What Is AREA 15 in Las Vegas? (10+ AMAZING Things To See & Do)

Opened in 2020, Area 15 in Las Vegas is an absolute mind-bending must-see encounter. This extraordinary entertainment complex offers you a futuristic, high-tech experience for all of your senses. It is designed to be interactive, so you can have a truly up-close encounter with everything the space has to offer.

AREA 15 in Las Vegas is a self-described “immersive playground” and offers a unique experience to its guests through lights, art, textures, sounds, and colors. Inside, you will find different attractions and installations, places to eat, drink, and shop, as well as other venues for entertainment.

Keep reading, and we will take a look at the different exhibits as well as some of the places to eat, drink or throw an ax in this innovative space. This guide will help you plan the perfect visit to AREA 15.

1. Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart

A special permanent installation from Santa Fe art collective Meow Wolf, Omega Mart is an outrageous take on a standard grocery store like you’ve never experienced before. They have fully conceptualized a new shopping experience from another dimension, both in the aisles and behind the scenes.

The shelves are full of artistic renditions of common household goods, from hot sauces to bags of chips to deodorants. Every product has a zany, original package that pokes fun at known brands, delivers pop culture references, or is simply something you’ve never seen in a supermarket before.

When you get to the butcher’s shop, you will see what looks like a chicken you would buy at a supermarket—except it’s been completely tattooed. Get up close to check out this meat’s ink or admire the full, detailed sculptures made from what appears to be hamburger meat.

You will be laughing, shaking your head, or just plain in awe at the built-in jokes and references of the Omega Mart’s product branding. Take your time wandering the aisles and taking in the amount of creative energy that went into designing this alternate reality. The attention to absurd detail is both fun and enthralling!

However, it’s not all about the inventory in this mind-bending mini-mart. Throughout the store, you will find hidden entryways that serve as portals to yet another dimension. Be careful grabbing something from the refrigerator section—you may find yourself wandering through a twisted hallway of bending glass bottles leading to mind-blowing art installations.

To get an up-close tour of Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, you can check out this fun video below:

Once you find your way through one of the portals, you will be fully immersed in the classic Meow Wolf experience. Colorful lights highlight the immersive art installations that are a truly creative playground experience for all ages. The playful mix of colors, lights, and mischief creates a delightful alternate dimension to explore.

No matter if you are fully grown or with the kids, you can easily spend hours exploring this alternate reality that Meow Wolf has so creatively conceptualized. The Omega Mart is one of the biggest and most exciting exhibits AREA 15 has to offer. It is a big draw for people to come and visit the space and is an absolute must-see on your visit to AREA15.

Grab your tickets to experience Omega Mart (Note: These tend to sell out fast)

2. Illuminarium Las Vegas

Illuminarium Las Vegas is an immersive experience found at AREA15 in Las Vegas, featuring state-of-the-art technology to create a fully immersive experience. The attraction features 4K projection, 360° sound, in-floor vibrations, and scent systems.

Now showing at Illuminarium:

• Wild – Experience an immersive African safari experience.
• Space – Providing visuals to simulate a trip to the moon followed by a deep space journey.
• Space After Dark – The same deep space visuals as the daytime show, but with a full bar.

See Illuminarium for yourself in the video below.

Illuminarium offers both a daytime and a nighttime experience, with the nighttime experience being 21+. Illuminarium after dark features a full bar with a selection of specialty cocktails and late-night bites. Illuminarium Las Vegas promises to bring extraordinary cultural moments and experiences to ordinary people.

3. Dueling Axes

If you’ve ever wanted to throw an ax indoors with all your strength, AREA 15 is ready for you with Dueling Axes. This space is an innovative, upscale take on a bowling alley that involves axes instead of bowling balls.

Rather than throwing a ball down a lane, you chuck an ax at a target waiting at the other end of the lane. Self-described as the area’s only “upscale, premier ax-throwing lounge,” Dueling Axes is truly a unique experience for many.

The design of the space is stunning. Dueling Axes features many lanes, a VIP area as well as a beer and wine bar to keep the party going. Each lane has a television monitor to keep track of your ax-throwing points digitally.

To see an exclusive tour of Dueling Axes at Area 15, check out this video below:

Before every game, each group gets a little one-on-one time with a Dueling Axe staff member to learn about safety and the art of ax throwing. Your group will have its own private lane, so there is no need to worry about throwing axes with strangers.

If you’re interested in trying your hand at Dueling Axes, make sure to make a reservation beforehand. You can do so on their website here.

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4. Birdly

In some ways, AREA15 is the coolest and most mind-bending mall you’ve ever been to. When it comes to mall kiosks, Birdly is certainly one of the zaniest ones you’ve ever seen. This small stand gives you the full experience of flying without ever leaving the ground.

Simply strap on the Virtual Reality headset, lay down in position, and get ready to fly.

One person at a time gets on the ride, laying face down on their stomachs with arms outstretched on mechanic wings. The VR goggles go on, and the surrounding fans kick into action. From that moment, the person experiencing Birdly is in a whole other reality.

The experience is designed to completely give you the sensory experience of flight. Visually, you see your birds-eye view as you soar over the New York skyline or above dinosaurs in prehistoric times.

If you are interested to see more, check out this little sneak peek video of Birdly in action:

The mechanical wings of the machine flap and move, bringing your body along in the flying motion. You’ll feel the wind on your skin from the fans that surround the ride. The main bed of the ride will dip and swerve, giving you the full-body experienc