{"id":22601,"date":"2017-04-16T19:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-16T19:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=22601"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:01:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:01:47","slug":"vegas-unhinged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/vegas-unhinged\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegas unhinged"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not because they involve high stakes, or scintillating subject matter, but simply because of their out-of-this-world character. From hurling axes at fresh rounds of wood to hunting down simulated zombies with very real machine guns, if you\u2019re looking for things to do in Las Vegas and you\u2019re tired of gambling and drinking, this town\u2019s got you covered.<\/p>\n<h3>Dig This: America\u2019s Adult Sized Sandbox<\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38785 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bulldozer_Las-Vegas_Daytime.jpg\" alt=\"man learning how to operate a bulldozer in Las Vegas\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hop in a digger and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/dig-this-americas-adult-sized-sandbox.a330630.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Las%20Vegas%20(and%20vicinity),%20Nevada,%20United%20States%20Of%20America\">unleash your inner <em>Bob the Builder<\/em><\/a> as you live out childhood dreams of operating heavy machinery. In what equates to a massive sandbox, tool around in your choice of a dirt-pushing bulldozer or a dig-ready excavator and go to town. Scoop dirt out of holes, push that dirt around, scoop it back into holes, you name it! Enjoy thorough lessons from experienced instructors at Dig This and learn how to play games like basketball and teeter totter from the seat of multi-ton industrial machine.<\/p>\n<h3>Jetpack Experience at Lake Las Vegas<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38780 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jet-Pack_Las-Vegas_Watersports.jpg\" alt=\"Man with a jet pack over a lake in Las Vegas\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you feel like everyone should be flying around on jetpacks by now, you\u2019re not alone. Luckily, the team at Flyboard Las Vegas is ready to make that dream a reality.\u00a0 Head to the shores of Lake Las Vegas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/jetpack-experience-at-lake-las-vegas.a415114.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Las%20Vegas%20(and%20vicinity),%20Nevada,%20United%20States%20Of%20America\">strap into a zippy jet pack<\/a> that gets its lift from high-powered streams of water. Learn to do acrobatic stunts like corkscrew spins and dizzying flips, enjoy refreshing crashes into the cool water, and get tips on improving your skills from experienced crew members who offer tips from close by.<\/p>\n<h3>Top Gun Flight<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38781 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pilot_Las-Vegas_Flying.jpg\" alt=\"Two smiling men with thumbs up sign inside the airplane at Sky Combat Ace in Las Vegas\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sightseeing flights are great if you just want to look around, but while you\u2019re up there, you may as well grab the controls and do a bit of flying yourself. With Sky Combat Ace, you can team up with experienced stunt pilots to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/top-gun-flight.a184183.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Las%20Vegas%20(and%20vicinity),%20Nevada,%20United%20States%20Of%20America\">steer ultra-agile planes into stomach-dropping flips<\/a>, loop-the-loops, and barrel rolls. By the end of your heart-pounding flight, head back to the landing strip and perform your hardest trick yet\u2014landing.<\/p>\n<h3>Zombie Hunt Shooting Experience<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not a question of if\u2014it\u2019s a matter of <em>when<\/em> the zombies decide to stage their ultimate assault on humankind. Get your aim right and train your trigger finger to fire at will as you head to the ranges of The Range 702 for a chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/zombie-hunt-shooting-experience.a347940.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Las%20Vegas%20(and%20vicinity),%20Nevada,%20United%20States%20Of%20America\">take out undead targets<\/a> with your choice of high-powered weapon. From the fully automatic rounds of an M4 to the guaranteed hits of a 12-gauge shotgun, there are plenty of options when you\u2019re ready to take out your first skin-dripping zombie.<\/p>\n<h3>Axe Monkeys: Indoor Axe Throwing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38784 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Axe-Monkeys_Las-Vegas_Unhinged.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with axe at Axe Monkeys in Las Vegas\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d like to think that in olden times, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/axe-monkeys-indoor-axe-throwing.a467935.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Las%20Vegas%20(and%20vicinity),%20Nevada,%20United%20States%20Of%20America\">throwing axes at wooden targets<\/a> was probably considered a pretty standard game of chance, long forgotten in the age of digital slot machines and Keno. Relive the glory days by heading to Axe Monkeys for Paul Bunyan\u2019s version of darts. Line up in front of freshly cut rounds of pine painted with red targets, choose your favorite hatchet, and let loose until you get your blade to sink satisfyingly into the wood, pausing to get tips and feedback on your technique from Axe Monkey team members along the way.<\/p>\n<h3>Off-Road Adventures<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38783 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Truck_Las-Vegas_Off-Roading.jpg\" alt=\"Close view of the Desert Off Road Experience in Las Vegas\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Smack dab in the middle of a desert, Vegas has always entertained drivers looking to push the limits of their cars. With nary a tree or obstacle for miles in any direction, it\u2019s the sort of place that begs to be explored with the pedal pressed to the floor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/beginner-off-roading-truck-experience.a444309.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Las%20Vegas%20(and%20vicinity),%20Nevada,%20United%20States%20Of%20America\">Take to the dusty trails<\/a> beyond The Strip for an off-roading experience that makes the Dukes of Hazzard look like the go-carts at the county fair. The pros at Vegas Off-Road Experience are happy to put you behind the wheel of high-octane trucks built to tackle the harsh terrain of the Nevada badlands.<\/p>\n<h3>Exotic High-Speed Racing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38782 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sports-Cars_Las-Vegas_Racing.jpg\" alt=\"Ferrari Italia and Lamborghini Huracan race around the exotics racing course\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If bumpy rides in the backcountry isn\u2019t your style, but you still feel the need for speed, head to Exotics Racing and get behind the wheel of a car most people could only afford if they robbed several good banks. 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