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Las Vegas, Nevada, Attractions

• Liberace Museum.  "The Liberace Museum was founded April 15, 1979, by the late entertainer Liberace. The Museum features "Mr. Showmanship's" dazzling jewelry, rare antiques, unsurpassed wardrobe, unique and historical pianos and his custom car collection.  The non-profit Museum supports the work of The Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts which has funded scholarships for the arts since 1976. The Liberace Foundation has funded over 100 schools, universities and organizations with scholarship grants."
• Lied Discovery Children's Museum.  "Lied Discovery Children's Museum is a leading educational and cultural institution in the metropolitan Las Vegas area, offering exciting and important learning experiences in the arts, sciences and humanities. With more than 100 innovative hands-on exhibits in 25,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the largest children's museums in the United States.
  
  Since opening in 1990, more than one million children and adults have visited the Museum. Besides general admission, our services reach a wide range of southern Nevada's residents through birthday parties, corporate rentals, group tours, sleepovers and the Museum membership program. In fact, over 300,000 children have participated in school field trip programs, which are designed to supplement the classroom curriculum in innovative ways. Approximately 350,000 people have been served in outreach programs in schools, community centers, health centers and other sites - most of which serve children and families in low-income neighborhoods. In addition, more than 110,000 people unable to afford the Museum's admission fee have been admitted free of charge through the Museum's admission subsidy program. "
• Lost City Museum of Archeology.  "The Lost City Museum was built by the National Park Service to exhibit artifacts that were being excavated from Pueblo Grande de Nevada. These Anasazi Indian sites were being threatened by the waters of Lake Mead as it backed up behind the newly built Hoover Dam. Eventually, when the lake was filled to capacity, about five miles of sites had been inundated or undercut by the water."
• Nevada State Museum and Historical Society.  "The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, a state agency, is an educational institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas. It collects, researches, interprets, exhibits, and preserves Nevada's heritage for present and future generations."
• Marjorie Barrick Museum.  "Located on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Marjorie Barrick Museum was founded in 1969 and opened in its present facility in 1981. The museum is dedicated to collect, preserve, research, interpret and exhibit objects and thematic concepts that illustrate the natural history of Southern Nevada and bordering regions. In addition to serving as a valuable learning facility for students at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the museum educates a much broader public audience, thousands of adults and children tour its exhibits each year. The museum is a regional center for natural history."   
• The Planetarium, Community College of Southern Nevada.  "Located at the Community College of Southern Nevada, The Planetarium is the only one of its kind in the state and features twice-weekly programs and films on its 360-degree screen. Astrological enthusiasts can view the stars at night following the performances."

Parks

• Hoover Dam.  "Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. The Bureau of Reclamation, organizationally, is made up of five regions: Great Plains, Lower Colorado, Mid-Pacific, Pacific Northwest and Upper Colorado. Administratively, Hoover Dam is a part of the Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) of the Lower Colorado Region."
• Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  "Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area holds a special place in the hearts of thousands of Las Vegans. In marked contrast to a town geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers enticements of a different nature. Peace, serenity and beauty are just a few words that will barely begin to describe what you will experience here. The Mojave Desert is not barren as you might think. It is teeming with life and beauty that in my opinion is rare and unique.
  
  Petrified sand dunes, frozen in time, offer you a unique perspective of nature as well as the effects of the passing of millions of years. The excitement of suddenly appearing waterfalls, cascading into the canyons, will make you appreciate the mysteries and the hidden dangers of the Mojave. Red tailed hawks search for their next meal while drifting on air currents high above the desert floor."
• Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.  "Spring Mountain Ranch is located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains provided water for Paiute Indians and later brought mountain men and early settlers to the area. This 520 acre oasis was developed into a combination working ranch and luxurious retreat by a string of owners who have given the area a long and colorful history. Past owners of the ranch included Chester Lauck of the comedy team 'Lum & Abner,' German actress Vera Krupp, and millionaire Howard Hughes."
• Valley of Fire State Park.  "Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available. The park is open all year." 

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