By Roseanna Lane
There's more to reputed "Entertainment Capital of the World" than the casinos on the Strip. Head off to some unusual sites and fun adventures to see another side of
Las Vegas. Here are some fun attractions to visit during your visit.
Who Doesn't Love a Chocolate Factory?
Hard at Work at Ethel M Chocolate Factory
At Ethel M Chocolate Factory, which is only 15 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, you can see how chocolate is made, sample gourmet treats and then head over to the sophisticated and colorful Ethel's Chocolate Lounge. In the lounge, you can sit back and hang out while you try their chocolate collection, fondues, gourmet apples and chilled beverages. Afterwards, explore the labyrinth of plants at the nearby Botanical Cactus Garden.
Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Two Cactus Garden Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89015
(702) 435-2655
ethelschocolate.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=196
Nature Like You've Never Seen It
2008 Summer: Mosaiculture Train
Watch as the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens come together to put together an installation that begins on a simple platform system, and is then put together like a puzzle, complete with water features, lighting and sounds. The exhibits revolve around five themes every year: Holiday, Chinese New Year, Spring, Summer and Fall. Admission is free.
Bellagio Conservatory
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 693-7111
bellagio.com/amenities/botanical-garden.aspx
Feed the Adrenaline
Riding the Canyon Blaster
Covering five and a half acres, head over Adventuredome where you find a number of rides and attractions. Experience the Sling Shot which shoots you up and brings you back down slowly, the twirling and spinning Disk "O", and the Canyon Blaster, which rises to 90 feet before you rush through its double-loop, double-corkscrew track. In addition to other rides, there is also the Fun House Express which takes you through a virtual journey of a clown entering a fun house.
Adventuredome at Circus Circus
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 794-3939
adventuredome.com/
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About the Author:
Roseanna Lane published her first poem in 1998, while still an undergrad. She has written a variety of articles for Demand Studios and has published work on both eHow and Travels.com. Lane has a Bachelor of Arts in English from New York University and a Master of Fine Arts in poetry from the University of Michigan.
