Las Vegas: Nature, History and Neon

The following options differ in format—from gardens and trails to historic remains, exhibits and audiovisual experiences. You can first choose the topics you would like to explore further during your trip.

Nature and trails at Springs Preserve

At Springs Preserve, the botanical garden covers eight acres. The trails are 3.5 miles long in total and wind through 110 acres of native habitats and archaeological sites. These figures refer to different things: eight acres for the garden, 3.5 miles for the total length of the trails, and 110 acres for the habitats and sites they pass through. The trackless train offers an eight-minute narrated round trip to Boomtown 1905. This is a different kind of option from the trails: a ride to a named destination rather than a trail through the habitats mentioned above. The schedule may vary depending on the weather, road conditions and special events; check it in advance if you plan to take the ride.

Historic sites and opening hours

The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort preserves the historic remains of an adobe fort. Mormon missionaries built it in 1855 beside a spring-fed creek. Exhibits and photographs in the visitor center illustrate the site's history. The fort is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; last entry is at 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Last entry is half an hour before closing; allow for this if you plan to visit later in the day. Check the opening hours again before your visit.

Neon exhibits in different formats

The areas at the Neon Museum differ in format. The Neon Boneyard is an outdoor exhibition area, with 31 electrified signs on display. The museum currently preserves 250 neon signs. The museum's North Gallery houses the immersive audiovisual experience “Brilliant! Jackpot.” This means an outdoor display of signs and an audiovisual experience offer two distinct ways to explore the collection. Collection figures may change; check the current number if it is important for your plans.

Museum topics: dimensions and content

At the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, The Summit is a 70-foot-tall tower with twelve levels that extend across all three floors of the museum. The height and number of levels describe two different dimensions of the exhibit: its vertical height and how it is distributed across the floors. Water World has a different focus. In this interactive exhibit, children can learn about water conservation, sustainability and the science behind one of southern Nevada's most important resources. A comparison of the two offerings therefore highlights spatial dimensions on the one hand and a specific environmental topic on the other.

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