Out of the ordinary

Day Dreamin Exotics

After days of battling Vegas crowds, you're probably craving wide open spaces. So take to the road with Day Dreamin Exotics, a tour company that gives you three hours to test drive five of the coolest cars around. Zoom through the desert in a Porche 911, an Aston Martin Vantage and a Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe (among others.)

CSI: The Experience

Fans of the show "CSI" will love the chance to go all Grissom on a crime scene at CSI: The Experience. Located at the MGM Grand, this interactive exhibit allows guests to choose a crime scene, examine the evidence and catch a bad guy. There's even an autopsy room for those who like their crime-solving on the gory side.

iFly Hollywood

Looking for something really different to do with the kids? This indoor skydiving center is sure to leave a lasting impression. After donning a puffy fly suit and taking a quick training, you and the kids will have the chance to be blown up into the air inside a giant vertical wind tunnel. It truly feels like flying, and even 3-year-olds can do it.

Venice Canals Walk

Stroll this quaint, gentrified, upscale neighborhood, originally built in 1904 by a fellow named Abbot Kinney who wanted to re-create the charm of Italy with his “Venice in American.” Today, six interwoven canals remain with walkways and architectural gems alongside. Arching bridges cross the waterways, where families of ducks float underneath, hoping to be fed.

Safari West

If you've been harboring Out of Africa fantasies - the open-air jeep, stylish tent cabins, wildlife safari tours, a crisp glass of wine at the end of a long day in the bush - then check out the Romantic and Girls Getaway specials at Safari West, where you can immerse yourself in the wilds of Africa without sacrificing creature comforts. If you're looking for a memorable weekend, this Wine Country wildlife sanctuary may be just the answer.

Napa Valley Balloons

If you're looking for a way to mark a special occasion, consider surprising your honey with a hot-air-balloon ride over the Valley. Serene, graceful and utterly silent, these balloons are an enchanting way to experience the gorgeous Wine Country landscape. Starting at $220 a person--and worth every penny. Check online for seasonal rates.

Triple Creek Horse Outfit

Mount one of the beautiful horses at Triple Creek and enjoy a picturesque guided ride through sunny meadows, cool redwood forests and bubbling creeks. Choose from one of three locations in Sonoma and Napa. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is our favorite ride. The knowledgeable instructors will put even novices at ease. Prices start at $60 per hour, so dust off your cowboy boots and unleash that Wild West fantasy.