The Strip in One Day

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Wynn's luxurious offerings are among the best on the Strip

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Wynn is named after its owner, Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas visionary who breathed new life into the Golden Nugget, remade the face of Las Vegas with the Mirage, and figured out how to sink ships in front of the Treasure Island. After changing the Strip's design aesthetic, Steve Wynn moved on and opened Wynn, ushering in (again) a whole new look and feel for Las Vegas hotel casinos.

Wynn, along with its sister property, Encore, are among the most awarded and acclaimed hotels in the world. Wynn has received more Forbes Travel five-star awards than any other hotel in the world. It's also a five-diamond AAA winner. Classy, understated luxury is the "theme" here. Instead of mega-hotel, Wynn is aiming for a boutique feel (although Wynn's size qualifies it in the mega category).

The large rooms at Wynn consistently earn high marks from travelers. Guests enjoy fabulous views, luxury bed linen, and first-class room accoutrements (flat screen TVs, of course). At Wynn, visitors can enjoy a resort stuffed full of fine dining options (22 restaurants) and a Cirque du Soleil show, Le Reve, along with a host of other entertainment options.

Built on the site of the Desert Inn, Wynn gives Vegas visitors... read more

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The Venetian Las Vegas, located at the site of the legendary Sands Hotel, is a world-class destination, the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. The Venetian resort features luxurious rooms, deluxe spa services, world-class dining and upscale shopping among the 80 stores in the Grand Canal Shops. Exhibits of fine art and architecture have made The Venetian a world famous example of contemporary Las Vegas architecture. The attention to detail is amazing. Look for the live doves that are released in St. Mark's Square as the sun sets every hour and don't forsake a gondola ride with your very own singing gondolier!

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Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is one of the premier hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. The original Flamingo, now incorporated into the main hotel, was built by mobster Bugsy Segal. Excellent dining, entertainment, and casino gambling are hallmarks of The Flamingo Las Vegas. The beautiful tropical retreat is home to live flamingos and the resort's four interconnected swimming pools, tropical waterfall and private cabanas. Nightly world class entertainment rounds out the experience at the original Strip resort.

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Imagine finding everything you love about Paris in Las Vegas! Fine European dining is standard fare at Paris Las Vegas. The Eiffel Tower Restaurant serves the best French cuisine in Las Vegas and is perhaps the best location from which to watch the Fountains at Bellagio! In the main casino, look up to the sky where you can see the legs of the tower coming down through the clouds. Enjoy a smooth Espresso while people watching at Mon Ami Gabi, the best bistro on the Strip.

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One of the largest hotels in the world, this place will overwhelm you with its size. Four 30-storey towers accommodate the guest rooms and luxury suites. Many rooms offer excellent views of the city. The Grand Class Suites are housed on the 29th floor. Deluxe Grand Tower rooms are reminiscent of a Hollywood studio bungalow, complete with a sitting area. The hotel offers various eating choices, including the exclusive L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Craftsteak and Joël Robuchon. You will find a wide variety of other Hollywood-inspired venues including Studio 54, and Farmers Market.

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This hotel was appropriately christened the 'Tiffany of the Strip' when it was built in 1957 on the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevards. At that time it was truly an island, surrounded by a vast expanse of desert. Now that same location is considered one of the hottest in Las Vegas. Newly remodeled rooms in the Paradise Tower feature king beds or two queens, all with spectacular views. Jacuzzi suites are also available. The resort has a five-acre water park, with lagoons, spas and waterfalls. It even has the city's only 'swim-up' blackjack table. There is also a Wildlife Walk with tropical birds and other animals in their natural settings.

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The distinctive pyramid shaped hotel is world famous for the gaming, the restaurants, the attractions and the live entertainment that can only be found at Luxor Las Vegas. Below the world's largest atrium, home of fantastic arcades and shopping, is the fit for a Pharaoh casino. Daily free lessons teach you a myriad of poker variations from Hold 'em to Pai Gow. At night, step outside and see the 42.3 billion candlepower Luxor Sky Beam. On a clear night it can be seen from 250 miles away and an astronaut on the International Space Station can read by its light!

Our Local Expert Says:

A great place to eat before a concert at House of Blues.

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This restaurant at Mandalay Bay is the closest thing you can come to a blues revival without going to Louisiana. Live music has been presented by some of the all-time great rhythm and blues personalities, with Dan Aykroyd sometimes serving as opening act. Nightly entertainment usually starts around 7:30p. Everyone will love the fried catfish and succulent barbecued ribs. On Sunday, a brunch buffet is punctuated by some of the greatest gospel singers in the country.

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Luxury, excitement, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty are all a part of New York-New York. Eat a Coney Island hot dog, ride the Manhattan Express Roller Coaster, be amazed at the Cirque du Soleil show, Zumanity. Rock out at Rok Vegas, down a drink at Coyote Ugly or hoist a draft at Nine fine Irishmen. Luxuriate in the Spa, lounge by the pool, or shop at Harley Davidson or Soho Village. Just like the city, New York-New York never sleeps. At the base of the Statue of Liberty replica, the permanent 9/11 Tribute to Heroes display respectfully preserves some of the thousands of heartfelt artifacts and items that were left at the statue to honor the victims and heroes of those tragic events. Those items not on display are preserved by the University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

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One of Las Vegas' most well-known attractions--and it's free!

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The Bellagio's Fountains sound like a simple concept: shooting jets of water timed to music. But what sounds simple is actually a complex choreography of technology, sound, and water. Designed by WET Design, an international company that specializes in elaborate water displays, the Bellagio's Fountains are spread over the nine-acre lake in front of the Bellagio. Over 1,200 nozzles and 4,500 lights work together to shoot water 400+ feet in the air-but that's not all the fountains do. They sway, they dance, and they wow the crowds that gather to watch them.

Shows start in the afternoon, but the best time to see the fountains is at night. The combination of music and the illuminated dancing water is enchanting. Many people have already seen the fountains on television shows or in movies (most famously, the George Clooney remake of "Ocean's 11"). Romantic, spectacular, and iconic, the Bellagio's Fountains are a free Las Vegas attraction that's appropriate for anyone of any age.

An underground well supplies most of the water for the fountains. Prior to the Bellagio, the Dunes and its golf course were located here-thus, the well, which watered the golf course. The Dunes was imploded to... read more

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Opened in 1966, this is the granddaddy of elegance. A 45,000-square-foot casino has the latest video and live games. You can find slot machines here that take USD5,000 tokens. There are nine unique restaurants—for a real treat, enjoy the Japanese cuisine.

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A palace of delights in the heart of Las Vegas, the Mirage takes the Strip and adds a South Seas twist. The first thing anyone will notice is the world famous iconic volcano. Live eruptions every night are a Strip highlight for young and old alike. Enter the casino through a 100 foot high tropical atrium, filled with water falls, lagoons and orchids. Make your way through the casino to Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat where you can get up close and personal with the famous white tigers and the only desert-dwelling bottle nosed dolphins in Nevada. Don't miss the 20,000 gallon salt water aquarium behind the main desk!