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1. The Rio
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103 · 702-252-7777
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WEST OF THE STRIP. The Rio's casino offers a bright, festive atmosphere in keeping with the hotel's Rio Carnivale theme. Ranked high in hospitality and service, the casino is home to almost 2500 slot and video poker machines, 60 blackjack and 13 craps tables, 11 roulette wheels, and much more, including an expansive race and sports book area. With affordable table minimums and high-energy casino entertainment like the Masquerade Show in the Sky, the casino is well worth the 3-minute trip off the Strip.
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3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · 702-693-7722
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THE STRIP. Cirque du Soleil's world-famous circus/dance troupe's spectacular features an exciting cast of synchronized swimmers, trapeze artists, and contortionists. The set is an awe-inspiring stage using 1˝ million gallons of water! The show is directed by Franco Dragone, the writer-director of six previous Cirque du Soleil stage extravaganzas. A must-see adventure for the entire family. Tickets should be purchased at least 30 days in advance.
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THE STRIP. The casino at the MGM Grand is more than grand – it is the largest casino-entertainment complex in the world. Encompassing four themed gaming areas (Hollywood, Emerald City, Monte Carlo, and Sports, each with distinctive decor), the casino spans 171,500 square feet, over 50,000 more than the next-largest Vegas casino. The games offered include, but are most definitely not limited to, 3700 slot and video poker machines, 76 blackjack and 15 craps tables, and 17 roulette wheels. When the Grand opened, it took 39 armored cars two days to bring in enough money to stock the casino! Also, the Grand is an ideal place for families visiting the area; the youth center, multiple showrooms, and 33-acre theme park give children plenty of opportunities for fun while parents enjoy the gaming facilities.
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THE STRIP. Open since mid-1999, this expansive resort offers a massive casino second in size only to the MGM Grand. Features of the gaming area include over 2400 slot and video poker games, 122 table games, and a plush 300-seat, 17-screen race and sports book area showcasing the largest screens in town. All of this is surrounded by a gorgeous, exotic tropical habitat. There's also a private pit for high-priced betting. Service is impeccable, and the resort offers diverse alternatives to gambling should you need a break from gaming.
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THE STRIP. Smoke, flames, and the power of Mother Nature present themselves every 15 minutes after dusk. Stop by and be entertained by the sheer magnitude of the display. The eruption contains 119,000 gallons of water per minute and is situated on three water-covered acres. Don't get too close or you could be consumed by the lava – if there were any. The display is so realistic and engrossing that you can easily lose sight of the fact that this is a man-made attraction, with no help given by Mother Nature whatsoever. Another great Las Vegas spectacle!
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6. Stratosphere Tower
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89104 · 702-380-7711
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DOWNTOWN. A must-do! Stratosphere Tower is promoted as the "tallest freestanding observation tower" in the US and the tallest building west of the Mississippi. It stands 1,149 feet high and offers both indoor and outdoor observation decks. Unrepentant daredevils can get a "white knuckle" fix by riding any of the four thrill rides it hosts, all located 100 stories above the ground. The tower also offers a lounge, restaurants, meeting rooms and panoramic views of the Strip and the valley.
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DOWNTOWN. Occupying the portion of downtown Vegas where the city began, this pedestrian mall is more than just shopping or a simple nod to the past. The attraction in the heart of Old Vegas presents a goodly array of retail venues, restaurants, casinos, and performance stages, all of which provide welcome distraction throughout the day and night. The real draw, however, is an LED screen canopy stretched overhead the length of five football fields, 90 feet above visitors. Once twilight falls, shows and videos are broadcast larger-than-life on the screen, granting folks below a variety of entertainments that riff on the American experience, marine creatures, extraterrestrial life, and more. Music, sound, and light engulf you during the shows, which beautifully unite spectacle and technology. They take place on the hour and are absolutely free.
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