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SKYFALL LOUNGE Connected to Alain Ducassse's Rivea, this Strip-facing lounge appears straight out of a James Bond film. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7575; delanolasvegas.com VELVETEEN RABBIT This craft-cocktail hot spot offers an ever-evolving selection of inventive elixirs. 1218 S. Main St., 702-685- 9645; velveteenrabbitlv.com VIcE VERSA PATIO & LOUNGE Vdara's fireside patio bar is a perfect place for cocktails and light bites before a night on the town. Vdara, 702-590- 2312; vdara.com VISTA cOcKTAIL LOUNGE This glittery cocktail lounge showcases a rotating display of cityscapes from around the world. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7852; caesars.com culture/ clubs BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART Exhibitions at Bellagio's on- site gallery have focused on everything from the decora- tive art of Fabergé to Pablo Picasso's early lithographs. Bellagio, 702-693-7871; bellagio.com BROOKLYN BOWL This cornerstone of The Linq combines a bowling alley with a concert venue and restaurant. The Linq, 702- 862-2695; thelinq.com DRAI'S NIGHTcLUB The cherry on top of the Cromwell, Drai's attracts top-tier hip-hop talent and boasts the Strip's only rooftop pool deck. The Cromwell, 702-777-3800; thecromwell.com THE NEON MUSEUM The restored La Concha Motel now serves as the entry point to this must-see collection of some of Vegas's most iconic neon signs. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-387-6366; neonmuseum.org OMNIA NIGHTcLUB The Strip's newest megaclub brings with it a talent roster topped by Calvin Harris and 75,000 square feet of dance floor. Caesars Palace, 702- 785-6200; caesars.com THE SAYERS cLUB Alternative rock meets old-school jazz inside this laid-back lounge on the ground floor of SLS Las Vegas. SLS Las Vegas, 702- 761-7618; slslasvegas.com THE SMITH cENTER Downtown's performing arts center is home to the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and dedicated Broadway and Cabaret Jazz programs. 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000; thesmithcenter.com SPRINGS PRESERVE A 180-acre nature preserve complete with botanical gardens, a seasonal butterfly habitat, and the Nevada State Museum. 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700; springspreserve.org TAO NIGHTcLUB After more than 10 years in the game, Venetian's Asian-inspired nightclub Tao continues to appeal to the celebrity set. Venetian, 702-388-8588; venetian.com XS NIGHTcLUB Top-ranked DJs (Alesso, Zedd) headline the festivities at this gold- drenched club with a spectacular poolside patio. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770- 0097; wynnlasvegas.com HAKKASAN NIGHTcLUB A playground for EDM heavyweights from Steve Aoki to Tiësto, Hakkasan features both an Asian-inspired restaurant and lounge in addition to a nightclub. MGM Grand, 702-891-3838; mgmgrand.com HYDE BELLAGIO Perched on the banks of Bellagio's famous lake, this Philippe Starck-designed nightclub is best known for its sprawling patio terrace and fountain views. Bellagio, 702-693-8700; bellagio.com MARJORIE BARRIcK MUSEUM This jewel of a gallery hosts both retrospectives and showings of Las Vegas- based artists' work. 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., 702-895-3381; unlv.edu/ barrickmuseum MARQUEE NIGHTcLUB The venue that kick-started Vegas's nightclub boom remains one of the most popular spots to catch EDM, rap, and hip-hop acts. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com THE MOB MUSEUM Housed in a historic Downtown building, the Mob Museum explores the impact of organized crime on Las Vegas's history. 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734; themobmuseum.org NATIONAL ATOMIc TESTING MUSEUM This Smithsonian-affiliated museum provides a compelling historical account of Nevada's somewhat complicated relationship with nuclear testing. 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151; national atomictestingmuseum.org vegasmagazine.com 61 DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN ¨ As Summerlin®, the valley's premier master-planned community, continues to develop new neighborhoods offering homes in a variety of styles, Downtown Summerlin®is experiencing its own growth spurt with the addition of two first-to- Nevada powerhouse brands. Dave & Busters, a popular entertainment destination known for chef-crated food, innovative beverages and state-of-the-art arcade, opens this summer. Crate and Barrel, the home furnishings brand known for its exclusive inspirational designs, excellent value and superb customer service, has been long anticipated in southern Nevada. Summerlin is the only valley master- planned community with its own downtown, which is fast becoming a favorite for fun, food, fashion and entertainment for Summerlin and valley residents, alike. Information at summerlin.com.