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What do you do in Vegas when you’re done shooting?



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Well, gambling and drinking, sure. However, if that's not sufficient, Las Vegas has (as you might imagine) a lot to do besides shows and strip clubs. We did a little research into some of the less obvious things you might want to do when you're not stomping the halls of SHOT Show or enjoying the casinos. Here are a half dozen things that might appeal to you. Drive fast, jump from on high, swim with an apex predator…

1.    The Ferrari Experience at Dream Racing at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway

More about that right here.

Things to do in Vegas - Dream Racing

Things to do in Vegas - Dream Racing

 

2.    Sky Combat Ace Fighter Pilot Experience in Boulder City

Start the dogfighting by reading more about it here.

Things to do in Vegas -fighter ace

3.    SkyJump at Stratosphere

Online here.

Things to do in Vegas - Skyjump

4.    Dive with the Sharks at Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

You can check it out right here.

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Things to do in Vegas - diving with sharks

5.    Maverick Helicopter Tour Experience above the Strip or to the Grand Canyon

Maverick helicopters are online here.

Things to do in Vegas - Maverick Helo Tours 2

6.    Bootleg Canyon Zipline in Boulder City

Start your run here.

Things to do in Vegas - ziplining

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