It was a wonderful stop, we stopped by here back in 2021 and it was a gorgeous view, great…read moreformations, and lovely rocks, the colors are so vibrant against the blue sky and the desert background. It was great to check out the installation I believe this place has gotten more popular over the years, its hot and dry, FYI, we stopped by in January so it was cooler

Always see this place on the way to and from Las Vegas, but have only stopped here a couple times…read moreand was super happy to share the experience with my daughters this time! You can't miss the bright colored rock formations from the freeway, and you'll exit the freeway and travel a bit to get to this spot. There's a dirt lot for parking and it tends to be windy. There aren't any facilities that I noticed. My youngest is really into art, so I knew she'd get a kick out of these! It was a nice little spot to take a break from our road trip.

If you're wandering around downtown Vegas, you can't miss the Snowball cat statue. It's this giant,…read morefluffy orange tabby with a huge smile that just screams good vibes. Standing there with his happy little face (I am guessing it's a boy cat, but who knows?), it's a total mood lifter amid the city's neon chaos. Snowball is an unofficial city mascot, especially to those of us creative types who frequent the downtown Arts District. Perfect for a quick selfie or just to take in some fun street art, Snowball's got a playful energy that makes it impossible not to smile. His tongue is sticking out and his squinting eyes have the cutest expression ever (and one that most cat parents will recognize). Snowball's oversized ears are the icing on the cake.  I love public art and I personally think it's worth the trip downtown to pay Snowball a visit. It's a fun, quirky statue that's free and open to all, 24/7.

Snowball is adorable! You'll find this delightful art work in Downtown Las Vegas Arts District, on…read morethe corner of 1st street and Coolidge. It's fantastic for photo ops!

"Imagine a city where graffiti wasn't illegal... Where every street was awash with a million colors…read moreand little phrases. A city that felt like a party where everyone was invited!" Bansky This is a party around this area. The invitation is a can of spray paint where yin leave your mark. In your mind there are screams and all our issues that can be resolved and focused here. Welcome to the arts district. Now remember that you need to be safe. Las Vegas especially this area will be you inspired and take your breath away. In the same motion this is a walkable neighborhood and time for adventure. Be safe. In a small little square so much is around to see . The walls are adorned with messages and pictures. The creative process begins and finishes here all around us .

Awesome to see the Arts district! And to spend time walking around meeting the Artists in their…read morestudios ! Great mix of artists! Wonderful mix of Art available!

The Praying Mantis at the downtown Container Park is one of the most unexpected and awesome public…read moreart displays in town. The giant insect towers just under 40 feet, and it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie.  This thing came to be at the Burning Man festival over a decade ago, and now it has become a centerpiece in the quirky Las Vegas Arts District that's loved by locals and tourists alike. The Mantis is pretty cool day or night, although the dramatic lighting makes for better photo ops in the evening. It used to shoot fire from its head, but I haven't seen it with the flames in years. Regardless, this is the perfect stop for anyone who is a fan of offbeat art, funky photo ops, or just a good dose of "only in Vegas" weirdness.

It's fun to see. It does things during certain times of the day. Close to fun activities…read more If you're on Fremont it is a fun extra sight, but not a sole destination.

Graffiti Art Gallery Alley is located in Downtown Las Vegas…read more The main alley starts on Commerce and Main Street, and goes from Charleston to Imperial. You'll find more graffiti art murals on Main Street and Casino Center. Graffiti Art is a free attraction. It's a nice self-pace walk through the alley and really intriguing art!

Graffiti Allie is a cool alley in downtown Las Vegas that I got to experience all the cool art…read morescenes and different things they had offered. I definitely recommend checking it out when you were in downtown Las Vegas.

We often attend workshops and glass blowing demonstrations at their studio on Highland. We have…read moremade plates, bowls, Christmas ornaments and glass hearts. Larry and Barbara are friendly and good instructors. The studio is beautiful and inviting. I highly recommend visiting!!!

I am so glad that I discovered this business. I have always been interested in learning about how…read moreblown glass is fused and created. I reached out to this business and sadly learned that there are no places in town that teach this skill. This business does offer other classes working with fused glass so I decided to sign up for one. The cost for my class was only $40 which I thought was very reasonable. Although I am not in this part of town often, the studio was easy to find parking was plentiful in their lot. This business is broken into two areas. When you enter, you are in the gallery and there are various artists featured along with their pieces. Very impressive. In the back of the studio is where all the glass art is created. There are kilns, tools, workbenches etc. My friend and I signed up to create a colorful heart this past Saturday morning. We were warmly greeted by Don who checked us in and then we patiently waited for the class to begin. Barbara and Larry (owners) took us back into the working part of the studio and we all found our places around two tables. Since we were handling glass, we had to wear gloves for safety. The purpose of the class was to create a mosaic style heart/paperweight. There were two large trays at each table filled with colorful, fused glass. After trying various sizes of the glass, I was finally able to finish creating my design and considered my heart masterpiece completed. Larry was extremely informative and helpful throughout the class as was Barbara. I learned from Larry about their extensive involvement with our community. They had just recently held an event for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. I love a small business that gives back and it makes me want to support them even more. Both Barbara and Larry display a real passion for what they do and enjoy sharing it with others. Larry expressed to me how addicting creating this kind of art an be and I totally believe him. After our hearts were created, they would now be placed in the kiln for firing. Barbara advised all of us that as soon as our hearts were ready, we would be notified and able to pick them up. I have been looking for a creative outlet and I believe I will be back taking more classes and learning more about working with fused glass.

This is near the center at Crystals. They have different size water vortexes that fill with water…read moreand change colors. It's interesting to watch.

In Las Vegas, amongst the glitz, lights, night life, booze, gambling and shopping (don't get me…read morewrong, these are all pretty fantastic in this 2 mile block of Southern Nevada along the world famous Vegas Strip!), art can often be an after thought. A moment in which in your burry eyed, foggy state of boarding your return flight home, you might vaguely remember a giant thing with tumbling numbers or a giant tree house looking thing you thought was a restaurant. But make no mistake, those items (which are indeed public art) have been placed there for you to see, experience, be mesmerized by and enjoy....whether you actually knew it or not. Crystals and the City Center area that surrounds it, is a treasure trove of some of the city's greatest contemporary, cool art installations. From the cool Mihajima Marks U.S debuted piece that went in to Crystals last year, to the funky cool tree house that houses Maestros designed by David Rockwell or James Turrell's Akhob located inside Louis Vuitton (appointments required, so call well in advance)...great art is everywhere at Crystals! Look up City Center Art Collection before you visit, for if art is your thing, this is a fun scavenger hunt around City Center, in addition to Crystals (the shopping entity at City Center). Most of the pieces are large and can make you travel around the entire site to discover. The art at Crystals can rotate from time to time, so keep your eyes peeled for new stuff during each visit.

(5/5) The Museum of…read moreIllusions was one of our favorite attractions in Las Vegas! It was so much fun for both the kids and adults. Every room had something unique, and we found ourselves laughing, taking tons of photos, and trying to figure out all the mind-bending illusions. The staff was also friendly and even helped us take some of the best illusion pictures. Admission: Tickets are around $40-45 for adults and $33-38 for children (ages 5-12) when purchased online. Kids 4 and under are free. Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, so it's easy to fit into your schedule. Parking: We found the easiest place to park was the Aria self-parking garage, with an easy indoor walk to the museum. You can also park at the Cosmopolitan or 63 CityCenter valet, but all charge for parking. Nevada residents may receive free or discounted parking at some garages. Best Ages: I'd recommend it for ages 5 and up. Younger kids can still enjoy parts of it, but older children, teens, and adults really appreciate the illusions and interactive exhibits. Tips: * Plan to spend 45-90 minutes exploring. (Museum of Illusions Las Vegas) * Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be standing and walking through each exhibit. * Take your time--many illusions look even better through your phone camera than in person! * Let the staff help you pose for the illusion photos--they know the perfect angles. * Go earlier in the day if you want fewer crowds and more time for photos. If you're looking for a unique indoor activity on the Strip, this is absolutely worth it. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back!

We went here without planning. So we bought the ticket at the counter, about $25 per person (plus…read moretax). We did have to wait about 20 min since they have certain amount of entry per hour. The museum is small but quite fun. We spent about 1-2 hours here. The staff is friendly and taking photo for you. I would highly recommend to check it out if you are looking for some fun and easy activities with family.

Wasn't sure how to score this appropriately because our experience up until the last attraction was…read moregreat. Purchased the Level 1 pass and wanted to end the night on Liftoff. My wife and kids were next in line and were about to get on when one of the employees went around asking people to wait until 9pm when the fireworks would be going off. My kids were getting restless and didn't care to wait so they decided to go on anyway. The ride is supposed to last for 10 mins but they were only at the top for only 2-3 mins. The guy on the ride felt bad and told my wife and kids they could stay on since they were only on it for a couple mins but the lady who was working the line and operating the ride ushered them off as quick as she could. When my wife asked for an explanation why their ride was cut short, she said they promised a bunch of people they would get to go on and see the fireworks and that they wouldn't fit. She also said she spoke to her in a very condescending way. The rest of the main experience again in the main building was pretty awesome. Arcade was great, VR attractions were fun. This last interaction was just a really bad way to end the night.

Area15 is amazing. I am writing about the Las Vegas Pride monthly Bingo experience. All proceeds go…read moreto advocacy and safety for the LGBTQIA+ community. Plus it's a lot of fun. We went for 80s themed bingo in June. I've been a lot though. I initially went for the networking aspect, but once I stayed for bingo, I didn't stop. My husband and I are straight and nobody cares. Everyone is there to support a great cause and to have fun. If you reserve online at https://lasvegaspride.org/product-category/pride-family-bingo/ you get a discount on cards versus buying them at the venue. There are also raffle tickets available. I spend $40 and that's more than enough for my husband and me. And I won! Not for my outfit sadly. I went post punk with big hair and ALL the accessories. They had us get up front and dance. They were playing the Go Gos and I tried to do that Belinda Carlisle dance she does in the video, but I ended up doing the Carlton and was escorted off immediately. I won the raffle instead. I got a basket with a bunch of goodies that I gave away to everyone around my table all except for the light-up neon rainbow. I kept that. A girl got the tank top, a guy got the pool party passes, another girl for the blow up drink coozie. I was one of many, many winners. The best 80s dancer got a basket, bingo winners won appliances and a tv, and then there were more drawing baskets. It was fun. If you scan the QR code at your table, the surrounding Area15 restaurants will deliver right to you. There is also a bar where I always try to get my husband as drunk as possible. Because it's more fun to watch him try to play bingo that way. And of course, profits go to Pride. Since it was pride month, the health mobile was there doing testing, and an airline was giving away travel vouchers... And fans! It was packed and we made fast friends with the people at our table. Auntie Norma was there! She wasn't calling bingo, but she did do some awesome lip synching. I can't say enough positive things about it. It's G rated so the whole family can come. I even brought my mom once and she won too. She was amazed that this was drag. Nothing salacious. Nothing obscene. Just energetic and positive people walking around lip synching to a song dressed in fun attire. Electric neon lighting and generally it's disco disco disco for a very Area15 atmosphere. Come on out to Pride Bingo at Area15. You will have a blast.

I have been here so many times but I can't figure out how didn't write a review. Mmmm I have…read moreuploaded pictures and videos but I guess forgot to write reviews. Let me just say visiting the conservatory at the Bellagio is a must for me everytime I'm in Vegas. Because everytime it's a different design and theme. One more beautiful than the other. Love love everything they do with this place. Last weekend we stayed at the Bellagio and I kept stopping by to walk around. I would notice something new every time I would walk around. It's truly magical here. The amount of work here is unbelievable. Very enjoyable experience. If you are ever in Las Vegas make this a must see area ... also make sure to have breakfast or lunch at Sadelle's which is located inside the gardens. So lovely. Enjoy my videos.

"Come with me And you'll be…read moreIn a world of pure imagination Take a look and you'll see Into your imagination.." This song from "Willy Wonka" was going through my mind while I stepped into the infamous "Bellagio Garden" for the very first time...WOW! My skin was tingling from the beauty. It's been on my bucket list since my friend May posted pics on yelp several years ago. It's a nice stroll through this section located near the lobby of the hotel. Once you enter I suggest taking your time looking at all of the details that go into the seasonal design. It was a "Spring" theme in early June...Flowers everywhere! Butterflies, gazebo's, ballerinas and more...The bright colors will knock your socks off! *Parking is $25 whether you stay all day or just an hour to see the garden. *Residents park for free with a valid Nevada ID. ~ and that's all I have to say about that..