15 Best Things To Do In Las Vegas You Haven’t Thought Of
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Unique and Exciting Ways to Enjoy Your Next Vegas Vacation
1. An Extreme Flight Training Adventure Will Take You to New Heights
At Sky Combat Ace, you'll have the chance to fly an airplane in Las Vegas supervised by highly experienced and trained FAA-certified flight instructors. No experience is necessary. If you’ve always wanted to learn to fly and get your hands on the controls, you’ll have the opportunity to fly a jet yourself!
Also, if you're not quite ready to go so extreme right out of the gate, we offer other aircraft and less intense experiences to get your feet wet first. You can book our Spectator experience which is a great way to be introduced to the world of basic aerobatics, while enjoying the stunning desert landscape below. It’s a big difference from the flashing lights on the Strips, but worth it to step off the beaten Vegas path.
2. Get Your Adrenaline Pumping at The Strat Thrill Rides
When planning your trip, you’re probably not thinking of thrill rides in Las Vegas. The Strat includes a variety of exciting rides on its rooftop, such as the Big Shot, which propels you up and back down to the ground at crazy speeds. There is also Insanity that leaves you dangling 900 feet in the air and X-Scream that launches you straight over the edge of the tower.
3. Catch a Vegas Golden Knights Hockey Game
Hockey in the desert? If you haven’t heard, it’s definitely a thing now in Vegas! The Vegas Golden Knights were the first professional sports team to call Las Vegas home and have transformed the city into a real hockey town. Check their schedule and enjoy a game next time you’re in Las Vegas.
4. Zac Bagans' The Haunted Museum
Another thing you may not immediately know about Vegas is that it’s home to some of the scariest attractions in the country! The award-winning Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum features spooky items and memorabilia, real-life ghost stories, and other haunting experiences. There are over 30 rooms you can tour to get your fill of all things paranormal.
5. Experience Fremont Street
Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas is an often overlooked part of the city. Just a few miles north of the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street offers incredible attractions such as free live music, a zip line, and one of the biggest video screens in the entire world! If you’ve never been, it’s worth checking out.
6. Horseback Riding at the Grand Canyon
With so many fun things to do in Las Vegas, you may have never thought to leave the city. Horseback riding is a great way to slow down and get away from the rush of the Las Vegas Strip. Several companies offer excursions to tour the Grand Canyon and explore the desert landscape in the saddle.
7. Visiting the Neon Boneyard
When you think of Vegas, you see neon. Neon signs have long been a staple of the Strip. But what happens when a casino closes or gets an update? As the signs “retire,” they've been collected and displayed at the Neon Boneyard at The Neon Museum. There are more than 200 nostalgic signs that light up at sunset!
8. Organized Crime History at the Mob Museum
The Mob Museum is an experience you won’t find anywhere else. You'll learn all about the history of organized crime at this unique attraction. Included are several exciting exhibits, such as the Crime Lab, where you can discover how forensic analysts and crime scene investigators sorted through historic mob events.
9. Become a Pinball Wizard at the Pinball Hall of Fame
The classic game of pinball featured at the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas offers a unique look at more than 200 fantastic pinball games. You'll find them all in working condition and even get a chance to play them firsthand. Experiencing this classic arcade game vintage style is a win for everyone.
10. The Seven Magic Mountains
You may have noticed this vibrant art installation as you drive into Las Vegas but never thought to stop and admire it.
Seven Magic Mountains is located just south of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert, visible from the I-15. These colorful stacked rock formations set in the middle of the desert offer a picturesque spot for photoshoots and exploration.
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11. Family Fun at the Shark Reef Aquarium
If you’re looking for things to do in Vegas with kids, take your family to the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. You'll get the opportunity to view 15 species of sharks and observe over 2,000 other sea creatures. This aquarium is the best in the area, with one of the largest tanks in North America! If you assumed there wouldn’t be any family-friendly activities in Vegas, this attraction will prove you wrong.
12. Become a Kid Again at Dig This
Have you ever wanted to get behind the controls of a large piece of machinery? At Dig This, you can play in a real-life adult sandbox while using heavy equipment such as a bulldozer. Schedule a time slot to dig by yourself or make it a group event. Even the youngest diggers are welcome, so get everyone in on the fun. We promise they'll dig it!
13. Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas
If you’re wondering where the locals hang out in Las Vegas, swing by Container Park in the downtown area. It’s not only a unique place because it’s built using recycled freight containers, but it’s also a cultural hub for the city with award-winning restaurants, stores, a playground for the kids, artwork, and family events.
14. National Atomic Testing Museum
Another interesting place you may not know of in Las Vegas is the National Atomic Testing Museum. You can learn more about the history of nuclear testing in the Las Vegas desert and how it shaped the city itself.
15. Hiking at Red Rock Canyon
Get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine at Red Rock Canyon, just a quick 30-minute drive from Las Vegas! There are several hiking trails with varying difficulty levels that prove a good distraction from the typical Vegas vacation.
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Push Your Comfort Zone Next Time You’re in Las Vegas
Don't be afraid to venture outside of the norm whenever you're in Las Vegas! With so many options, Vegas is sure to satisfy every kind of thrillseeker. Challenge yourself, push the limits, and experience exciting aerobatic stunts with our Las Vegas Sky Combat Ace pilots!
The Afterburner
YOU GET TO FLY THE MANEUVERS
Why ride along when you can fly your own airshow routine…? Featuring both basic and advanced aerobatics, you take the controls and become your very own airshow pilot.
Sky Combat
LASER TAG IN THE SKY!
Experience the thrill of air-to-air combat as you wage a battle for aerial dominance where there can be only one victor. YOU fly the plane with a trained SCA fighter pilot.
Top Gun
FLY LIKE A TOP GUN PILOT!
If you want to experience the most amazing, butt kicking, extreme adventure of a lifetime, then look no further than our Top Gun package!
Operation Recon
WE FLY THE MANEUVERS
Appropriate for the whole family, this is a great way to be introduced to the world of basic aerobatics. Think of it as a roller coaster without the rails.
Fly A Real Stunt Plane!
Sky Combat Ace was created by a U.S. Air Force veteran fighter pilot who wanted to make the thrill of flying fighter jets available to anyone who feels the need for speed.
Learn to fly a stunt plane under the supervision of our highly trained, FAA certified flight instructors. No experience necessary and YOU get to fly the plane!
OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY
All SCA flights are instructional in nature conducted by certified flight instructors in accordance with federal aviation regulations under 14 CFR Part 61 of the United States Code. Instruction will be provided during ground and flight portions for all flights.