Over the years, few people have likely missed that Las Vegas was made what it is today by characters with a dubious set of principles. Ever wonder how it really began?
The Las Vegas Mob Experience, opening this month at the Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas, boasts the largest collection of authentic artifacts, memorabilia, photos and videos of organized crime ever assembled. In cooperation with the families of such famous mobsters as “Bugsy” Siegel, Meyer Lansky, Sam Giancana, Tony Spilotro, and Allan Sachs, the spectacle is a highly interactive and highly immersive display.
One of the most impressive aspects of The Las Vegas Mob Experience is the astonishing scope of the space used in the exhibit. It’s so big, that it’s hard to believe the well guarded, shaded history of this underground world could fill the space. However, it does; there is a plethora of things to see and do.
The Las Vegas Mob Experience uses the latest in “interactive entertainment technology” to immerse guests in a presentation of the rise and fall of organized crime. The fall is a direct result of the successful efforts of Nevada State Gaming and law enforcement officials. Through first-person accounts, offered by apparitions of famed gangsters themselves, visitors can now experience the world of organized crime and learn about the role its major players had on the building of Las Vegas, and their ultimate eradication from the casinos. Also, meet the "family members" of a number of the men and women who are highlighted throughout the Experience, while seeing and hearing first-hand accounts of their stories.
However, don’t be fooled. The Las Vegas Mob Experience is much more than a timeline and a collection of static artifacts behind glass cases. Here, guests make their way through a theatrical, interactive setting that promises intrigue, mystery and suspense. The technologically advanced special effects used to present this never-before-seen content set a new standard for attractions in museums and exhibits worldwide. You must see it to believe it.
Tales of organized crime have always been thought upon with fascination, and although its existence is worldwide, never has the industry been followed more closely than through the history of Las Vegas. The men and women who helped create the Las Vegas myths and legends wore many hats and at The Las Vegas Mob Experience, you can see them all.
For more information, along with hours of operation and ticket prices, call (702) 793-2417 or visit online at www.troplv.com and www.lvme.com. Annual passes are available.
