It’s unbelievably cheesy, but you just can’t help staring at the kitschy animation that lights up the gigantic Viva Vision screen while 555,000 watts of sound worthy of arena heavy-metal rock blast. The free outdoor show’s themes seem to change on a whim, but they’re always pretty zany. The canopy, which is the length of five football fields, stretches right...

A mecca for NASCAR fans every March, this supersized auto racing complex does it all: stock-car races, drag races, and dirt races. Buy your tickets weeks or months in advance, then show up at the track early on race day for autographs from the drivers. If you want to experience the thrills of racing, reserve ahead for a ride-along with a pro (or...

Hello, speed demons! Proving that the joy of go-karts is not just for kids, this indoor track just west of the Palms casino lets you race along at speeds of up to 45mph (or 20mph for the junior racers). Even extreme-sports pros love driving ’em – it’s a real adrenaline rush. If you’re concerned about climate change, know that these go-karts...

In the Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace, this impressive spa charges top dollar, but most patrons find the price tag to be worth it. At Qua, you’ll find some unique features like heated stone chaise lounges and a circuit of hydrotherapy pools. Afterward, cool off inside the arctic ice room where dry-ice snowflakes drift. Then ask the tea sommelier to brew up...

Tired of the Strip‘s neon lights and the crazy-making ding-ding-ding of slot machines? Head to Red Rock Canyon, a national conservation area with a 13-mile scenic loop drive that’s popular with cyclists and Sunday drivers. Barring rush-hour traffic, the canyon is only a 30-minute drive from the Strip. In the late afternoon before sunset is a gorgeous time to visit. Don’t show...