Adventuredome
is a 5-acre indoor amusement park (formerly known as Grand Slam Canyon) located
at Circus Circus in Winchester, Nevada on the Las Vegas Strip. The park offers
25 rides and attractions and is connected to the hotel via The Promenade. The
Adventuredome opened in 1993 in the west parking lot of the hotel. It sits on a
reinforced 18" thick deck elevated 18 feet above ground. The dome itself
consists of over 350,000 sq ft. of pink tinted, insulated glass over a
teal green space frame. Each pane of glass weighs approximately 300 lb.
Great
for kids and the kids-at-heart, the Adverturedome inside Circus Circus proves
you can go crazy in Vegas without the wild nightlife scene. The
five-and-a-half-acre Adventuredome is America's largest indoor theme park and
features thrill rides, traditional carnival rides, laser tag, miniature golf,
bumper cars, midway booths, an arcade, clown shows and so much more. The
natural lighting, high ceilings and canyon fixtures throughout the property
gives you the feel of the outdoors, so you don't feel claustrophobic in the
least bit.
Adventuredome
offers enough thrill rides to keep you busy all afternoon. The Sling Shot
shoots up like a rocket launch at a shocking 4 G force, while the Canyon
Blaster takes you on a dashing 55-mile-per-hour roller coaster ride complete
with a double-loop and double-corkscrew track.
If
you're ready to take a "spin" on the fun side, adventure seekers and
music lovers alike can enjoy the excitement of Disk 'O, which moves at an
astounding 14 rotations per minute on its 100-foot roller coaster track. You'll
find yourself spinning and twirling in different directions the entire time.
The
Inverter flips you at a full 360 degrees and leaves you hanging upside down,
while Chaos spins you upside-down, backward and counterclockwise. Once you're
ready to cool down from all the rides, the refreshing Rim Runner gives you the
splash of your life. Even if you're not bringing the kids, the 4-D
Special FX Theatre features bubbles, water squirts and special effects
that will have you giggling in your chair like a 4-year-old.
The
Drifter Ferris wheel is a romantic ride if you're bringing a date, but seats up
to four people if you're with friends or family. There is a merry-go-round right
next to it.
But
the Adventuredome isn't just about the rides: The prizes at the midway booths
have gone up a notch since we were kids. Sure, you can still win the typical
oversized teddy bear or plush banana, but other prizes include Hello Kitty and
Angry Bird dolls, as well as other popular icons. Come prepared with plenty of
one dollar bills.
One
thing you must do before leaving is the Adventuredome's Lazer Tag. Put your
"Call of Duty" skills to the test, strap on your vest and let the fun
begin. There are plenty of dark corners and hallways to hide in and get your
opponents. See your score just outside the exit.
Vendor
booths offer personal designed T-shirts, caricature drawings ($5 a person) and
all sorts of novelty items. There are also photo booths scattered around the
attraction. There's even a trampoline jump for the kids, too.
And
of course, the attraction comes complete with all your favorite foods like
funnel cake, soft pretzels, nachos and lemonade. The Adventuredome also offers
a cocktail stand for adults.
Every
Halloween, Adventuredome transforms into Frightdome, a scarefest which lasts
through the month of October. Experience a handful of haunted houses and watch
out for all the scary ghosts and goblins lurking throughout the area.
You
can easily spend the whole day here. Whether you bring the kids or you're going
on a date (you can cling on to each other after all the scary rides!), there's
really no age limit here. And since you're indoors, it's guaranteed fun -- rain
or shine. The official website is http://www.adventuredome.com/
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