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poker room. The 61lb Hand of Faith, the world's largest gold nugget, is displayed around
the corner from the hotel lobby.
Hard Rock
CASINO
702-693-5000;
www.hardrockhotel.com
; 4455 Paradise Rd;
24hr;
108)
The original rock 'n' roll casino hotel is home to one of the world's most impressive collec-
tions of rock memorabilia, including Jim Morrison's handwritten lyrics to one of the
Door's greatest hits, and leather jackets from a who's who of famous rock stars. The
Joint
most tickets $40-200; 108)
concert hall,
Vinyl
music lounge and
Rehab
pool parties at-
tract a sex-charged crowd.
National Atomic Testing Museum
MUSEUM
Rd, Desert Research Institute; adult/child 7-17yr $14/12;
10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun;
202)
Recalling an era when the word 'atomic' conjured modernity and mystery, this Smithsoni-
an afilliate writes an intriguing testament to the period when nuclear bombs were tested
just outside Las Vegas. The deafening
Ground Zero Theater
mimics a concrete test
bunker.
Arts Factory
ARTS CENTER
702-383-3133;
www.theartsfactory.com
; 107 E Charleston Blvd;
9am-6pm
daily, to 10pm 1st Fri of month; Deuce, SDX)
carnival of 10,000 art-lovers, hipsters, indie musicians and hangers-on descend on Las Ve-
gas' downtown arts district. These giant monthly block parties feature gallery openings,
performance art, live bands and food trucks. The action revolves around the
Arts Factory
.
Activities