This scientific research center is located in Paradise. Once you've explored everything you want to at Desert Research Institute, head to nearby University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Premium Outlets North, and Thomas and Mack Center.
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Only problem the street construction that makes hard to get into the hotel, but other than that hotel was excellent
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