Afraid of heights? After flying at speeds of 50 mph between some desert mountains, you might just conquer your fear for good.
Get a feel for the Southwest like never before on a zipline trip in Boulder City. You’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful desert valley beneath you. For those new to this kind of zipline experience, you’ll sit in a stable paragliding harness that’s suspended from cable wires. Fly from one point to another from the top of Red Mountain and witness views of the colorful mountains surrounding you.
After a short drive and a half-hour hike up the canyon hill with your tour guides, the real fun begins. During each tour, your guide tells fun facts about the area’s natural and cultural history. The tour includes a total of four runs.
Greenheart, the eco-tourism company responsible for bringing Bootleg Canyon Flightlines to Boulder City, has establishments in countries such as Guyana, Haiti, Brazil, Panama, Ghana, Belize and Canada.
Note: This tour offers pick-up every hour from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember that hotel pick-up times are one hour prior to actual tour time (for example, 7 a.m. tour pick-up time is 6 a.m.).
Many reality TV shows are based in Las Vegas and now you can see several of them in person during this tour, which visits the sites where “Tanked,” “American Restoration,” “Counting Cars,” “Toy Shack” and “Pawn Stars” are filmed. With 30 minutes at each stop, you may even have a chance to meet the shows’ stars.
Your adventure starts at the nation’s largest and most unique aquarium manufacturing company, Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM), home to Animal Planet’s popular show “Tanked.” Next you will visit the homes of some of the History Channel’s top shows, starting with an exclusive stop at the garages from “American Restoration” and “Counting Cars.” This is the only reality TV tour that stops at these locations. You’ll also check out “Pawn Stars” toy expert Johnny Jiminez’ vintage toys at The Toy Shack.
Last but definitely not least, visit the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, home to the History Channel’s No. 1 show, “Pawn Stars.” Catch a glimpse (and maybe even meet) one of the stars, including Rick Harrison, Richard “Old Man” Harrison, Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison or Austin “Chumlee” Russell.
Note: The opportunity to meet and greet the shows’ stars is not guaranteed. Inside tours depend upon filming schedule. Rick’s Restorations is not open on the Saturday tour so guests will stop at Welder Up instead.
Come see isolated places in the Mojave Desert and enjoy one of the longest ATV adventure tours given in Southern Nevada. The tour begins with van transportation from your hotel to the staging area in Jean, Nev. where you be informed of important safety precautions. Then the real adventure begins.
This tour is suitable for beginning and experienced riders. Jump on that ATV and start your excursion through the rugged desert and mountain terrain. Ride and explore through the remarkable Hidden Valley, where you will find extinct lava beds and dried up lakes. You will also take a journey through the McCullough Mountain Range for more trail riding.
Your tour includes bottled water.
The morning tour includes a stop in Primm, Nev. for a short break. While the afternoon tour offers the same ATV ride, it does not make a stop at Primm.
Note: Guests should wear closed-toe shoes (no high heels or open-toed shoes allowed). Hats and sunglasses are recommended. For cooler temperatures, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket is recommended.
Whether or not you believe in aliens, you may find some answers during your tour of Area 51, the popular location among many UFO aficionados. Satisfy your inquisitive mind and enjoy this tour to the world’s most famous military facility, the inspiration of the “X-Files.”
Your tour begins with a quick stop near McCarran International Airport where you can see the planes for Janet Airlines. This fleet of unmarked jets transports workers to and from Area 51. Next enjoy pleasant views of the desert in an SUV ride as you head towards Area 51. You will continue on your journey and see an ancient Indian petroglyphs that resemble aliens. Wander around a strange, unexplained dry lake bed, the site of many UFO sightings.
You will get back on the road and travel along the “Extraterrestrial Highway” and arrive at very remote, Little A’le’Inn. This location has been the host of many documentaries and movies including “Independence Day.” Here, you can find a manual with tons of top-secret Area 51 information in the Little A’le’Inn store. Capt. Chuck Clark, an ex-air force captain, wrote this chilling, yet informative booklet available for sale.
After a tasty Alien Burger at the inn, things get mysterious as you travel to the location of the renowned black mailbox that represents the entrance to Area 51. After traveling through the Joshua Tree Forest, you will arrive in the perimeter of Area 51.
See guards nicknamed the “Men in Black” watching your every move and see signs that read, “The Use of Deadly Force Authorized.” As much as the United States denied the existence of Area 51, this tour proves that it does exist.
Exotics Racing school is open 7 days a week at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and offers the opportunity to drive or ride along in the car of your dreams.
Choose from a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche or Audi, then drive it to its fullest potential on a real racetrack. Your one-on-one time with a professional instructor will have you take it to the limit. Or choose to be a passenger in a Corvette Z06 as a professional driver takes you for a spin.
Before your racing adventure, you’ll attend a driving orientation as well as ride along one discovery lap in a Porche Cayenne GTS with the teacher. Following this, your personal driving instructor joins you in the ride of your life. Sitting as passenger, the instructor makes sure your safety comes first, but also gives you the confidence to utilize the amazing strength of the vehicle. Learn proper driving position, steering techniques, proper racing lines, braking and acceleration more.
If you don’t know how to drive manual transmission, not to worry: All of the vehicles are paddle shift and they can be driven in automatic.
The following 2-lap track option is only available for a ride along experience:
Corvette Z06: Feel the rush of the 505HP 7.1L V8 in an exhilarating high-speed experience as a professional driver takes you for two spins around the track.
The following 5-lap track options are available with you in the driver’s seat:
Porsche Cayman GTS: A true mid-engine Sports Car, developed for maximum driving pleasure and a pure driving experience. Greater sharpness. Greater precision. Pure inspiration. That, in essence, is what the new Cayman GTS is all about. The new Cayman GTS stands for pure sportiness and pushes 340 HP, with 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph.
Nissan GT-R Experience: This iconic Japanese supercar is now available to pilot around the racetrack. The GT-R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine that generates 530 horsepower and has one of the world’s most sophisticated all-wheel drive system. The combination of the two helps propel the GT-R from 0-60 in 3.1 seconds and gives it the grip to attack any race track in the world.
Audi Experience: The Audi R8 V10 comes with aggressive styling, an aluminum body structure, the R-Tronic paddle-shift transmission, the Quattro all-wheel drive system and a 525hp Lamborghini V10 engine. The Audi R8 V10 also offers blistering speeds and awe-inspiring handling that allows this state-of-the-art machine to compete with the best supercars on the planet
Aston Martin V8 Vantage: The Aston Martin introduces the most comprehensive range of developments for the V8 Vantage. Styled to seduce, the simple yet potent Vantage design is instantly recognizable. Powered by the lightweight, compact 4.7L engine, the V8 Vantage delivers a broad spread of effortless, exploitable performance. Producing 420HP of peak power, the V8 Vantage sprints from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.
Ferrari F430 F1 Experience: Get behind the wheel of the Ferrari F430 F1: Push the 490 hp V8 and paddle shift transmission to the max. This is truly an experience you will not soon forget.
Lamborghini Experience: Get behind the wheel of the powerful Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2. Listen to the Lamborghini’s V10 engine roar through the track as your instructor coaches you to push it to the limit. Apply your new racing skills that you learned on the racetrack and get a real feel for what this rear-wheel drive machine is capable of.
Lamborghini Huracán Experience: Get behind the wheel of the powerful Lamborghini Huracán. Listen to the Lamborghini’s V10 engine roar through the track while your instructor coaches you to drive to the limit. Apply your new racing skills that you learned on the racetrack and get a real feel for what this rear-wheel drive machine is capable of.
Porsche 991 GT3 Experience: The Porsche 991 is still the baddest Porsche on the block. This track-oriented model features a normally aspirated 3.8-liter six-cylinder good for 475 hp and a hair-raising 9,000-rpm redline. The new four-wheel steering system is used here as well, as is the PDK transmission (specially tuned for GT3 use). The new 991 GT3 has an even sturdier and safer stance on the track. Nowhere does it feel more at home than at the limit. The chassis of the new 991 GT3 has been engineered to meet the challenging demands of motorsport – and for this reason it also provides extremely sporty day-to-day driving. The sports car environment in the new 991 GT3 is perfectly adapted to the driver.
Ferrari 458 Italia Experience: The 570hp 458 Italia is powered by a high revving 4.5L V8 that is mated to Ferrari’s new dual clutch 7 speed paddle shift gearbox. This engine and gearbox combination helps rocket the 458 from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and lets the 458 achieve a top speed of 202 mph.
Ferrari Lamborghini Combo Experience: This value package allows drivers to experience five laps in each vehicle.
After your experience, you will receive a graduate certificate.
Lovers or Losers is an edgy, fast-paced totally live game show that is sure to delight fans of beloved Hollywood game shows of the recent past. It’s couples versus couples vying for prizes, hosted by Todd Bridges.
Comedy continues at the Stratosphere with the Last Call Comedy & Magic Show. See new and upcoming comedians which provide audiences with a unique quality experience that is funny and relevant.
Enjoy this great equestrian event in the new state-of-the-art arena at the South Point Casino. Every seat has a great view of the action on the arena floor.
Big Elvis performs all the hits of the King of Rock & Roll, as well as some other popular tunes in the genres of Rock, Country, Gospel, R & B, and Pop spanning 6 decades of music. Big Elvis interacts with his audience, invites them to participate in his show and performs their requests, often including not just popular, but also obscure songs. During his renditions of Elvis ballads Big Elvis shows his warm heart and bares his soul to the extent that there is not a dry eye in the room.
The world’s largest permanent circus is a perfect family choice for a trip to Las Vegas. Highlighting the center stage of the carnival Midway, Circus Circus presents world-renowned live circus acts free every day. The Midway itself is a large open circle overseeing the casino, and provides a good spot for checking out the performers. Some great carnival games are also in the vicinity.
The Cosmopolitan has assembled an eclectic collection of shops on the third floor of the resort. From limited edition sneakers at CRSVR Sneaker Boutique to designing your own jewelry at Jason of Beverly Hills, shopping has been taken up a few levels at the Cosmopolitan. Check out unique stores including dna2050, Molly Brown’s Swimwear, Monogram, Retrospecs & Co., Skins 6|2 Cosmetics, Stitched, and Vitals!
Head to Circus Circus and explore an impressive collection of fashionable apparel, gifts and Las Vegas collectibles. Take a stroll along the cobblestone 40,000 square foot promenade, and find the perfect gift.
Shopping at Excalibur is as much a show as it is a shopping experience. Between stores, see live medieval jousting in King Arthur’s Tournament, or entertain yourself with midway style games and rides. Or get down to business and find apparel, gifts and collectibles at the unique shops.
Bally’s Avenue Shoppes is a collection of unique stores and boutiques. From souvenirs to vintage and contemporary autographed celebrity memorabilia, beautiful home accents, collectibles and tech gadgets. Bally’s gives shoppers the gift of choice, with a great selection of knickknacks and apparel.
You’ll find the finest apparel, gifts, art and jewelry at the boutiques in the Shops at Appian Way. This quiet arcade is graced by a life-sized replica of Michaelangelo’s David.
The Best Western Mardi Gras proudly features a convenient and affordable full-service restaurant serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Bootlegger features the recipes of Chef Maria Perry. Full menu 24 hours a day.
This venue is available for private and semi-private events. Please contact the venue for more information on rental space, catering, and availability.
Bobby’s Burger Palace features Bobby Flay’s newly revamped and expanded menu of signature burgers, including the just unveiled Vegas Burger, made with White American cheese, Fresno red chiles and BBQ potato chips. All burgers at BBP can also be served topless, where the burger or whole chicken breast is simply stacked onto a bed of greens without the bun.
In addition to the Vegas Burger, the expanded menu at BBP also introduces the Carolina Burger with smoked American cheese, green onion slaw and mustard BBQ sauce; the New Mexico Burger with queso sauce, roasted green chiles and pickled red onions; The hallmark of BBP’s menu, however, continues to be the Crunchburger® with double American cheese and potato chips. When dining at BBP, customers can, at no additional cost, order any burger crunchified, which comes topped with a layer of potato chips between the bun and patty for a delicious crunch.. All burgers may be prepared with Certified Angus Beef or ground turkey, and a whole chicken breast option is also available.
The menu also includes 10 milkshakes and malteds including two new flavors, Mint Chocolate Chip and Mocha Caramel, along with staple flavors such as Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Pistachio and Blueberry Pomegranate. Complementing these signature shakes are a selection of spiked milkshakes, including Vanilla Caramel Bourbon, Pineapple Coconut Rum, and Mocha Kahlua Vodka. The restaurant’s Margarita Bar serves Bobby’s signature Frozen Cactus Pear and Frozen Mesa margaritas. Fountain and bottled sodas, iced tea, lemonade, 16 bottled beers, and glasses of red and white wine are also available to quench any thirst.
BLT Steak is an interpretation of the American Steakhouse with traditional fare and a bistro ambiance. Indulge in its renowned popovers—airy, warm Gruyère-laced puffs of dough—along with the brand’s tuna tartare, chopped vegetable salad and specially selected steaks. Enjoy more than 300 wines with Old World selections from the regions of Burgundy, Bordeaux, Piedmont, Tuscany, Riojo and many others.
The legendary Stirling Brunch returns with an outstanding assortment of upscale brunch options including Lobster, Filet Mignon, Lamb, Eggs Benidict, Caviar and Bottomless Perrier Jouet Champagne, located at BLT Steak inside Bally’s. Join us Saturdays and Sundays mornings.
Blue Iguana offers quick, fresh, Mexican-style food. From tacos and burritos to tamales and nachos there is something for everyone. Located on the Promenade level across from the Adventuredome.
