There's lots to do in Las Vegas besides gamble. This comprehensive list can help find plenty of distractions for everybody.
A Skydive Las Vegas
At the Boulder City Airport, harness up for the thrill of a lifetime! Qualify for a tandem jump after 20 minutes of instruction. With its new airplane, A Skydive can accommodate up to 15 jumpers at 15,000 feet in 15 minutes. Free fall at speeds up to 200 mph, then open chute to float gently to earth. Videotaping/photos of jumps available. Must be over 18; shuttle available; Boulder City Airport; call (702) 759-3483 or 1-800-U-SKYDIV or see www.skydivelasvegas.com.
Adventuredome at Circus Circus
The nation's largest indoor theme park offers thrill rides, midway games and a Ferris wheel. Open daily; call for latest hours. $24.95 for an all-day pass ($14.95 children; $4-$7 for a single ride). (702) 794-3939
Bally's Jubilee! All Access Walking Tour
Hour-long tour gives a short history of showgirls and stage stunts. Mon., Wed. & Sat., 11 a.m. Cost: $15. (702) 739-4111
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Experience the peace and serenity of an indoor garden as you stroll this magnificent, glass-domed conservatory. Its 13,573 square feet are filled with delicate flowers and exotic plants, changed seasonally. Free. (702) 693-7111
Bellagio Fountains
Dancing waters burst into the air and exude the splendor of the upscale resort in this property-frontage show. Laser lights and music from well-known composers/performers add to the synchronized drama of the 1,200 shooting fountains. Mon.-Fri.: shows every half-hour between 3 & 8 p.m.; shows every 15 minutes between 8 p.m. & midnight. Sat.-Sun.: Same schedule, but shows
begin at noon. Free. (702) 693-7111
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Through Jan. 14, 2008: "In the Master's Hands: Picasso's Ceramics, Treasures from the Estate of Pablo Picasso." More than 30 unique, ceramic objects by the legendary, 20th-century artist. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Last admission sold 30 minutes before closing.) General admission, $17; seniors (65-plus) and Nevada residents, $14, and students, $12. (702) 693-7871
Best Tours
Explore the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam in style on a motor coach, Hummer, airplane or helicopter tour. Call for reservations. (702) 851-8436
Bodies ... The Exhibition
At the Tropicana, view your skeletal, muscular and circulatory systems up close -- in addition to the effects smoking and overeating have on them -- through an exhibit with preserved organs and body specimens. Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; last admission at 10 p.m. $26 adults; $18 children 12 and under. Combo tickets for "Bodies" and "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" are $43 adults; $29 children. (702) 739-2411
Dealertainers Pit at Imperial Palace
Rub elbows with 29 of your favorite celebrities as you take on the blackjack tables. Daily, noon to 4 a.m. (702) 731-3311
Dolphin Trainer for a Day
Work side-by-side with animal experts and the Mirage's family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as you are led through a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dolphin Habitat before changing into wetsuits and getting up close and personal with the dolphins. Begins at 9:45 a.m.; up to four people can schedule this experience each day. Includes an 8-by-10 photo, a "Trainer for a Day" certificate, private lunch and a T-shirt, beach towel, hat or bag. Cost: $500. Call (702) 792-7889 for reservations.
Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris
Zip up to the resort's 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower, designed from Gustaf Eiffel's original blueprints, for a breathtaking look at the Strip. Like Europe's City of Lights, this view of America's City of Lights (from 540 feet above the Strip) is sure to thrill you. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. daily (weather permitting). Tickets $9 adults & $7 seniors and children (ages 6-12). (702) 946-7000
Flamingo Las Vegas Wildlife Habitat
Chilean flamingos and other exotic creatures take up residence on the original Flamingo hotel site. Open 24 hours. Free. (702) 733-3111
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
200 Convention Center Drive. Hang suspended in mid-air as a protected airplane engine blasts you high into the tunnel. Flyers must be height/weight proportionate. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Prices begin at $60. (702) 731-4768
Fremont Street Experience
Stroll this exciting pedestrian promenade that has been transformed into the most spectacular light and sound show around; with 12 million lights, Viva Vision is the world's largest LED screen, covering six blocks of downtown Las Vegas. Shows are presented each night at dusk and continue on the hour; call for a seasonal schedule. Also enjoy free, roving entertainment. Las Vegas Blvd. at Fremont St.; (702) 678-5777 or 1-800-249-3559
GameWorks
Hard-core gamers will find advanced, on-the-cutting-edge games that will shift and change according to play level and responses. Full selection of sports, as well as arcade favorites. Restaurant on-site. Games range from 50 cents to $4 each, using prepaid access cards. Open 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thurs.; Fri. & Sat. 'til 1 a.m. 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. So.; (702) 432-GAME
Gondola Rides at The Venetian
The splendor and romance of Venice, Italy can be yours as you ride the gondolas at The Venetian. Gliding along the winding canals, don't be surprised if your gondolier bursts into a ballad or two. Indoor and outdoor rides available. Opens daily at 10 a.m.; same-day reservations only. Call for hours and prices. (702) 414-4500
Grand Canyon Today
Experience the West by horseback, ATV, airplane, helicopter or motocross. Choose the tour that is right for you. See the sights of Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire or Red Rock Canyon. (800) 957-6329 or (702) 396-2754
Grand Canyon Tours
Instead of spending a half-day driving to the Grand Canyon, why not leave the trip to the pros and be there in minutes? Using a newer fleet of helicopters equipped with "quiet aircraft technology," Grand Canyon Tours offers reduced sound levels, more cabin space (to accommodate up to seven passengers) and extra safety features. Canyon breakfast and rafting tours, nighttime Strip tours and other tours also offered. (702) 262-6199 (1-866-689-8687 outside of Las Vegas)
Guggenheim Hermitage Museum
July 27, 2007-April 27, 2008: "Modern Masters from the Guggenheim Collection." Thirty-seven treasured masterpieces from the collection of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. Admission: $19.50 adults; $15 seniors and Nevada residents; $12.50 students with ID; $9.50 children ages 6-12; free, children under 6. (702) 414-2440
The Gun Store
Try a thrill that few people ever get: Shooting a real machine gun and taking home the target as a souvenir. Pistols available for rental. Open daily, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 2900 E. Tropicana Ave.; (702) 454-1110 or www.thegunstorelasvegas.com
Imperial Palace Auto Collections
Classic car nirvana: Racing cars and touring roadsters from celebrities and former world leaders, all for sale. Daily 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Adults, $6.95; children 12 and under and seniors, $3. (702) 794-3174
Las Vegas Cyber Speedway
Sahara. Start your engines and enjoy the thrills NASCAR drivers do as you blast down the track. You can even customize options such as torque, braking response and suspension. Opens at 10 a.m. daily; closing hours vary. $10; unlimited pass $21.95. (702) 737-2111
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix Family Fun Center
1401 N. Rainbow Blvd. Features rides for all ages including Adult Gran Prix cars, Go Karts, Sprint Kart Speedway, Kiddie Karts, Dragon Roller Coaster, Super Fun Slides, Tornado Twister, Dive Bomber Airplanes, the latest arcade games
and a 7,000-sq.-ft. restaurant/party room with great food. Free admission. Open year-round; Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (702) 259-7000; visit us at www.lvmgp.com.
Las Vegas Monorail
Get from the MGM Grand Hotel at one end of the Strip to the Sahara at the other in 14 minutes; the Monorail runs in a continuous loop with trains arriving every few minutes. A ticket is required to board from vending machines at the following stations: MGM, Paris/Bally's, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah's/Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton, Sahara. Tickets $5 single-ride, $9 two-ride (shareable), $15 unlimited day pass (non-shareable), $35 ten-ride pass (shareable) and $40 unlimited three-day pass (non-shareable). Hours: 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. & 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sun. (702) 699-8200 or www.lvmonorail.com
Liberace Museum
1775 E. Tropicana Ave. He was a mainstay of Las Vegas for decades and his flamboyant style remains with us still. See the diamond-studded, gold piano, the fabulous capes and million-dollar furs. Called a "must" by Newsweek. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. (closed Mon.); $12.50 adults; $8.50 seniors and students with ID; children 10 and under and members of the Liberace Museum/Foundation, free. (702) 798-5595
Lucky Strike Lanes
Complete with a 10-lane bowling alley and a full-service bar and restaurant, Lucky Strikes is the Rio All-Suite Hotels' latest entertainment addition. It's open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., seven days a week (after 9 p.m., must be 21-plus). 777-7999
Lunchtime with Ira
This lively radio program is broadcast live from the Las Vegas Hilton's Shimmer Lounge every Saturday at 9 p.m. Visitors are welcome as Ira David Sternberg is host to celebrities, entertainers, tourism executives and writers. (702) 697-8700
Luxor IMAX Theater
You'll feel as though you're right in the middle of all of the action with a seven-story screen and a booming 15,000 watts of sound. Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Call (702) 262-IMAX for show times and ticket prices.
Luxor IMAX Ridefilms
Battle the evil Dr. Osiris in "In Search of the Obelisk." Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (702) 262-4555
Madame Tussauds Interactive Attraction
Marry George Clooney, kick back with Hugh Hefner or enamor yourself of Angelina Jolie. There's also an incredible likeness of Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean." Open daily at 10 a.m. Call (702) 862-7800 for pricing.
Masquerade Show in the Sky at Rio
Join in the Carnivale as you party with the Rio's performers in the middle of the casino. You can also choose to don a costume and ride along! Twenty-minute shows daily at 3, 4, 5, 6:30 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m. Free; riders, $12.95. (702) 252-7776
MGM Grand Lion Habitat
Stroll along the see-through tunnel that runs through the area as lions prowl above and below you. It's a (safe) way to get up close and personal with one of the world's most majestic creatures! Professional photo opportunities available. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free. (702) 891-1111
Miracle Mile Shops
Formerly Desert Passage at the Aladdin, Miracle Mile Shops is named in part to promote the 1.2 miles of retail space the mall covers. It also signals the center's transformation to a sleeker, more urbanized and contemporary space. Ongoing renovations to the interior and exterior are part of the adjoining casino's re-branding into the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino. 1-888-800-8284 or www.miraclemileshopslv.com
Mirage White Tiger Habitat
This lush atmosphere mimics white tigers' natural habitat and uses white as a backdrop to allow them to blend into their surroundings. Open 24 hours. Free. (702) 791-1111
M & M's World
For chocolate lovers, it's a fantasy from their wildest dreams. This unique, logo-shopping experience has interactive entertainment that dazzles you with chocolate, color and fun! Fill a bag from the COLORWORKS display. See the 40-foot neon bag of chocolates. Enjoy the 3-D animated movie, "I Lost My M in Vegas." Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-midnight. 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Free. (702) 740-2525
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
The world's largest and most experienced helicopter sightseeing company, celebrating 41 years and 4 million happy customers. Papillon specializes in soft-adventure tours, offering a variety of air tours, exclusive champagne landing tours, rafting tours, motor coach combo tours, horseback riding, wedding packages, night flights and much more. (702) 736-7243
Poker -- Straight from the Hilton
Radio host Rodd William Stowell and Las Vegas Hilton Poker Room Manager Marc Nelson talk with poker experts every Monday from 3 to 4 p.m. (702) 697-8700
Price Is Right -- Live!
Bally's. Come on down for your chance to win cash and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Game Show Network's Todd Newton. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 2:30 p.m. (dark Sun.-Mon. & Fri.). Tickets $49.50. Must be 21-plus.
The Roller Coaster at New York-New York
This breathtaking roller coaster shoots you around New York-New York's skyline and does a barrel roll past the Statue of Liberty, rising to 203 feet at its highest point before reaching speeds of 67 mph. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-midnight. Tickets $12.50 per person; re-rides $6; all-day "Scream" pass $25. (702) 740-6969
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
See 16 species of sharks, along with sawfish and endangered green sea turtles. Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; last admission sold at 10 p.m. $15.95 adults; $10.95 children 5-12; 4 and under, free. (702) 632-4555
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat
Mirage. The famous duo's ode to preservation, where white tigers and other big cats live like royalty. The adjacent, 2.5 million-gallon dolphin habitat is an observation and research facility with underwater viewing areas. The latest addition to the dolphin family was born last month and is available for viewing. Daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $15 adults; $10 children 4-12. (702) 791-1111
Sirens of TI
Treasure Island. Video producer Kenny Ortega choreographed this sexy combination of music and dance that pits the sirens against a rag-tag lot of pirates. Nightly at 7, 8:30, 10 & 11:30. Free. VIP viewing is available for TI guests; you'll also find a great overlook at the property's Social House. (702) 894-7111
Speed -- the Ride (at NASCAR® Cafe)
Sahara. It's a thrill ride like no other! Linear-induction motors propel riders more than 70 mph down a tunnel, around a loop and through the legs of the Sahara Hotel marquee. But the big thrill is the vertical climb up a 222-foot-high tower. Then stall and drop backward down the same track. Sahara Hotel; Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Single ride, $10; unlimited pass (includes Cyper Speedway), $21.95. (702) 737-2111
Spin the Ultimate Variety Wheel
V Theater, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Walk up and take your chance on V's variety wheel to win V Theater show tickets, drink coupons, merchandise and store discounts. Daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (702) 932-1818
Springs Preserve
333 So. Valley View Blvd. Explore colorful botanical gardens, interactive galleries and trails at this 180-acre attraction known as "the birthplace of Las Vegas." Learn about the history of the valley as well as sustainable living for the future in a fun, hands-on way. Daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; trails and gardens close at dusk. 702-822-7700 or www.springspreserve.org
Star Trek: The Experience at LV Hilton
Battle Klingons aboard the USS Enterprise, try to resist Borgs and tour the
History of the Future museum. "The Experience: Secrets Unveiled" lets you
behind the attraction's curtains. Opens at 11 a.m. daily; first ride starts at noon. Call for closing times. $42.99; $14.99 museum-only pass. $39.99 behind-the-scenes tour; $31 with ride ticket. For more information, call (888) GO BOLDLY or visit www.startrekexp.com.
Stratosphere Tower
Get unparalleled views of the entire valley from indoor and outdoor observation decks 1,149 feet above the Strip. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri.-Sat. and holidays, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. $10.95 adults; $7 children ages 4-12. (702) 380-7711
Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides
Catapult 30 feet over the tower's edge in X-Scream, experience 3 G's of force when you're spun up and out on Insanity and launch off your seat and fall back toward the Earth at speeds greater than freefall in Big Shot. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., holidays, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Price packages vary; all-day unlimited pass is $30.95. (702) 380-7777
Stripper 101
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Master the infamous Las Vegas stripper pole in this workout that emulates actual moves -- 25 in all -- used in gentlemen's clubs. No prior dance experience required. Call for prices. Mon.-Wed., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs. 5 & 6:30 p.m.; Fri., 5, 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 3:30, 5, 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 5 p.m. Ruby Package: $60, includes class, license, unlimited cocktails, free gifts. Sapphire Package: $40, includes class, license and one cocktail. Must be 18-plus. (702) 932-1818
Sunset Stampede at Sam's Town
Away from the hustle and bustle of the casino, you'll find Mystic Falls Park, a huge atrium complete with trees, a mist-shrouded cliff and cascading waterfall. A symphony fills the air and it comes alive with dancing geysers and laser lights, all choreographed in a splendid, 10-minute show. 2, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. daily. Free; (702) 456-7777
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Featured in the Tropicana's Exhibition Center are more than 300 artifacts uncovered from the ship's wreck site -- including a suitcase, a felt bowler hat, the ship's binoculars (which were lost that fateful night) and glassware etched with the logo of the White Star Line. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; last admission at 10 p.m. Adults, $22; seniors, $20; Nevada residents, $19; children 4-11, $15. Combo tickets for "Bodies" and "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" are $43 adults; $29 children. (702) 739-2411
Volcano at Mirage
Flames shoot into the night sky (some 100 feet above the waters below) in this Strip-fronting welcome to The Mirage. Daily, at the top of each hour from 8 p.m. to midnight. (Starts at 6 p.m., winter hours, and 7 p.m., spring hours.) Free. (702) 791-7111
Experience a Borg Invasion (above) or encounter some Klingons when you visit the LV Hilton's 'Star Trek' attraction.
Watch the Sirens of TI lure pirates to their cove and turn it into a 21st-century party.
George Clooney's bachelorhood gets threatened daily by such takers as these at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
You'll find it to be a real trip when you ride the Monorail up and down the Strip.
3-D films are among the offerings at Luxor's IMAX Theatre.
New York-New York's Roller Coaster features heights of 203 feet, drops of 144 feet and speeds up to 67 mph.
Life is all fun and games for those who pack the GameWorks arena.