{"id":459,"date":"2014-03-21T23:41:18","date_gmt":"2014-03-22T06:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2019-07-02T11:53:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:53:11","slug":"what-you-dont-know-about-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/blog\/what-you-dont-know-about-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Don\u2019t Know About Las Vegas!"},"content":{"rendered":"The bright lights of Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip plus the fast-paced and high-energy gambling at any number of casinos. That\u2019s Las Vegas in a nutshell &#8212; or is it? Sure, you\u2019ve heard of these attractions, and you\u2019re certainly going to hit them up the next time you\u2019re in the city, but is there more to Las Vegas than meets the eye? Of course! Las Vegas is a city of surprises. Whether its your first time visiting Sin City or you\u2019re a Vegas veteran, these beyond the strip attractions will give you a well-rounded vacation you\u2019ll remember forever.\r\n<h2>Ethel M. Chocolate Factory Tour and Botanical Cactus Gardens<\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"chocolate\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate\" width=\"390\" height=\"244\" \/>\r\n\r\nWhat happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so that means you\u2019re free to overindulge. The Ethel M. Chocolate Factory promises fun, education, and a free sample. You\u2019ll see how chocolate is made and learn about Ethel M., the genius behind the gourmet morsels. Once you\u2019ve toured the factory, you can head next door for a completely unique experience &#8211; a visit to the Botanical Cactus Gardens. Displaying over 300 types of cacti, these botanical gardens are truly engaging, offering three acres of prickly pears, yuccas, aloe, and more. This excursion is perfect for parties of all ages, but it\u2019s a great way for families to spend part of the day doing something together &#8211; and it\u2019s free!\r\n<h2>Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon<\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/zipline1.jpg1.jpg\" alt=\"Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon\" width=\"356\" height=\"363\" \/>\r\n\r\nHave you ever dreamed of soaring above all your troubles? At Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon, you can do just that &#8211; at 60 miles per hour. The moderately priced attraction ($159 for your three-hour tour) is perfect for those who love nature and adventure. Not only will you have the time of your life flying down four ziplines, but you\u2019ll also get a captivating view of the historic and beautiful Bootleg Canyon. It\u2019s one of the most breathtaking sights in the Las Vegas area. You might even glimpse some horn sheep or lizards as you zip through the Red Mountains. This experience is perfect for teens and adults with a sense of adventure or who are ready to get one! However, it\u2019s not a great choice for those with health conditions, and there are strict weight limits.\r\n<h2>American Muscle Car Driving Experience<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/musclecar1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"musclecar\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/musclecar1.jpg\" alt=\"musclecar\" width=\"265\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nHave you ever wanted to drive a really cool, really fast car? If so, Las Vegas is your town. The American Muscle Car Driving Experience provides you with a really awesome car &#8211; a 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 2013 Corvette Z06, or 2014 Camero ZL1 &#8211; and lets you drive it really fast through 30 miles of Red Rock Canyon. While this is obviously an attraction for adults, almost everyone loves shiny cars, so it could be a fun opportunity for your whole group, provided no one is afraid of high speeds! One person can drive for $299, a passenger is $99, and an additional driver costs $150.\r\n\r\nLas Vegas has always been considered one of the world&#8217;s top tourist destinations, but there\u2019s more to do than gamble and take in shows. Make your experience unique with one of these destinations.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The bright lights of Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip plus the fast-paced and high-energy gambling at any number of casinos. That\u2019s Las Vegas in a nutshell &#8212; or is it? 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