Downtown Container Park
This place is an off-Strip shopping, dining and entertainment, where you can experience a different concept of the city. It is open-air and features businesses recycled shipping containers that are put together in a courtyard with space for awesome concerts, events, or performances.
Visit Las Vegas published, “The Downtown Container Park is a family-friendly outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment attraction. Made completely of shipping containers stacked upon each other, this unique venue offers a variety of boutique shops and food outlets. There is a kids play area with 30 foot slide and water area in the middle of this urban destination located just blocks away from Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. Various musical groups are featured on the outdoor amphitheater nightly. Check the website for events and concerts taking place.”
Lake of Dreams at Wynn Las Vegas
This complimentary entertainment at the Wynn happens every night. They use Lake of Dreams to hold giant puppets and massive robot shows and the huge 23 feet head that emerges from the water during shows. They have beautiful lights and thrilling sounds that make these shows more exciting.
Wynn says, “Discover the all-new Lake of Dreams show, a multimedia experience that blends colorful puppetry, an immersive soundtrack and state-of-the-art sound and lighting to create an unforgettable spectacle on Wynn’s signature water attraction. Sparkling with 5,500LED lights, the 3-acre Lake of Dreams is framed by a 90-foot performance waterfall and 1,500 pine trees, the backdrop for sensational visuals designed by a world-class team that includes Emmy-winning director Kenny Ortega, production designer Michael Curry and lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe. Whether you’re enjoying cocktails at Parasol Down or dinner on the patio at Lakeside or SW Steakhouse, Wynn’s Lake of Dreams is The Strip’s most spellbinding experience.”
The Linq Promenade
This is the highest observation wheel in the world that has free live entertainment almost every night specially designed for thrill-seekers.
Visit Las Vegas published, “The LINQ Promenade + Experience has plenty more to see and do. Stroll along the promenade and step into 3-D murals for a mind-bending photo, catch the choreographed light show that spans several promenade features, and watch the free live entertainment taking place most nights.”
Sunset Stampede
Sunset Stampede is another off-Strip entertainment and can be found at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall. It is embraced by luscious greenery and a waterfall. Their show started in 1994 and now has top-notch laser technology for sophisticated effects. They play their colorful LED fountain lights daily from around 2 pm up to 10 p.m with a thrilling howling wolf to mark the start of the show.
Vegas.com stated, “Located about 20 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, Mystic Falls Park inside Sam’s Town is like walking through the woods — except the wolf and bears here are completely harmless. In addition to the state-of-the-art, 10-minute Sunset Stampede laser light and fountain show, the 25,000-square-foot atrium includes plenty of greenery, babbling brooks and animatronic animals. While it may not be the great outdoors, the ambiance certainly fits the criteria.
Mystic Falls Park showcases a wolf, bears, an eagle, a deer and even a beaver chewing on some wood. If you’re looking for a place to rest before or after the show, Mystic Falls Park offers plenty of wooden seats and benches, including a gazebo area. Planning on sticking around for a while? There is a center bar for guests 21 and older who can catch all of the action while enjoying a cocktail. The Mystic Falls Park also offers of plenty of photo opportunities. Take a picture on the bridge or by the serene water fixture. Your friends back home will think that you’re on a nature hike.”
The Park
Nothing beats a nice afternoon walk in the park. It is situated between New York- New York and Park MGM, it has live bands, art sculptures, bars, and lots of activities. You and your friends or family can take awesome pictures beside the waterfalls and artworks.
Vegas.com published, “At The Park, you won’t have to worry about anyone fighting over where to eat – that’s because everyone will be more than happy to dine here. Simply put, The Park’s promenade is not your typical dining experience. The attractive outdoor space offers dining, attractions and entertainment, all rolled into one.
You can’t really beat outdoor patio dining, a lively atmosphere and not to mention the Bliss Dance statue. Also, if you’re here to watch a concert at T-Mobile Arena, it’s only a short walk away.
Whether you’re enjoying a fresh stroll or need to sober up by way of a fresh stroll, The Park’s outdoor promenade does not disappoint. You’ll find hundreds (yes, hundreds) of fully grown trees and flowers, two long water walls and shade structures ranging from 55 to 75 feet tall. These structures light up at night, resembling oversized neon blooms.”