How to Find Las Vegas Landmarks
Sin town, that’s the famous Las Vegas nickname. But, there’s a whole lot more to this man-made oasis in the desert than gambling and showgirls. Believe it or not, there’s culture, art and history to be found. The Las Vegas landmarks tell a story you won’t want to miss next time you visit.
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Stay at the Las Vegas Historical Hotel. Established in 1906, it’s still a working hotel and now has an added casino. It’s located on Freemont Street, which is known for its street entertainment of special events, free concerts and street performers. The grand décor and atmosphere feels like you are living during the roaring '20s. The cuisine is world class and you can still order their shrimp cocktail the same way it was made in 1959.
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Tour the Old Mormon Fort, listed with the National Register of Historic Places, right in downtown Las Vegas on East Washington Street. Mormon missionaries built the adobe structured fort. The missionaries were the first settlers to stay in the area that weren’t natives. Besides touring the old fort, there are exciting staged events that take place throughout the summer months. They are open for visitors 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
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Walk through Clark County Heritage Museum. The first segment takes you through state history from prehistory to present within the Ann Roberts exhibit hall. The time line includes interactive exhibits that allow visitors hands-on experiences. The grounds display plants from the area, considered a Mohave Desert classroom. The 1918 authentic steam engine is on display for your inspection. The museum’s most interesting segment is “Heritage Street.” Eight historic buildings from southern Nevada were relocated to the museum and refurbished to their original condition, including furniture and décor.
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See the glitter and sparkle of Liberace in his museum. The Liberace Museum contains all that he left behind for the public to view including his cars, wardrobe, pianos, memorabilia, even his private papers and documents. The museum consists of pink piano exteriors on the two buildings. What else would you expect from Liberace? The $15 adult admission includes a guided tour. Stay after, have lunch in the café and buy a remembrance in the Liberace store.
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Drive just 30 miles south of Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam. Although it’s not right in the town, if you are visiting the area you must view the extraordinary site located in the Black Canyon. Not many people know when it was first opened in 1936 it was dubbed Bounder Dam. At the time it was the tallest dam in the world. That fact has long gone by the wayside and it is now the 11th tallest. You can take a tour on your own as you come upon guides at certain locations that will enlighten you about Hoover Dam facts and history.
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Tips & Warnings
When visiting the Hoover Dam in the summer it can get very hot in the afternoon. It is best to plan a morning visit.
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