Strange Planet: Construction Equipment Playground

By Kimberly Simmons

Can you dig it? Las Vegas, a city already full of amusements, just gave adult entertainment a whole new meaning. A new attraction to hit the city is Dig This, a sandbox for adults who never grew up. The construction equipment playground lets the “big kids” play with life-sized Tonka trucks (i.e., bulldozers and excavators.) It’s a truly a unique experience in Las Vegas, perhaps the world (unless, of course, you are a construction worker).

Since opening their doors in May, Dig This has thrived on the childhood fascination with playing with construction equipment. But this isn’t just for guys; Ed Mumm, the owner, says that 50 percent of their clientele are women. After only 30 minutes of instruction, the Dig This instructors and supervisors (who standby at all times) will have you digging holes, stacking tires or playing other exciting games such as excavator basketball. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to wear a hard hat for a living or just feel like burrowing down in the Las Vegas dirt, you’re really going to dig this adventure.

For more information or to set up a time to excavate, visit Dig This online.

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