Built in 2001, this 55-story tower (with another on the way) just off the Strip appeals as much to the MTV generation as it does to seasoned gamers, who know the casino offers video-poker machines with some of the best odds in the city. At night, The..

Male pirates are now joined by female sirens, who are part muse, part seductress and part pirate. Directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega (of Dirty Dancing fame), the new show is a modern pop musical with singing, dancing, feats of amazing strengt..

Here you'll find realistic wax figures of some of the world's most popular film, television, music and sports celebrities, as well as legendary Las Vegas icons. They're all showcased at the Venetian's special two-story Las Vegas site. At Madame Tussa..

Each evening, at the main entrance to the Mirage, facing the Strip, a rumbling sound begins, fog appears, and a violent volcano shoots smoke and fire 100 feet above the lagoon that lies at its base. It spews fire every 30 minutes from sunset until mi..

The exhibit showcases more than 750 antique, classic and special-interest vehicles spanning nearly 200 years of automotive history. Of these, more than 200 are on display-and for sale-at any one time in a gallery-like setting on the fifth floor of th..

try your hand at a game of Texas Hold 'em or 7 Card Stud in the smoke-free Poker Room.;When Steve Wynn opened the $1.7-billion Bellagio in October 1998 (it's now owned by MGM Mirage), he created a place of ideal beauty and comfort. Considered one of ..

Although Aladdin was recently acquired by Planet Hollywood and Starwood Resorts, there is still time to enjoy this Arabian Nights-style resort that arose in the place of the original Aladdin, imploded in 1998. Renovation will take place in phases, to..

The three-story Lion Habitat at MGM Grand houses a variety of African lions and cubs, including Goldie, Metro and Baby Lion. You'll see the big cats from all angles in the glass-enclosed 5,345-square-foot structure, as you walk through the see-throug..

Ever dream of traveling back in time to an age of jousting knights? A great place to bring the kids is this sparkling medieval castle. In King Arthur's Arena, you can eat with your hands and cheer the action during the Tournament of Kings. Keeping wi..

It took Howard Carter 10 years to completely excavate the tomb in 1922. It took modern-day Epypt six months and 50 artisans to replicate it for Luxor's King Tut's Tomb and Museum-the only full-scale reproduction of Carter's famous discovery outside E..

What was founded as a community art league in 1950 by dedicated volunteers, has turned into a respected art institution. The exhibition program features internationally recognized artists in all media and time periods. Past exhibitions have featured ..

Animated exhibits, robot dinosaurs (including a 35-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex), live fish and more than 26 species of preserved animals-including rare African water chevrotains (a cross between a pig and a deer), as well as zebra duikers from Liberi..

A living, outdoor exhibition area on the far side of the Fremont Street Experience, the museum takes visitors on a sentimental walking journey, past the famed Hacienda Hotel's horseman and the golden bulbs of Aladdin's Lamp (from the original Aladdin..

It's still a unique destination along the Strip. A literal three-ring circus, which bills itself as the world's largest permanent circus, surrounds the casino with real circus acts performed day and night. Even hardcore slot-pullers take a break to w..

5-acre elevated park located behind the west tower of Circus Circus. It features the world's only indoor double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster-the Canyon Blaster-which reaches a top speed of 55mph. Set in a Grand Canyon motif, the Adventuredom..

Masquerade Show in the Sky reflects the spirit of Brazil's Carnivale. The show consists of five complete parades-Village Street Party, South of the Border, Carnivale, Venice Masquerade and New Orleans Mardi Gras-that alternate throughout the day. Eac..

In 1993 the Hilton Corporation razed the Flamingo's original motel-style buildings (created by gangster Bugsy Siegel), with its false stairways and bulletproof office. Today the Flamingo comprises six towers of guest rooms, a wedding chapel, and a wi..

The party starts at 10am, when Bacchus, god of wine, wakes up and decides to throw a party for himself. He enlists the powers of Apollo, god of music; Venus, goddess of love; and Plutus, god of wealth. As the festivities begin, the statues talk and m..

Make sure you drop by during the scheduled feedings, when you can watch divers enter the tank and feed the sharks, rays and other denizens of the deep. The aquarium also offers a below-the-scenes tour of the support facilities during the week. Dive s..

Scattered clouds drift across the sky, fog rolls in, the breeze builds; far-off thunder rumbles and a gentle rain falls. The four-minute show takes place every hour on the hour, run by a computer program that coordinates all the special effects. Fog ..