Las Vegas Attractions Always in Motion

Las Vegas attractions are always on the move, morphing into unfathomable experiences as quickly as it remakes and rethinks what were once staples of the Las Vegas Strip. To that end, the first of eight refurbished and historic neon signs have been installed as part of the continuing Las Vegas Boulevard Improvement Project. Signs are owned by the city of Las Vegas, Regardless the Neon Museum and Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO), and will be installed over the next several months.

The signs, welcoming Las Vegas attractions for those who knew the city when …, and those who want to get a sense of what Las Vegas was, will join the existing eight classic neon signs already installed in the Las Vegas Boulevard median from Sahara Avenue to just north of Washington Avenue. Also the new (old) Las Vegas attractions celebrate the history of vintage Vegas, beautify a world-famous roadway and create a neon trail to The Neon Museum.

All eight of the neon signs are part of a $125 million Las Vegas Boulevard Improvement project, which includes the additions of the gateway arches and showgirls signage. 

The Par-A-Dice Motel sign is the first of the new signs to be installed just north of Oakey Boulevard on Las Vegas Boulevard. The sign was originally located at 2217 Fremont St., for a motel that opened its doors in 1953.

The other signs set to be installed on Las Vegas Boulevard in the coming months include:

Apache Motel, 1965, to be installed north of Bridger Avenue;

Golden Inn Motel, 1960, to be installed south of Bridger;

Clark Inn, 1962, to be installed north of Clark Avenue;

Lone Palm Motel, 1954, to be installed north of Garces Avenue;

Domino Motel, 1960s, to be installed north of Hoover Avenue;

Unquestionably fun City Motel, 1952, to be installed just south of Charleston Boulevard; and

Rummel Motel, 1968, to be installed south of Oakey.

These latest Las Vegas attractions join the historic signs on Las Vegas Boulevard already in place that include:

The Horseshoe Casino, 1951, now located just north of Washington;

Silver Slipper Casino, 1950, now located near the Neon Museum at McWilliams Avenue;

Bow and Arrow Motel, 1950s, now located south of McWilliams;

Society Cleaners, 1946, now located just south of U.S. 95/Interstate 515;

Normandie Motel, 1940s, now located just north of Stewart Avenue;

Lucky Cuss Motel, 1955, now located just south of Stewart; and

Hacienda Casino, 1956, now located at Fremont Street.

Las Vegas Attractions for Kids: Mermaid School

For those who have dreamed of being a mermaid, the opportunity has arrived via the Mermaid School at Silverton Casino. 

This Las Vegas attraction is a 90-minute experience for mermaid wanna-bes ages seven to adult. Formerly silverton mermaid students get to wim in the casino’s 117,000-gallon aquarium, along with thousands of tropical fish and rays. Each session includes:

Also mermaid “warm up” class

MoreoverA swim session in the aquarium with a mermaid tail

Also a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium and the sea life that lives within it

A certificate of completion

Also a celebratory scoop of gelato (for kids) and a mimosa (for adults)

And, of course, an experience of a lifetime.

Mermaid School will be held on select days from 8:30am until 10am:

Reservations for Mermaid School for Kids(ages 7-12) are currently being accepted for May 13, 20, and 27; June 3, 17, 21, 23, and 28; July 1, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28; and August 2, 4, and 5. Above all this reservations for Mermaid School for Families(ages 7-Adult) are currently being accepted for June 18, July 23, and August 18. Reservations for Mermaid School for Adults(ages 19+) are currently being accepted for May 21; June 4, 11, and 25; and July 2.

In addition All equipment, including goggles, will be provided at this unusual Las Vegas attraction and experience. Participants need only bring a swimsuit or towel. Reservations must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. There is a minimum of two participants per class and a maximum of six for Mermaid School for Kids, and four for Mermaid School for Adults and Families. Finally At least one parent must be present during the Kids or Family sessions. Classes are $175-$225 per participant plus fees. (702) 263-7777.