[Buzz123]

How about the Bootleg Canyon zipline? Or the one on Fremont St? Or ride the horsies at various locations. And I think they still do the paddlewheeler on Lake Mead don't they?

[Alkonost]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

There is only one atomic bomb test site, and it is larger than some eastern states, the gate is 65 miles from town, then you drive around the vast site seeing hundreds of craters created by the bomb blasts. The tour takes all day but well worth it. When I went with the Silent Heroes of The Cold War group, we saw the drones flying around at Indian Springs (Creech AFB) as we passed by. We had one of the actual scientists from the old days of nuclear testing as our special tour guide.

Parts of it are still too hot, radiationwise, for people though. You'll see the bunker where the control room is. It's where all the famous scientists sat when they set off the bombs. There is one test the Brits were about to do that was canceled when Clinton put the site out of business. The device is gone of course, but the tower and hole they drilled down about a mile is there for you to see what a real test would have looked like. You'll see the famous wooden bleachers that all the reporters and dignitaries witnessed an atomic bomb blast from, and you'll wonder how they survived it as it seems really close to the detonation site. You'll see the towns they built and populated with mannequins to see how a real town would hold up in a blast. There is all kinds of equipment all over the desert that is all warped from atomic bombs. The thing that got me the most was seeing hundreds of craters and a group of running antelope dodging the holes.

They not only give you a background check before you can go, but they check your car when you park at the facility on Losee Road.

You'll also get to stand on the edge of the Sedan Crater and look down in the it from a platform. Talk about awesome. They say there is more radiation coming from the sun than from the blast site as you get that close. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(nuclear_test)

Sadly all their tours were full when we checked, they're booked several months in advance. It seems each time we go to Vegas it's a spur-of-the-moment trip and we never get a seat for that tour.

[Alkonost]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

Also, where are you from? Are you unfamiliar with the west? Do you like indoor stuff or outdoor or both.

One reason I ask is that places like Zion National Park should not be missed. And like Teddy Roosevelt said, every American should see the Grand Canyon.

We're yankees

I like outdoorsy stuff, but the hubs doesn't want to drive too far (more than 1 hour) or do anything where physical exertion would be required. The poor guy is tuckered out.

[Alkonost]

Originally Posted by airics

the Atomic museum is off of Losee? I've been here almost 3 yrs would love to do this.

You should go! It's awesome. We rarely buy souvenirs but we got a radiation hazard sign to pin up on our bathroom door and I love their bomb-shaped mugs.

[StiemanHD]

Lied Science museum, it's geared toward kids, but I still have fun learning in there, and the Natural History Museum, both are near down-town Vegas. The Natural History museum has robotic dinosaurs, shark tank, and right now an egyptian exhibit.
And I just have to plug the Vegas Spas since I work in one. Be sure and relax while your here, it's so good for you.

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[Alkonost]

Thanks for the suggestions, I love the spas and always chill out there to recuperate from the NYC rat race. Last trip I splurged and got a time ritual at the mandarin.

[jet757f]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

Fossil hunting behind Frenchman's Mountain, Pinball Museum, Thrift-shop scrounging, Brewpub crawl, Cigar-bar crawl, go to a strip club, ride horses in Red Rock, watch a roller derby, Pahrump winery tour, Ethel M's, have a Fatburger or a Tommy's, eat at a Roberto's, take in some concerts at the local's casinos -- Las Vegas Area Concerts , Zion/Bryce/St. George/Brian Head, go to the zoo in Moapa, eat dim sum in Chinatown


That will take care of you for awhile...

I love how you mixed in strip club with your list. That is always at the top of my list.

[SoCalCpl2]

Originally Posted by StiemanHD

Lied Science museum, it's geared toward kids, but I still have fun learning in there, and the Natural History Museum, both are near down-town Vegas. The Natural History museum has robotic dinosaurs, shark tank, and right now an egyptian exhibit.
And I just have to plug the Vegas Spas since I work in one. Be sure and relax while your here, it's so good for you.

The Natural History Museum is cool..My grandkids loved it... Especially when they got to pet a Bull Python....

And don't forget the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay bay.. That place is waaaaay cooool.......We spent hours in there......

Or the Shelby Museum by the Las Vegas Speedway.....

[Alkonost]

Originally Posted by jet757f

I love how you mixed in strip club with your list. That is always at the top of my list.

Sadly boobs don't do anything for me. If they did hubs would be thrilled, but in that case I wouldn't have married hubs... Hrm..