High Roller at The LINQ Promenade THINGS TO DO This Fall and Winter From festive seasonal activities to fun indoor attractions, you’ll find no shortage of things to do on and off the Strip this fall and winter. Take your pick from these memorable experiences. 1 Ride above the Strip on the world’s tallest observation wheel as you take a rotation in one of the glass-enclosed cabins on the The LINQ’s High Roller . 4 2 Escape to an exotic paradise and meet some wildlife along the way (we’re talking dolphins, tigers and lions) at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage. 7 8 Take the wheel of a real NASCAR racecar and zoom around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway when you go for a drive with Richard Petty Driving Experience . Head up to Mount Charleston — just 30 minutes from the Strip — to spend the day snowshoeing or skiing through a winter wonderland of fresh powder. Peruse the studios of local painters, photographers, designers and artists at The Arts Factory in Downtown Las Vegas, and catch live music on First Fridays. 5 6 3 Tap into your competitive side at Level Up inside MGM Grand, where you can show off your skills with air hockey, foosball, billiards and the world’s largest Pac-Man game. Warm up with a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate at Payard Patisserie & Bistro inside Caesars Palace, and peruse the selection of handcrafted chocolates and desserts. From smash Broadway hits to performances by the Nevada Ballet Theatre and Las Vegas Philharmonic, experience renowned produc-tions at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts located Downtown. 9 Get toasty by the fireplace and sip a craft cocktail at Alder & Birch , a sleek, contemporary American steakhouse inside The Orleans. 8 /// VisitLasVegas.com >> photos courtesy of: Caesars Entertainment, photo by Erik Kabik; Madame Tussauds; MGM Resorts International; Boyd Gaming Corporation 25