The performer who helped define the ’90s returns to Resorts World Las Vegas PAGE 32
Rare Finds
Visit the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian PAGE 34
Blake Shelton
Bringing all his hits to Caesars Palace PAGE 40
Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research
Find your bliss at AREA15 PAGE 42
Mariah Carey
Celebrating ‘Mimi’ again at Park MGM PAGE 46
Editor’s Note PAGE 7
7 Days
Our publisher gives you everything you need to plan the perfect week PAGE 8
Spotlight
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Shark Reef Aquarium PAGE 12
Dita Von Teese PAGE 14
Grand Funk Railroad
Rock out with this classic band at Golden Nugget PAGE 16
Shania Twain PAGE 18
Balla Italian Soul
Great food and cocktails at SAHARA Las Vegas PAGE 20
Cheap Trick
All the hits at Westgate Las Vegas PAGE 21
Cheers
Game Time!
The Super Bowl is meant to be viewed with friends and family, and we’ve rounded up some of the best places in town to do just that PAGE 24
Friends With Benefits
Joshua Dunson
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Showbiz Weekly Listings
Your guide to everything from dining to entertainment in Las Vegas PAGE 49 Events & Headliners
Planning a return trip?
Buy your tickets now to the hottest live shows, concerts, sports and special events
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Nosh
Bourbon Steak
Michael Mina’s new spot at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas shines PAGE 28
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A Legacy to Cherish
One of the biggest pop culture phenomenons I’ve ever witnessed during my lifetime was the transition of Michael Jackson from a member of The Jackson 5 to a solo career. From the release of O the Wall in 1979 and Thriller in 1982 to that immortal moonwalk he unleashed during the Motown 25th anniversary broadcast in 1983, the impact Jackson had on music, and on the world at large, was palpable. It doesn’t really feel like an exaggeration to say there was Life Before Michael and Life After Michael when it comes to entertainment.
This week’s edition of Las Vegas Magazine is dedicated to the entertainment Jackson helped foster. It feels especially appropriate to dedicate this issue to his legacy given that one of the main attractions this week is his sister Janet, who had a massive solo career of her own and carries on the family’s legacy with worldwide tours and her own Las Vegas residency, which resumes this week at Resorts World Las Vegas (“It’s All For You,” p. 32).
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Jackson is only the beginning of the exciting live entertainment to be enjoyed this week. Blake Shelton performs live on the Strip in a series of shows at Caesars Palace (“Honky-Tonk Hero,” p. 40), while Mariah Carey returns to her mega-popular residency at Park MGM (“Emancipated Chanteuse,” p. 46 ). Over at Westgate Las Vegas, long-touring band Cheap Trick will pull from its vast catalog to get audiences dancing (“Surrender Yourself,” p. 21), while American band Grand Funk Railroad makes a whistle stop at Golden Nugget (“Still in Loco-Motion,” p. 16 ). And pop country fans will want to get their tickets to Shania Twain’s continuing residency at Planet Hollywood (“She’ll Impress You Much,” p. 18).
Life After Michael is very sweet indeed!
KEN MILLER
Feb. 2-8
What to do in Las Vegas this week
Katie Dixon, Publisher
Sunday
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Serenity Spa
There’s nothing better than unwinding with a body treatment at this oasis. I recommend the Serenity Spa Signature Treatment, an 80-minute experience. Westgate Las Vegas, westgatelasvegas.com
Monday 3
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen Tacos and margaritas are always a good idea. The happy hour menu here includes $5 margaritas plus chips, dips and tacos. Pro tip: Order the Cadillac Trio. Golden Nugget, goldennugget.com
Tuesday 4
The Cabinet of Curiosities This may be the most unique lounge in Las Vegas, with craft cocktails, puzzles and curio objects from all over the world. Find your way to The Lock, a speakeasy within the space, where mixologists create custom cocktails catered to you. Horseshoe Las Vegas, thecabinetlv.com
Mariah Carey photo by Denise Truscello
The Range 702 photo by Christopher DeVargas
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Wednesday 5
Mariah Carey
The superstar is bringing her limited Celebration of Mimi residency to Dolby Live Theater. Fans, get ready for a night of dancing and singing along to her chart-topping hits. Park MGM, parkmgm.mgmresorts.com
Thursday 6
The Range 702 Las Vegas’ largest indoor shooting range offers options for beginners and those with more experience. Try the full auto winter experience—it’s a thrilling way to blow off steam. 5999 Dean Martin Drive, therange702.com
Friday 7
Illenium
Get the party started at Zouk Nightclub. This nightlife destination is the perfect place to dance. On Friday, Illenium performs, so raise a glass and hit the dance floor. Resorts World Las Vegas, rwlasvegas.com
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Blake Shelton
The country star is coming to town, bringing his Live in Las Vegas show to The Colosseum. The award-winning artist has been delivering great music for two decades, and in that time has 28 No.1 country singles. Caesars Palace, caesars.com
Serenity Spa photo by People Images
Illenium and Blake Shelton courtesy photos
Walk Among the Wild
Over its decades-long history at Mandalay Bay, Shark Reef Aquarium has been host to some of the most fascinating and unique animals across the globe (both above and beneath the water), and its most recent addition—the first since 2008—is a dream come true for lovers of sharks, as well as a highly educational segment that helps to dispel some popular myths.
The re-creation of a kelp forest includes a variety of cold-water sharks (horn, leopard, swell and pyjama), and the aquarium also re-creates the dappled light that helps to camouflage the sharks in their natural environment. It’s here you’ll learn tidbits like:
Sharks do not need to constantly move to survive. In fact, species like the pyjama are nocturnal, meaning they will likely be sleeping at the bottom of the enclosure during most of the day;
Despite what you see in movies like Jaws, sharks actually eat very little: In fact, most sharks eat about 1% to 2% of their body weight in a seven- to 10-day period (humans, conversely, eat that much in a day).
Other highlights at this perennial favorite include a Komodo dragon, Johnston’s crocodiles, piranhas, skinks, jellyfish, a Burmese python and a wide variety of fish (everything from French angelfish to queen triggerfish and parrotfish), some of which share aquarium space with the sand and zebra sharks. There’s also a touch tank (the only part of the exhibit where you can actually reach out and discover what some of these creatures feel like). –Ken Miller
Photo courtesy of MGM Resorts
Bedazzled Beauty
The queen of modern burlesque bring showgirls, showboys and vintage glam to her Strip residency
Burlesque icon Dita Von Teese recently resumed her dazzling residency at Voltaire inside The Venetian. The star chatted with Las Vegas Magazine ’s Em Jurbala about the show.
Voltaire, what a perfect room for you!
It feels really nice. It’s so glamorous.
How do you use a space that has so much of its own personality to influence the show?
It’s definitely a big shift for me. Even though the runway was invented for burlesque in America in the 1930s, it still is (different from) most of the theaters that I do—these big historic theaters that hold like 3,000 people … It was a lot of me trying to figure out how to make it feel immersive and adapt the show to utilize the runway and the whole room … I’m not used to having theater in the round or being that close to people. There’s a lot of beads that go rolling off into the audience, which people can feel free to capture, but it’s definitely a different feeling, and I’m really getting into it.
I know you to be incredibly detail-oriented; does that increase tenfold knowing you’re being viewed from all angles?
Actually, not at all, because I’m that way no matter what. I’ve never ever in my entire career thought, “Oh, no one’s going to see that from back in the balcony.” I always think about the details because it’s not even whether someone sees it, it’s what does it for me … I love the details. I love diving deep and really digging into the history of whatever I’m doing.
It’s great to see the vintage headpieces you used in your recent run at Horseshoe Las Vegas are back. What’s new, and what’s sticking around?
A lot of people who’ve seen the show feel like it’s an entirely new show because it’s such a different backdrop. Of course there’s going to be some of my best-known numbers like my martini glasses. And, yes, thanks to Caesars Entertainment, we were able to bring over a curated selection of the Bob Mackie costumes from Jubilee!, which really means a lot to me because those costumes are really untouched since Jubilee! closed … There’s a lot of new things. I’ve added a lot of things and done some edits … There’s a big fetish number and I’ve completely changed that. It used to be an ensemble cast without me and now it’s one of my own numbers with an epic new set piece.
There were two burlesque stars in your previous show’s cast. Are they in the current show? Are there more burlesque performers in this cast?
There’s three! Besides Dirty Martini, who is a global icon of burlesque and world champion tassel twirler, and Jett Adore, who’s been part of my tours for as long as I can remember, we’ve added Tosca Rivola, who is an amazing performer. She does the Cyr wheel. She’s very involved in the burlesque scene now, but I found her at this open casting and she did this incredible act and I was like, “Can you do it and add some strip tease?” So I’m pretty sure she’s the only woman to be performing strip tease while also revolving in a Cyr wheel.
Since you feature artists who have their own styles of burlesque, does the process of designing each show become collaborative, or do you know what you want and ask them to execute?
It’s a little bit of both. For instance, Dirty Martini. Her number is a little bit different from what she did at (Horseshoe). She’s performing with one of my jeweled carousel horses, which is one of my oldest props from a long time ago. It’s really a spin—no pun intended—on the tassel twirling. It’s a collaboration … I think all of us burlesque performers have the formula of what our best number is, and so she adapted that to this set and this prop that I’m known for creating. The Venetian, 18+. voltairelv.com
Still in Loco-Motion
Rock to one of music’s longest-enduring American bands
When Mark Farner, Don Brewer and Mel Schacher first formed their band in Flint, Mich., in 1969, they could not possibly have foreseen the massive success they would have as Grand Funk Railroad for the next seven years, releasing six platinum and seven gold albums in that time span and filling arenas worldwide. But even if they could, they definitely couldn’t predict the lasting impact their music would have over the decades and generations.
Despite turmoil that led to the band
breaking up twice, Grand Funk Railroad has proven to have major staying power, retaining original members Brewer and Schacher (joined in the current iteration by Max Carl, Tim Cashion and Mark Chatfield) while continuing to tour to satisfied audiences who can’t get enough of hard rock classics like “We’re An American Band,” “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home),” “Walk Like a Man” and their inimitable covers of songs like “The Loco-Motion” and “Inside Looking Out.” It’s brand of American-made music
strikes a particular chord with millions of fans, and while it never really got the critical accolades it so clearly deserved over the years, in 2005, the band was voted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.
As the group will prove to this week’s audience in downtown Las Vegas, good songs never really get old. –Ken Miller
Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. Feb. 7, starting at $69 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Photo by Denise Truscello
She’ll Impress You Much
Hear all this country superstar’s greatest hits in her Las Vegas Strip residency
The impetus of Shania Twain’s latest Las Vegas residency is a life force she’s been feeling, which is not all that different than the energy that drove the landmark album it’s named after. Twain released Come On Over, her third collaboration with producer and then-husband Mutt Lange, in November 1997. It was a deliberate departure from her first two albums, which were aimed at country music audiences even if they drew on pop songwriting sensibilities and rock production methods.
This time, Twain drew on the spectrum of styles she absorbed while growing up as a performer, taking a chance she could expand her fandom without alienating core listeners, or further alienating the country music industry at large after her second studio album, The Woman in Me, enjoyed crossover success. Twain favored Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and George Jones as a performing preteen, and decided her music was going to be a hybrid of all her influences—R&B, rock, folk and country.
That hybrid came to full fruition with Come On Over. Hit singles including “You’re Still the One,” “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and the title track contributed to it becoming the biggest-selling album by a female solo artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records.
At 59, Twain has seen Taylor Swift follow in her footsteps and take crossing over from country to places previously uncharted. She released her latest album, Queen of Me, a harbinger of the selfcelebration to come, in 2023. Twain feels free to walk around the house naked if she wants, to dye her hair pink or wear a blonde wig, or to show off the results of a diet and exercise regime for a Haute Living photo shoot. Her previous Vegas residencies were hardly no-frills affairs when it came to set design and wardrobe, but this time she wants to contemporize her show in terms of tech and taste. She wants fashionforward designs that will dazzle even in comparison to the elaborate couture she donned for her previous residency, Let’s Go!
Whatever is driving her, Twain is filled with the spirit that inspired her ascension to stardom and the resilience that kept her there. –Matt Kelemen
Planet Hollywood. ticketmaster.com
Bursting With Flavor
This delightful hot spot serves amazing Italian cuisine
On the north end of the Strip, you’ll find Balla Italian Soul, a sweet joint with a patio that looks out to Las Vegas Boulevard and a menu that captures some of the most celebrated flavors and ingredients of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
The beverage menu is a beaut here, 26 pages of cocktails, beer and a great variety of wine from all over Italy, with sommelier recommendations, large-format wines and wines from other domestic and global sources.
Italian meals are traditionally served in multiple courses, so you’ll want to choose both pasta and a main. Balla Italian Soul serves several options for your pasta course. Plus, inventive choices of pasta will give you a great experience. For instance, you can get cannelloni Alfredo, featuring rotisserie chicken, or trottole presented with shrimp fra diavolo, ’nduja sausage, roasted peppers and mint.
Once you travel on to the mains portion of the menu, seafood dishes range from light grilled prawns with white bean ragu to sea bream, a white fish with a more meaty taste than other white fish. Steak lovers can choose between a 16-ounce New York strip or a 20-ounce ribeye. Stuffed mushrooms with cheese and marsala are sure to make a nice accompaniment.
And desserts span Italian classics as well, with panna cotta, gelato and tiramisu making good choices. However, if you prefer to drink your dessert, Balla Italian Soul has a carajillo with Licor 43 and espresso, plus amaros, limoncellos and grappa. –Nina King
SAHARA Las Vegas. 702.761.7619
Surrender Yourself
Long-touring classic rock band brings the hits to Vegas
Ask any classic rock fan to list their favorite live albums, and more often than not the answer is likely to include Cheap Trick ’s Live at Budokan, an album that was playing on every turntable at parties in 1979 and beyond. (It made No. 13 on Rolling Stone ’s list of the top 50 live albums of all time.) That Cheap Trick is remembered so fondly for a live album is entirely appropriate, for the band, which still includes original members Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander and Tom
Petersson, has performed live more than 5,000 times since its formation in 1973!
The band’s unmistakable sound is a mix of power pop and rock, and its hooks are some of the most memorable of the era, particularly in classics like “Surrender,” “I Want You to Want Me” and “Dream Police.” And Cheap Trick, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, is also capable of switching things up in concert and having a lot of fun
performing classic albums like Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (which they did at a series of Las Vegas shows more than a decade ago at Paris Las Vegas).
In other words, you really have no idea what to expect from a Cheap Trick show. But that’s exactly why you need to go. –Ken Miller
Westgate Las Vegas, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, starting at $65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Game On!
Super Bowl watch parties abound all over the city
Don’t miss any of the action as Super Bowl LIX kicks off Feb. 9 inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Although Las Vegas’ turn as host city was last year, the parties are still popping off all over town this year. You can catch all the blood, sweat and tears, and, of course, Kendrick Lamar during the half-time show, at the following watch parties:
For $300 per person, celebrate at Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile
Shops with a tailgate-style buffet of sumptuous Mexican eats and an allyou-can-drink premium open bar. Also at Miracle Mile Shops, stop in for one of the best deals on the Strip at Nacho Daddy. Catch the game on multiple TVs while enjoying a deal of $75 per person for bottomless specialty margaritas and draft beers and bottomless bites, like all-you-can-eat nachos and street tacos.
The ultimate viewing party happens at gamer’s paradise HyperX
Arena at Luxor where one whole wall displays the game, and for $165 per person you can indulge in the open bar with liquor, beer and wine and game day bites. Private VIP rooms are also available for purchase.
Play some golf in between watching the touchdowns at Topgolf Las Vegas. The game is being displayed throughout the entire multilevel venue and guests that have a reservation or package will receive raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome prizes.
Head over to AREA15 for a viewing party inside The Portal . The game is being displayed through the 360-degree projection mapped room and food and beverage packages are available.
Watch the game at Happy Camper and El Segundo Sol , both at FSLV— Fashion Show Las Vegas. Both spots offer Stripside seating, and Happy Camper offers an all-you-can-drink package for $75 per person.
Over at Resorts World Las Vegas, catch the game at Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge, where specialty cocktails and bites from nearby Junior’s will keep guests happy and amped up to enjoy a
live DJ and party atmosphere after the game wraps up. Over at Eight Lounge, enjoy cigar and cocktail pairings while viewing the game indoors in the sleek lounge or outdoors on the expansive patio. Eight also gives guests the opportunity to win prizes with its own game of Big Game Squares.
FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas is all decked out in Super Bowl fun, beginning Feb. 6 and running through game day. Guests can enjoy a complimentary immersive experience in The Great Hall with fun photo ops. On game day, the Great Hall is broadcasting the game for free and guests are invited to grab bites and drinks from nearby restaurants and bring them over to the party to enjoy throughout the game.
Catch the action of the Strip and Super Bowl when you party at Paris Las Vegas’ rooftop bar and restaurant, Beer Park . Enjoy open bar, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and a picnic-style, backyard-type experience, starting at $550 for game day packages. Also at Paris, enjoy its other hot spot, Chéri Rooftop, and its game day viewing party starting at $175 per person with open bar and premium buffet of game day bites.
Ultimate sports bar Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar at Mandalay Bay offers fans a massive 30-foot-by-9-foot LED wall to view the game and game day bites, craft cocktails and music will keep guests partying, starting at $200 per person. –Kiko Miyasato
AREA15
HyperX Arena
Friends With Benefits
Joshua Dunson
Head sommelier pours his heart into the job
Growing up Joshua Dunson liked three things: watching his mom cook in the kitchen, eating, and watching The Food Network. So after high school, he headed to the New York Culinary Institute of America in New York with plans to be a chef … then he took a course in wine studies out in Napa, Calif. “And that was the seed right there,” Dunson says. He switched from chef studies to wine studies and today, nearly a decade later, he’s the head sommelier at Ocean Prime Las Vegas at 63 CityCenter.
He’s been with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, owners of Ocean Prime and its multiple locations across the country, for most of that decade, starting out bartending and serving in one of the Ohio outposts before moving to the corporate side to oversee the wine programs. When Dunson came out to Vegas to help launch the location in 2023, he realized he wanted to get back to the restaurant floor, engaging guests in all things wine.
“I love people and connecting,” Dunson says. “You get to see people’s true
Dunson’s favorite wines come from Alsace, France. So, he chose to highlight a delicious wine from that region, the Trimbach Riesling Frédéric Emile 2015, a dry Riesling available by the glass and bottle. –KM
selves come out when they’re eating and drinking, and I get to help curate that and curate the experience. I get to train staff and open their world to wine. It’s really a beautiful industry and I can’t see myself doing anything else.
“A good somm is going to ask thoughtful questions because they want you to enjoy your experience. It shouldn’t be about the price point it should be about three things, ‘What are you looking for? What do you enjoy? And how can we curate that for you?’” –Kiko Miyasato
Benefit Ocean Prime offers a three-course lunch for $45; selections range from the lobster bisque to blackened snapper.
Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak looks to create a community feeling
By Nina King
Wouldn’t you like to get away? Maybe go somewhere everybody seems to know your name? Well, one of the newest restaurants in Las Vegas, Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas aims to give you that feeling, and a whole lot more.
Like Bourbon Steaks in other cities, Vegas was designed to engender a certain feel in everything from design to menu and tableside dishes. “We like to make it really have a sense of place and, Las Vegas is now home for me, and has been for a while. And so I said, you know, I definitely wanted to do a Bourbon Steak,” said Mina.
The community feel in the former Charlie Palmer Steak space starts from the moment you pull up to the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas valet—Palmer was Mina’s mentor. “What I always loved about this space was it was the ultimate locals hangout, because everything is about ease of entrance … you’re not walking to a casino, you’re
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Force pulling up to an amazing valet team that makes you feel right at home, and you walk right into the restaurant, and I was like, ‘This is perfect,’” said Mina.
For Vegas, Bourbon Steak captures a sleek feel that harks back to classic steakhouse style, with arched entrances, plush velvet and leather couches in the intimate lounge accented by modern art and a bright flower mural at the end of an intimate bar. You can grab a classic drink here while waiting for your table, like a Negroni or a Manhattan. Of course, a twist on a staple is appreciated, too, like the pistachio espresso martini, created with Patrón reposado, Patrón XO Cafe coffee liqueur, espresso, molé bitters and pistachio.
Once at your table, dive into the menu, where you’ll find not only dishes that remind you of your classic local steakhouse, like the shellfish platter, but also lots with modern, innovative touches, like the signature salt-baked & hay-smoked dry-aged tomahawk, a Las Vegas exclusive. The tomahawk is marked on the grill, encased in a salt crust, and anointed with bourbon tableside, where the crust is flamed. Each aspect creates a layer of flavor that stays with the beef, says Mina. The unusual hay smoke flavor was inspired by the cowboys of Washington state, where Mina grew up.
Although the menu seems much like other steakhouses, you’ll find that innovation in product all over, from the tableside caviar presentation of a “Twinkee” with yuzu crème fraîche to the spinach souffle, an alternative to classic creamed spinach. Even the whipped potatoes are given extra oomph through the inclusion of Echiré butter. Go ahead and choose an accompaniment to you 8-ounce filet mignon, like black truffle butter. Other dishes to look for include the lobster
pot pie, prepared tableside, and black truffle agnolotti with burrata filling. You’ll find a lot of tableside preparations to choose from here. “We eat with our eyes, we eat with our smell, and then we eat with our palate. So tableside gives you a little bit of all of that,” says Mina.
Cap off dinner with a dessert like Michael Mina’s banana tarte tatin with preserved citrus caramel and macadamia nut ice cream. You know, we’re sure they’re glad you came.
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Shellfish platter
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Janet
Jackson
stuns with her new residency at Resorts World
By Em Jurbala
There’s so much to love about Janet Jackson, from her airy vocals and smooth dance moves to her discography full of hits. So it’s no wonder the chanteuse has a devoted following, and lucky for fans she’s treating Vegas to a fantastic residency.
The set of shows that began just before the new year marks a return to the stage following her 2023 Together Again Tour, which was her fi rst postpandemic venture. (It’s also Jackson’s fi rst time back in Las Vegas since her previous Metamorphosis residency, which took over Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2019.) The tour skipped over Vegas, but Jackson is surely making it up to Sin City crowds with her current run. The pop icon could stun with nothing more than a single spotlight and a microphone, but with the elaborate production capabilities of the Resorts World Theatre, she shines, and her music truly comes to life.
This isn’t just another concert—it’s an all-out spectacle. Talented dancers don fashionable garb while their crisp movements accent Jackson’s slightly softer yet still sharp dance moves.
An array of set pieces and lighting equipment make for a dynamic backdrop, morphing seamlessly between maximalist, high-energy numbers and beautifully designed moments of simplicity. Plus, the singer
created medleys of many of her most popular tunes, so you get to hear more than 40 of her hits. That’s right, 40! Expect to hear favorites like “Rock With U,” “Escapade” and “Miss You Much.” And of course, it simply
wouldn’t be a Janet Jackson concert without “What Have You Done for Me Lately” (spoken word intro included, of course) and “Rhythm Nation.” Audiences will be much delighted by some exceptionally special treats
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like a version of “Velvet Rope” that Jackson hasn’t performed live since 1999 and “I Want You” in concert for the fi rst time.
The show includes short interludes that allow Jackson time for costume changes, and each time the star reappears, it’s as if she’s stepping onto the stage for the fi rst time. Each outfit is as glamorous and modern as the last, with chunky boots and formal wear being continuous themes. And each section of the show brings something unexpected. One moment Jackson sings atop a narrow pillar that elevates her above an array of blue laser-like light beams, the next she vocalizes bathed in a warm glow that slowly becomes obstructed by a
floating sphere that later transforms into a giant disco ball. Oh, and you can bet the diva’s wind machines are working overtime, blowing her beautiful honey-blonde locks back in just the right ways.
If you happen to score tickets to her Feb. 8 show (and assuming Jackson’s impressively lengthy performance doesn’t wear you out on its own), cross the casino floor to fi nd Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge for a special concert after-party featuring famed Janet Jackson impersonator and drag performer Coco Montrese from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Themed cocktails like the Escapade (made with peach Ciroc, Grand Marnier, lavender lemon syrup, pomegranate, blueberry and champagne) are buy-one-get-one for all concertgoers.
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The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian o ers many distinctive shopping experiences
Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Venice, or cruise along the waters of the canals. Wait, you’re in Las Vegas—not Italy! Oh, but we can pretend! The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian transports guests to the boot-shaped country, complete with re-creations of famous landmarks like the Rialto Bridge that stretches across the famed Grand Canal, the largest channel in Venice. Within this immersive world is an extensive collection of restaurants, attractions, nightlife and retail—everything from Italian, seafood, Mexican and bakeries to fashion, specialty gifts, lounges and virtual-reality experiences. Among the retail options are some standout
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By Kiko Miyasato
Regis Galerie
Some of the museumquality pieces for sale at Regis Galerie include two Japanese samurai suits of armor from the 18th century Edo period (battle-worn) and various samurai swords.
Don’t miss the newest exhibition at Animazing Gallery—works of art from more than 30 rock stars will be on display and for sale. Browse and purchase pieces by Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Steve Vai, Robby Krieger, Steven Tyler, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and more.
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stores that deserve a little extra attention—whether you just browse or decide to buy, they’re worth the visit just for the experience.
Make your first stop at Animazing Gallery, where pop art and classic art collide in a cool retail space that has such interesting pieces it’s like walking through a museum filled with iconic cultural references. Animazing Gallery first found fame in Soho, New York, more than four decades ago. Over that time, owner Nick Leone has amassed a massive collection of art, including the paintings of John Douglas (pictured). Douglas, the drummer for Aerosmith, travels with a blank canvas and acrylic paint. When touring, he’ll use his hotel room as his studio, mixing the paints inside a drum head. He’ll then tack the canvas up, paint and, when finished, lets them drip dry in the bathroom shower.
Jump from one gallery to the next. One can spend serious hours browsing through Regis Galerie. This store is more gallery and showroom than retail, but everything is for sale. “These are not mass-produced pieces, everything is high quality,” says director Lorne “LG” Gostfrand. “What we really base our gallery on is high-quality pieces that you can only find here in Vegas. We display 1,000 different artists from around the world and we’ve been in this spot at Grand Canal Shoppes for 25 years. We’re definitely a destination spot.”
It’s such a destination that celebrities galore have paid a visit—just check out the wall with tons of pictures of famous faces that have made an appearance. Besides museum-quality pieces for the home with everything from bronze statues, furniture and pop art paintings to Disney-in-
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spired figurines and Western art, Regis Galerie also offers one-of-a-kind fine jewelry with gems like sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, gold, silver and jade. And don’t forget to look up! This retail store has
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one of the most amazing and widest selections of chandeliers and other stunning lighting fixtures.
The next stop on your shopping adventure will surely satisfy any sweet tooth as
IT’SUGAR offers candy that has gone viral on TikTok, including Guppers, Silky Gem crystal candy, chamoy pickle kit and a huge, huge assortment of freeze-dried confections. IT’SUGAR also stocks stuff for some adult fun like candy bras and G-strings, penis-shaped pops and a gummy sutra game. So get naughty! It is Vegas, after all.
well as lovers of social media and pop culture. While there are a bajillion candy stores on the planet, IT’SUGAR is mindblowingly amazing. The selection stocked by this retail chain leaves any visitor wanting for nothing when it comes to all manner of treats. A big draw for the store is its bulk candy selection. Grab a Chinese takeout carton, zip-top baggie or candy jar, and mix and fill to your heart’s content. Go crazy packing in
goodies like gummy fried eggs, gummy cola bottles, Swedish fish, gummy bears (a massive selection), gummy sharks, spicy chili pepper gummies, sour candies, licorice, chocolates, jelly beans, gumballs, taffy, hard candies and more … and more and more.
Relive your childhood candy fantasies with IT’SUGAR’s selection of nostalgic candy including Razzles, Fun Dip, Bubble Tape, candy cigarettes and Nerds and a huge
selection of Pez dispensers like Barbie, Marvel superheroes and Super Mario Bros. The store also imports a wide array of Japanese candy and snacks, as well as offering tons of toys, including Hello Kitty merchandise, themed gifts, Funko Pop toys and the cutest selection of plushies. (Don’t miss the s’mores cat!)
From sweet to sparkly, it’s always a good time to gift jewelry. You’ll be amazed at the phenomenal selection at Min -
er’s Gems. This is more than a jewelry store, it’s a treasure chest of stunningly beautiful pieces. Owner Meeta Jethani and her husband opened Miner’s Gems in Las Vegas after the pandemic shut down their storefronts on cruise ships. Since then, they’ve found great success with their shop at The Venetian. The beautiful pieces and rare stones they carry are worth a look, even if you don’t decide to buy. “Our gold selection is our crowd puller,” Jethani says. “But we have a huge selection of diamond baguette jewelry and specialty stones and one-ofa-kind pieces. We have stuff from a reasonable $500 to like half a million.”
Some of Jethani’s favorite pieces (pictured) include a
light blue natural aquamarine necklace, with diamonds set in 14-carat white gold; a 100-carat tanzanite necklace with diamonds all around; a hand-fabricated gold tourmaline set in 18-carat gold that can be used as a pendant or pin; a tanzanite and diamond bracelet; an 18.24-carat
royal blue sapphire ring set in 18-carat gold with custom-cut trapezoid and halfmoon stones; a natural green diamond ring (a very, very rare diamond); a diamond bracelet with emerald and round cut diamonds; a gold necklace with morganite, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds;
–Meeta Jethani, owner of Miner’s Gems
Miner’s Gems
& Spice
in-house designed blue and brown diamond earrings; a 10-carat baguette and round diamond ring with matching earrings; and a blue and white diamond ring for men. From something special to wear to something special to drink, head to the unique Spirits & Spice. Cocktails and liqueurs and spices and oils, oh my! The store lets guests mix, match, try and buy small-batch alcohol like whiskey, tequila, rum, vodka and liqueurs. You can create your own recipes or just buy the spirits straight. When it comes to cooking, browse a selection of oils, balsamics and seasonings, and select, bottle and take home your favorites. “The best part about the store is we let you try before you buy,” says River Pizzimenti, sales
associate. The store stocks cocktail-making supplies and tools so you can bartend to your heart’s content. And don’t miss the selection of bottled wine—around 40-50 brands from all around the world.
Currently, one of the best-selling whiskies at Spirits & Spice is the Two Bitch Bour-
bon out of Eureka, Nev.; the company is named after the owner’s two rescue dogs, Sage and Scarlet. Price points for many of the small-batch spirits start around a reasonable $34 and can go all the way up to $1,000.
The last distinctive store is Bauman Rare Books
SPIRITS & SPICE FLAVORS TO SAVOR
Liqueur flavors include horchata, s’mores, mango pineapple cream, pink lemonade, tart cherry and the best-selling coffee cake tiramisu.
Olive oil flavors include citrus habanero, garlic and chili, jalapeño, chipotle, basil, Italian herb, rosemary, ginger sesame, lemon pepper, dill and more.
Spice flavors include Indian spices, Greek spices, barbecue, turmeric, bacon sea salt, black truffle, pineapple curry, Alderwood smoked salt, siracha salt, barbecue rubs, spices for veggies, chicken and steaks, Hawaiian hibiscus salt, sweet apple pie, chai, el pastor, Mexican chipotle, magic mustard and more.
Balsamic flavors include mango, hickory smoke, key lime, white garlic, lemon cucumber, raspberry, apple, caramelized onion, black cherry, fig and more.
Spirits
Bauman Rare Books
–Pamela Raia, salesman at Bauman Rare Books
It’s another shop where one could spend hours browsing the merchandise, especially lovers of the written word.
“Three things that determine the value of the rare book: the condition and completeness
(is it as close to original as possible?); the scarcity (How many still exist?); and lastly, the title has to be interesting to collectors,” says salesman Pamela Raia. “Bauman Rare Books is very much a bespoke
service. We always say, ‘You’re not only buying a book, you’re buying someone to assist you with your collection over the long term.’ We help with book care, how to build your library, the environment to keep books in, the storage.”
One of the most treasured books is Thomas McKenney’s and James Hall’s North American Indians, early edition, second octavo edition from 1854 ($25,000). The illustrations are of indigenous leaders who traveled to government offices to have their portraits painted. (This was prior to photography.) The original portraits burned in a fire, but luckily McKenney and Hall preserved the images by making illustrations of each of the paintings. “They made
the illustrations based off the original paintings and without them doing this, we would not have these images of very important Native American chiefs,” Raia says.
Other special book selections include Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice, the first American edition of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and the first edition of Sigmund Freud’s Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis inscribed by him to a friend. Familiar names in literature also include books by Charles Dickens (a first edition of Oliver Twist), Walt Whitman and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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The most expensive book on display at Bauman Rare Books is the $60,000 first English translation of Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, long considered one of the most important texts in political literature.
Blake Shelton has the best of both worlds as a headliner and bar owner on the Strip
By Matt Kelemen
lake Shelton is rapidly becoming a honky-tonk man about town on the Las Vegas Strip as of late. He performed for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest from his Stripside music venue/restaurant Ole Red on Dec. 31, then turned his attention to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to make his debut as a resident headliner. Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas may be long overdue, but the country superstar has only recently managed to make room on his perpetually full plate for the six performances.
Shelton previewed two songs likely to be part of the Live in Las Vegas set at the New Year’s Eve show. His latest single, “Texas,” almost seems like a long-awaited follow up to “Austin,” the song that launched his career and gave him his first No. 1 country hit in 2001. His guest vocals on Post Malone’s “Pour Me a Drink” put him back on top of the country airwaves and became a Top 5 hit. Further plans for the show remain unspecified. It’s probable that the setlist will draw on his 14 No. 1 hits from Billboard ’s Hot Country Songs chart and 29 top airplay singles. It’s possible that there might be a guest or three, most notably Gwen Stefani. Shelton made a surprise appearance at his wife’s Just a Girl residency at Planet Hollywood in February 2020, right about the time their duet “Nobody but You” was the most popular country song on radio. They could duet on “Purple Irises” from Stefani’s 2024 album Bouquet or “Happy
Anywhere” from Shelton’s 2021 album Body Language. Live in Las Vegas probably wouldn’t have happened at all if Shelton hadn’t resigned from his coaching positions on talent competition series The Voice in 2023. Shelton had been with the program since it launched and fatefully met fellow coach Stefani after both were bouncing back from divorces, but he wanted to spend more time with Stefani and his stepsons than a television gig would allow.
8 p.m. Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, starting at $89 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Shelton’s career has been a roller coaster ride for most of its duration. The musically talented youth emerged soon after Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart” had caused mainstream audiences to view country music as good for little more than an occasional novelty hit. Shelton grabbed the reigns of traditionalist country as practiced by George Strait, Randy Travis and George Jones, and set out for a long ride.
He moved to Nashville at 17 and released “Austin” through Giant Records in April 2001. He followed that up with “All Over Me” and “Ol’ Red,” with the latter becoming his signature song. He still had long locks when he released The Dreamer in 2003, followed by Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill in 2004.
It was 2011’s Red River Blue that promoted him to superstar status, with songs such as “Honey Bee,” “Over” and “God Gave Me to You” becoming No. 1 singles and concert staples. Now Shelton is a living country legend with a residency worthy of his accomplishments in a town ideal for his outsized, charismatic personality.
By Kiko Miyasato
Photos by Christopher DeVargas
Every time that little smile spreads across your face, or you get that warm, fuzzy feeling, that is your brain releasing dopamine into the body. Ahhh, dopamine, nature’s ecstasy! And, as humans, we seek out ways in the world to activate our brain to release more and more of it.
tic CEO Jennifer van Dijk. “(It’s) the perfect home for our kind of twisted humor to be brought to life.”
Now, what if there was a place you could go to trigger hit after hit of dopamine? There is—thanks to the creative genius of intellectual property company Superplastic. Head to AREA15 and visit the arts and entertainment district’s newest tenant, Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research (D.I.P.R.).
“There is no more perfect place for us than to be at AREA15,” says Superplas-
In the same vein as Disney or Marvel, Superplastic designs and creates characters and content to share with audiences, especially those on social media like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. That content has gone viral and triggered a slew of artistic collaborations with stars like Post Malone and Paris Hilton and brands like Gucci, Fortnite and Tommy Hilfiger. Superplastic’s world of characters has been turned into collectible toys and fashionable
apparel, and now the company has branched into the immersive attraction world with its fi rst-ever, in-real-life experience, the Dopeameme Institute For Pleasure Research. “It’s really important to us to fi nd new ways to engage our fans,” van Dijk says. “We wanted to make something that would really bring people into our world and excite our fans who knows us but also give us an opportunity to get new fans and discover who we are.”
3215 S. Rancho Drive. area15.com
So, just what is this D.I.P.R. experience? Simply put, it’s a walk-through, story-driven immersive adventure where the most wellknown characters from Superplastic, like Janky, Dayzee and Guggimon, guide visitors through a series of rooms that will illicit dopamine hits to the body through interactive
experiences. If you put your science hat on, you’ll remember that the body produces dopamine through activities like exercise and dancing, and at D.I.P.R. you’ll get to do both in rooms like “Heavy Pedal,” a laundromat-themed space where you’ll pedal on a stationary bike, or the “Private Dancer” room, a space that looks like an o ce building bathroom where you’ll step into your own stall and dance like no one is watching. Inside these rooms, you’ll also be taken through a series of tests guided by Superplastic characters that comically reveal their warped, twisted sense of humor. Besides the rooms, there are a ton of di erent activations and Easter eggs that help deliver a rush of dopamine to visitors as they make their way through the
“There is no more perfect place for us than to be at . (It’s) the perfect home for our kind of twisted humor to be brought to life.”
–Jennifer van Dijk, Superplastic CEO
experience, all ending with a personalized QR code to scan and download your own digital profi le. The profi le enables visitors to share their experience on social
media and is also fi lled with pictures of you throughout the experience. (Yes, you are on camera!)
Outside of the ticketed attraction is The Dopeameme
Shop, open to ticket holders and visitors of AREA15. It’s here that Superplastic o ers exclusive merch like collectibles and cheeky impulse buys. It’s also where fans can take pictures with lifesize Janky and Guggimon characters set within a comical hijinks scene involving a truck and hot dog cart.
“We are really proud of this experience,” van Dijk says. “We’re excited about the potential and partnership with AREA15. I really think this can be a cool part of our business model going forward. Come play and have fun with us!”
Mariah Carey ’s latest residency celebrates the inspiration that led to her career comeback
The most wonderful time of the year to catch Mariah Carey begins during the holidays and extends through Valentine’s Day. Each year Carey’s single “All I Want for Christmas Is You” rises to the top of the charts as she performs a round of seasonal concerts, channeling the holiday spirit for her superfans she a ectionately refers to as “lambs.” This year she segued from celebrating Christmas into the latest dates of her Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live residency in Las Vegas.
Carey’s 10th studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi, was released nearly two decades ago. It was more than a comeback album for Carey, who had weathered the critical and commercial failure of 2001 fi lm Glitter as well as Virgin Records buying out her recently signed $100 million contract. She then moved over to Island Records
Photo by Denise Truscello
and released Charmbracelet in 2002 to lukewarm response. Undaunted, Carey was determined to get her mojo working and make her next album worthy of comeback classification.
Once production was underway and she began turning inspiration into songs, Island exec L.A. Reid made two suggestions: Work with Jermaine Dupri and include the nickname he had heard her called by members of her inner circle. “Mimi” was Carey at her most authentic, unguarded and fun.
The Emancipation of Mimi put Carey back on top, with Dupri collaborations “It’s Like That” and “Shake It O ” rising high on the charts. “We Belong Together" became the album’s smash hit, though, staying at No. 1 for 14 weeks and becoming a 2005 song of the summer. Carey was back on top for good.
Lambs couldn’t ask for more. Carey kicked o the last date of her summer residency shows with her fi rst No. 1, 1990’s “Vision of Love” before performing “Emotions” (No. 1, 1991), “Make It Happen” (No. 5, 1992) and “I’ll Be There” (No. 1, 1992). She’s joined by Trey Lorenz, who had performed the song with Carey for her MTV Unplugged special.
Lorenz is one of Carey’s four backup singers for Celebration, which features eight dancers, a four-piece band and a lot of costume changes under the supervision of stylist Wilfredo Rosado.
8 p.m. Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, starting at $99 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
The album’s success help lay the foundation for Carey’s later headlining residencies at Caesars Palace, and directly inspired her current Dolby Live engagement. It’s not so much that she wants to pay tribute to Emancipation as apply the spirit that fueled that creative period to a show with a loose autobiographical thread and a chronological setlist.
Carey’s couture reflects with the eras she covers.
Some albums get a little extra representation while others, including Glitter and Charmbracelet, are referenced in medleys.
Emancipation provides the concert’s climax though, with both eight songs from the album and a medley taking up the lion’s share of the show. The set design’s lush and elegant backgrounds contrast with the kineticism and clutter that are characteristic of many contemporary stage concepts, leaving plenty of room for Carey’s singing to fi ll up her fans’ senses. Celebration of Mimi is Carey at her iconic best.
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Entertainment
Comedy
Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club The comedy star brings his signature sense of humor to the Strip. MGM Grand, 21+. bradgarrettcomedy.com
Carrot Top This comedian offers one of the funniest, most heartfelt shows on the Strip. Luxor, 16+. 702.262.4400
Comedy Cellar The iconic New York City club brings its unique atmosphere and quality stand-up to Vegas. Rio Las Vegas, 18+. ticketmaster.com
Gordie Brown The performer combines master impersonations with comedy and song. Golden Nugget. ticketmaster.com
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Catch renowned comedians and up-and-coming stand-ups. The Linq Promenade. 855.234.7469
L.A. Comedy Club A weekly lineup of well-known headliners and up-and-coming comedians take the spotlight. The STRAT, 21+. bestvegascomedy.com
Stars of Comedy Catch resident headliners like Carlos Mencia and popular guest comedians in an intimate venue. Harrah’s Las Vegas. starsofcomedy.com
Tape Face The America’s Got Talent finalist creates a fun and inviting show through simple, clever humor. MGM Grand. mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com
Wiseguys Live Comedy Have a laugh at one of two locations with well-known acts. 1511 S. Main Street and 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite B-222. 702.272.0786
Concerts
Bad Suns Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. Feb. 6, starting at $38 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Barry Manilow Expect to hear all your favorites from this master showman, from “Mandy” to “Copacabana” Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. westgateresorts.com
The Bebop Bounty Big Band Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Feb. 5, starting at $35 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Blake Shelton Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, starting at $89 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Cheap Trick Westgate Las Vegas, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, starting at $65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Eagles Rock out with the legendary band while fully encapsulated in Sphere’s immersive technology. Sphere. vibee.com
Garth Brooks/Plus ONE The country music singer and songwriter wows with hits, unique performances, special guests and surprises that practically mandate return visits. Caesars Palace. ticketmaster.com
Grand Funk Railroad Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. Feb. 7, starting at $69 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 10-time Grammy winner Carlos Santana headlines in this intimate venue. Mandalay Bay. 702.632.7600
Janet Jackson She’s back and she’s ready to “Rock With U!” Catch the iconic performer in her high-tech, high-energy residency. Resorts World Las Vegas. axs.com
Lou Deezi Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, starting at $26.50 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Mariah Carey Park MGM, 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, starting at $99 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Raiding the Rock Vault Classic rock hits get an authentic touch thanks to ensemble performances by current or former members of famous bands. Hard Rock Café, 5+. 702.777.2782
Rod Stewart: The Encore Shows The rock ’n’ roll icon performs legendary hits spanning more than five decades, including “Maggie May” and “Hot Legs.” ticketmaster.com
Shania Twain: Come On Over The top-selling female country artist of all time hits the Strip once again, and she’s ready to play your favorites from her catalog. Planet Hollywood. ticketmaster.com
Soul of Motown High-energy show honors Motown-era legends such as The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye. Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. ticketmaster.com
Wayne: Up Close and Personal Through a combination of song, video clips and storytelling, Mr. Las Vegas Wayne Newton takes fans on a tour of his storied, amazing life. Flamingo. ticketmaster.com
Magic
Criss Angel MINDFREAK One of the biggest names in magic brings some of his biggest illusions ever to the stage, backed by pyrotechnics, lighting effects and video. Planet Hollywood. 702.777.2782
Colin Cloud: Mastermind The hilarious and mysterious “real-life Sherlock Homes” will blow your mind in this brain-bending mentalism show. Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
David Copperfield Expect his Vegas show to be filled with both sleight of hand and his renowned grand illusions. This is a show that will both astound you and tug at your heart strings. MGM Grand, 5+. 702.891.1111
The Magic of Jen Kramer The Yale graduate astounds audiences with magic of the mind, turning what seems impossible into the impossible-to-ignore. Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. westgateresorts.com
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show Today the Kentucky native is doing what he always wanted— mystifying people and making them laugh at the same time. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
Mat Franco—Magic Reinvented Nightly The America’s Got Talent winner has a lot of tricks up his sleeves and is ready to unleash them. This show is fun for the entire family! The Linq. ticketmaster.com
Penn & Teller The duo offers up some slightly inhumane humor, spirited practical jokes and a lot of awesome feats of trickery with a little fire-swallowing thrown in Rio Las Vegas, 5+. ticketmaster.com
Piff the Magic Dragon This magician/comedian, a finalist on America’s Got Talent, mixes magic with
sardonic wit to great effect. And Mr. Piffles, his pet Chihuahua, oversees the whole thing Flamingo, 8+. 702.777.2782
Shin Lim The magician, an America’s Got Talent winner, has redefined close-up magic with precise, self-choreographed routines and a style that’s nothing short of poetic. The Venetian, 5+. ticketmaster.com
Revues
Chippendales Some of the hottest men in Vegas create an ultimate girls’ night out with singing, dancing, up-close interaction and a whole lot more during this fully choreographed show. The Linq, 18+. ticketmaster.com
Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease This seductive revue features more than a dozen numbers full of steamy choreography, powerhouse vocals and high-energy music. Luxor, 18+. 702.262.4400
Lady Like Bringing a modern, yet retro concept to the stage, this show features a fun plot, talented performers and a touch of humor. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 18+. etix.com
Magic Mike Live Las Vegas Channing Tatum’s Vegas endeavor, based on the hit movies, presents an unforgettable night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment. SAHARA Las Vegas, 18+. magicmikelivelasvegas.com
ROUGE Get naughty at this coed erotic show, featuring acrobats, aerialists, comedians and more. The STRAT, 18+. tickets.thestrat.com
Thunder From Down Under This Australian import presents chiseled bodies, sexy dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm. Excalibur, 18+. 702.597.7600
“X” Burlesque In an homage to the classic art form, beautiful topless dancers perform imaginatively staged numbers. Flamingo, 18+. 702.777.2782
“X” Country Giddy up as the “X” Country women in this bare-skinned adult show dance to popular country songs from artists including Tim McGraw, Patsy Cline, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins and Hank Williams Jr. Harrah’s Las Vegas, 18+. 702.777.2782
“X” Rocks You’ve got to see this hard-rocking revue featuring the X Girls dancing to favorites from artists like Whitesnake, Alice Cooper and Mötley Crüe. Horseshoe Las Vegas, 18+. ticketmaster.com
Sports
BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon You’ve seen the TV show—now see the metal machine melee live and in person! Caesars Entertainment Studios at Horseshoe Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
Theater
Absinthe Perhaps the world’s sexiest adult-themed circus, right to the Strip! Be mesmerized as exotic burlesque, vaudeville and circus acts unfold. Caesars Palace, 18+. spiegelworld.com or 702.534.3419
Atomic Saloon Show The creators of Absinthe have made the Wild West even wilder, with scenes described as “Blazing Saddles meets America’s Got Talent meets Westworld.” The Venetian. 702.534.3419
Blue Man Group An international sensation that combines comedy, theater, rock concert and dance
party for a multisensory experience you’ll never forget. Luxor. 702.262.4400
DISCOSHOW Take an express journey back to 1970s New York City at the center of a disco celebration with dynamic dancers and smooth skaters. The Linq Hotel. spiegelworld.com
Dita Von Teese Glamorously provocative like no other of its kind worldwide, this showgirl—and showboy— spectacular brims with Bob Mackie costumes and haute couture by fashion’s superstars, all envisioned by the undisputed queen of burlesque. The Venetian, 18+. voltairelv.com
Donny Osmond From singing and dancing to comedy, this master showman does it all, giving his fans a look back on his six decades in show business. Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
Jabbawockeez Take a trip through decades of music styles while enjoying some of the most amazing dance moves you’ll ever see. MGM Grand. 702.531.3826
Mad Apple Inspired by the excitement of New York City nightlife, Cirque du Soleil delivers a dynamic production with comedians and magicians alongside its iconic acrobatic and dance acts. New York-New York, 18+. 866.606.7111
Menopause The Musical When four women of a certain age meet in a department store, there’s a lack of estrogen, but there’s no shortage of laughs. Harrah’s Las Vegas. 702.777.2782
Miss Behave’s Mavericks Comedy, circus, burlesque and much more delivered at record speed make this show one of the top tickets Downtown. Plaza, mavericksdtlv.com
Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil explores the King of Pop’s greatest hits in this theatrical spectacular. Inspired by Jackson’s music, four misfits find themselves on an adventure that personifies the legendary entertainer’s personality and legacy. Mandalay Bay. mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com
Mystère Cirque du Soleil’s production features a blend of circus arts and street performance, colorful and outrageous costumes, dramatic sets and original live music. Treasure Island. treasureisland.com or 702.894.7222
“O” This Cirque du Soleil production is an accomplishment of many feats. The centerpiece of the show is a 25-foot-deep pool that holds 1.5 million gallons of water. Bellagio. 702.693.7068
Potted Potter Enjoy the magic of all 7 Harry Potter books condensed into a fantastically funny comedy magic show perfect for ages 6 to Dumbledore. Horseshoe Las Vegas. 855.234.7469
RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! This interactive production features all the outrageous comedy and eye-popping fashions you love from RuPaul’s Drag Race, mixed with over-the-top singing and dancing. Flamingo. ticketmaster.com
Terry Fator: One Man, a Hundred Voices, a Thousand Laughs! This unparalleled ventriloquist Fator communicates through puppets such as Winston the Impersonating Turtle. He’s also a talented singer and celebrity impersonator. The STRAT. thestrat.com
Tournament of Kings Evil characters challenge the good guys such as King Arthur and Prince Christopher. Watch kings joust, dragon-warriors fight and beautiful damsels dance. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
WOW–The Vegas Spectacular Thirty artists fly, flip, dance and defy imagination in a 180-degree setting with holograms and finalists from America’s Got Talent! Rio Las Vegas, 4+. ticketmaster.com
Tributes
The Australian Bee Gees Show Performing since 1996, the tribute band brings the sound of the legendary Bee Gees to life with superb sound, graphics and lighting. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
The King Comes Home Relive the days Elvis Presley spent performing at this iconic property with a tribute to the King. Westgate Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
MJ Live This tribute to the King of Pop captures the essence of Michael Jackson’s voice and biggest hits. Harrah’s Las Vegas. tix4vegas.com
Dining
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The following is a select list of some of the top Las Vegas restaurants. The capsule reviews have been written by the Las Vegas Magazine staff. Subject to change.
Around the Valley Battista’s Hole in the Wall Enjoy Italian favorites such as eggplant Parmigiana and linguini with chopped clams. 4041 Linq Lane. 702.732.1424 $$$
Buca di Beppo Family-style items such as spaghetti with meatballs and veal saltimbocca 412 E. Flamingo Road. 702.866.2867 & 7690 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 702.363.6524 $$
Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta The family-style pizzas are superb, but don’t sleep on menu items like fried calamari and ravioli, hero sandwiches and fully loaded burgers. 241 W. Charleston Blvd. 702.445.4645 $
Hard Rock Cafe Everything from live music to casual American dining, plus a cool gift shop. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., No. 120. 702.733.7625 $$
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar Enjoy Southern cuisine and a lively atmosphere while surrounded by fun memorabilia from the restaurant’s namesake country star. 3716 Las Vegas Blvd. S. jasonaldeansbar.com $$$
Ahern Hotel
Aroma Barista Bar Snack on freshly baked pastries and breads or fill up with a sandwich alongside your coffee. 725.214.4800 $
Joel’s Chophouse Enjoy steaks and classic American fare in a casual dining room. 725.214.4950 $$
Ottimo Gourmet Kitchen & Pizzeria Serving up New York-style pizza and various housemade pasta. 725.214.4800 $
Aria
Bardot Brasserie Michael Mina embraces French cuisine in this tribute to the classic Parisian brasserie. 702.590.8610 $$$
Blossom An enchanted garden is the template for a vibrant evening of authentic Chinese fare. 702.590.8620 $$$
Carbone The Vegas outpost of this Italian-American restaurant presents a luxurious dining experience with captains who deliver exquisite service from beginning to end. 702.590.2663 $$$
Catch Globally inspired high-end seafood dishes make this one of the go-to restaurants for A-list celebrities. 702.590.5757 $$$$
Cathédrale Expect decadent French-Mediterranean cuisine from the Las Vegas outpost of this New York City favorite. cathedralerestaurant.com $$$
Din Tai Fung World-renowned noodle and dumpling house specializes in Xiao Long Bao, a Shanghai-style soup dumpling. 702.590.8650 $$
Javier’s Dine on seafood, chicken and steak dishes created with Mexican flair, plus an array of premium tequilas and signature margaritas. 702.590.3637 $$$
Jean Georges Steakhouse Meats are flown in daily from around the world to the Michelin three-star chef’s steakhouse. 702.590.8660 $$$$
Lemongrass One of the few Thai restaurants on the Strip curries favor with its interactive satay bar. 702.590.8670 $$
Posh Burger This hamburger joint serves up all kinds of burgers, from a single-patty sandwich to a gourmet one with wagyu beef. 702.590.7888 $
Proper Eats Food Hall Enjoy elevated eats in a fast, casual setting. Highlights include Pizzaoki, Laughing Buddha Ramen, Seoul Bird and Parm Famous Italian 702.590.8664 $
Salt & Ivy California coastal-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails make this eatery a must-visit. 702.590.9899 $$
Bellagio
Harvest Delight in stone-oven seafood preparations, grilled dry-aged and grass-fed beef, charcuterie and vegan options 702.693.8800 $$$
Jasmine Enjoy the exotic flavors and aromas of traditional Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine as well as signature Szechwan and Hunan dishes. 702.693.8166 $$
Lago by Julian Serrano Dishes include artisanal pizzas, fresh pastas and top cuts of meat in a lakeside locale. 702.693.8888 $$$
Le Cirque Beneath a silk ceiling you dine at the center of the universe. Le Cirque dictates style and elegance via its award-winning creations 702.693.8100 $$$$
The Mayfair Supper Club This restaurant mixes elegant dishes with live entertainment and an impeccable view of the Fountains of Bellagio. 702.693.8876 $$$
Michael Mina Luckily for you, chef Michael Mina can’t leave seafood alone. Don’t miss the extensive list of wines from American and Europeans vineyards. 702.693.7223 $$$$
Noodles Admire the sleek wall of noodles as you taste the many dishes and flavors of Southeast Asia. 702.693.8131 $$
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Prime Steakhouse Any steak lover in Vegas will tell you Prime is No. 1. Nothing can subtract from your having a grand time. 702.693.8484 $$$$
Sadelle’s Café Up your brunch game with signature dishes like fried chicken, sticky buns and the mammoth Sadelle’s bagel tower. 702.693.7356 $$
Spago Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant features homemade pastas, wood-oven pizzas, fresh seafood and prime steaks. 702.693.8181 $$$
Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge A mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, all in an elegant, relaxing setting. 702.730.3900 $$$
Caesars Palace
Amalfi by Bobby Flay Flay’s newest restaurant in Vegas celebrates flavors of the Italian coast, with handmade pasta and fresh seafood. 702.650.5965 $$$$
Bacchanal Buffet This buffet is the largest in Vegas and features interactive kitchens, daily chef specials and many new dishes 702.731.7928 $$$
Beijing Noodle No. 9 Northern Chinese creations abound in this casual noodle shop with much more on the menu. 877.346.4642 $$
Brasserie B by Bobby Flay Indulge in French-inspired dishes and libations from your favorite TV chef, Bobby Flay. 866.227.5938 $$$
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill This rustic pub features traditional English dishes and a wide variety of beer, both on tap and bottled. 702.731.7410 $$
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen The celebrity chef delights with signature dishes like beef Wellington and a Red and Blue Kitchen theme. 702.731.7373 $$$
Mr Chow Be transported to China with Beijing-inspired cuisine served family-style at this world renowned dining outpost 702.731.7888 $$$
Nobu Las Vegas Chef Nobu Matsuhisa presents teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar and bar and lounge. 702.785.6628 $$$
Peter Luger Steak House Maintaining a commitment to serving America’s highest quality beef, this Vegas outpost of the New York restaurant even has its own state-of-the-art dry-aging room. caesars.com $$$
Pronto by Giada Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis serves signature Italian dishes, pastries and paninis for breakfast and lunch daily. 702.731.7266 $
Restaurant Guy Savoy Three-Star Michelin chef Guy Savoy opened his first restaurant outside of Paris here. 702.731.7286 $$$$
Stanton Social Prime Chef Chris Santos brings his signature shareable dishes, including French onion soup dumplings and pierogies. 702.650.5985 $$$
Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops Carmine’s Las Vegas This famed N.Y. Italian eatery serves pastas, seafood entrées and homestyle antipasto. 702.473.9700 $$
The Cheesecake Factory Enjoy an incredibly wide range of cuisines and cheesecakes, plus salads, superfoods and lunch specials. 702.792.6888 $$
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Lauded dishes from ocean and land. 702.792.9222 $$$
The Palm There’s steak, lobster and more at this spot frequented by Vegas entertainers. 702.732.7256 $$$
RPM Italian Offering more than a dozen fresh handmade pastas, a wide selection of antipasti, crudo, steaks and more. 702.860.2225 $$$
Sushi Roku Bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary forms of Japanese cuisine. 702.733.7373 $$$
True Food Kitchen This health-conscious eatery offers inventive dishes that are great for your tastebuds and your body. 702.340.2600 $$
Vanderpump Cocktail Garden The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star’s lush hot spot serves up creative cocktails and shared plates. 702.731.7867 $$$
Water Grill Guests are transported to the sea with live products in salt-water tanks and a menu packed with fresh seafood. 702.832.4777 $$$
Circa Resort & Casino
8 East Dumplings, wontons, skewers, pot stickers and more abound on this menu inspired by metropolitan Asian food markets 702.726.5508 $$
Barry’s Downtown Prime There’s something for everyone at this world-class steakhouse. 702.726.5504 $$$
Jack Pots If you’ve never tried Michigan’s own Zingerman’s Coffee, you really need to check this out. Make sure to pair a breakfast sandwich. 702.247.2258 $
Project BBQ Fans of Carolina-style barbecue will find much to enjoy at this “food truck,” accessible from the Fremont Street Experience. 702.726.5491 $$
Saginaw’s Delicatessen From its famous Reuben to matzo ball soup, prime rib and latkes, this delicatessen will keep you coming back for more. 702.726.5506 $$
Victory Burger & Wings Wings, specialty burgers, and irresistible appetizers make the menu at this sports bar. 702.726.5505 $
Circus Circus
The Steak House A legendary go-to spot for mesquite-grilled steaks, prime rib, lobster, lamb chops and crab legs. 702.794.3767 $$$
El Cortez
Siegel’s 1941 Dining spot serves up steaks, seafood, burgers and breakfast classics with an old-school Vegas vibe. 702.385.5200 $$
The Cromwell
Giada The Food Network star showcases California-influenced Italian fare in the first restaurant she opened in Vegas. 855.442.3271 $$$
The D
American Coney Island The Detroit original gets served up Vegas-style! Don’t forget the restaurant’s famous Coney Island chili sauce. 702.388.2400 $
Andiamo Steakhouse The beloved Italian restaurant serves handmade pastas and quality cuts of meat, with many being sourced from top purveyors. 702.388.2220 $$$
Bacon Nation Satisfy every bit of your bacon desires at this eatery with bacon tasting flights, the reverse BLT and maple bacon cheesecake. baconnationlv.com $$
Downtown Grand
Freedom Beat Take a culinary road trip with dishes like Wisconsin cheese curds, a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and ale-battered Alaskan cod. 702.719.5315 $$
Triple George Grill San Francisco-style seafood and steakhouse with an old-fashioned ambience. 702.384.2761 $$
Excalibur
Buca di Beppo Family-style Italian favorites such as spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna and veal saltimbocca. 702.795.1010 $$
Dick’s Last Resort Sassy service, outlandish décor and giant portions set the tone for this unique dining experience. 702.597.7991 $$
Tap Sports Bar Showcasing the greatest in professional and college sporting events while serving up fan-favorite food and an extensive beer selection. 702.597.7777 $$
Flamingo
Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse One of the must-try steak experiences in Las Vegas. It’s both a nod to Las Vegas’ history and a superb showcase for amazing appetizers, entrées and cocktails. 702.733.3111 $$$
Carlos ’n Charlie’s Indulge in Mexican favorites such as fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas, margaritas and sangria. 702.522.9254 $$
Havana 1957 Enjoy classic Cuban cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and specialty rums surrounded by vintage memorabilia while listening to music from Cuban artists like Celia Cruz and Benny Moré. havana1957. com $$$
Gordon Ramsay Burger Savor delicious and inventive sandwiches and sip unique cocktails in this upbeat, open-concept eatery. caesars.com $$
Pinky’s by Vanderpump Savor light bites and sip creative cocktails in the beautifully appointed space from the Real Housewives star. caesars.com $$$$
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Bourbon Steak Enjoy premium steak and seafood with flair from award-winning chef Michael Mina, as well as an elevated wine and spirits program. 702.632.5000 $$$$
Veranda Enjoy modern American cuisine in the dining room or on a stylish garden terrace. A relaxing experience. 702.632.5121 $$
FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas
Benihana Chefs prepare Japanese cuisine exhibition-style on teppanyaki tables, with a patio overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard. It’s dinner and a show! 702.820.3080 $$$
The Capital Grille Dry-aged, hand-cut steaks along with more than 350 selections of wine. 702.932.6631 $$
Emmitt’s Vegas Indulge in Southern favorites, hand-crafted cocktails and rich butter cake at this
lively dining destination founded by Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. emmittsvegas.com $$
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse This churrascaria brings a large selection of fresh meats to your table until you’re full. 702.602.0384 $$
Happy Camper Pizza, drinks and a fun atmosphere make this casual patio the place to be. happycamper. pizza $
Jeannie’s Pizza is the star, but you can also enjoy a selection of salads, pastas and warm sandwiches known as “toasties.” 702.784.1610 $$
Maggiano’s Little Italy Italian-American cuisine with such items as rigatoni with marsala sauce and gnocchi with Italian sausage. 702.732.2550 $$
Ra Sushi Offers a variety of Japanese cuisine as well as a large sushi bar. 702.696.0008 $$
El Segundo Sol Features a tequila tasting room and authentic Mexican cuisine. 702.258.1211 $$
Golden Nugget
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen Enjoy a variety of tapas, tacos, specialty margaritas and an extensive list of high-end tequilas. 702.386.8242 $
Chart House Feast on seafood and steaks while watching exotic fish swim. 702.386.8364 $$$
CJ Comfort food at its finest: Hearty burgers, sandwiches, pastas, seafood and entrées like chicken pot pie and country fried steak. 702.386.8238 $$
Grotto Italian Ristorante Grab a pizza from the excellent Italian joint. 702.386.8341 $
Red Asian Cuisine Combines a modern, Japaneserestaurant with traditional flavors of hand-crafted sushi and sashimi plus fabulous Chinese dishes. 702.385.7111 $$
Saltgrass Steak House A lineup of tender, mouthwatering steaks is accompanied by fresh seafood, barbecue ribs and juicy burgers. 702.474.2588 $$
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse Restaurant group Landry’s presents a version of its acclaimed Houston steakhouse. 702.386.8399 $$$
Grand Bazaar Shops
Dave’s Hot Chicken A grab-and-go location for the famous dish. 725.229.7300 $
Giordano’s The heritage of Chicago deep dish pizza is evident in the flaky, fluffy crust. 702.850.2420 $$
Ramen-Ya Resembles ramen houses in Japan with hot ramen, rice dishes and sushi rolls. 702.586.6889 $
Wahlburgers Enjoy quality, house-made burgers and Wahlberg family favorites, such as mac ’n’ cheese with smoked bacon. 702.405.9090 $
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
Brera Osteria Influenced by Milan’s Brera neighborhood, this restaurant specializes in fresh, vibrant Italian flavors. 702.414.1227 $$
Canaletto This Italian cuisine imparts a true sense of Venice. A wonderful place for the whole family. 702.733.0070 $$
Cañonita The flavors of Old Mexico come alive in this bright setting. 702.420.2561 $$
Carlo’s Bakery Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro’s first Vegas bakery features such signature goodies as crumb cake and cannoli. 702.607.2356 $
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coal-fired brick-oven pizzas are topped with mouthwatering ingredients and served in an intimate setting. 702.754.3450 $
Jay Bird’s Nashville Hot Chicken Enjoy classic chicken dishes and inventive specialties with a range of heat-level options. 702.463.9279 $
Lobster ME Get classic lobster rolls that are packed with Maine lobster, served deli-counter style. 702.912.0777 $
Mercato della Pescheria Italian restaurant inspired by the quaint fish markets off the coast of Italy. 702.837.0309 $$$
Smith & Wollensky “America’s Steakhouse” offers a variety of flavorful dishes like a 24-ounce rib-eye and a rotisserie roasted chicken. 702.637.1515 $$$$
Stagecoach Country Roadhouse Smoked meats, burgers and more from chef Bert Bonnarens make this a can’t-miss stop. grandcanalshoppes.com $$
Sushi Samba A unique blend of Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. Indulge in sizzling meats, sushi, sashimi and ceviche. 702.607.0700 $$$
Tao Asian Bistro Specializing in Hong Kong, Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 702.388.8338 $$
Trattoria Reggiano Signature dishes like filet mignon meatballs. 702.369.2053 $$
Zeppola Café Indulge in classic Italian sweets and baked treats from this Vegas outpost of a New York favorite. 725.204.6595 $
Harrah’s Las Vegas
PizzaCake Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro’s fast-casual dining concept features a walk-up window for pizza, as well as a cake ATM. 702.369.5277 $
Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay Enjoy original specialties such as beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding . 800.214.9110 $$
Ruth’s Chris Steak House The renowned steakhouse is known for its signature cuts of meat, broiled in a trademark 1,800-degree oven. 702.693.6000 $$$
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux This sports bar has a Louisiana-inspired menu featuring made-from-scratch dishes. 702.693.6111 $$
Hilton Garden Inn
The Garden Grille & Bar Enjoy steaks and seafood plus a variety of other American favorites here. 702.322.9000 $$
Hilton Lake Las Vegas
Medici Café and Terrace The flavors of Italy and wholesome, seasonal fare prepared in an open kitchen. 702.567.4700 $$
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen Nosh on game-day favorites and inventive, over-the-top fare. 702.794.3139 $$
Jack Binion’s Steak Indulge in steaks, seafood, sides and sweets, along with signature cocktails and a warm, inviting atmosphere. 702.967.4711 $$$
JW Marriott
Hawthorn Grill A cozy, romantic steakhouse serving American classics. 702.507.5900 $$$
Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles Nosh on Chinese wok favorites, sushi, ramen and robata-grilled dishes. 702.869.7900 $$
Las Vegas Marriott
Café325 American menu with steak and seafood. 702.650.2000 $$
The Linq Hotel
Buddy’s Jersey Eats Enjoy Jersey-style street food and sweet treats straight from the window of this food truck. buddysjerseyeats.com $
The Boss Cafe by Buddy Valastro Serving casual Italian fare, this eatery features a mozz bar, where patrons can get fresh mozzarella creations. 775.490.2873 $$
Diner Ross This friendly “finer diner” serves all the greatest hits: burgers, steaks and Disco Fries, plus a selection of primo cocktails. spiegelworld.com $$
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar The celebrity chef shows off his flair for bold, in-your-face fare. 702.794.3139 $$
Hash House A Go Go A hot spot known for creative takes on breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. 702.254.4646 $$
The Linq Promenade
Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar This eatery features a contemporary takes on traditional Mexican dishes. 702.691.3773 $$
Favorite Bistro Enjoy life, laughs and French fare combined with a dose of American flair. 702.844.4700 $$
Flour & Barley In a rustic sports bar adorned with vintage rock photos, nosh on brick-oven pizza made with fresh mozzarella and house-made toppings. 702.430.4430 $$
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips Experience Chef Ramsay’s most casual dining experience, offering pub dishes like fish and chips and the Fishwich. 702.322.0529 $
Maxie’s These twists on American classics will please your eyes and your palate, such as the Fluffy Cotton Candy Pancake Tower and Coco Pebbles French Toast. 702.754.4400 $
Off the Strip This locals favorite boasts a “just real food” approach to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an amazing selection of steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes. 702.331.6800 $$
Tilted Kilt This Celtic-style does it right with pubstyle entrées and gorgeous plaid-clad servers known as the Kilt Girls. 702.826.2100 $$
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Virgil’s Real Barbecue Taste some of the country’s most sacred schools of barbecue: Memphis, Kansas City, the Carolinas and Texas. Whatever choice you make, get ready for amazing food. 702.389.7400 $$
Yard House An impressive beer list and rocking playlist are the perfect match for signature dishes like the black truffle cheeseburger. 702.597.0434 $$
Luxor
Diablo’s Cantina A spin on traditional Mexican cuisine, with a wide array of libations, including, of course, margaritas. 702.262.5225 $$
Public House Las Vegas Upscale bar food, an extensive beer list and flat-screen TVs showing sports. 702.262.4525 $$
Tender Steakhouse + Lounge The menu features six different types of beef and fresh seafood flown in daily from around the country. 702.262.4778 $$$
Mandalay Bay
Border Grill Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Mexican joint puts a fun spin on some of your favorite classics. 702.632.7403 $$
Caramá A fine dining experience inspired by the mother of renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. The restaurant features seafood dishes, flavorful pasta and more. 702.740.5522 $$$
Citizens Kitchen & Bar This lively restaurant serves stepped-up versions of America’s favorite comfort foods. 702.632.9200 $$
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar Kick back with elevated sports bar bites and an ice-cold beer at this fan-focused experience. flankerlv.com $$
Foundation Room Antique chandeliers complement steaks, seafood and handcrafted cocktails. 702.632.7631 $$$
Hazel Coffee and Cocktails Savor the moment and socialize over premium coffees, classic cocktails and handmade sandwiches and pastries. 702.632.4760 $
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Enjoy a menu packed with American and international cuisine. 702.632.7607 $$
Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar Japanese cuisine with Korean-American accents. 702.632.9100 $$
Libertine Social A Modern American gastropub from Shawn McClain with creative “swizzle” cocktails and enticing shared plates. 702.632.7558 $$$
Noodle Shop An excellent spot to indulge your need for Cantonese cuisine. 702.632.6071 $$
Orla By award-winning chef Michael Mina, this inspired restaurant serves a seafood-forward menu with dishes featuring Greek and Middle Eastern flavors. mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com $$$
StripSteak Enjoy certified Angus beef cooked over a wood-burning grill while sipping on one of the many classic,a handcrafted cocktail. 702.632.7414 $$$$
MGM Grand
Crush Restaurateurs Michael and Jenna Morton present a welcoming “greenhouse garden” ambience and a menu of American small plates. 702.891.3222 $$$
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse presents Big Easy-style seafood. 702.891.7374 $$$
Grand Wok Noodle Bar Pan-Asian cuisine that serves up items like dan-dan noodles, Sichaun chicken and other traditional dishes. 702.891.7921 $$
Hakkasan Combines modern Cantonese cuisine with exquisite mixology and a dynamic nightlife scene. 702.891.7888 $$$
Joël Robuchon “Chef of the Century” Robuchon’s first fine dining restaurant in the U.S. has built an extensive fan base with nearly perfect French dishes. 702.891.7925 $$$$
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon The less formal sibling to Robuchon offers counter service with tapas and entrées. 702.891.7358 $$$
Luchini Enjoy Italian-American classics including handmade pasta and pizzas in this lively eatery. Also, don’t forget to imbibe at this spot’s speakeasy. 702.891.7600 $$
Morimoto Las Vegas Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto presents signature seafood, steaks and sides. 702.891.3001 $$$
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen Delve into Southern comfort with signature dishes, an extensive cocktail menu and exclusive, Las Vegas-only offerings. 702.640.0156 $$
Tap Sports Bar You’ll find satisfaction in the food, and, as the name suggests, the beer selection. 702.891.7239 $$
Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak Colicchio uses the finest ingredients from small family farms and other specialized venues. His desire for perfection is evident in every single dish. 702.891.7318 $$$$
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Traditional American bar and grill cuisine designed by the famous chef. 702.891.3000 $$
New York–New York Beerhaus Lagers, ales and keg wines make the beer menu. Bar food, games and late-night fun completes the experience. 702.692.2337 $$
Chin Chin Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar Choose from the breakfast buffet, traditional Chinese food, sushi or Pan-Asian specialties. 702.740.6300 $$
Gallagher’s Steakhouse The definitive New York steakhouse since 1927 now has a home in Sin City. 702.740.6450 $$$
Gonzalez y Gonzalez The courtyard setting will have you swearing you’re in New York. 702.740.6455 $$
Il Fornaio Delicious selections from Northern Italy served in a beautiful environment with an exhibition kitchen. 702.650.6500 $$
Luke’s Lobster Enjoy a classic lobster roll or branch out with other shellfish delights from this food truck. 702.936.4440 $$$
Nine Fine Irishmen Take in Irish vibes while noshing on Irish smoked salmon, deviled Scotch eggs and much more—and indulging in a Guinness! 702.740.3311 $$
Shake Shack Big Apple Burger joint serves juicy burgers, flat-top dogs and fresh frozen custard, and craft beer. 702.740.3311 $
Tom’s Watch Bar Small plates, entrées inspired by street food from around the world. 702.740.6766 $$
NoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Bar This N.Y. export offers classy craft cocktails and an eclectic menu. 702.730.6785 $$$
The NoMad Library Inside this posh restaurant lined with books, expect a bit of theatrical flair. 702.730.6788 $$$
OYO Hotel & Casino
Hooters The famous wings still punctuate this sports joint. 866.584.6687 $
Splash Cantina What better way to enjoy a poolside experience than with the great food and drink selection available here? 702.739.9000 $
Steak ’N Shake Visit the world’s largest Steak ’N Shake and enjoy their signature steak burgers and creamy milkshakes. 866.574.6687 $
Palms
Mabel’s BBQ Chef Michael Symon offers tender slabs of smoked brisket and pork belly. 866.942.7777 $$
Scotch 80 Prime Caviar, seafood and juicy steaks, including A5 Kobe beef, plus a whiskey program with rare and vintage Scotches. 866.942.7777 $$$$
Send Noodles Asian culinary fusion that includes Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai dishes. 866.942.7777 $$
Serrano Vista Cafe Nosh on the fresh flavors of Southern California classics made with locally sourced ingredients. 866.942.7777 $
Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong import serves its renowned barbecue pork buns and made-to-order dim sum. 866.942.7777 $
Vetri Cucina Take in panoramic views from the 56th floor as you dine on divine creations from renowned Italian chef Marc Vetri. 866.942.7777 $$
Paris Las Vegas
Alexxa’s This Stripside dining spot serves up classic American cuisine, plus specialty cocktails and bean-tobar chocolate made in-house. 702.331.5100 $$
The Bedford by Martha Stewart Get a taste of the celebrity’s lifestyle at this chic eatery based on her own farmhouse. 702.946.4361 $$$
Beer Park Open-air rooftop bar and grill with American cuisine, beers and sports. 702.444.4500 $
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay Try signature burgers and milkshakes at the celebrity chef’s joint. 702.946.4181 $
Chéri Rooftop Take a Parisian detour with a view of the Strip’s most iconic landmarks at this chic rooftop restaurant. 702.776.7777 $$
Dominique Ansel Marché Channeling a Parisian cafe, this bakery and shop from the celebrity chef also features the iconic Cronut, crêpes, savory dishes and more. 702.731.7865 $$
Eiffel Tower Restaurant Enjoy superior French food with spectacular views. 702.948.6937 $$$$
Gordon Ramsay Steak The chef presents dishes such as beef Wellington. 877.346.4642 $$$
Mon Ami Gabi Enjoy al fresco dining along the Strip at this French bistro. 702.944.4224 $$$
Nobu Las Vegas Offers fresh fish and other seafood in addition to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free delights. 702.946.4007 $$$
Vanderpump à Paris Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump opens her second Vegas venue where guests can nosh on Parisian-inspired bites. 702.946.4217 $$
Park MGM
Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar Traditional steakhouse fare with classy cocktails. 702.730.6700 $$$$
Best Friend Renowned L.A. chef Roy Choi shares a taste of Koreatown, offering an eclectic fusion of culinary styles. 702.730.6770 $$
The Chef Truck Grab a bite from this casual, movie-inspired walk-up window, with items like the Cubano and the famous chocolate lava cake. 888.529.4828 $
Crack Shack Enjoy this “Southern California” fried chicken both inside and out. 702.820.5991 $
Eataly Las Vegas Immersive marketplace offers a mix of gourmet Italian foods, quality restaurants and live cooking demonstrations. 702.730.7010
La La Noodle Hand-pulled noodles are the main attraction, but there’s so much more: pork belly, pot stickers, shrimp rolls and bao buns. 702.730.7025 $
Primrose A restaurant modeled after a French country house, with garden-inspired fare and dishes for meat-eaters and vegans alike. 702.730.6600 $$
Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly Inside Eataly. Enjoy Tuscan-inspired dishes plus wine in Eataly’s marketplace. 702.730.7617 $$
Planet Hollywood
Caramella Part restaurant, part lounge, this swanky spot features fine Italian fare and creative cocktails with a beautiful Strip view. 702.785.5551 $$$
Gordon Ramsay Burger The Hell’s Kitchen chef offers a twist on American comfort food. 702.785.5462 $
Strip House New York’s famed steakhouse has redefined the steakhouse paradigm with prime cuts of beef and sexy cocktails. 702.737.5200 $$$
Yolös Mexican Grill Mexican salads, inventive side dishes and traditional street tacos. 702.785.0122 $$
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Fill up on sports bar grub like wings and burgers, or munch on salads and wraps, all before the big game starts. 702.737.0444 $
Buffalo Wild Wings Signature wings and burgers at the chain’s first Strip location. 702.734.0096 $
Cabo Wabo Cantina The flavor and rowdiness of the Mexican resort to Las Vegas. 702.385.2226 $$
Flights Try a little bit of everything at this aviation-themed, tapas-style restaurant where menu items are served in threes. 702.268.7264 $$
Gen Korean BBQ House Cook all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue favorites like Kobe beef and spicy chicken. 702.707.7227 $$
La Salsa Cantina Enjoy Mexican favorites such as fajitas, enchiladas and fish tacos. 702.892.0645 $
Lobster ME Classic lobster rolls packed with Maine lobster, served deli-counter style. 702.562.7837 $
Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille Rodizio-style, spit-roasted and grilled meats are carved right at your table. 702.737.4748 $$
Rosa Mexicano Serving traditional made-fromscratch dishes, with an emphasis on authenticity in a bright and lively atmosphere. rosamexicano.com $$
Plaza
Hash House A Go Go Oversize portions of creative breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. 702.386.2594 $
Just Rice Sample a variety of Asian flavors, with dishes like yellow curry, panang curry, drunken noodles and kimchi fried rice. plazahotelcasino.com $
Oscar’s Steakhouse A tribute to Las Vegas attorney Oscar Goodman. 702.386.7227 $$$
Pop Up Pizza This joint employs a French bread-making technique for their delicious dough, which is made fresh daily. 702.366.0049 $
Renaissance Las Vegas
Envy Steakhouse Everything from breakfast to surf and turf. 702.784.5716 $$$
Grill 55 This casual restaurant serves up classic American cuisine. 702.784.5715 $
Resorts World Las Vegas
Aqua Indulge in fresh fish, quality meats and a wide selection of caviar from Michelin-star Chef Shaun Hergatt. 702.676.7936 $$$
Bar Zazu Tapas, cheese and charcuterie, and sweet and savory pastries served with wine from around the world. 725.233.8381 $$
Brezza Modern coastal Italian fare with handmade pastas, premier seafood, heritage breeds and Creekstone Farms beef. 702.676.6014 $$$
Carversteak Top cuts, a massive bar and a huge dining space round out the offerings at this luxury steakhouse. 702.550.2333 $$$$
Crossroads Kitchen Enjoy plant-based fine dining with Italian and Mediterranean flavors by Chef Tal Ronnen. 702.676.7000 $$$
Dawg House Saloon & Sports Book Watch a game, dance to live music or enjoy classic pub offerings from this Nashville-based sports bar. 702.676.6964 $$
Famous Foods Street Eats Food hall concept with 16 stalls featuring authentic street food and cuisines from top chefs and restaurateurs. 702.676.7000 $
FUHU Experiential dining with a twist on contemporary Asian cuisine and a extensive mixology program. 702.676.6907 $$
Genting Palace Enjoy old-world glamour plus authentic Cantonese cuisine, seafood and dim sum. 702.676.8888 $$$
Junior’s Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night options and its renowned cheesecake creations, this New York favorite is sure to please. rwlasvegas.com $
Kusa Nori Modern Japanese bistro with high-energy sushi bar and teppanyaki grills, and an extensive selection of sake. 702.676.6965 $$$
Richie Palmer’s Mulberry Street Pizzeria of Beverly Hills Pizza by the slice and whole pies with specialty toppings such as eggplant Parmesan and rigatoni. 702.676.8860 $
Sun’s Out Buns Out The staple egg gets a delicious upgrade at this cheerful breakfast spot. 702.676.7000 $
¡VIVA! by Ray Garcia Chef Ray Garcia presents a modern take on regional Mexican cuisine in a contemporary space. 702.676.6020 $$
Wally’s Wine & Spirits Blends a restaurant, wine bar and specialty gourmet market, creating a one-stop tasting and shopping experience. 702.676.6966 $$$
Rio Las Vegas
Canteen Food Hall Nosh on creative cuisine including Philadelphia cheesesteaks, Japanese street food and Sonoran-style burritos, all in one convenient location. riolasvegas.com $
Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho The celebrity chef ’s Mexican restaurant is fun from beginning to end. The Trash Can nachos are a must. 866.746.7671 $$
Hash House a Go Go A locals favorite, this eatery is known for its oversize portions of creative breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. 866.746.7671 $
Kang’s Kitchen The liveliness of the setting is matched only by the fun of grilling your own meat at this Korean barbecue. 702.844.8420 $$
KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Featuring a dim sum menu plus seafood dishes with lobster, crab, shrimp and giant clams. 702.777.2333 $$
Luckley Tavern & Grill Nibble American-style bites and sip delicious beverages in this chic, modern dining room. 866.746.7671 $$
Royal India Buffet Enjoy authentic Indian flavors in all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. 702.777.2277 $$
VooDoo Steak Enjoy some of the best views of the city from this 50th-floor restaurant while sampling specialty cocktails and enjoying classic steakhouse fare. 702.777.7788 $$$
SAHARA Las Vegas
Balla Italian Soul Celebrate Italian cuisine and culture. 702.761.7619 $$$
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Chef José Andrés’ small-plate creations are a carnivore’s dream. A must-visit for true foodies. 702.761.7610 $$$
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Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse & Sports Bar This Philly sports bar is a hot spot for crab and other goodies. 702.761.7000 $$
The Noodle Den Dine on hand-pulled noodles, delectable dumplings and other traditional Northern Chinese dishes. 702.761.7000 $$
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits Authentic street tacos, freshly made tortillas, whimsical margarita whips and fine tequilas 702.761.7000 $
Zeffer’s Cafe Indulge in comfort food classics inspired by simplicity and seasonality. 702.761.7613 $$
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
Hussong’s Cantina Authentic Baja fare and cocktails from the folks who have kept Ensenada hoppin’ for decades. 702.632.6450 $$
Rí Rá Irish Pub Dine on dishes such as Irish potato cakes and the Reuben with corned beef brisket. 702.632.7771 $$
Slice of Vegas Grab a slice at the counter or dine inside on New York-style pizza. 702.632.6470 $$
Wahlburgers Enjoy quality, house-made burgers and Wahlberg family favorites, such as mac ’n’ cheese with smoked bacon. wahlburgers.com $
The Shops at Crystals
Bazaar Mar This high-end, seafood-focused restaurant by the José Andrés Group delivers upscale, inventive uses of the ocean’s bounty. 702.803.1100 $$$
Mastro’s Ocean Club Delicious fresh seafood and steaks complemented with live piano music nightly. 702.798.7115 $$$
Toca Madera Enjoy bold flavors at this high-end Mexican steakhouse serving a variety of land and sea offerings. 725.255.9030 $$$$
Silver Sevens
City Café Offers a variety of tasty diner-style fare as well as build-your-own pizzas. Get the most bang for your buck with specials like $5 for a burger and beer or $7 for two tacos and a beer. 702.733.7000 $
The STRAT
CHI Asian Kitchen Enjoy inventive Chinese dishes and bold flavors in a street-inspired atmosphere. 800.998.6337 $$
McCall’s Heartland Grill Steak and seafood specialties. 702.380.7777 $$$
Nunzio’s Pizzeria Grab a delicious pie at this casual pizzeria. 702.380.7720 $
PT’s Wings & Sports Enjoy wings and classic pub fare, with plenty of beers on tap. 702.380.7777 $$
The STRAT Café American-style diner serves up generous portions of comfort food. 702.380.5115 $
Top of the World Fine-dining restaurant rotates 360 degrees every 80 minutes, offering endlessly entertaining views. 702.380.7711 $$$$
Treasure Island
Gilley’s A restaurant with everything from barbecue to other country favorites, plus Las Vegas Strip and Sirens’ Cove views. 702.894.7223 $$
Las Vegas Yacht Club Market-fresh catches, pan roasts, oysters in the shell and more delectable seafood options. 702.894.7223 $$$
Phil’s Steak House Prime cuts of meat, seafood and delicious specialties will please any appetite. 702.894.7223 $$$
Trump International
DJT Restaurant & Bar Modern American cuisine combined with an extensive wine and cocktail list. 702.982.0000 $$
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Fresh Italian pastas, steaks and seafood specialties with amazing cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer.
702.893.8933 $$$
Caffè Bottega Whether you dine in or grab a bite to go, this spot offers your favorite coffee drinks, fresh baked pastries, savory paninis and so much more.
702.893.8933 $
Marilyn’s Café Offering hearty breakfast, featuring award-wining pancakes. They have all your comforting classics. 702.893.8933 $
Pub 365 With 365 rotating craft beers, it’s safe to say this place is beer heaven.
702.944.5084 $
The Venetian
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer All-American burgers, craft beer and gigantic, Instagram-worthy CrazyShakes. 702.414.2337 $$
Bouchon Thomas Keller’s French bistro cuisine may be closer to perfection than anything’s ever come. 702.414.6200 $$
Chica Chef Lorena Garcia’s diverse menu inspired by her Latin American heritage. 866.659.9643 $$
Cut Wolfgang Puck’s chic award-winning steakhouse concept features entrées such as Kobe beef short ribs. 702.607.6300 $$$$
Delmonico Steakhouse Enjoy Emeril Lagasse’s twist on the familiar steakhouse.
702.414.3737 $$$
Estiatorio Milos Fine Mediterranean cuisine that offers an authentic taste of Greece, with fresh fish from around the world. 702.414.1270 $$$$
Gjelina Eat light, fresh fare at this Southern California brand that emphasizes sustainable restaurant practices. 702.414.6333 $$$
HaSalon Enjoy a fresh feast at this high-end Mediterranean eatery by Israeli chef Eyal Shani. venetianlasvegas.com $$$
Hong Kong Café You’ll feel like you’re in the southeastern China city with dishes often found in Hong Kong cafés. 702.607.2220 $$
Lavo Classic and modern touches highlight a culinary journey through Italy. 702.791.1800 $$$
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano Traditional Italian fare made with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. 702.414.1222 $$$
Mott 32 Modern Hong Kong meets the vibrancy of N.Y.’s Chinatown with flavors representing Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing cultures. 702.607.3232 $$$$
Noodle Asia Get a taste of Asia with dishes such as dim sum, Singapore vermicelli and traditional noodle and vegetarian specialties. 702.414.1444 $
Rockhouse Signature takes on bar food. 702.731.9683 $
Royal Britannia Gastro Pub British-inspired food with American flair plus draft and craft beer. 702.586.4040 $$
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill Blends a global influence with unique flavors. 702.414.2263 $$
The X Pot Enjoy an exquisite presentation of traditional Asian flavors. 866.888.9768 $$
Wakuda Unifies traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, offering an extensive à la carte and omakase menu. 866.659.9643 $$$$
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Miami transplant features delectable dishes presented with Southern flair. Don’t miss out on their amazing signature cocktail selection. 702.297.6541 $$$
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Casa Calavera Enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine in a cool, casual environment. 702.693.5000 $$
Chef Xue Enjoy Chinese dishes and signature cocktails in a vibrant setting at this limited time pop-up experience. 702.693.5000
Kassi Beach Club Laid-back poolside restaurant and lounge offers coastal Italian and Greek cuisine. 702.693.5000 $$$
Nobu Las Vegas World-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves up his signature Japanese cuisine. 702.693.5000 $$$
One Steakhouse Staying true to their family’s legacy, David and Michael Morton place importance on fine steaks and fresh seafood. 702.693.5000 $$$$
Pizza Forte Delicious pizzas, hot dogs, pastas and Italian street food items such as truffle arancini abound. 702.693.5000 $
Waldorf Astoria
Zen Kitchen Asian cuisine with American influences. 702.590.8888 $$$
Westgate Las Vegas
Benihana Chefs prepare Japanese cuisine exhibition-style on hibachi tables, surrounded by lush gardens. 702.732.5755 $$$
Edge Steakhouse Quality aged prime steaks, fish, seafood, tableside dining experiences and an extensive wine list highlight the steakhouse’s menu. 702.732.5277 $$$
Fresco Italiano Pizzas, seafood and classic desserts, along with gluten-free and whole-grain pastas, highlight the menu. 702.732.5276 $$
Rikki Tiki Sushi Casual sushi joint offers sushi creations including favorites like spicy tuna and tuna sashimi. 702.732.5755 $$
Silk Road Asian Bistro Offering Japanese ramen noodle, Chinese rice noodle and Vietnamese pho dishes. 702.732.5755 $$
Nightlife
The following list of Sin City places to relax is as on top of the scene as possible.
Around the Valley
Cat’s Meow Sip thematic cocktails, enjoy live entertainment or become part of the fun with karaoke 450 E. Fremont St. Unit 201. catsvegas.com
Chocolate City El Septimo Cigar Lounge Watch sports, take in incredible views or sip classic cocktails at this high-end hot spot 1511 S. Commerce St., Ste. 120. chocolatecityelseptimolv.com
Player 1 Video Game Bar Check out this bar and arcade combination for craft beers (50 on tap), themed cocktails and video games from every generation 2797 S. Maryland Pkwy., 21+. 725.204.1399
WSKY Stadium Pregame your night within walking distance of Allegiant Stadium at this full-service bar and restaurant with a 638-vehicle parking garage 5625 Polaris Ave. 725.240.7652
Aria
Alibi Ultra Lounge Opulent lounge offers a menu of creative, handcrafted cocktails and live DJs on the weekends. 702.329.9711
Easy’s Cocktail Lounge Find this glamorous speakeasy hidden within Proper Eats Food Hall for imaginative libations and fine foods. easysvegas.com
Jewel A luxe nightlife experience adorned with mirrored walls, a DJ booth featuring dual-sided LED video screens and top-notch talent 702.590.8000
Bellagio
Petrossian Bar This refined bar offers some of the world’s finest spirits, caviar service and live piano music 702.693.7111
The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars Get down in style just like the superstar himself at this high-energy party destination. On a lucky night, you may catch Mars’ own band, The Hooligans bellagio.mgmresorts.com
Caesars Palace
Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar Behind this upscale bar, you’ll find an energetic lounge with nightly music and scrumptious sips. caspianslv.com
Montecristo Cigar Bar A large selection of cigar brands, including Romeo Y Julieta and H. Upmann, along with specialty cocktails and premium whiskeys caesars.com
Omnia With lavish décor and resident DJs, the club incorporates both indoor and outdoor spaces, plus magnificent views of the Strip. 702.785.6200
Stadia Bar Take your sports-viewing experience up a notch with this game-day hot spot. Enjoy luxe surroundings while you watch on large HDTVs. 21+, caesars.com
Vista Cocktail Lounge Set your eyes on the N.Y. skyline or Dubai, as the interactive lounge transports you with state-of-the-art LED technology 702.731.7852
Circa Resort & Casino
Circa Bar This best-of-both-worlds bar is part of Circa Resort & Casino, but can be found along Fremont Street. If you’re preparing for a long night of fun, this is a perfect place to start. In addition to a large range of beers, enjoy one of 24 frozen cocktails, all served by dancing bartenders. 702.247.2258
Legacy Club This intimate 60th floor lounge pays tribute to Vegas’ founding fathers and offers outstanding views of the city from the rooftop patio. 702.247.2258
Mega Bar Flair bartenders show off their amazing skills, making bottles and glasses fly through the air as they create signature cocktails at Nevada’s longest indoor bar—165 feet long! And sports fans will love the 46 double-stacked TVs. 702.247.2258
Overhang Bar This bar has one of the best views in all of Circa—over the multilevel sportsbook and its huge 78-million-pixel HD screen. While here, enjoy some video poker and fantastic cocktails. 702.247.2258
Vegas Vickie’s One of the most iconic signs in Vegas’ history, Vegas Vickie, is the centerpiece of this elevated lobby cocktail lounge. Enjoy a menu of seasonal cocktails amid mid-century design. 702.247.2258
Stadium Swim The “best pool in history” can back it up: three levels, six pools, beaucoup day beds and cabanas, and a giant 40-foot tall high-def screen. 21+. circalasvegas.com
The Cromwell
Drai’s After Hours A longtime early morning staple, Drai’s lets you relax on sofas and listen to house and hip-hop, while enjoying fine wines, champagnes and cigars. 702.777.3800
Drai’s Nightclub This lavish rooftop party spot boasts a high-end audiovisual experience manned by some of the best DJs and hip-hop performers in the business. 702.777.3800
The D
Longbar Sip cocktails while watching the game on 15 large screens at one of the longest bars in Nevada. 702.388.2400
Vue Bar Grab a drink and play some video poker while enjoying a bird’s-eye view of the Fremont Street Experience 702.388.2400
Golden Nugget
Rush Lounge A chic lounge featuring live music, signature drinks and VIP table service. 702.385.7111
Troy Liquor Bar One of New York City’s gems stakes its claim in Downtown Las Vegas, offering an all-encompassing nightlife experience. 702.386.8382
Grand Bazaar Shops
Ole Red Las Vegas This four-story entertainment venue features a full bar and restaurant, live music and rooftop party area. olered.com
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
1923 LIVE This speakeasy transports guests into the Prohibition era. 1923lv.com
Flight Club Hit a bull’s eye or two while you socialize, sip craft cocktails and snack in this lively darts bar with a Victorian theme. 702.848.4188
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KAMU Ultra Karaoke An impeccable selection of food, and specialty cocktails and customer service. 702.445.7664
Tao Asian flavor blends with Las Vegas spice at one of the city’s perennial hot spots. 702.388.8588
Harrah’s Las Vegas
Carnaval Court A mecca for flair bartenders, this outdoor party presents live music. 702.693.6138
Piano Bar Stop by throughout the week for performances that include dueling pianos, Big Elvis and light bites and cocktails are available, too. 702.369.5000
Horseshoe Las Vegas
The Cabinet of Curiosities A bespoke bar and lounge filled with unusual items, and home to The Lock, a speakeasy where you need to solve an escape roomstyle puzzle to enter. thecabinetlv.com
The Linq Promenade
AmeriCAN Offering over 70 canned beers and cocktails, this patriotic spot strives to offer a beer from every state. 702.794.3941
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails. 702.293.3388
O’Sheas The quintessential Vegas dive is reborn with new additions, including three bars and drink specials. Open 24 hours daily. 702.794.3311
MGM Grand
Chez Bippy Indulge in elegant, reimagined cocktails from this lush and moody hideaway inside Luchini. 702.891.7600
Hakkasan Resident DJs lead an extraordinary lineup at this sprawling nightclub, spread across three levels. 702.891.3838
Level Up In this interactive, inventive twist on the arcade, adults can experience a new era in gaming. 21+. 702.891.7871
Losers Bar Country music bar offers a no-frills, downhome experience with classic spirits and beers on tap. 702.891.3003
Topgolf Las Vegas Entertainment venue with bars, climate-controlled hitting bays, delicious food, swimming pools and much more. Spend your entire day here! 4627 Koval Lane. 702.933.8458
Whiskey Down This intimate lounge with industrial flair features more than 50 brands of American, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies. 702.891.1111
Mandalay Bay
Rhythm & Riffs Relax in this large lounge area right off the casino floor, and enjoy signature cocktails, beers and light bites. 702.632.6112
S Bar Indulge in craft cocktails, shareable apps, flatbreads and decadent desserts. 702.632.7707
New York–New York
Coyote Ugly Female bartenders sing, dance and pour, just like they did in the movie. 702.740.6330
Nine Fine Irishmen Sip a Guinness or Irish whiskey while listening to authentic Irish bands at this festive Irish pub. 702.740.3311
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NoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Bar This New York City-export offers classy craft cocktails and an eclectic menu in an environment that’s upscale without pretension 702.730.6789
Palms
Ghostbar Sip creative cocktails and enjoy pop-up performances on the 55th floor against a backdrop of valley views. 866.942.7777
Unknown Bar Designed by Damien Hirst, this stylish spot features craft cocktails and inspired artwork, including a piece of Hirst’s famous shark sculpture. 866.942.7777
Paris Las Vegas
Montecristo Cigar Bar A large selection of cigar brands, along with specialty cocktails and premium whiskeys caesars.com
Park MGM
Juniper Cocktail Lounge Home to the largest collection of gin in Las Vegas, this inviting lounge pairs inventive cocktails with a warm ambience. 702.730.6773
Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar Serves a menu of tequilas, mezcals and craft cocktails, as well as small bites including tacos and molé. parkmgm.mgmresorts.com
On The Record Part club, part karaoke bar, part record store–this unique speakeasy has everything you need to spend an exciting night in Vegas. 702.730.6773
Planet Hollywood Glass Bar Stop in and sip at this shimmering hot spot. Just a short distance from PH Live, this is the perfect place to enjoy a preshow drink. caesars.com
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Known for its rowdy atmosphere and beer pong. 702.737.0444
Cabo Wabo Cantina The Red Rocker brings Mexico’s hottest party to Las Vegas, along with some delicious dishes like the Wabolicious cheeseburger. 702.385.2226
Plaza
Carousel Bar Sit down at this outdoor hot spot for unique drinks in a fun, dynamic atmosphere. 702.386.2110
The Sand Dollar Downtown Catch a live show or kick back with some cocktails, pizza and pool tables. 702.386.2283
Resorts World Las Vegas
Alle Lounge on 66 Sip on rare spirits and handcrafted cocktails while you enjoy globally inspired bites with an astonishing view, 66 floors above the Strip. 702.676.7766
Eight Lounge Features a custom-crafted humidor, welcoming patio and comfortable seating. 702.676.7405
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge An upscale lounge with vintage and rare champagnes, artisanal cocktails and wines. 702.676.6013
Golden Monkey Tiki Lounge Sip on tropical-inspired elixirs while you kick back in this lively scene.
Picture-perfect punch bowls offer enough to satisfy the whole group. 702.676.7000
Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den Tucked off the beaten path, this not-so-obvious hot spot features classic cocktails and creative specialty concoctions. zoukgrouplv.com
RedTail Zouk Group’s social gaming bar with premium beer, wine, cocktails and shared plates plus games like beer pong, darts and pool. 702.676.7802
Zouk Nightclub Innovation meets nightlife at this new, technologically advanced nightclub that offers multiple experiences. 702.676.7000
Rio Las Vegas
Lapa Lounge Escape to a tropical paradise at this lively, bohemian-inspired lounge that serves creative cocktails. riolasvegas.com
The Wine Cellar Tasting Room Make a reservation to enjoy fine wines and spirits in this cozy setting or attend special tasting events. 21+. riolasvegas.com
SAHARA Las Vegas
Azilo Ultra Lounge Relax in this upscale lounge, located in the hotel lobby, that offers specialty cocktails, live DJs and views of the pool. 702.761.7000
CASBAR Lounge The perfect setting for chatting over drinks, this lounge is open 24/7 and features live entertainment. 702.761.7000
The Tangier This lounge, located in the hotel lobby, features a world-class selection of bourbon, scotch and cognac. 702.761.7000
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
1923 Prohibition Bar This speakeasy transports guests into the Prohibition era. 702.912.4001
Minus5 Icebar This lounge made of ice also features a warmer, woodsier lodge 702.632.7714
Rí Rá Irish Pub Take in Irish vibes while indulging in a Guinness, whiskies and other libations at one of the vintage bars. 702.632.7771
Treasure Island
Gilley’s Saddle up for line dancing and the famous Gilley Girls. 702.894.7147
Golden Circle Sportsbook & Bar At this sports bar combined with a sportsbook, you’ll find a great bar menu of drinks and food, and tons of seating. 866.286.3809
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Piazza Lounge Enjoy Vegas’ largest martini while watching free live music artist seven nights a week. tuscanylv.com
The Venetian
Electra Cocktail Club Handcrafted beverages will satisfy all your drinking desires at this hip lounge from the creators of Rosina Cocktail Lounge 702.607.7777
Golden Gai This Tokyo-inspired lounge just inside Wakuda boasts an extensive drink list and delicious light bites. venetianlasvegas.com
Juliet Cocktail Room A posh nightlife experience with live music, DJs and expertly crafted cocktails. 702.414.1948
Rockhouse Drinking games, DJs, bar food, birdcages for dancing and a mechanical bull. 702.731.9683
Rosina Cocktail Lounge You’ll feel a sense of glamour and elegance while sipping on quality cocktails like a Negroni or Manhattan. 702.607.7777
Voltaire Imbibe with friends, enjoy an intimate evening with top-notch performers or close out a wild night at this all-in-one lounge and performance venue. voltairelv.com
Vdara
Vice Versa Patio & Lounge It’s either/or at Vice Versa—intimate indoor setting or outdoor patio, light or indulgent bites, classic or twisted cocktails. 702.590.2767
Waldorf Astoria
SkyBar Boutique cocktails from molecular mixologists and panoramic views define this plush 23rd-floor gem. 702.590.8888
Westgate Las Vegas
Velvet Bar For those craving a chic setting, settle in and order a cocktail at this trendy bar. 702.732.5111
Shopping
Malls
The Forum Shops at Caesars Visitors can walk the streets of ancient Rome. The Forum Shops is the shopping choice for many celebrities. 702.893.4800
FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas Features incredible anchors—Dillard’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue—as well as restaurants and entertainment. Las Vegas Boulevard South and Spring Mountain Road. 702.784.7000
Grand Bazaar Shops Punctuated by a sparkling Swarovski crystal starburst above, this colorful shopping center evokes open-air markets from around the world and features an international list of retailers, such as Superdry and Havaianas. Horseshoe Las Vegas, 702.736.4988
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets Shop more than 140 stores, offering goods from clothing and accessories to gifts and household items. Adidas, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade New York and PacSun are just a few to choose from. 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702.896.5599
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood One of the city’s premier shopping destinations features an indoor rainstorm. Browse top retailers such as H&M, Sephora and Guess, and eat at engaging restaurants. 702.866.0703
The Shops at Crystals It took two cutting-edge architectural firms to bring to life CityCenter’s shopping complex, which features Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford, plus dining hot spots including Mastro’s Ocean Club. 702.590.9299
Town Square Las Vegas All your favorite big-city shops including Express, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Sephora and Victoria’s Secret. The complex also houses two outdoor parks, a wide range of restaurants and Tiger Woods’ PopStroke. 6605 Las Vegas Blvd . S. 702.269.5001
The Venetian Cobbled walkways, streetside cafés, live performers and gondola rides in the Grand Canal
Shoppes lead you through a luxurious shopping experience with international boutiques, including Tory Burch and Jimmy Choo. 702.414.4525
Hotel Shops
Appian Way at Caesars Palace Located in a quiet shopping arcade, which is graced by a life-size replica of Michelangelo’s David, are the shops of the Appian Way. Here you can browse through the finest apparel, gifts, art and jewelry. 702.731.7110
Le Boulevard at Paris Las Vegas Stroll the cobblestoned streets at Paris Las Vegas’ distinctive shopping district. Replica French boutiques provide the finest imports, from aged cheese to French fashion. 702.946.7000
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place This unique 100,000-square-foot shopping center is on a sky bridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor resorts. Shops include Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics and Chapel Hats. 702.632.9333
Via Bellagio Via Bellagio provides fashion and jewelry collections from renowned designers including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and Gucci. 702.693.7111
Health & Beauty
The number of top-notch spas in this city can be almost as overwhelming as the stress that leads you to a spa in the first place. It would be impossible for us to suggest which massages and skin treatments you need the most, so we’ve noted some distinguishing features instead.
Around the Valley Star Beauty Spa Unwind with upscale spa treatments like massage, waxing and facials at an affordable price. 3455 S. Durango Drive. 702.899.7577
Spas
Aria The 80,000-square-foot, two-level spa infuses salt, stone, earth, fire and water to create an experience that elevates guests to a calm state. 702.590.9600
Bellagio The two-story spa offers guests 65,000 square feet of luxury set in a Zen-influenced design. For hotel guests only. 702.693.7472
Caesars Palace Qua Baths & Spa, a lavish Romanesque spa, rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit with its emphasis on ancient spa rituals. 866.782.0655
Flamingo The spa provides separate treatment areas for men and women with wet and dry saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, tanning services and three whirlpools. 702.733.3535
Golden Nugget Classy yet blissfully comfortable, the 6,000 square-foot newly renovated spa offers guests the ultimate pampering experience. 702.386.8186
Harrah’s Las Vegas Harrah’s offers massages you won’t find anywhere else. 702.369.5126
The Linq Hotel Feel relaxed at The Spa at The Linq with body treatments, massages and facials. 702.794.3242
Luxor Nurture Spa and Salon evokes the feel of autumn with plants and wood furnishings, giving the space an earthy feel 800.258.9308
Mandalay Bay Spa Mandalay delivers a tropical vibe featuring four plunge pools with varying temperatures, plenty of lounge chairs, steam rooms, saunas and refreshing treatments. 702.732.7220
MGM Grand The Zen-inspired Grand Spa is decorated in warm, neutral colors with rock walls, wood accents and Asian-inspired themes. 702.891.3077
Paris Las Vegas Voie Spa & Salon journeys through the various regions of France in not only the décor but in the treatments, too. 702.946.4366
Park MGM The Spa & Salon offers a variety of modern body treatments along with spaces that encourage lively interaction and socializing. 702.730.7010
Planet Hollywood Reflections offers a variety of massages, facials manicures and pedicures, plus packages that combine several services. 702.785.5772
Resorts World Las Vegas At Awana Spa & Wellness, take a social approach to your spa day at the co-ed sauna, complete with performances from the Sauna Meister, or refresh with personalized treatments. 702.676.7021
SAHARA Las Vegas Find full-body relaxation and rejuvenation at the high-end Amina Spa. saharalasvegas.com
Treasure Island Soothe your senses at Oleksandra Spa and Salon with massage, facials, Intraceuticals Infusions and body care treatments in luxury facilities. Hair, makeup, nail and other enhancement services also offered. 702.894.7474
Trump International A clean, minimalistic décor sets the tone for several treatment gems at The Spa at Trump. 702.476.8000
The Venetian Take advantage of the Rasul chamber for an extensive herbal steam treatment at Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness. 702.414.3610
Westgate Las Vegas Escape reality and find solace at Serenity Spa by Westgate. Enjoy a range of massages and facials. 702.732.5648
Attractions
Las Vegas is known as America’s Playground. There are enough attractions in this city to fill a week’s itinerary. From roller coasters to museums, there’s something to keep everyone amused.
Bellagio
The Art of Richard MacDonald Located inside the “O” Theatre lobby. See bronze sculptures, paintings, lithographs and more from the world-renowned artist. theartofrichardmacdonald.com
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art The gallery holds regular exhibits featuring renowned artists. Currently, you can view “American Duet: Jazz & Abstract Art.” 702.693.7871
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Flowers and vegetation change seasonally in this feast for the senses. 702.693.7111
Dale Chihuly Glass Sculpture View hundreds of blown-glass flowers that sprout from the ceiling above the lobby. 702.693.7111
Fountains of Bellagio More than 1,000 water jets are used for this spectacular free display. 702.693.7111
Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops Fall of Atlantis Fountain and Aquarium In the heart of The Forum Shops, animatronic Greek gods seem to come to life in this free attraction. 702.893.4800
Park West Fine Art Museum and Gallery Browse fine art from renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Pablo Picasso, or buy from its expansive selection of world-class works. 702.630.1037
Circus Circus
Adventuredome This indoor theme park features top attractions, including El Loco, the Canyon Blaster, Chaos and the Inverter, plus some circus acts. 702.794.3939
Carnival Midway and Circus Acts With 200 games surrounding the circus stage, there’s something for everyone. 702.734.0410
Excalibur
Fun Dungeon On the lower level of the hotel, this arcade features carnival games and hours of fun. Take in the Ultimate 4-D Experience while you’re there. 702.597.7777
Flamingo
Wildlife Habitat A lush outdoor home for the Flamingo’s friendly family of creatures. Ducks, swans, fish and Chilean flamingos reside in this 4-acre tropical paradise. Free. 702.733.3349
Golden Nugget
Hand of Faith This 61-pound gold nugget is the largest existing one in the world and the second-largest ever found. Open 24 hours daily, free to view. 866.946.5336
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
Gondola Rides Ride a half-mile down the Grand Canal as your gondolier serenades you. 702.414.4300
Spirits & Spice Shop oils, vinegars, wine, spirits and spices at this specialty store. You can even taste before you buy. 702.388.2022
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails. Everything—everything! here is made of ice 702.293.3388
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Take pictures with dozens of your favorite stars. Located off the moving walkway between The Venetian and Las Vegas Boulevard. 702.862.7800
PanIQ Escape Room & Lounge Work your way through solving seven different scenarios at the first escape-room experience on the Las Vegas Strip. 775.507.2727
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Arcade at Horseshoe This 7,000-square-foot space is a gamer’s paradise, complete with more than 80 supersized games, from classics like Skee-Ball and air hockey to virtual reality games like Mission Impossible. 702.967.4222
REAL BODIES at Horseshoe Las Vegas Experience 20 real human bodies and over 200 specimens in
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artistic and thought-provoking galleries that explore what it means to be alive. The attraction has added a COVID-19 element, including a short film and 3-D printed virus models. 702.777.2782
Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf Enter the fifth dimension while putting on a wonderfully weird, glowin-the-dark 18-hole course, which also features arcade games, bowling lanes, a gift shop and a Syfy wedding chapel. 702.333.2121
The Linq Promenade
FLY LINQ Zipline Soar over the Linq Promenade at speeds up to 35 mph on the Strip’s only zipline. Height and weight restrictions apply. 702.777.2782
High Roller Passengers can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from a spacious cabin on one of the world’s tallest observation wheels. 855.234.7469
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.586.8925
Luxor
Bodies ... The Exhibition Real human bodies, in whole and parts, plus organs have been preserved through an innovative process and put on display, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems. 702.262.4400
Discovering King Tut’s Tomb—The Experience Descend to the tomb of the boy king and be amazed at the opulence of everything that accompanied him to the afterlife. kingtutvegas.com
HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas This state-ofthe-art center offers a 50-foot LED video wall and delectable food and beverage offerings. 702.723.2345
Play Playground Have the time of your life at this menagerie of oversized nostalgic games that features a full bar. 21+. playplayground.com
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition More than 250 artifacts are on display, plus re-creations of the ship’s cabins and Grand Staircase. 702.262.4400
Mandalay Bay
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.740.5800
Shark Reef Aquarium Come nose to snout with some of the ocean’s most awesome creatures in an underwater environment. 702.632.4555
Swingers Las Vegas This adults-only “crazy golf” experience features DJs, cocktail caddies, street eats, carnival games and much more. swingers.club
MGM Grand
Topgolf Las Vegas Perfect for all ages and skill levels, Topgolf’s interactive games in the climate-controlled hitting bays get a luxury touch. Enjoy a packed menu of food and drinks. 4627 Koval Lane. 702.933.8458
Zero Latency Experience an adventure that will immerse you in worlds of wonder, with floating whales and zombie hordes. 702.891.7974
New York–New York
The Big Apple Coaster and Arcade New York City taxi-themed ride twists and dives around the perimeter
and through the center of the hotel. Arcade features midway-style games. 702.740.6969
Paris Las Vegas
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Take an elevator ride to the top of this half-scale replica of the Paris landmark for spectacular views of the Strip and beyond. 888 .727.4758
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Lost City Show Be fully immersed in this free 3D-projection video show, playing every hour on the hour from 10 a.m.-11 p.m., near the V Theater. miraclemileshopslv.com
Rio Las Vegas
KISS by Monster Mini Golf An 18-hole glow-in-the dark putting course inspired by the iconic rockers. Memorabilia, arcade games, a rock ’n’ roll-themed wedding chapel and a DJ complete the offerings. 866.746.7671
The Shops at Crystals
Princess Diana & The Royals the Exhibition Gather in-depth knowledge about the “People’s Princess” as you stroll through various rooms dedicated to different parts of her life. dianalasvegas.com
The STRAT
Atomic Golf Las Vegas With more than 99,000 square feet of fun, this swanky sports haven has a putting district, astrocade, tap room and so much more. 1850 S. Main Street. 702.899.4633
Big Shot and X Scream Some of the highest thrill rides in the U.S. 702.380.7777
Observation Decks Check out the view from the tallest tower west of the Mississippi. 702.380.7777
SkyJump Las Vegas The highest sky jump in the world joins the thrill rides on top of The STRAT. SkyJump Las Vegas is a controlled plummet from 829 feet with a 40 mph drop. 800.998.6937
Treasure Island
The Cove Bar & Arcade Play games like shuffleboard and air hockey while enjoying delicious cocktails at the bar. treasureisland.com
Around the Valley
Allegiant Stadium Tours Experience a guided behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and its exclusive suites and clubs, broadcast booth, locker rooms and more. Upgraded tour available. 3333 Al Davis Way. allegiantstadium.com/tours or 800.724.3377
AREA15 It’s a world of immersive entertainment, all housed under one roof. Explore popular art experiences like Omega Mart from Meow Wolf and Wink World from Blue Man Group founder, Chris Wink. Guests can also check out arcade games, axe throwing, a zipline ride, virtual-reality experiences and more. Various food and beverage outlets include The Beast and Kaia. 3215 S. Rancho Drive. area15.com
ARTE MUSEUM Stimulate all your senses at this captivating immersive media art exhibition. 63 CityCenter. lasvegas.artemuseum.com
Atomic Museum Vegas Explore the age of atomic bomb testing in the Nevada desert, where Vegas had a front-seat view, and watch a simulated atomic bomb blast. 755 E. Flamingo Road. 702.409.7366
Grand Canyon West Get a unique view of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim at SkyWalk, ride a zipline at Hualapai Ranch, or head to Peach Springs for a white water rafting adventure. 5001 Diamond Bar Road, Peach Springs, Ariz. 888.868.9378 or grandcanyonwest.com
Gray Line Visit Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and Lake Mead on sightseeing tours led by trained guides. Air, land and water adventures are all available. Free hotel pickup and return. 680 E. Pilot Road. 702.739.7777
Maverick Helicopters Enjoy VIP excursions to the Grand Canyon and over the Strip daily. Fly in a state of-the-art helicopter and enjoy narration by your pilot 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.261.0007 or 866.644.8687
Museum Fiasco Created by Playmodes Studio, this immersive art experience uses light, sound and space to create large-scale installations. AREA15. 702.846.1900
Museum of Illusions Try to wrap your head around this wondrous collection of interactive and immersive exhibitions. 3716 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Suite 1.02. moilasvegas.com
National Park Express Plan the perfect day-tour adventure from Vegas to Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and more! Offers shuttles, tours and more. nationalparkexpress.com or 702.948.4190
Nevada State Museum Explore the fascinating natural and anthropological past of Nevada and its neighbors at this ever-changing history hub. 309 S. Valley View Blvd. lasvegasnvmuseum.org
Omega Mart This supermarket on steroids (or something else) from Meow Wolf lets you shop and explore a store with surprises in every display case. 3215 S. Rancho Drive. meow.wf/lvm
Postcard From Earth Experience Sphere’s immersive and futuristic technology firsthand at a showing of this specially commissioned, thought-provoking film by Darren Aronofsky. 255 Sands Ave. thespherevegas.com
The Range 702 Choose from a full line of guns to rent or shoot at this indoor range, including fully automatic machine guns. A VIP room with seven private lanes, and firearm safety and training are also available. 5999 Dean Martin Drive. 702.425.5312
Showgirl Bootcamp Learn eye-catching makeup, signature walks and iconic poses from professional showgirls. Complete with photos in headdress, jewelry and feathers. 775.338.6761 or showgirlbootcamp. com
Sphere This game-changing venue hosts everything from movies to sports and concerts, and its constantly changing exterior has forever changed the look of the Las Vegas Strip. 255 Sands Ave. thesphere.com
Skydive Las Vegas Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Colorado River views will leave you breathless, especially while free-falling at 120 mph during a tandem skydive. 1401 Airport Road, Boulder City, Nev., 18+. 702.759.3483
Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research Step into an entirely new world with this
40-minute-long immersive experience featuring synthetic superstars from the Superplastic universe. 3215 S. Rancho Dr. area15.com
Resources
In-Room Services
Hospitality Network Ordering is quick and easy. Just press the menu button on your remote control.
Dispensaries
Curaleaf One of the top health and wellness cannabis operators in the United States o ers a variety of inventive products. 1736 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 21+. curaleaf. com
Medizin Shop top-quality products from an everchanging catalog. 4850 W. Sunset Road, No. 130. 702.248.0346
MedMen First-class facilities o ering the latest in marijuana products. 823 S. 3rd St., recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.527.7685; 4503 Paradise Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.405.8597
Oasis Cannabis Dispensary This 24-hour marijuana dispensary serves the community with quality
cannabis products. 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 180, 21+. 702.420.2405
Planet 13 Medical and recreational cannabis, plus cannabis extracts and infused products. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 2548 W. Desert Inn Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.815.1313
Zen Leaf From service to presentation to selection, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. 5940 W. Flamingo Road, 21+. zenleafdispensaries.com
Pharmacies
CVS 3758 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.262.9028
Walgreens 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.369.8166; 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.262.0635; 3025 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.628.5537
Resorts
The Oasis at Death Valley Escape the glitz and glamour of the neon lights at this resort. Highway 190, Death Valley, Calif. oasisatdeathvalley.com
Transportation
Limousine/Coach Rentals AWG 702.740.3434
Rental Cars Alamo 844.354.6962
Budget 800.331.1212
Dollar Rent a Car 866.434.2226
Enterprise 800.736.8222
Fox Rent a Car 702.964.1320
Hertz 800.654.3131
National 800.227.7368
Payless Car Rental 800.729.5377
Sixt 888.749.8227
Thrifty 800.367.2277
Trams
Bellagio-CityCenter-Park MGM Stops at Crystals and Aria. 8 a.m.-4 a.m. daily, every seven minutes
Excalibur-Luxor-Mandalay Bay 10 a.m.-midnight, daily, every three to seven minutes
Weddings
Marriage Licenses Obtain your license before you head to the chapel. Don’t forget identification. 201 E. Clark Ave. 702.671.0500
Events & Headliners
Want to know what special events and acts are in the works for the next time you head to Vegas? Check our select list of what’s been announced so you can begin making your plans. Prices do not include tax and fee.
Feb. 9-15
Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. Feb. 14-15 and May 9-10, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Elvis Crespo Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, starting at $87.50. ticketmaster.com
Firehouse Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, starting at $49. ticketmaster.com
Heather McMahan The Venetian, 10 p.m. Feb. 15, starting at $35. ticketmaster.com
Mariah Carey Park MGM, 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 14-15, starting at $99. ticketmaster.com
Theory of a Deadman Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, starting at $39. axs.com
Feb. 16-22
Ali Siddiq Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, starting at $45. axs.com
The Grass Roots Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, starting at $29. ticketmaster.com
Hinder Mandalay Bay, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, starting at $25. ticketmaster.com
Jay Leno MGM Grand, 8 p.m. Feb. 22, starting at $65. mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com
Kerry King Mandalay Bay, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, starting at $53.50. ticketmaster.com
Leo Dan Caesars Palace, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, starting at $64. ticketmaster.com
Morgan Jay The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22, starting at $35. ticketmaster.com
Pickleball Slam 3 Mandalay Bay, 1 p.m. Feb. 16, starting at $75. ticketmaster.com
Tyler Henry Palms, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, prices vary. axs.com
Feb. 23-March 1
Alejandra Guzmán Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. March 1, starting at $49. axs.com
Chicago The Venetian, 8 p.m. Feb. 28-March 1, March 5, 7-9, 12 and 14-15, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Decapitated Mandalay Bay, 6 p.m. Feb. 28, starting at $27.50. ticketmaster.com
Josh Johnson The Venetian, 10 p.m. Feb. 28, starting at $39. ticketmaster.com
Kevin Hart Resorts World Las Vegas, 9 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, starting at $79. axs.com
Lita Ford Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, starting at $49. ticketmaster.com
Mary J. Blige T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, starting at $69. axs.com
Mxmtoon Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. March 1, starting at $40. ticketmaster.com
Rugby League Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium, 1:30 p.m. March 1, starting at $29. ticketmaster.com
Scorpions Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 1, 6, 8, 11, starting at $58. ticketmaster.com
Stephanie Mills Westgate Las Vegas, 8 p.m. March 1, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, prices vary. axs.com
Zhou Shen Park MGM, 8 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, starting at $155.42. ticketmaster.com
March 2-8
BossMan Dlow Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. March 8, starting at $57. ticketmaster.com
Chicago The Venetian, 8 p.m. March 5, 7-9, 12 and 14-15, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Coal Chamber Mandalay Bay, 5 p.m. March 7, starting at $48.50. ticketmaster.com
Deftones MGM Grand, 8 p.m. March 8, starting at $39.50. axs.com
Jerry Cantrell Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. March 2, starting at $69. axs.com
Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. March 8, starting at $80. axs.com
Modi Westgate Las Vegas, 8 p.m. March 8, starting at $40. ticketmaster.com
Pimpinela Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. March 2, starting at $64. axs.com
The Robert Cray Band The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. March 8, starting at $55. venetianlasvegas.com
Scorpions Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. March 6, 8, 11, starting at $58. ticketmaster.com
Squeeze Palms, 8 p.m. March 7, starting at $49. ticketmaster.com
Tommy James and the Shondells Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. March 7, starting at $79. ticketmaster.com
Tyler, The Creator MGM Grand, 7:30 p.m. March 7, starting at $89. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Pittsburgh Penguins T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. March 7. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Toronto Maple Leafs T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. March 5, prices vary. axs.com
March 9-15
Chicago The Venetian, 8 p.m. March 9, 12 and 1415, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Eric Bellinger Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. March 9, starting at $42. ticketmaster.com
Killswitch Engage Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 6:30 p.m. March 13, starting at $49. axs.com
Pouya Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. March 13, starting at $32.50. ticketmaster.com
Rod Stewart Caesars Palace, 7:30 p.m. March 12, 14-15, 19, 21-22, May 29, 31 and June 1, 5, 7-8, starting at $80. ticketmaster.com
Scorpions Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. March 11, starting at $58. ticketmaster.com
Sweet Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. March 14, starting at $39. ticketmaster.com
Tom Papa The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. March 14-15, starting at $35. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings T-Mobile Arena, 5 p.m. March 9, prices vary. axs.com
Yuridia Palms, 8 p.m. March 13, starting at $49.50. ticketmaster.com
March 16-22
Bert Kreischer Resorts World Las Vegas, 8 p.m. March 21-22, starting at $59. axs.com
Danzig Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 6 p.m. March 21, starting at $59. axs.com
David Spade at Nikki Glaser The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. March 21-22, May 16-17 and Sept. 5-6, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Dokken with George Lynch Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. March 21, starting at $69. ticketmaster.com
Rod Stewart Caesars Palace, 7:30 p.m. March 19, 21-22, May 29, 31 and June 1, 5, 7-8, starting at $80. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. March 20, prices vary. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Detroit Red Wings T-Mobile Arena, 5 p.m. March 22, prices vary. axs.com
Yacht Rock Revue Mandalay Bay, 8:30 p.m. March 18, starting at $26. ticketmaster.com
March 23-29
Don McLean Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. March 28, starting at $79. ticketmaster.com
Kelsea Ballerini T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. March 28, starting at $45. axs.com
Mötley Crüe Park MGM, 8 p.m. March 28-28 and April 2, 4-5, 9, 11-12, 16, 18-19, starting at $68. ticketmaster.com
The O’Jays Palms, 8 p.m. March 29, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning T-Mobile Arena, 5 p.m. March 23, prices vary. axs.com
March 30-April 5
Aziz Ansari Caesars Palace, 7 p.m. April 5, starting at $59. ticketmaster.com
BoyWithUke Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. April 4, starting at $39. axs.com
College Basketball Crown T-Mobile Arena, times vary, March 31 and April 5, prices vary. axs.com
Harry Mack Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. April 3, starting at $44. ticketmaster.com
Mötley Crüe Park MGM, 8 p.m. April 2, 4-5, 9, 1112, 16, 18-19, starting at $68. ticketmaster.com
Papa Roach and Rise Against MGM Grand, 7 p.m. April 5, starting at $39.50. axs.com
Smokey Robinson The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. April 2, 4-5, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 1, prices vary. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 3, prices vary. axs.com
April 6-12
The B-52s The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. April 11-12, 16, 18-19, starting at $49.50. ticketmaster.com
Blood Sweat & Tears Westgate Las Vegas, 6 p.m. April 12, starting at $35. ticketmaster.com
Brian Regan The Venetian, 10 p.m. April 9, starting at $39. ticketmaster.com
Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium Palms, 6:30 p.m. April 10, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Machine Head and In Flames Mandalay Bay, 5:30 p.m. April 12, starting at $101.50. ticketmaster.com
Meshuggah Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. April 11, starting at $39. axs.com
Mötley Crüe Park MGM, 8 p.m. April 9, 11-12, 16, 18-19, starting at $68. ticketmaster.com
Rauw Alejandro T-Mobile Arena, 8 p.m. April 11, starting at $86. axs.com
Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine Palms, 6:30 p.m. April 10, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 12. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kracken T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 10, prices vary. axs.com
April 13-19
Alyssa Edwards Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. April 17, starting at $39. ticketmaster.com
Attack On Titan Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 7:30 p.m. April 18, starting at $80. axs.com
The B-52s The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. April 16, 18-19, starting at $49.50. ticketmaster.com
Mayhem Mandalay Bay, 6:30 p.m. April 13, starting at $32.50. ticketmaster.com
Mötley Crüe Park MGM, 8 p.m. April 16, 18-19, starting at $68. ticketmaster.com
Reggae in the Desert Clark County Amphitheater, 11 a.m. April 19, starting at $50. reggaeinthedesert.com
WrestleMania 41 Allegiant Stadium, 8 p.m. April 19-20, starting at $900. ticketmaster.com
April 20-26
AC/DC Allegiant Stadium, 7 p.m. April 26, prices vary. ticketmaster.com
Brad Williams The Venetian, 10 p.m. April 26, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Ha*Ash Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. April 20, starting at $79. ticketmaster.com
Holo Holo Music Festival Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 1 p.m. April 26-27, prices vary. holoholofestival.com
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Westgate Las Vegas, 7:30 p.m. April 25-26 and Oct. 24-25, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Millenium Tour MGM Grand, 8 p.m. April 25, starting at $80.73. axs.com
Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer and A perfect Circle Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. April 25, starting at $99. ticketmaster.com
Tito Double P Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. April 26, starting at $99. ticketmaster.com
April 27-May 3
B.Slade Westgate Las Vegas, 8 p.m. May 3, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Holo Holo Music Festival Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 1 p.m. April 27, prices vary. holoholofestival.com
J Balvin Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. May 3, starting at $48.69. axs.com
Jerry Seinfeld Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 2-3, Sept. 5-6, Oct. 10-11, starting at $84. ticketmaster. com
Jim Jefferies The Venetian, 8 p.m. May 2-3, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com
Pancho Barraza Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. May 3, starting at $47. axs.com
Post Malone Allegiant Stadium, 7:30 p.m. May 3, prices vary. ticketmaster.com
Sammy Hagar Park MGM, 8 p.m. April 30, May 2-3, 7, 9-10, 14 and 16-17, starting at $59. ticketmaster.com
Smino Mandalay Bay, 7:30 p.m. May 2, starting at $60. ticketmaster.com
May 4-10
Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. May 9-10, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Josh Groban Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 9-10, 14 and 16-17, starting at $65. ticketmaster.com
Matt Fraser The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. May 9-10, starting at $49.95. ticketmaster.com
Sammy Hagar Park MGM, 8 p.m. May 7, 9-10, 14 and 16-17, starting at $59. ticketmaster.com
Tony Hinchecliffe Resorts World Las Vegas, 8 p.m. May 10, starting at $49. axs.com
May 11-17
Crime Junkie Podcast: Live Resorts World Las Vegas, 8 p.m. May 17, starting at $45. axs.com
David Spade at Nikki Glaser The Venetian, 8:30 p.m. May 16-17 and Sept. 5-6, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com
Disturbed and Daughtry MGM Grand, 6:30 p.m. May 17, starting at $42.70. axs.com
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas Motor Speedway, noon May 16-18, prices vary, 18+. lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
Empire of the Sun Palms, 8 p.m. May 11, starting at $50. ticketmaster.com
The Go-Go’s Palms, 8 p.m. May 15, starting at $65. ticketmaster.com
Josh Groban Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 14 and 16-17, starting at $65. ticketmaster.com
Sammy Hagar Park MGM, 8 p.m. May 14 and 1617, starting at $59. ticketmaster.com
Tim Allen MGM Grand, 9 p.m. May 17, starting at $69. mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com
May 18-24
Air Supply Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. May 23-24, and Oct. 3-4, starting at $40. ticketmaster.com
Kenny Chesney Sphere, 8 p.m. May 22, 24-25, 28, 30-31, June 4, 6-7, 11 and 13-14, starting at $111.50. thesphere.com
Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. May 23 and June 26, prices vary. aces.wnba.com
Nurse John Palms, 8 p.m. May 23, starting at $35. ticketmaster.com
Sal Vulcano The Venetian, 10 p.m. May 24, starting at $69. ticketmaster.com
May 25-31
Hauser Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 25, starting at $60. ticketmaster.com
Howard Hewett Westgate Las Vegas, 8 p.m. May 31, starting at $40. ticketmaster.com
Kendrick Lamar and SZA Allegiant Stadium, 7 p.m. May 31, starting at $166. ticketmaster.com
Kenny Chesney Sphere, 8 p.m. May 28, 30-31, starting at $111.50. thesphere.com
Whitney Cummings The Venetian, 10 p.m. May 25, starting at $35.99. ticketmaster.com
Showbiz Weekly Map
LAS VEGAS STRIP AND BEYOND
Hotels
Ahern Hotel (H1) 725.214.4800
Aliante Casino & Hotel 702.692.7777
Aria (D3) 702.590.7111
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder 702.951.9000
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur 702.258.5200
Bellagio (E3) 702.693.7111
Bu alo Bill’s 702.386.7867
Caesars Palace (E2) 702.731.7266
Cannery 702.507.5700
Casino Royale (E3) 702.737.3500
Circus Circus (G2) 702.734.0410
The Cosmopolitan (E3) 702.698.7000
The Cromwell (F2) 702.777.3777
Emerald Suites 702.948.9999
Encore (G2) 702.770.7171
Excalibur (C3) 702.597.7777
Flamingo (F2) 702.733.3111
Fontainebleau (G2) 702.678.7272
Fortune Hotel & Suites 702.732.9100
Four Seasons Hotel (B5) 702.632.5000
Gold Coast (D1) 702.367.7111
Harrah’s (F2)
Hilton
Horseshoe
Park
Primm
Resorts
Rio
Sahara
Silver
FEBRUARY 9
Make a splash at an unforgettable Big Game watch party where the electric poolside atmosphere doesn’t stop. Boasting a 143ft screen that towers over six pools, creating a dynamic backdrop against the Vegas skyline. Watch the game from the comfort of a reserved cabana, chaise lounge, or day bed. Opt-in to relax in a temperature-controlled pool while watching an eye-catching pyrotechnics display.
