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Page 1: Las Vegas: Off the Beaten Path

OFF THE BEATEN PATH L A S V E G A S :

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Also known as the Neon Boneyard, the Neon Museum of Las Vegas gives a colorful

interpretation of the city’s history. As the Strip transformed over the years, iconic neon

signs gave way to modern LCD screens. Many of the displaced neon signs now call the

museum home, and visitors can stop by and revisit 150+ of the most memorable signs

from Las Vegas’s vibrant past. Ranging from the 1930s to the present day, signs include

gems from Caesars Palace, Binion's Horseshow, the Golden Nugget, and the Stardust.

THE NEON MUSEUM

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Hidden on the third floor of

the Cosmopolitan Hotel &

Casino, Secret Pizza is a tiny,

New York-style pizzeria.

There’s no sign, hence the

name, but during peak hours

the line snaking out the door is

the perfect hint. You can order

a slice to eat at their counter

while listening to tunes by

Frank Sinatra and Elvis, or

order a fresh pie to be

delivered to your room.

S E C R E T P I Z Z A

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T H E M O B M U S E U M

Located two blocks away from the Fremont Street Experience in downtown, the Mob

Museum shows a seedier side of Las Vegas’s history. With interactive exhibits, theater

presentations, photos, and countless artifacts, visitors will see the secrets of famous gangsters

including Al Capone, Whitey Bulger, and John Gotti. You’ll also learn how deeply Las Vegas

was influenced by organized criminals, such as Bugsy Siegel, who famously developed one of

the first properties on the Las Vegas Strip – the Flamingo Casino.

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The Circus Circus Hotel’s

Adventuredome is America’s

largest indoor theme park,

nestled right on the Vegas

Strip. The park features

thrill rides and carnival rides

alike, plus mini golf, laser

tag, bumper cars, rock

climbing, clown shows, and

much more. Though the

Adventuredome is indoors,

the five-and-a-half acre space

is enclosed by pink glass

panes that let in plenty of

natural light, for fun in the

sun no matter the season.

T H E A D V E N T U R E D O M E

A T C I R C U S C I R C U S

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G R A N D C A N Y O N : B I R D ’ S - E Y E V I E W

While you’re in town, set aside a day to enjoy a Grand Canyon tour from Scenic

Airlines! Las Vegas is located only a few short hours from America’s most

majestic attraction. Enjoy a helicopter ride along the rim of the Grand Canyon

and down to the Colorado River floor for a pontoon boat ride. After firsthand

views of the top edge and bottom depths of the Grand Canyon, you'll board a

coach for stops at Eagle Point and Guano Point, giving you the chance to explore

one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World on your own time.

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Slotzilla lets vacationers

experience Las Vegas

from new heights –

twelve stories in the air!

The slot machine-

themed zip line takes

riders from one end of

the Fremont Street

Experience to the other,

for spectacular views of

the action below. Use

the bird’s-eye view of

the party on Fremont

Street to plan which

casino you’ll visit next.

S L O T Z I L L A

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L O C A L G H O S T T O W N S

Nevada is known for its “wild west” past, including several ghost towns within driving

distance of Las Vegas:

• Chloride, Arizona is an old mining town under two hours from Vegas by car.

Visitors have the chance to see an old west show in the center of town.

• Oatman, Arizona was once known as a thriving gold rush town. Visitors are invited

to come by in the summer for showdowns and gun fights on Main Street.

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Miles of scenic desert landscape surround Las Vegas, and the Springs Preserve gives

an up-close look at native flora and fauna. Part botanical garden, museum, and

outdoor concert venue, the preserve is a lush oasis for visitors to enjoy. Stroll or hike

all 180 acres to identify local plants, access educational experiences, and more.

T H E S P R I N G S P R E S E R V E

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Scenic is the largest and most experienced aerial tour

operator in the world. Started in 1967, the company

showcases the most impressive landscapes of the

Southwest’s beautiful National Parks, specializing in

Grand Canyon air tours. Scenic also develops

customized airplane tours for groups, companies, or

incentive programs.

Your vacation begins now. To book your adventure,

visit http://www.scenic.com, or call (800) 634-6801.

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Image Attributes

Slide 2 “Neon Boneyard” by Kory Westerhold (CC BY 2.0), via Flickr

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Slide 4 “Wall of Mobsters at the Mob Museum” by Kremerbi (Own work)

(CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Slide 5 “july 2010 vegas etc 044” by Tim (Timothy) Pearce (CC BY 2.0), via

Flickr Creative Commons

Slide 7 “Slotzilla, Fremont Street” by brownpau (CC BY 2.0), via Flickr

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Slide 8 “Old gas station in the living ghost town of Chloride, Arizona” by

Kevin Cole (CC BY 2.0), via Flickr Creative Commons

Slide 9 “Springs Preserve” by Smart Destinations (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Flickr

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