"From my husband:
I had a blast here fulfilling all the tonka toy dreams that you have when you see large construction equipment. Operating a large excavator, digging holes, stacking large tires and literally shooting baskets by scooping basket balls was so much fun! Our instructor Brandon was so cool, always calm, keeping us safe and walking us through operating a 20 ton machine. I’m doing this again next time I’m in Vegas!

From me:
I was an observer and photographer for my husband’s adventure. The staff was so kind making sure I could be a part of it all with my own headset. The viewing area was perfect to get some great photos and videos. To see the sparkle in my husband’s eyes after the event was worth it. Thank you Dig This!"

Michy K

"My husband and I did the Big Dig Excavator this past Friday, and we had the best time. Our instructor, Phil, did a great job of walking us through the info we needed to stay safe and then coaching us through the controls for each of the tasks we were doing.

There was one other person doing the same tour at the same time as us, but they paired him with a different instructor so my husband and I were only interacting with each other. I am not sure what the maximum number of participants is for any one tour.

We were there for about an hour and a half. When we got there, the staff helped us put on orange safety vests. These were super loose-fitting and open at the front, so we had no issue with sizing. We're both pretty large people, so the vests should be accessible for many shapes and sizes of people.

After that, we watched a short video with safety instructions, and then Phil showed us what we would be doing using small toy excavators and safety cones in a sandbox. The whole introduction probably took 10-15 minutes.

We went outside, and Phil gave us headsets that we would wear until we were done working with the machines. My husband's and my headsets were on one channel with Phil; the other person who was doing the tour was on a separate channel with his instructor, and we never heard them.

Phil got us into the machines and helped position our seats, then explained which controls were which and how to change the air conditioning/climate control for the cab. The weather was sunny and in the mid- to low 80s when we were there, but the cab was completely comfortable.

Also, getting into the machine is not very difficult. You can climb up, or they have a set of stairs they can pull out to make getting in and out easier. My husband has a bad back, and he climbed into the cab without needing the stairs.

We spent the next hour following Phil's instructions to complete different movements and tasks. He was very patient, easygoing, and friendly with us, and he was quick with suggestions or corrections so we avoided any damaging mistakes or moments of confusion. By the end of the tour, we felt pretty accomplished given that this was totally new to us.

I ordered the plaque and the digital photos during the check-in process, because I knew I would want those later, and I am glad I sprang for them. Phil took photos of us throughout the tour, and I'm so glad we have those. We also had our cell phones with us and took a few pics and video of each other, but we were also pretty distracted with our own machines most of the time. I appreciated having the backup from Phil and knowing that I would have pictures whether I personally took some or not.

I would happily go back for another tour on another machine, or maybe to trash a car in the excavator next time. The tour was not the cheapest part of our Vegas vacation by any means, but it was an extraordinary experience and well worth the cost of admission. After all, how many opportunities do you get to play around in heavy construction equipment?"

Amanda Reilly

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had an absolute blast at Dig This! Highly recommend this unique experience for both kids and adults.

We booked an 8 AM session in August, and it was perfect—not too hot and not crowded. There’s plenty of parking, and the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly from start to finish.

The experience begins with a quick 5-minute safety briefing before heading straight out to the machines. My son wasn’t old enough for the biggest machines, but he was able to operate the skid steer track loader and the 6-ton excavator, which were perfect for his age and size.

An instructor was with him the entire time, providing clear, friendly, and encouraging instructions. My son was a bit intimidated at first, but he quickly got comfortable and had a blast!

As the guardian, I was given a headset that let me hear the entire conversation between him and the instructor—which I absolutely loved. It made me feel like I was part of the experience and let me hear just how much fun he was having.

The equipment was clean, modern, and air-conditioned, which made a huge difference. While the spectator area doesn’t have A/C, it’s well-shaded and surprisingly breezy—even in August—so I stayed cool and comfortable the whole time.

Can’t recommend this place enough. It’s a memorable, hands-on adventure for all ages!"

Tinger Chuu