Las Vegas is only a few hours’ drive away from Area 51. Naturally, someone decided to create a space that is a play on the famous mystery military base. Area15, about five miles from the Strip, is filled with immersive experiences, arcade games, bars, axe throwing, hang gliding, a laser maze, and more.

Our favorite attraction at Area15 has to be Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, a made-up supermarket that’s a play on Vegas consumerism. To reach the dimensions of Meow Wolf, you’ll go through one of the various entry points in what seems like a supermarket that could be out of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Although Vegas is typically known for more adult-oriented activities, this unique immersive art experience is a perfect family-friendly activity.

Pro tip: go early, as daytime entrance is free. If you’re traveling to Las Vegas during the summer, this is the perfect way to stay entertained for hours and avoid the hot desert heat.

To see just how crazy and wacky Las Vegas can get, take a stroll down Fremont Street and get the full experience. Upon arrival, you’ll immediately be impressed by the giant LED canopy screen that encloses the most popular part of this downtown stretch. With various bars, restaurants, tattoo shops, and a zipline experience, you’ll have plenty of activities.

There’s live music at night on the various stages along the route, but the street performers who make Fremont their stage—dancers, musicians, live spray-paint artists—are just as entertaining. Texans might say “Keep Austin Weird,” but you’ll change your opinion on just how “weird” that city is after your time here (in the best way).

The High Roller is located just past the Linq on the Strip and is visible from almost any part of the city. This is one of the best ways to get a view of Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding desert landscape. Standing at 550 feet tall, this ride has 28 transparent pods that can hold up to 40 people in each. Plan ahead, as the average time spent on the High Roller is about 30 minutes.

Even in the fall, Vegas can endure pretty warm temperatures, so you may want to experience a cool environment. We recommend one of Minus5˚ Ice Bar’s three locations at Linq Promenade, Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, and the Shoppes at Mandalay Place.

You might be thinking, “What the heck is an ice bar?” Everything inside Minus 5 is literally made of ice—the walls, the seats, the tables, and even the glasses the bartender makes your drink in—and the inside stays at a cold 23 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. If you’re having a hard time picturing this, think of Moody Gardens’ Ice Land for comparison. Prices vary by package: the Cool Experience goes for $24 and includes entry, gloves, and a parka, so in case you were worried about needing a coat, the ice bar has you covered (pun intended).

Mob movie fans, true crime lovers, and history geeks, this is the space for you. The museum, located in what was once the city’s courthouse and post office, showcases where Las Vegas casino owners and workers once went in 1950 to answer questions about their ties to various mob bosses in the Kefauver Committee hearings, during which much of the organized crime in America was exposed.

Through three floors and a basement, the exhibits are enough to keep you entertained for hours. You’ll not only get to explore the history of the mob scene, but also organized crime today and the rise of the cartels, whose corruption is interconnected like a spiderweb. Want to feel like you’re on the job? Try out the museum’s immersive crime lab and see if you have a knack for forensic science.

If you’re a fan of Alcatraz, you’ll appreciate everything this museum has to offer. It also has an underground speakeasy and distillery—what’s not to love about that? And with its proximity to Fremont Street, it’s easy to continue on with the good vibes after your time spent in the museum.