Vegas, baby!
Card tables and slot machines aside, if you want a guarantee that you’ll experience the oddball side of Sin City, here are a few attractions you wouldn’t want to miss.
“Stay weird” may be Portland’s unofficial motto, but the saying applies better, I think, to Las Vegas. Where else in the United States are you as likely to see a bride, in full regalia, spending her wedding night getting drunk in front of a slot machine? Bride sightings are hit or miss, of course, but if you want to guarantee that you’ll experience the oddball side of Sin City, here are a few attractions I wouldn’t want you to miss.
Kiss by Monster Mini Golf:
Ever wanted to hit a golf ball down a giant replica of Gene Simmons’ tongue? You’ll do that here,
and it’ll be a glow-in-the-dark experience, with Kiss music blasting. But that’s just the beginning of the fun: you’ll also get to dine in the Kiss-themed cafe or be wed by band impersonators. And, of course, there’s more Kiss mem-
orabilia for sale here than the band members likely ever had in their garages.
Heart Attack Grill: This may be the only restaurant in America that admits it’s trying to kill you with its food. Servers are dressed
like nurses, and the food is all crafted to be as high in fats, sugars and calories as possible. They advertise free meals for anyone over 350 pounds (there’s an onsite scale), and a waiving of the check if you actually do have a heart attack there.
Zombie Apocalypse Store: Be prepared! This tongue-in-cheek store sells everything you could possibly need should the undead return, including stun guns, gas masks and T-shirts with the logo of the shop.
Dig This: For adults who never got over the joy of playing in a sandbox as toddlers, this attraction teaches all comers how to use actual bulldozers and excavators. Then, the staff sets them
loose on an obstacle course to test their newfound digging and boulder-moving skills.
Note to the reader: Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. The information in this column was accurate when it was released, but prices are competitive, sometimes limited and can always change without notice.