Wasted Space
- Conceptualized by action sports star Carey Hart, Wasted Space is a new nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino that provides an intimate setting to hear music by up-and-coming rock bands. Part of the resort’s $800 million expansion, the 5,000-square-foot club is available for private events. www.hardrockhotel.com
Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat
- Located at The Mirage, the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat is available for after-hours events with dolphin and tiger trainers on hand to mingle with the guests and offer insights into the animals. The spacious dolphin habitat is home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, including a mother and baby born at the habitat. The tree-shaded Secret Garden section of the habitat is home to five rare animal breeds, including Bengal tigers of both the white and golden variety. www.mirage.com
Liberace Museum
- “Mr. Showmanship” in all his glory is celebrated at this museum where galleries display Liberace’s dazzling jewelry, costumes, rare antiques, customized and historic pianos and classic car collection. The museum’s Grand Gallery accommodates up to 100 people for events, while larger groups of up to 300 can gather in the Outdoor Record Plaza. www.liberace.org
Minus 5 Experience
- The ultimate setting for ice-breaker events, Minus 5 Experience is a new ice lounge at Mandalay Bay offering an “arctic” experience of intricately carved ice sculptures and architectural features kept at 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice carvers can create customized ice sculptures for private parties for up to 150 people. www.minus5experience.com
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Located 12 miles north of downtown, the Speedway can handle mega events with seating for up to 100,000 in the Superspeedway, a venue for NASCAR events. Groups of all sizes will find a number of both indoor and outdoor venues. Other options include team-building events during which participants can get behind the wheel of racecars or go-karts. www.lvmscorporateevents.com