Last updated: 2025-04-22
Henderson’s indoor attractions offer an escape from the desert heat, showcasing unique experiences that blend entertainment, education, and local flavor. From wildlife encounters to historical exhibits, these destinations provide engaging activities for visitors and residents alike.
Whether exploring the Lion Habitat Ranch or discovering Nevada’s rich railroad history, Henderson and nearby Las Vegas deliver diverse indoor experiences that capture the region’s distinctive character and curiosity-sparking attractions.
Discover Henderson’s coolest indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Henderson
- Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden (Las Vegas)
- Pinball Hall of Fame (Las Vegas)
- The Neon Museum (Las Vegas)
- Battlefield Vegas (Las Vegas)
- Springs Preserve (Las Vegas)
- Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum (Las Vegas)
- Lion Habitat Ranch
- Clark County Heritage Museum
- Nevada State Railroad Museum (Boulder City)
Battlefield Vegas (Las Vegas)
What to Expect
Massive collection of 1,000+ historical and modern weapon systems
Description
Battlefield Vegas offers an immersive shooting range experience with over 1,000 weapon systems spanning military history. Visitors can select from handguns, automatic rifles, and machine guns in both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. The five-acre complex provides realistic military-themed shooting experiences with professional veteran instructors.
Where: Las Vegas | More Info: Battlefield Vegas
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden (Las Vegas)
What to Expect
Quarterly botanical landscape transformations with intricate living displays
Description
An immersive indoor botanical experience featuring seasonal 14,000-square-foot installations that transform with intricate landscape designs. The Conservatory showcases elaborate botanical sculptures, living plant displays, and thematic presentations that change quarterly, offering visitors a stunning visual journey through nature's artistry.
Where: Las Vegas | More Info: Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden
Clark County Heritage Museum
What to Expect
Restored historic buildings and comprehensive timeline of Southern Nevada
Description
A comprehensive 30-acre museum showcasing Southern Nevada's rich history through immersive exhibits. The Anna Robert Parks Exhibit Hall chronicles local history from Ice Age to modern entertainment, featuring restored historic buildings, a ghost town, mining exhibits, and heritage street with homes spanning multiple decades.
Where: Henderson | More Info: Clark County Heritage Museum
Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden
What to Expect
Nevada's largest botanical cactus garden adjacent to chocolate factory
Description
Indoor chocolate factory tour offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at artisan chocolate production. Guests can watch expert chocolatiers crafting small-batch chocolates, explore a self-guided factory viewing aisle, and sample premium handmade treats. The experience includes a 3-acre botanical cactus garden featuring over 300 desert plant species.
Where: Henderson | More Info: Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden
Las Vegas Natural History Museum (Las Vegas)
What to Expect
Smithsonian Institution Affiliated Natural History Museum
Description
Interactive museum showcasing diverse scientific exhibits featuring dinosaur displays, marine life collections, and global cultural exhibits. Visitors explore immersive environments highlighting prehistoric creatures, shark habitats, Egyptian artifacts, and African wildlife through engaging educational displays.
Where: Las Vegas | More Info: Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Lion Habitat Ranch
What to Expect
Interactive wildlife conservation sanctuary with rescued big cats
Description
The Lion Habitat Ranch is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary near Las Vegas featuring rescued lions, exotic birds, and tortoises. Visitors can observe majestic animals up close, learn about conservation efforts, and participate in unique animal experiences like behind-the-scenes tours and interactive wildlife encounters.
Where: Henderson | More Info: Lion Habitat Ranch
Nevada State Railroad Museum (Boulder City)
What to Expect
Restored historic locomotives and comprehensive railroad technology exhibits
Description
Nevada State Railroad Museum preserves railroad history through immersive exhibits featuring vintage locomotives, interactive train displays, and educational programs about regional transportation heritage. Visitors can explore restored train cars, learn about railroad technology, and experience Nevada's transportation evolution through comprehensive historical collections.
Where: Boulder City | More Info: Nevada State Railroad Museum
Pinball Hall of Fame (Las Vegas)
What to Expect
Largest publicly playable vintage pinball machine collection
Description
The Pinball Hall of Fame houses the world's largest pinball collection, featuring over 200 restored machines from the 1950s to 1990s. Visitors can play authentic pinball machines spanning decades, with all proceeds supporting non-denominational charities. A non-profit museum offering hands-on interactive arcade gaming experience in a 25,000-square-foot dedicated facility.
Where: Las Vegas | More Info: Pinball Hall of Fame
Springs Preserve (Las Vegas)
What to Expect
Desert ecosystem education and conservation center
Description
Interactive nature and sustainability center featuring botanical gardens, museums, and educational exhibits about Las Vegas' desert ecosystem. Visitors explore native plant collections, wildlife habitats, and learn about water conservation through hands-on displays and walking trails.
Where: Las Vegas | More Info: Springs Preserve
The Neon Museum (Las Vegas)
What to Expect
Vintage Las Vegas neon sign preservation and storytelling
Description
The Neon Museum preserves Las Vegas's iconic sign history through an extensive outdoor collection of vintage neon signs. Visitors explore the Neon Boneyard, featuring restored and unrestored signs that tell the city's visual storytelling. Immersive experiences like the Brilliant! Jackpot audiovisual show bring the museum's historic signage to life.
Where: Las Vegas | More Info: The Neon Museum
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