Planetarium
The College of Southern Nevada planetarium has guided tours of the nighttime sky with the help of telescopes. In addition, the planetarium has educational presentations and programs for the general public. The planetarium frequently holds concerts and theater events open to the public as well.
The Planetarium
College of Southern Nevada
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4505
csn.edu/planetarium
Mirage Volcano
The Mirage Volcano is located directly on the strip in front of the Mirage hotel. The volcano erupts lava and fireballs approximately 12 feet into the air throughout the night accompanied by a musical soundtrack. The volcano was awarded the "Best Man-made Wonder" by the "Las Vegas Weekly's Best."
The Mirage Resort & Casino
3400 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
mirage.com
Mystic Falls Park
Mystics Falls Park is located at Sam's Town Hotel. The indoor park has a waterfall with trees reaching 10 stories in height. During the evening the park has a popular water and laser light show, the Sunset Stampede. The Sunset Stampede is approximately 10 minutes long and chronicles animals and the Western pioneers, with music and sounds provided by the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sam's Town Hotel
5111 Boulder Hwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 456-7777
samstownlv.com
About The Author
Stephanie D has been writing and exploring the outdoors for as long as she can remember. She has spent time climbing across the United States and backpacking out west. Stephanie D earned her Bachelor of Science in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
