Las Vegas Motor Speedway
November marks one of the most exciting months in auto racing--it's right near the end of the season for numerous racing organizations. Las Vegas Motor Speedway boasts a packed event schedule, including drag races and races around the 1.5-mile oval track. And if you're eager to test out your own hot rod on the drag strip, just bring your car, driver's license and proof of insurance on one of the speedway's Midnight Mayhem nights, where anyone can put their machine to the ultimate test.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, Nevada 89115
(800) 644-4444
lvms.com/speedway/
Aviation Nation
Every November, Las Vegas serves as the backdrop for one of the most exciting air and space exhibitions in the country. Aviation Nation features dozens of planes, helicopters, jets and other aircraft that showcase American aeronautical technology from World War I to the present. Aircraft are piloted by the men and women serving at the Nellis Air Force Base just outside of the Las Vegas city limits.
Aviation Nation (at Nellis Air Force Base)
4430 Grissom Ave., Suite 107
Nellis AFB, Nevada 89191
(702) 652-1110
aviationnation.org/
Light the Night
The holiday season starts early in Las Vegas with the annual Light the Night spectacular, held at Ethel M Chocolates' Botanical Cactus Garden. At the beginning of each November, the state's largest cactus garden is adorned with thousands of twinkling lights that create a dazzlingly colorful and cheerful landscape. If you attend this free event, you can also stop by the adjacent Ethel M Chocolates' shop to pick out a few goodies to stash in your golf bag.
Ethel M Chocolates' Botanical Cactus Garden
1 Sunset Way
Henderson, Nevada 89014
(800) 471-0352
ethelschocolate.com/default.aspx
The Fremont Street Experience
The legendary Fremont Street Experience takes place every night of the year, but November's cool evenings make it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor spectacle. Fremont Street, epicenter of Sinatra-era Las Vegas, is today covered by a gigantic electronic canopy that boasts 12.5 million lights. This enormous canopy displays hours of breathtaking light displays that are synchronized to music for a total sensory experience. It's free, and so are the concerts that take place frequently in the middle of the street.
The Fremont Street Experience
425 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 678-5777
vegasexperience.com/#/home/
Strut Your Mutt
Dog lovers won't want to miss this annual November event. Strut Your Mutt is a gathering of dogs and their owners that features canine performances, training demonstrations, pet supply shopping, multiple dog contests, food, music and more. The event benefits area pet rescue organizations, and admission is free with the donation of a bag of dog food, dog bed or other pet essentials.
Strut Your Mutt (at Dog Fancier's Park)
5800 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89122
(702) 455-8200
strutyourmuttlv.com/default.htm
Motor Trend International Auto Show
November is also when the Motor Trend International Auto Show comes to town. This expansive auto exhibition takes over the Las Vegas Convention Center for a weekend and showcases the newest vehicles before they're available for sale. There are plenty of free giveaways and contests, and it's your only chance to see some of the most exciting and unusual concept cars in the world.
Motor Trend International Auto Show (at the Las Vegas Convention Center)
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 892-0711
motortrendautoshows.com/portal/1325
The Fountains at Bellagio
If you find yourself on The Strip, savor the mild November weather by catching the jaw-dropping dancing fountains in front of the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. These famous fountains whimsically dazzle onlookers with the accompaniment of classical and contemporary music. Fountain shows take place either every 15 or 30 minutes from early afternoon until midnight daily.
The Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(888) 987-6667
bellagio.com/
About The Author
Josh Baum is a freelance writer with extensive experience in advertising and public relations. A graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism, Baum writes targeted, optimized Web copy, print advertisements and broadcast scripts for advertising agencies, publishers and Web developers throughout the United States and Canada. He lives and works in Chicago, ll.
