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Famous, of course, for its gambling and entertainment culture, Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the world and that brings with it big business. In addition to the bright lights and neon excitement of the Strip, the surrounding Vegas area boasts some of the most beautifully rugged scenery in the United States.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.

Red Rock Canyon

The area is located approximately 23 miles southwest (and a lifetime or two away) of Las Vegas, just inside the entrance to the majestic Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Park. The Red Rock Canyon area is, arguably, the most beautiful area in Nevada--perhaps the southwest. Whether you are a rock climber, a hiker, a rock hound, or just appreciate the beauty of wild horses, bighorn sheep, and wild burros roaming free, this part of Nevada is just for you.
The Tonopah Historic Mining Park is located on the site of the original mining claim which started the rush to Tonopah, making it Queen of the Silver Camps. Belle and Jim Butler's strike in the year 1900 brought the United States into the 20th century and many mining and processing techniques developed there are still in use today. The park, encompasses portions of four of the major mining companies and covers over 100 acres. It preserves this rich history and brings it to life with equipment, exhibits, and a self-guided tour. The tour wanders throughout the property. All buildings on the property are open for our visitors to enjoy and feel how it was to be working in a turn of the century mining environment. Now that the mining park is open on a permanent basis with a director/curator on staff, the grounds are constantly changing.
Address: 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89119-6529.
Tel: 702-384-DINO (3466)
Hours: Hours are 9AM-4PM
Admission: $5.50 for adults $4.50 for seniors, students 13 and over, and military $3.00 for children ages 4-12
Museum exhibits consist of animated dinosaurs, southern Nevada's plant and animal life, international wildlife room, a live shark exhibit, and children's hands-on exploration room and much more.

The Liberace Museum

Address: 1775 East Tropicana Avenue (at Spencer) Las Vegas, NV 89119-6529.
Tel: 702-798-5595
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $6.95 for adults and $4.95 for seniors and students
The Liberace Museum was founded April 15, 1979, by the late entertainer Liberace. The Museum features "Mr. Showmanship's" dazzling jewelry, rare antiques, unsurpassed wardrobe, unique and historical pianos and his custom car collection.
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd So Las Vegas, NV 89109
Tel: 702-414-2440
Hours: 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM daily
Admission: $15 adults $11 students

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