Las Vegas is renowned for its vibrant casinos and neon-lit skyline, but some tourists are uncovering a different side of Southern Nevada. Alice Haines, a tourist from Central California, found Springs Preserve, a museum, botanical garden, and wildlife sanctuary, while searching online for "hidden gems." "When I've come to Las Vegas in the past, I've mainly stayed at the Strip and wanted to do something different," Haines said. Springs Preserve has seen a 10% increase in non-local visitors this s

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Explaining on Instagram: "The Las Vegas Sphere is one of the most mind-blowing entertainment venues ever built — a 366-foot-tall, fully immersive digital arena that looks like a giant glowing planet dropped onto the Strip. 🌍✨ Its exterior is covered in over a million LED lights, turning it into a massive animated billboard visible across the city. Inside, the Sphere seats nearly 18,000 people with a wraparound 16K screen, vibrating floors, and high-tech audio that makes every show feel larger t