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Culture and Entertainment
Opened in 2012, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts is one of the premier entertainment venues in Nevada and the West Coast. Designed in the Neo Art Deco style, this contemporary centre includes more than 2,000 seats for spectators who love traditional forms of the performing arts. The Discovery Children's Museum is also part of the complex that encompasses the Smith Center. As the name suggests, this museum has fascinating educational exhibits for kids of all ages. Young visitors and their family members can explore nearly 60,000 sq feet of galleries that have interactive stations and other cool features. Hosting outdoor events throughout the year, Symphony Park is located just outside of the Discovery Children's Museum and the Smith Center. Located along Las Vegas Boulevard, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum has intriguing exhibits on dinosaurs, prehistoric life and ancient human civilizations. Located just a few blocks south of the natural history museum, the Neon Museum has a large collection of vintage signs from former casinos. At The Mob Museum, you can explore the history of organized crime and criminal justice in the United States of America. This museum occupies a historic Classical Revival property that served as a post office and courthouse. The Mob Museum displays original firearms and other weapons that have been used by gangsters and law enforcement in various eras.Location and Transportation
Downtown Las Vegas is situated near the intersection of Interstate 15 and Interstate 515. These major highways connect the Las Vegas Valley with the rest of Nevada and other neighbouring states. Most of the commercial properties in this district are cantered on Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. Having a grid layout, the downtown area is easy to navigate by car. You can also take an RTC Transit bus to this vibrant part of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express also offers convenient service between the Las Vegas Strip and the downtown area. Directly connected to more than 100 destinations, McCarran International Airport is situated approximately 6 miles south of Downtown Las Vegas. Select hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from this busy airport that's located near the Las Vegas Strip.Note: This information can change without notice. Confirm all details directly with the company in question.
