Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Winchester

"Venice, Italy, is famous for its canals and singing gondoliers, but travelers won’t need a passport to ride the Grand Canal at the Venetian Casino Resort in Nevada’s largest city. The Venetian named their premier shopping mall the Grand Canal, then built a canal through it. Gondolas, complete with costumed singing gondoliers, guide their craft under bridges and balconies, and past shops with exterior décor that mimics the real thing."

"Operating for over 15 years, the TAO at the Venetian is a massive 12,000 square-foot club that literally has something for everyone. With countless Eastern-inspired rooms to explore and indulge, the TAO houses multiple types of music, from EDM to Hip-Hop. What’s more is when all that dancing leaves you feeling peckish, you can run down to the TAO restaurant below the club for an Asian-fusion bite."

"This is just about as close to Venice as some of us might ever get, and the gondola rides are the real deal. While you’re floating down the Grand Canal, you’ll catch a glimpse of cafes, bridges, and storefronts that make you feel like you’re actually in Italy, not in the middle of a casino in the desert. If you can, try to visit this attraction to catch The Gondolier March, at 9:50 am or 4:20 pm."

"The airy central conservatory, which opens up right as you enter Bellagio, was inspired by the verdigris framework of Art Nouveau conservatories of Paris. Despite the fact that Las Vegas sits smack in the middle of the Mojave Desert, you can see the changing seasons in all their glory here as the garden transforms five times per year with fresh flowers; towering animatronic butterflies and birds; burbling fountains and bobbing lanterns. Each of its seasonal “theatrical presentations” of the elements is totally new."

"Open to the public, Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a glorious free attraction beside the hotel’s lobby. Under an intricate Beaux-Arts-style glass canopy with a copper frame, this attraction employs the resort’s team of 120 horticulturalists and landscape designers, producing beautiful rotating displays with mesmerising floral arrangements, bridges, ponds and gazebos. Poinsettia and a giant Christmas tree set the tone in the holiday season."

"Anyone craving some natural wonder should pay a visit to the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden. You’ll find this breathtaking spot in a gigantic glass dome, just beyond the lobby of the Bellagio hotel. Horticulturists and designers put together beautiful scenes every season that never fail to impress guests."

"Freemont Street is one of the landmarks of the original Las Vegas strip. Freemont Street features live performances, daily shows, light and music shows and everything in between. The Street is nestled in plenty of shopping, so it makes a perfect free attraction while you’re getting some shopping done in the area."

"Every evening you can enjoy seeing the world’s biggest light show on four blocks of Fremont Street. The lights and music are sure to impress the kids. There is also a zip line at the Fremont Street Experience."

"The Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hoover Dam Bridge, crosses the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada and is world renowned for its impressive feats of engineering. The 1,500-foot-long four-lane highway bridge rests 890 feet above the Colorado River and is the second-highest bridge in the United States. It also features the world's tallest concrete columns of their kind and is the highest and longest arched concrete bridge in the Western Hemisphere."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Matt Kieffer used under CC BY-SA 2.0. The blue water running under the amazing arched bridge through the big canyon–that just asks for a photo. But Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge is not only a place for nice shots."

"At the height of the Depression, thousands of men and their families migrated here and worked in excruciating conditions, dangling hundreds of feet above Black Canyon in 120°F (about 50°C) heat to build this massive 726ft-high dam, completed ahead of schedule and under budget in 1936. Ninety-six workers lost their lives building the iconic art-deco styled structure, which redefines the stark landscape. Tours of the dam structure begin at the Hoover Dam Parking Garage & Visitor Center."

"The Memorial Bridge, mentioned above, gives a spectacular view of the Hoover Dam, which is located in the Black Canyon on the Colorado River. It was opened in 1936 and was built to control floods and produce hydroelectric power. Today, the Hoover Dam is still in use and there are two lanes of traffic that run across it."

"Floyd Lamb Park, at Tule Springs, is a pleasing oasis with its 680­-acre park, with luxuriant vegetation, animals, lakes, and sightseeing’s of the Sheep and Spring Mountain Ranges. The momentous Tule Springs Ranch is gathered inside the park and provides chances for visitors to learn about the conventional working ranch and early Las Vegas lifestyle. The park provides a number of programs."

"Right at the heart of Tule Springs lies an amazing haven among the desert area. At Floyd Lamb Park, you’ll find everything you’ll want for your outdoor getaway. This 680-acre park has numerous large ponds that support plant and animal life, lush vegetation, lakes, and views of the Sheep and Spring Mountains."

"Next up is Tule Springs' Floyd Lamb Park, situated at 9200 Tule Springs Road. With 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite."

"Founded in 1967, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art offers a diverse range of exhibition programming within its 4 main gallery spaces, all with entry free of charge. There are center, east, and west galleries, as well as a workshop gallery, with rotating exhibitions that often invite visitors to contribute or engage with the artworks on display. The rotating calendar of exhibitions strives to stimulate consideration of visual arts and is perfect for all ages, making it one of the best museums in Las Vegas for families."

"The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is located on the UNLV campus and is part of their College of Fine Arts. The admission is free, so it’s a great way to spend an afternoon if you need a break from the casinos. The beautiful, open space has benches and a very relaxing atmosphere to sit down and stare at the art."

"Hands down, our favorite museum is the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, on the campus of University of Nevada Las Vegas. It hosts art from local as well as national artists. The shows are always well-curated, and filled with interesting people.” –Tim Shaffer and Kate Aldrich, owners of Patina Decor"

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Jon Konrath used under CC BY 2.0. Located 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) northwest of the Las Vegas strip is Meadows Mall. This is definitely one of the older malls on the strip."

"Unique to Las Vegas, pick up some cheap thrills and get a taste of Hawaii at this outdoor shopping center. Comprised mostly of a collection of kiosks, it's a great place to pick up some small souvenirs, island-style fashion, and more."

"The magic, the romance, and the unrivaled joie de vivre of Paris are yours to discover in this immersive shopping experience. Get the latest from très chic European designer brands or indulge in fine cigars, Eiffel Tower memorabilia, and delicious gourmet treats on a leisurely stroll through Bally's Promenade. Those who enjoy the flavors of French cooking will enjoy fine wines, cheeses, and artisanal chocolate at La Cave, while cosmetics lovers will feel right at home at Pérola."

"Since Le Boulevard shopping center is inside the Paris Casino there is no shortage of shows and attractions to keep you entertained. Here are just a couple of recommended things to do after you’re done shopping."