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Thrills & Chills
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THE STRIP. Nowhere else in Las Vegas can you experience five acres of theme park thrills, and they're all indoors – a huge bonus on sweltering desert days! From the double-loop, double-corkscrew Canyon Blaster roller coaster to the water-drenching Rim Runner to the SpongeBob Squarepants 4-D experience, rides are designed to suit all tastes. Rock climbing, indoor bungee jumping, miniature golf, and other games provide tamer fun.
THE STRIP. Does exploring an exhibition of real cadavers fascinate you? It will when it's the BODIES exhibition at the Tropicana. Yes, the bodies are real – but they've been preserved with a polymer solution and posed in lifelike fashion, so you can see muscles, bones, and even veins and capillaries just the way they appear in a living body. Interesting, educational, and a great draw for the curious-minded!
THE STRIP. The name says it all! You don't need a plane to skydive any more; just head over to Flyaway Indoor Skydiving, where you'll experience the same adrenaline rush without having to worry about the weather, a parachute, or crashing into a cow. An indoor wind tunnel provides the momentum, and for three minutes you're blissfully, totally airborne! A terrific way to experience the thrill without the anxiety or potential danger.
THE STRIP. Experience every gaming scenario imaginable at GameWorks, a collaboration of Universal Studios and Sega Enterprises. If you're into high-tech virtual reality, you can digitally compete in racing, skiing, and skateboarding, and engage in battle with computerized adversaries. Or for an old-school experience, play classic arcade games like Ms. Pac Man, Centipede, and Missile Command. There's air hockey, pinball, and mechanical bull riding, too!
WEST LAS VEGAS. Imagine sipping champagne in luxury as you look down at the majestic sparkle of the Las Vegas Strip at night – that's what happens on a helicopter tour. The experience includes complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off, a champagne toast, and a spectacular aerial view of the most famous landmarks in Vegas. It's sure to take your breath away!
THE STRIP. If coming face-to-face with a shark (and living to tell about it) is your idea of a good time, you'll want to check out the up-close-and personal Shark Reef. This predator-filled aquarium boasts 1.6 million gallons and is home not only to sharks but to stingrays, rare golden crocodiles, piranha, jellyfish, and endangered sea turtles – over 2,000 species in all.
DOWNTOWN. This lofty tower is a Vegas landmark, and while it offers great views, it's also known for being home to four heart-stopping attractions. Set 900 feet in the air, they're the true definition of "thrill rides." Insanity the Ride suspends people 64 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower and turns them straight down. The massive, teeter-totter-like X-Scream sends folks plunging toward the city streets below. And the Big Shot catapults visitors upward, 160 feet into the air at 45 miles per hour. Remember, all of this happens 100 stories above the ground – definitely not for the faint of heart!
NORTH LAS VEGAS. Be afraid ... be very afraid! The Asylum, open annually, is a haunted journey that's not for those with weak constitutions. Walk through the abandoned, dilapidated Meadview Health Sanctuary, where the insane Dr. Vander once conducted cruel and unusual "treatments" on patients. You'll be able to witness these treatments firsthand ... that is, if you can bear to look!
EAST OF THE STRIP. Floating around in zero gravity, just like an astronaut, is the ultimate thrill – and it's possible to achieve that feeling right here in Vegas. Zero G's parabolic flights use the same technology that helps train astronauts, and the padded walls of the aircraft make it safe to bounce, flip, and tumble at will. Cameras record your experience, and you can even keep your flight suit! The pricey experience sells out well in advance, so plan ahead.
THE STRIP. Cirque's indelible innovation shines through during ZUMANITY, which addresses and reconciles visual dazzle, stagecraft, physicality, and theatricality. It also takes on issues of sexuality, gender, romance, and relationships while refusing to shy away from nudity and eroticism. As a result, the cabaret-style show, although not for youngsters, is a fascinating exploration of just what makes us human. Provocative performers and sets, intriguing costumes (or not!), and rhythmic music provide an all-out sensory extravaganza that offers much to behold. Big or small, these selections make a city exciting. They include stomach-churning rides at amusement parks, river action-packed rafting trips, and even festivals that titillate the senses. You might also find places that offer once-in-a-lifetime memories, breathtaking views, or unbeatable draws. We'll chime in to let you know what the city holds that you may not have considered at first glance.
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Big or small, these selections make a city exciting. They include stomach-churning rides at amusement parks, river action-packed rafting trips, and even festivals that titillate the senses. You might also find places that offer once-in-a-lifetime memories, breathtaking views, or unbeatable draws. We'll chime in to let you know what the city holds that you may not have considered at first glance.
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