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100 things to do in Las Vegas Things to do Tree House & Play Zone at the Container Park The Container Park, located in Downtown Las Vegas, is an open-air shopping center built from repurposed shipping containers. Located a few blocks away from the Fremont Street Experience, this open-air shopping center is filled with boutique retail shops, restaurants, and live entertainment. Marking the entrance is a 55-foot metal praying mantis sculpture which shoots flames during special occasions. Once inside the park, you’ll be surrounded by unique restaurants, bars, and hip retail outlets selling a variety of clothes, toys and food. The feature attraction for kids is the children’s park. Located in a mostly-shaded area, (key for those hot summer months) the park contains a 33-foot tall slide. If that’s not enough for your kid, there’s also a NEOS playground: an electronic game that requires kids to chase after flashing lights. On hand at the park are also large foam blocks for building, throwing and jumping on. Sit back and have a drink while your child expends some energy! Free 707 Fremont St - 89101 702-359-9982 downtowncontainerpark.com Town Square Welcome to Town Square, Las Vegas’ equivalent of Mecca. This huge outdoor retail facility has over 1.5 million square-feet of shopping, dining, movies and entertainment. To boot, they also have a large outdoor playground for toddlers and bigger kids with tree houses, water jets and a maze! Throughout the year, Town Square also presents many free kids events, such as live music in a grassy park area located next to the playground (be warned, the “grass” is fake plastic grass...it is a desert after all!). Town Square is also home to GameWorks, a state-of-the-art arcade that offers more than 200 of the hottest games organized into several themed attraction areas. You and your kids can try your hand at newer games like Dance Revolution and Indy 500 or experience old favorites such as PacMan, Centipede, and Asteroids. There’s also a carnival-style “Big Win Zone” where visitors can collect tickets for winning and redeem them for great prizes. Getting to and from Town Square won’t cost you a dime with the free Town Square Strip Shuttle. The shuttle picks up and drops off at central locations throughout Las Vegas Boulevard. Free 6605 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89119 702-269-5001 mytownsquarelasvegas.com publication.com | p2 Titanic - The Artifact Exhibit The sinking of the Titanic on April 14, 1912, was one of the worst human disasters. More than 90 years later, it continues to educate and fascinate young and old. In this 25,000-square-foot exhibition at the Tropicana, you’ll relive the calamity. With more than 300 recovered artifacts from the wreckage itself, the exhibit includes The Big Piece, a 15- ton section of the hull, the largest chunk of the Titanic ever recovered. Personal artifacts include postcards from passengers, luggage and glassware. The exhibit takes visitors on a chronological trip through the life of Titanic, from the construction of the ‘unsinkable’ ship to life onboard as it sailed across the Atlantic, right up until the terrifying plunge into freezing waters. General Admission $32.00 Senior (Over 65 & Military) $30.00 Children (4-12) $24.00 Child (0-3) FREE Locals (with valid ID) $29.00 Daily | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Last Admission | 9:00 PM 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89119 702-262-4400 luxor.com/en/entertainment/titanic.html Eiffel Tower Experience The Eiffel Tower Experience, located at the Paris hotel, is one of the most popular attractions with Las Vegas visitors. Take a glass elevator to the 50th floor for a panoramic view of Las Vegas from this half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, your elevator operator, your de facto tour guide, will point out can’t-miss Vegas landmarks. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. The best time to go is at night, when the lights of the city are truly spectacular. Lastly, you may save money on this attraction with discount coupons, readily available online and in the free magazines you’ll see throughout Las Vegas. $17.00 adults; $13.80 seniors and children. From 7:15 p.m. - close: Admission is $22.00 for adults, $17.00 for seniors and children. Family discount packages (for two adults, two children): $49.00 (or $67 from 7:15 p.m. - close) 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89109 877-796-2096 caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/things-to-do/eiffel-tower publication.com | p3 Las Vegas’ BODIES the Exhibition Las Vegas’ BODIES the Exhibition is stirring up talk all over the place. This fascinating exhibit features real human bodies and showcases 13 whole-body specimens and more than 260 organs and partial body specimens. Meticulously preserved and respectfully presented, the bodies give visitors a chance to see the complexity of the human system. The exhibition also encourages healthy lifestyle choices, by showing the damage caused by overeating and lack of exercise. An exhibit of healthy lungs next to lungs ravaged by smoking is an engrossing way to broach this sensitive subject with your kids. Get an in-depth look inside our skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems and walk away informed, engaged and grateful to be alive! General Admission $32.00 Senior (Over 65 & Military) $30.00 Children (4-12) $24.00 Child (0-3) FREE Locals (with valid ID) $29.00 Daily | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89119 702-262-4400 luxor.com/en/entertainment/bodies-the-exhibition.html LINQ Promenade Looking for over 40 retail shops, an assortment of mainstream and unique restaurants, and bowling to boot? Look no further than LINQ Promenade. This outdoor retail, dining and entertainment plaza is anchored by the High Roller Ferris and can keep kids and adults entertained for days. Shops at the LINQ Promenade include: Polaroid Fotobar, a stylish sneaker boutique, a hat shop featuring everything from berets and fedoras to newsboy caps. Club Tattoo, a world-famous tattoo studio, is a mainstay here and tempts even the most ambivalent customer! Brooklyn Bowl, the famous NYC hotspot, also commands a spot at LINQ Promenade, and gives you and your kids a chance to fuse bowling, live music and gourmet dining together. Free 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89109 800-634-6441 caesars.com/linq/promenade/things-to-do publication.com | p4 Shows Jabbawockeez At first glance, Jabbawockeez’ signature white masks and gloves might make them look more like a surrealist art collective than a dance show – that is, until the music starts! Dance enthusiasts and casual fans alike will find plenty to love in this high-tech mix of stunning hip-hop influenced choreography, special effects, and the group’s trademark flair at MGM Grand Las Vegas. Voted ‘Best Family Show’ and ‘Best All Ages Show’ for three years in a row, Jabbawockeez is modern dance at its most fun and most accessible. From $58 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89109 702-531-3826 mgmgrand.com/en/entertainment/jabbawockeez.html and under can be admitted as a lap seat Tournament of Kings A Las Vegas favorite since 1990, Tournament of Kings at Excalibur transports audiences into the legendary realm of King Arthur. Forget the average ”dinner and a show’ night out: this is an immersive and interactive experience like no other. The theater-in-the- round arena hosts valiant knights on horseback jousting for their honor while you enjoy a hearty three-course meal eaten medieval-style: sans utensils! Meals for those with specific dietary needs can be requested in advance. Those with respiratory issues should keep in mind that Tournament of Kings does feature close proximity to dirt, livestock, and smoke effects. Warning for Asthma/Allergy Sufferers: This show features horses, pyrotechnics, strobe lights, smoke, and fog effects in an enclosed area. Guests are seated in close proximity to the horses and dirt arena. Therefore, persons sensitive to horses, dust or with allergies, asthma or respiratory conditions should attend at their own risk. From $55.95 Children 3 years and younger may attend free of charge and must sit on the adult’s lap and share the adult’s meal 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89109 702-597-7777 excalibur.com/en/entertainment/tournament-of-kings.html All ages publication.com | p5 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater If you’re an animal lover, you’ll love Gregory Popovich and his team of furry friends! This cast of over 30 trained animals were once in shelters waiting to be adopted. Now, they’ve been rescued and turned into superstars to bring you a show jam packed with talent you have to see to believe! Where else can you see a dog dressed up as a fireman putting out fires? Or a housecat pushing a dog in a stroller? A circus performer by blood, Popovich worked to gain a strong trust with his animals. Popovich is a world record-holder in the art of juggling, and has several international awards to back him up. But his best talent is his heart, which opens up to these loveable animals and to the audience. “Popovich Comedy Pet Theater” has been featured on shows such as The Tonight Show, David Letterman, and in USA Today and People Magazine. Bring the whole family and get tickets today! From $29.99 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd - 89109 702-260-7200 comedypet.com publication.com | p6 Eating Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Get the whole family into the spirit with this amazing mix of soul food AND food for the soul! The all-you-can-eat brunch features classic breakfast favorites alongside Southern treats like jambalaya and chicken and waffles.