet in the air before descending into a trail of twists and turns at high speeds. As of August 2010, admission for the coaster is $8.
Terrible's Primm Valley Casino & Resorts
31700 Las Vegas Blvd S
Primm, NV 89019
primmvalleyresorts.com
1-888-386-7867
The Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas is a signature part of the Las Vegas Skyline. Visitors can take an elevator ride 460 feet to the top of the tower where a panoramic view of the city awaits. As of August 2010, ticket prices for the tour range from $7 to $15.
Eiffel Tower
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-946-7000
parislasvegas.com
Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street is considered vintage Vegas. It was the first paved street in the city and home to many of the early casinos. Today, the street is home to a seven-block, open-air mall with casinos, performance stages, live entertainment and a graphic light show. Viva Vision, the world's largest big-screen towers 90 feet above the mall. Free shows are broadcast nightly on the screen starting at dusk.
Fremont Street Experience
425 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-678-5600
vegasexperience.com
The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino houses a free lion habitat as a tribute to the studio's heritage. Visitors can view African lions and cubs through the habitat's 35-foot glass walls. The habitat allows visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-1111
mgmgrand.com
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is home to lifelike wax replicas of celebrities, world leaders and cultural icons. Visitors can take pictures next to replicas such as President Obama, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Angelina Jolie, among others. As of August 2010, ticket prices range from $13 to $25.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste. 2001
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-877-283-6423
madametussauds.com
