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	THE AUTO COLLECTIONS View the world's largest gathering of classic automobiles in a gallery-like setting at the Imperial Palace. More than just a museum, many of these vehicles are actually for sale. Admission is $6.95 adults, $3 children and seniors. Open daily, 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 731-3311
	BONNIE SPRINGS Experience ‘Old Nevada’ complete with a western town theme, saloon, shops, motel and petting zoo. Open daily, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Park entrance fee is $20 per car (up to 6 persons) or $3 per person (via bus). 1 Gunfighter Lane, Blue Diamond, Nevada. 875-4191
	EIFFEL TOWER REPLICA A pair of phenomenal landmarks are the Paris Hotel’s 50-story Eiffel Tower and its two-thirds-size Arc de Triomphe, both reproductions of the Parisian originals. Admission is $10 adults, $7 children (age 12 & under) and seniors (age 60 & above). Open 9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.; prices increase from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 946-7000
	ETHEL M FACTORY AND CACTUS GARDENS Something uniquely delicious is a trip to the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and adjacent two-acre Botanical Cactus Gardens, located just a few miles east of The Strip, at Mountain Vista and Sunset Way. Free tours daily, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 458-8864
	FREMONT ST. EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN This is probably the country's most unique and spectacular pedestrian promenade. Located on Fremont Street in historic downtown Las Vegas, it's a beautifully landscaped four blocks. In addition to free, live entertainment, a one-of-a-kind light and sound show presentation derived from more than 2 million lights and 540,000 watts of sound comes alive each night beginning at dusk and running 'til midnight. 678-5777
	GAMEWORKS Offering state-of-the-art video games and attractions with one-of-a-kind, quality dining and bar experiences. Showcase Mall, 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Open daily, 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun.-Thurs.; til 1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. Admission is free. 18 and over after 9 p.m.
	HOOVER DAM AND LAKE MEAD Only 27 miles southeast of Las Vegas is world famous Hoover Dam, considered one of the world's great engineering wonders, and Lake Mead, among the world's largest man-made lakes. These are perhaps the state of Nevada's most famous attractions. Tours into the Dam are available, allowing you to view the wondrous inner workings. 494-2515
	IMAX 3D THEATRE Las Vegas' first IMAX features the earth's most powerful projection system, with state-of-the-art film technology and a huge 68' x 84' screen. The frame itself is more than ten times the size of conventional 35 mm film. Tickets are $11.99. Features and times vary; please call. 262-4555
	LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Located at 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, experience the prehistoric roar of the most ferocious beast of all - Tyrannosaurus Rex - and enjoy animated wildlife from around the world, including a Summer of Sharks exhibit and an educational Wild Encounters program. Plus, the children can also learn in the Hands-On-Room. Admission is $6 adults, $3 children. Open daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 384-3466
	LAS VEGAS SPRINGS PRESERVE Features museums, galleries, amphi- theater, interpretive trail system, botanical garden and children’s playground. 333 South Valley View Blvd. Admission to the Gardens and Trails is free. General admission from $6.95 to $18.95. Open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; till 10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. Trails close at dusk.
	LIBERACE MUSEUM Features an assortment of pianos, classic autos, rare furnishings and more, including Liberace’s stage costumes. Admission is $12.50 adults, $8.50 seniors and students. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except Sun., 12-4 p.m. 798-5595
	LION HABITAT The MGM Grand’s 5,345 sq. ft. facility has an enormous viewing area that allows humans to be surrounded by the stately kings and queens of the jungle as they go about their lionly business. No admission charge. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 891-1111
	MADAME TUSSAUDS LAS VEGAS Over 100 life-like wax figures providing guests with an opportunity to make contact with famous figures. Interactive displays include ‘Putt with Tiger’ or ‘Sing on American Idol.’ Admission is $24 adults, $17 students, $14 children. Venetian Hotel, open Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 862-7800
	MOUNT CHARLESTON ALL-SEASON FUN One of the remarkable aspects of a Las Vegas visit is that within an hour's drive, only 36 miles away, are Mount Charleston and the Toiyabe National Forest, ideally suited for nature lovers. In the summer, it's a cool retreat to mountainous slopes and stately pines. In the winter, it's a snow-covered escape with an excellent ski resort. Best of all, there's no admission fee, and it's open year-round.
	NASCAR CYBER SPEEDWAY This virtual reality facility gives people of all ages the thrill of being an Indy driver. A 40,000 square-foot Speedworld provides interactive simulators in 24 service bays. Races are $10, re-races $6. Open Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. 734-7223
	SAM'S TOWN WATER AND LASER SHOW This totally original spectacular fills the picturesque indoor park at Sam's Town Hotel. Entitled Sunset Stampede, it's choreographed to a symphonic score and comprises a unique journey through the western frontier. It plays daily at the waterfall area, 2, 6, 8 & 10 p.m. 456-7777
	SECRET GARDEN & DOLPHIN HABITAT A wondrous habitat at the Mirage Hotel, it features some of the world’s rarest and most exotic animals. Admission is $15 adults, $10 children (ages 4-12), and includes entry to the adjacent Live Dolphin Display. Open daily, 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., opens at 10 a.m. on weekends. 791-7188
	STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE At the Las Vegas Hilton, you don’t have to be a Trekkie to enjoy the interactive shows in this high-tech attraction which features Borg Invasion 4D and Klingon Encounter. Admission is $42.99 adults, $35.99 children, seniors and NV residents. Open daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 697-8717
	STRATOSPHERE TOWER/THRILL RIDES Visible from any part of town, this is America’s tallest tower, housing three of the world’s highest, most exhilarating thrill rides, Big Shot, X Scream, and Insanity – The Ride. Admission is $10.95. Rides are $9. 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun.-Thurs., til 2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 380-7777
	STREET PERFORMERS AT THE VENETIAN Located in St. Mark's Square in The Grand Canal Shoppes, this is home to a wide range of performing artists. Life-size puppets, dazzling magicians, stratospheric stilt walkers and living statues all vie for your attention while artists amuse audiences of all ages with their free performances. Accompanied by Las Vegas musicians, they perform daily at noon, 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 p.m. 733-5000

LAS VEGAS MUSEUMS

	ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM Historical drama is front and center at the Atomic Testing Museum, where visitors begin a storied journey with visuals depicting world events leading up to the establishment of the famed Nevada Test Site. Successive galleries use first-person narratives, multi-media presentations, replicas, iconic artifacts and a “bunker” theater to showcase the progression of the Test Site. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission $12; ages 7-17/seniors/military with ID $9. At 755 E. Flamingo, just west of Swenson. 794-5161.
	BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART On exhibit, American Modernism, organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, features masterworks of American modernists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Arshile Gorky and others. Through Oct. 15. Daily Docent Tours at 2 p.m. Gallery and Gallery Store open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; till 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday. General admission, $17; Nevada residents and seniors (65+), $14; Students, $12. Audio guide included with admission. Bellagio Hotel, by the Convention Corridor. 693-7871.
	CLARK COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM No matter what your age the Clark County Museum is a place where you can explore the rich history of Southern Nevada. Highlights include Heritage Street - a collection of historic homes; a mining exhibit, resurrected ghost town and half-mile nature trail. Open daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. General admission $1.50, adults; seniors and children, $1. 1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV. 455-7955.
	LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM Located at 9600 West Sahara Avenue, this is the first fine-arts museum in southern Nevada, listed in the National Registry of Art Museums. The museum presents to the community and to Las Vegas visitors a continuous schedule of ambitious fine-arts exhibitions worthy of the growing international stature the city now enjoys as a cultural tourism destination.The museum makes art accessible to a diverse audience through exhibitions, education, events, and community outreach, aspiring to enhance the cultural and educational opportunities for Las Vegas’ residents and visitors. 360-8000.
	LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Experience the roar and thunder of the most ferocious prehistoric beast of all time – Tyrannosaurus Rex! You and your family may enjoy animated dinosaurs as you walk thru natural history. Children experience fun activities in the Hands-On Room. There’s wildlife from all over the world, including a 2,500 square foot exhibit entitled Summer of Sharks. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $6, kids $3. 900 Las Vegas Blvd. No. 384-3466.
	LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM This is one of the larger children's museum on the country, a fascinating 22,000 square-foot facility for people of all ages. Its over 100 hands-on exhibits let children discover the world of arts, sciences and the humanities, especially the Desert Discovery area where the young can learn, play and interact in a fun environment. Participation is key. Located at 833 Las Vegas Blvd. N. General Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission $8 adults, $7 kids under 17. 382-3445.
	LIBERACE MUSEUM A truly unusual attraction, newly expanded and remodeled, with dramatic displays of the memorabilia that made Liberace the master showman of his time — rare pianos, classic autos, million -dollar wardrobe, much more. Among the most popular exhibits are those showcasing Liberace’s stage costumes, all incredibly elaborate, colorful and spectacularly bejeweled. This is a non-profit museum. 1775 E. Tropicana. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission, $12.50; Seniors and students w/ ID, $8.50. 798-5595.
	MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY Learn about the native cultures of the southwest United States and view such important items as Navajo weaving, jewelry and basketry; Hopi kachinas and pottery; as well as view a comprehensive collection of objects representing nearly every culture of Pre-Columbian Latin America, plus an extensive collection of Mexican masks. Open 8 a.m.-4.45 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-3381.
	NEON MUSEUM Eleven refurbished signs can be seen 24/7 in outdoor ‘galleries’ downtown. The first gallery is located in front of Neonopolis. Visit www.neonmuseum.org for more information on a self-guided tour. Other neon signs are displayed at The Old Fort, open 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday – Saturday. General admission, $3, children (6-12), $2, 486-3511 or at The Boneyard, open by appointment only, call 387-6366.
	NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM Preserving the railroad history of Nevada, where visitors can ride in a refurbished Pullman coach dating back to 1911. The 7-mile track runs along the historic Boulder Branch Line to Rail-road Pass. Trains depart from the depot every Saturday and Sunday at 10 and 11:30 a.m.; 1 and 2:30 p.m. 600 Yucca St., Boulder City. Museum store open 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Admission, $8; seniors, $7; children 11 and under, $4. 486-5933.