A World of Wonder
AREA15 is a destination unlike any other
By Heather Turk
“WILD: A Safari Experience”
Since opening in September 2020, AREA15 has become one of Las Vegas’ top entertainment attractions. The off-Strip art, events and entertainment district welcomed nearly 2 million visitors during its first year of operation and continues to be a worthy addition to the Entertainment Capital of the World with its ever-growing list of exciting experiences. Anchored by Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, a mysterious art installation with four themed areas and 60 unique environments for guests to explore, AREA15 recently welcomed several new experiences visitors won’t want to miss — including one that takes the fun at AREA15 to exhilarating new heights. Located outside the main entrance of AREA15, LIFTOFF invites riders to grab a drink from its lounge before taking a seat onboard the 7-minute open-air balloon ride. Guests will slowly rise 130 feet into the air, where they’ll enjoy an intoxicating, 360-degree view of the Strip and surrounding area while sipping their beverage. Although riders will have to secure any loose items in a locker before boarding the panoramic skyline experience, camera phones are welcome, as safety lanyards will be provided so guests can take plenty of jaw-dropping photographs without worrying about dropping their phones. For those who want to experience even more skyhigh fun, guests can head inside AREA15 to enjoy the first indoor, electric dual-track suspension ride in the
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Haley’s Comet is one of just a handful of rollgliders located across the planet – and the only one that lets the riders race a friend
United States: Haley’s Comet. One of AREA15’s original attractions, Haley’s Comet gives riders a vantage point of AREA15 unlike any other as they soar around the building. Riders can choose to enjoy a more leisurely ride or race each other on one of two unique tracks, reaching speeds up to 7 miles an hour. While that may not sound fast, it definitely feels fast when your feet are dangling high above everyone else’s heads! Although AREA15 has no shortage of thrills, it’s probably best known for its extraordinary immersive attractions. AREA15’s latest addition, Illuminarium Las Vegas, continues to build on that with three state-of-the-art shows that use the world’s most advanced laser projection, LIDAR-based interactivity,
