Area15, Entertainment complex in Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Area15 is an experiential retail and entertainment complex one mile west of the Las Vegas Strip, beside Interstate 15. Most of it sits inside a 200,000 sq ft charcoal-colored building whose minimal exterior carries a giant abstract mural and tall pale letters reading "AREA15". Inside, the main hall called The Spine is 80 feet wide, 300 feet long and 32 feet high, lit with blacklights and neon; Omega Mart occupies its west side and two floors of tenants the east. In front, Art Island displays sculptures from Burning Man, and an old airplane stands in the parking lot.
The site, beside Interstate 15, held a Mercedes-Benz dealership before Fisher Brothers bought it in 2005; their mixed-use plans collapsed in the 2008 financial crisis. Planning for AREA15 began in 2016 as a joint project of Fisher Brothers and Beneville Studios, with Meow Wolf as anchor tenant. Portions opened on September 17, 2020, after delays that included added steel to reinforce the ceiling for an indoor zip line.
The name nods to Area 51, to Fisher Brothers' founding in 1915 and to adjacent Interstate 15, and began as a working title. The slogan is "AREA15 does not exist." Outside, Art Island shows sculptures brought from the annual Burning Man festival, and they are for sale.
The location is just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip with free general entry throughout the day. On weekends you may encounter additional fees for certain areas or special experiences during evening hours.
An old airplane stands on display in the parking lot in front of the building, separate from the sculptures of Art Island. The sources do not identify its model; it is simply described as an old aircraft.
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