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Discover The Unexpected: Unique Things To Do In Las Vegas For All Ages

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By Melanie VanDerveer on September 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM EDT

Las Vegas is known for its vibrant casinos and iconic landmarks, but there's so much more to this city than just gambling and sightseeing.

From world-class shows and interactive museums to thrilling outdoor adventures and culinary experiences, Vegas offers a diverse range of activities for all types of travelers. With some really cool off-the-beaten-path adventures, Las Vegas promises excitement beyond the slot machines.

The Blast rounded up a few really unique activities for the whole family, so your next trip to Vegas can include something new and exciting!

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Museum Of Illusions Las Vegas: 'Experience The Impossible'

Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions

Time spent at Museum of Illusions is fun for the whole family. Get mesmerized by the amazing perspective-changing rooms, installations that shock your perception, and exhibits that will have you thinking a totally different way than normal by tricking your mind.

You'll be met with holograms, optical illusions, and exhibits that will have you thinking that nothing is as it seems.

According to the website, "Get a glimpse of infinity, take a walk in the upside-down world, and grow and shrink your body all in one place. Nothing is impossible!" in the Illusions Rooms.

The website also shares information about the Installations, "Hang out with your clones, swap noses with your friends, and serve your head on a platter. Dive into the amazing world of the unbelievable and the impossible!"

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Museum of Illusions recently celebrated its first anniversary. Located on the Strip, between the Cosmopolitan and The Shops at Crystals, all ages can enjoy this unique attraction while visiting Vegas.

Learn more about Museum of Illusions on their website.

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'Your Ticket Aboard Titanic Awaits'

Titanic Exhibit
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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition is a must-experience for anyone intrigued by the famous ship.

Your Titanic adventure begins with a replica boarding pass as you step into the life of a passenger and follow a chronological journey through time on the ship.

With 25,000 square feet of exhibits, there are tons to see and experience. From luggage to floor tiles, to a window frame, history comes alive in a fun and exciting way.

"The exhibition features the largest piece of Titanic ever recovered - a 15-ton piece of the Ship's hull, a full-scale re-creation of the Grand Staircase as well as an outer Promenade Deck, complete with the frigid temperatures felt on that fateful April night," the website explains.

Get more information about the exhibit on their website.

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'Discover The Wonders Of The Human Body'

BODIES The Exhibition
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Located at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, BODIES The Exhibition uses an "innovative preservation process" to showcase "real, full bodies and organs" that offer a three-dimensional view of the human body that's "rarely seen outside of an anatomy lab."

This experience features 13 whole-body specimens and more than 260 organs and partial-body specimens, giving an up-close look at the human body.

All ages can enjoy and learn from this unique Vegas attraction.

Visit their website for more information.

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Get Lost In Meow Wolf's Omega Mart At Area15!

Omega Mart at AREA15
Melanie VanDerveer

Called "America's Most Exceptional Grocery Store," Omega Mart delivers a fun time for any age.

Located inside Area15, which also offers tons of other fun activities to fill your day or night, Omega Mart will switch your perception, scramble your mind, and have you intrigued throughout the entire visit.

Walk through the average-looking grocery store and check out all the out-of-the-ordinary products. You'll find secret doorways that will lead you to a world of excitement and fun. Wander aimlessly, interact with the exhibits, and take cool selfies while enjoying all the Omega Mart fun.

Get more information about Omega Mart on their website.

Take A Step Back In Time At The Mob Museum In Las Vegas

Mob Museum
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The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, provides a fun and educational experience that transports you back to the birth of the Mob and brings you to present day.

Get an up close look at the mob life through interactive exhibits, a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator, Organized Crime Today exhibit, The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibit that features a speakeasy and distillery, and much more.

Named one of Tripadvisor's "Top 25 U.S. Museums" and a one of Las Vegas Weekly's "Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas," among many other accolades, this unique experience is a must for anyone intrigued by the history of crime and this Las Vegas landmark.

For more information on The Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas, visit their website.

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