Antique and Classic Auto Collection
3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-731-3311
With more than two hundred antique cars on display, this auto museum is an absolute must for all car buffs. Actually part of a larger collection, cars are rotated in and out of the museum on a regular basis, thereby giving second- and third-time visitors a chance to see something new. There is an admission cost, though discount vouchers are easy to get at the Imperial Palace casino.

Attractions at the Luxor Hotel
3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-262-4000
Family friendly: Yes
Part of the new generation of Las Vegas hotels, the Luxor has three state-of-the-art attractions in the pyramid above the casino. "In Search of the Obelisk," is a high-tech flight simulation ride, while the 3-D effects at the "Luxor Live" are nothing short of awesome. The IMAX theater runs 24 hours a day.

Caesars Palace Attractions
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-731-7110
Located near the Forum Shops, "Race for Atlantis" is a 3-D IMAX presentation with excellent visuals and special effects. Also at Caesars, located just off the casino, is a 3-D Cinema Ride featuring a space flight, a spooky graveyard, and an Omnimax theater.

Masquerade Show in the Sky, The Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Family friendly: Yes
This is another must-see attraction. Located inside the Rio, just a stone's throw away from The Strip, the "Masquerade Show in the Sky" is like a Mardi Gras parade gone airborne. Staged several times a day, the show boasts a full cast of acrobats, musicians and dancers, all circling the casino in floats suspended from a track in the ceiling. As with the Pirate Battle, the show is free, though parents should remember that the parade takes place inside the casino.

Pirate Battle, Buccaneer Bay
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
702-794-3939
Family friendly: Yes
Fearless buccaneers engage in an eight-minute battle that takes place every ninety minutes beginning at 4pm and running until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday during the warm weather months (10:00pm at all other times) . It's usually worth it for families to arrive early and secure a kid-friendly spot next to the rail, since the spots offering the best view generally fill up early.

Roller Coasters on The Strip
Multiple Locations
There are four roller coasters on The Strip: the Manhattan Express at New York, New York, the Canyon Blaster at the Adventuredome, the High Roller at the Stratosphere, and the roller coaster at MGM Grand Adventures. The MGM theme park is best, although the Canyon Blaster comes in a close second.

Sahara Las Vegas Hotel Attractions
2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-737-2111
With Speedworld, a virtual car race that draws its inspiration from Indy racing, the Sahara has jumped head first into the simulator ride craze. The interactive race works almost like a top-flight video game and the car is nearly as responsive as a genuine race car. Drivers pick a course and at the end receive a printout telling them how they finished. Speedworld is a bargain, though travelers who suffer from motion sickness may want to sit this one out.

Star Trek: The Experience
3000 Paradise Rd.
702-732-5111
"Star Trek: The Experience" consists of a Star Trek memorabilia museum and a flight simulator as well as an arcade and a restaurant.

The Freemont Street Experience
Fremont St.
702-678-5777
Family friendly: Yes
Launched in 1995 in an effort to lure more gamblers away from The Strip, the Freemont Street Experience is Las Vegas at its finest. The street, which is closed to vehicular traffic, has been transformed into a kind of neon park, replete with street musicians, terraces, and beautiful landscaping. The main attraction, however, is the spectacular light show. A 1,400-foot-long frame, studded with more than two million lights, has been installed over four blocks of Freemont, and evening visitors are treated to a computer-generated light show. Unlike almost everything else in Las Vegas, the light show is free and well worth seeing at least once.

El Cortez Hotel and Casino
600 E. Fremont St.
702-385-5200
The El Cortez, built in 1941, still retains its original facade. It's a fun relic from an earlier age of Las Vegas.

Moulin Rouge
900 West Bonanza Road
702-648-4420
Opened in 1955, Moulin Rouge was Las Vegas' first integrated casino. Crowds packed in to watch late-night jam sessions, despite its location off the strip. Moulin Rouge stimulated the integration of Nevada's other casinos, to the extent that the law banning segregation in Las Vegas was signed in the building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and an official city landmark, the Moulin Rouge will reopen in mid-2000 with a hotel, casino, and museum facilities.

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Washington and Las Vegas Boulevard North
702-486-3511
Family friendly: Yes
Las Vegas initial importance was as a source of water in the mostly dry desert. The Mormons built an adobe fort/mission here in 1855 and used it as a way station for travelers. Since then the site has been owned or used by various groups, including Native Americans, miners, dairy farmers, and entrepreneurs who turned it into a resort. The Preservation Association Of Clark County organized a restoration project in the 1970s; the fort now serves as a museum to depict the lives of its original builders.

Las Vegas Jazz Society
702-313-6778
The jazz society stages scores of concerts a year, with performers ranging from the internationally acclaimed Chick Corea to popular local acts. Venues include the Riviera Hotel, the Winchester Theater, and the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Call for a complete listing of upcoming events.

Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art
101-107 E. Charleston Blvd.
702-434-2666
As one of Nevada's premier art museums, the Institute for Contemporary Art prides itself on showcasing the finest local and regional talent. It sponsors a number of special exhibits throughout the year, and is fully equipped with meeting and event facilities.

Senator Howard Cannon Aviation Museum
McCarran International Airport
702-455-7968
Located above the baggage claim terminal at the airport, this open-air museum is dedicated to the history of flight in southern Nevada. Open 24 hours a day, the museum's emphasis is on the history of aviation, with exhibits covering everything from the first flight in 1920 to the jets and planes of the present day.

The Adventuredome
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-794-3939
Located just behind the main hotel and casino, this small but well-designed theme park boasts a breathtaking water flume ride, "The Rim Runner," and the only indoor double-loop, screwdriver-style roller coaster in the United States. Designed with kids in mind, the Adventuredome is outfitted with several animatronic dinosaurs, as well as a small theater that stages magic and illusion shows.

Lake Mead National Recreation Center
702-363-1921
v This park offers a wide range of hiking opportunities, though there are a limited number of designated trails. Located in the center are Lakes Mead and Mojave, both of which are full of bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Fishing licenses are required for all anglers in Nevada. The park is also equipped with a visitor's center, which offers detailed maps and instructions to the most popular sites.

MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park
MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-891-7979
With 10 rides, three theaters, and myriad restaurants and shops, MGM Grand Adventures is a must-see for those traveling with children. While the park doesn't quite measure up to the larger theme parks in Southern California, kids under 10 should still find plenty of excitement in the bumper cars and merry-go-round. Admission varies, but count on spending $12 for adults and around $10 for children under 12.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
702-363-1921
Just 40 minutes away from the bustle of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon has a number of hiking trails of varying length and difficulty. Many of the shorter loops can be completed in an afternoon, while some can take a bit longer. Many of the trails wind up and around canyons, so be ready for gains in elevation.

Toiyabe National Forest
775-355-5302
Toiyabe National Forest, covering 3.9 million rugged, mountainous acres, has long served as a preferred destination for tourists and a haven for locals looking to indulge in some outdoor fun. The hiking trails, which are studded with pine trees, aspen, and white fir, vary in difficulty from easy to extremely difficult. The Toiyabe provides over 1,100 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding and offers more than 1,600 miles of re creational roads for travel and viewing scenery.

Valley of Fire State Park
702-397-2088
Along with great hiking, the Valley of Fire State Park has another unusual attraction: Indian petroglyphs. Trails range from anywhere between a half-mile to seven miles.

Wet 'n Wild
2601 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-734-0088
With its wide range of water rides, pools, and slides, Wet 'n Wild is the place to be in the summer. While many of the rides are best suited to teenagers, the park has plenty to offer children as young as three years old. For a break on the admission price, most visitor guides have discount coupons.