The hit CBS TV show CSI got its start in Vegas before becoming the exciting worldwide phenomenon it is today. And this hands-on interactive experience puts you right in the middle of the action, as you step into the shoes of a real crime scene investigator to try and solve one of three different murders. You'll be helped along by videos featuring your favorite characters from the show and real-life forensic experts, as you match DNA, compare tire tracks and examine bullet casings and blood spatter. Then head to the state-of-the-art crime lab to see if you've ID'd the murderer and receive an official CSI diploma. With a multitude of suspects and lab stations to explore, CSI: The Experience can be a different adventure each time you visit.

Purple Reign has been partying like it's 1999 for more than a decade in Vegas, and shows no signs of letting up now. Tribute artist Jason Tenner and his high-powered band re-create the experience of seeing Prince in his prime -- as well as Vanity 6 and Morris Day and the Time -- in this high-energy show that lights up the stage with outrageous outfits and infectious hits including "Let's Go Crazy," "1999," "Kiss," "When Doves Cry," "Raspberry Beret" and more. Purple Reign got to perform on the Late Show with David Letterman and was named "Best Tribute Act" in a Las Vegas Review-Journal poll, and now they're bringing the fun and the funk to The Tropicana.

The longest-running dinner show in Las Vegas, Marriage Can Be Murder is an interactive and outrageous murder mystery experience in which the actors are planted among you and the other unsuspecting guests. This award-winning two-hour experience at The D Casino Hotel is a murder-mystery dinner show like no other, featuring a host of hilarious characters, confounding clues and plenty of audience interaction. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and become part of the fun as you try to figure out "whodunit" in this one-of-a-kind show.

Be there when Carrot Top sets up comedy shop in the Atrium Showroom at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, pulling out all the tricks from his trunks of comedy props and crazy inventions to entertain you. The comedian and pop culture icon is as well-known for his signature sense of humor and wacky performance style as he is for his massive muscles and trademark shock of red hair. This award-winning comedian has been entertaining audiences for decades, and now you can catch him rocking the Las Vegas strip at the Luxor.

Adam London is a comic magician with a unique trait -- the guy just loves ducks. In Laughternoon, a family-oriented show at The D, you'll get to experience the wit and whimsy of London's clever sleight-of-hand tricks and hilarious magic. Having perfected his craft at shows around the world, including the world-famous Magic Castle, London has taken residence in Las Vegas, ready to showcase his special brand of magic. Take a break from your Sin City travels and enjoy a hilarious Laughternoon!

Named "the man of 1,000 voices" by Mel Blanc (himself the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck), master impressionist Rich Little has charmed, amused and intrigued audiences for more than 50 years. Now, he brings his legendary spot-in impersonations to the Laugh Factory at the Tropicana Resort & Casino. In addition to sharing plenty of jokes, songs, videos and personal stories, the comedy icon will embody a dizzying number of beloved actors, singers and politicians, including John Wayne, George Burns, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra and more.

Murray The Magician burst into the limelight as a finalist on NBC's America's Got Talent, where he produced a Ferrari out of thin air, transformed a human girl into a 450-pound tiger and made a 1918 steam locomotive vanish onstage. He's got more than one billion views on YouTube, and he's been a regular on History Channel's Pawn Stars and CW's Masters of Illusion. Famed for his pranks, illusions, comedy and audience participation, Murray's family-friendly magic show now comes to the stage at the Tropicana Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Stick around after the show for a meet-and-greet with Murray and his cast.

Live, uncensored and irreverent, Jokesters Comedy Club brings national headliners with appearances on HBO, Comedy Central, BET and more to the showroom at the D Hotel and Casino. Each night offers a blend of up-and-comers and seasoned veterans, none of whom are afraid to get racy, raunchy or dirty. You might even catch a surprise celebrity guest from the comedy world, dropping by for a set of their own. Be sure to come early to catch the pre-party filled with music, drink specials, games and giveaways.

Virginia is home to both exquisite local wineries and rich historical landmarks -- and the Monticello Wine Trail Tour brings the two together in an extraordinary pairing that's a perfect unique way to spend the holiday season. This trip along the historic Monticello Wine Trail departs from Town Center of Virginia Beach or Downtown Hampton and stops at wineries inspired by Thomas Jefferson's vision of winemaking. In addition to the wine tasting, this all-inclusive expedition features round-trip bus transportation, with complimentary continental breakfast and fruit mimosas, live historical entertainment, wine tasting at three of Virginia's most prominent wineries, shopping, sightseeing and lunch at Michie Tavern, a historic eatery that's been serving hungry travelers since 1784.

The "Bad Boys of Magic" entertain with their singular mix of wicked comedy and truly amazing illusions in their own theater at the Rio. Performing together for close to 40 years now, Penn & Teller haven't stopped producing irreverent, edgy and hilarious shows that have earned them legions of fans, a pair of successful Broadway productions, countless TV appearances and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as their own Showtime and Discovery Channel series. The latest edition of their live show -- one of the longest running in Vegas history -- has been known to feature knives, guns, fire, a gorilla, a showgirl and apparently even a duck. Don't miss the free meet-and-greet with the duo in the lobby after the show.

Even when you're on vacation, you need to take some time to have a good laugh, and the Tropicana Laugh Factory brings the funny business to the Las Vegas Strip. Just like its fellow comedy clubs in Chicago and Hollywood, this venue regularly hosts top-notch headliners -- many are superstars from TV and the big screen; others are up-and-coming Las Vegas comedians. Names like Tim Allen, Paul Rodriguez, Ray Romano, Richard Lewis and more have performed here; you never know who might drop by for a set! Regardless of who's on stage, you're certain to be rolling on the floor with laughter. And if the night involves falling on the floor, you'll want to count on the Laugh Factory's esteemed status as the No. 1 comedy club in the country.

Picture Larry David in a dragon suit performing magic tricks and you've got a pretty good idea of Piff the Magic Dragon's unique act. Best known as a finalist on NBC's America's Got Talent, Piff, aka John van der Put, wears a dragon costume while combining wry humor with jaw-dropping illusions -- oh yeah, and his assistant is a magic Chihuahua (also wearing a dragon costume). Sound bizarre? It is, but it's working for him. Piff has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, scored more than 12 million YouTube hits and performed everywhere from Radio City Music Hall to Shakespeare's Globe to the Sydney Opera House. Now you can catch his new one-hour solo show on the Las Vegas Strip at Bugsy's Cabaret at the Flamingo.

The world's best tribute to Michael Jackson, MJ Live, recreates the electrifying stage show of one of the greatest performers of all time. From iconic dance moves like the moonwalk to timeless hits like "Bad," "Billie Jean," "Thriller" and "Beat It," the spot-on show brings all of the Gloved One's staples to life. He even dips into the Jackson 5 era with favorites like "ABC" and "I Want You Back." Including dazzling lighting and effects, plus the MJ Live dancers, this show is a true spectacular fitting of the King of Pop.

The history and success of the Chicago Bulls makes them one of the NBA's premier franchises, and you can enjoy a seat for all the exciting action at the United Center. You'll see fast-paced action and nonstop entertainment as the Bulls battle the NBA's best teams and stars. Plus, you can indulge in Chicago's best food, including favorites from Legacy Burger, Woodgrain Neapolitan Pizzeria and Gibson's Angus sliders -- and new this year is Chicago Pours, a bar experience offering drinks from 15 local bars that will be featured throughout the season.

Luis Valdez, the legendary creator of Zoot Suit and "hero of the Latino theatre" (The New York Times), returns to the Mark Taper Forum in L.A. this fall with a sweeping new epic that examines the difficult divide between America's ideals and its actions. The Yamaguchis and the Montaños are two immigrant families struggling to provide a future for their American-born children after the Great Depression on the farmland they share. But as their oldest children fall in love -- secretly -- the attack on Pearl Harbor throws these two families, one from Mexico and one from Japan, into uncertainty and turmoil. When the Yamaguchis are interned along with thousands of other Japanese-Americans, allegiances are tested, heroes are made, and the two young lovers must find a way to stay loyal to each other and their country.

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering the 9/11 attacks, witness the epic struggle of the civil rights movement in the '60s, marvel at a comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs and hear never-before-told stories from the journalists and photographers who stood on the front lines of history. This high-tech museum features seven levels of galleries and exhibits, including the Berlin Wall Gallery, which features eight 12-foot-high sections of the actual wall and a three-story East German guard tower. There are also theaters, retail spaces and visitor services where you can explore electronic news, unique artifacts, photojournalism, news history and world news. And, since there's so much to see, your ticket is good for two consecutive days. Take your time and see half the first day, then return the next day to catch what you missed.

Blood Manor is back to scare the living daylights out of the Big Apple. A hit every year since 2005, it all takes place at Blood Manor's new location in New York City's Tribeca District. This premier haunted attraction features a host of fright-filled environments, including all-new attractions The Crypt, Thunderdome, The Wake, Maggot Invasion, Hannibal's Hell, Killer Clown Room and Mayhem!, in which beasts and demons will vie for your body -- and your soul! With dozens of cutting-edge animatronics, scores of state-of-the-art props and an average of 37 gallons of blood spilled each night, Blood Manor is bound to fulfill your darkest Halloween nightmares. On Lights Out Nights you'll tour Blood Manor in minimal lighting armed only with a glow stick. For maximum fun and minimum wait times, RIP Express Entry tickets offer expedited entry to Blood Manor anytime during a one-hour block without waiting in the regular line.

New York's Orpheum Theatre hosts the international smash hit STOMP. This famed high-energy show features a cast of eight performers creating wildly rhythmic sounds with unconventional instruments -- everything from brooms and garbage cans to matchboxes and kitchen sinks and more -- and also includes plenty of unexpected comedy and audience interaction. A true worldwide phenomenon, STOMP has been running continuously at the Orpheum since 1994 and is the winner of both the Obie and Drama Desk Awards. Since its first performance in 1991, this thrilling production has toured to more than 350 cities and earned praise as one of this generation's most mesmerizing theatrical events.

From the beating drums to the splashing paint to the sensory surprises at every turn, the Blue Man Group experience is wildly intense and totally unique. The show combines comedy, music and technology -- but no words -- to create a pulsing rhythm that unites people of all ages, languages and cultures in a spirit of joy. Reviewers describe it as "visually stunning," "wildly inventive," and "hysterically funny" -- and audiences often come away speechless, with huge smiles on their faces. An international sensation, the Blue Man Group has made themselves a longtime home at Boston's Charles Playhouse, nestled in the heart of the Theater District, just steps from Boston Common.

The weather might be turning colder, but inside Madison Square Garden, things are heating up as the New York Rangers tear up the ice. This exciting young team is looking to make some waves as they build a new era under head coach David Quinn. You won’t want to miss a single play as they battle it out for a playoff spot. But the action in the rink is only part of the fun at the Garden. NYC staple Carnegie Deli might’ve closed, but you can still sink your teeth into one of their classic sandwiches during a game. And there are plenty of other delicious food choices, from Hill Country BBQ’s mini pies to Kobeyaki’s tempura sweet potato fries, plus craft beers and more!

From battlefield glory to bedroom pleasures to palace intrigue, young prince Pippin is searching for purpose wherever he can find it. His fanciful journey is at the heart of Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz's classic musical Pippin. Chock-full of infectious tunes like "Corner of the Sky" and "Magic to Do," this Broadway fave gets a stylish update in Mercury Theater Chicago's new production. Set in the bawdy and subversive world of the cabaret, it's a fresh take that original director Bob Fosse would no doubt approve of.

Put on your most creative Tim Burton-inspired costume and head to the Hollywood Bowl, because composer-singer Danny Elfman is taking to the stage to perform the songs of his character Jack Skellington live during a special screening of Disney's timeless holiday classic, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, for the film's 25th anniversary. Elfman will be joined on the stage by original cast members Catherine O'Hara and Ken Page -- reprising their roles as Sally and Oogie Boogie -- and accompanied by a full orchestra and choir under the direction of Maestro John Mauceri. The iconic venue will be transformed into Halloween Town for the night, with special pre-show activities that include an audience costume contest and on-site trick-or-treating.