Fit for the Gods: Vegas' Forum Shops at Caesars Palace Dazzles Visitors

EAT

A succulent steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky returns to the Strip with swanky two-level digs at the Grand Canal Shoppes. Classic Italian dishes—like Buddy Valasco’s grandmother used to make—are on the menu at the delicious Buddy V’s. Looking for sensational Southern fare? Yardbird is a must.

� Smith & Wollensky, Grand Canal Shoppes, 702.637.1515 � Buddy V’s, The Venetian, 702.607.2355 � Yardbird, The Venetian, 702.297.6541

PLAY

Rub elbows with the glitterati—in wax—at Madame Tussauds. You can make J.Lo blush, try out for “American Idol” and take selfies with the new Aaliyah figure. You might just bump into a real-live celebrity at the massive TAO, a nightclub, lounge and restaurant. Discover “cool” in more ways than one at Minus 5 ice lounge.

� Madame Tussauds, The Venetian, 702.862.7800 � TAO, Grand Canal Shoppes, 702.388.8588 � Minus 5, Grand Canal Shoppes, 702.293.3388

SHOP

The Grand Canal Shoppes boasts more than 160 premium brands on Vegas’ center Strip. Visit the only plus-sized boutique on the Strip, from celebrity designer Rene Tyler; get something special to pamper your guy at the Art of Shaving; and imbue your home in whimsy from Sugarboo & Co.

� Rene Tyler, 725.201.3500 � The Art of Shaving, 702.733.9509 � Sugarboo & Co., 702.722.6737

SEE

A boy band turned doo wop group, you can’t help but dance with Human Nature. The hits keep on coming at The Venetian Theatre—star attractions in October are Michael McDonald and Willie Nelson . Discover what makes The Venetian a picturesque replica of Venice, Italy, on the Art & Architecture Tour.

� Human Nature, The Venetian, 702.414.9000 � The Venetian Theatre, The Venetian, 702.293.3388 � Art & Architecture Tour, The Palazzo, 866.725.2990