Welcome to the boomtown
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Welcome to the boomtown
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978 , Las Vegas ’ Springs Preserve is a 180-acre site that sits approximately three miles west of the Strip . The multifaceted attraction includes everything from museums , period buildings and an amphitheater to a botanical garden , trails and wildlife exhibits . Springs Preserve celebrated its 10th anniversary this year
Boomtown 1905
by opening several new exhibits including WaterWorks and Boomtown 1905 . WaterWorks offers a look at the journey water takes from an on-site pump station to the taps of residents in the Vegas Valley . The exhibit takes guests inside the Charleston Heights Pumping Station , an active production facility that ’ s operated by the Las Vegas Valley Water District .
The interactive Boomtown 1905 area recalls the early days when Las Vegas was a fledgling desert community . The re-created streetscape features representations of businesses that developed between 1905 and 1920 , including the Arizona Club , the Majestic Theatre and the Lincoln Hotel . Groups can enjoy activities such as a Morse Code challenge at the Las Vegas Train Depot , using a vintage cash register to make change at the Las Vegas Mercantile and weighing precious metals at the First State Bank .
A variety of guided tours and special events are offered throughout the year . Annual festivals such as Mardi Gras Vegas ( February ), the ‘ Ohana Festival ( May ), the Grapes & Hops Festival ( September ) and the Haunted Harvest ( October ) are popular with groups , as are the Botanical Garden Guided Walk or the Springs Preserve Mining Camp that are offered each weekend .
For more information , visit springspreserve . org or call + 1.702.822.7746 .
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