Mentioned by the Guardian
10 of the best galleries and museums in Las Vegas
"One look at the Venetian and you will not dispute why it cost 1.5 billion USD to build the hotel in 1999!. The most expensive resort and hotel of its time, it was inspired by the city of Venice, in Italy. This Las Vegas building includes all the famous landmarks of Venice, both within and outside the building, including the Palazzo Ducale, Piazza San Marco, Lion of Venice column, St. Mark’s Campanile, and even the Rialto Bridge."
"This is just about as close to Venice as some of us might ever get, and the gondola rides are the real deal. While you’re floating down the Grand Canal, you’ll catch a glimpse of cafes, bridges, and storefronts that make you feel like you’re actually in Italy, not in the middle of a casino in the desert. If you can, try to visit this attraction to catch The Gondolier March, at 9:50 am or 4:20 pm."
"Not many places associated with the word "museum" are such a hands-on experience, but the PHoF is packed with pinball machines from all eras. Known as both the Pinball Hall of Fame (PHoF) and the Pinball Museum, this is an unusual collection by any measure. The 10,000-square-foot non-profit museum is dedicated purely to pinball, and this Vegas gem hosts a massive collection of machines, many of which date to 1950 and most of which come from the celebrated heydays of pinball, 1960 to 1980."
"I grew up in the 1970s and early ’80s, when pinball and old-school arcade games were the rage, so Pinball Hall of Fame is pure nostalgia for me. I get $20 in quarters at the change machine and head right for my favorite arcade classics like Donkey Kong, Centipede, and Frogger. My wife loves the pinball machines and works her way down the aisles."
"Get ready for topiaries like you've never seen, spectacular floral design, and unrivaled attention to detail. The Bellagio's horticulture team transforms all 14,000 square feet of botanical garden into a lush, stunning landscape to suit the current season. Spring, summer, fall, and winter are all beautifully portrayed throughout the year, as is the annual Chinese New Year celebration.Where: BellagioAges: All"
"The Bellagio is one of the most elegant hotels on the strip and the Bellagio conservatory and gardens are reflective of that atmosphere in a kid friendly environment. The atrium is filled with sculptures that are changed seasonally and made entirely from flowers, trees, and plants. Bellagio fountains as seen from above."
"Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden At the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden, you can visit some of the most beautiful floral arrangements anywhere for FREE. The botanical garden offers year-round visual delight with distinctive colors of every season. Celebrate your commitment..."
"Moon Palace is a restaurant at The Venetian by celebrity chef David Chang. They specialize in what they call Tastys, a brisket and short rib-blended patty between soft King’s Hawaiian rolls. Located in The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort."
"As you’re sipping on bubbly and replenishing your energy reserves, turn your attention to stage west, a.k.a.The Bellagio Fountains. Performing their water ballet every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. - midnight, this ultra popular Las Vegas attraction can be the entertainment to your meal if you schedule your hunger pangs accordingly. Front row seats to the fountains and prime people watching – this is what we like to call the Las Vegas dinnertime trifecta."
"With a backdrop of Tuscan architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the Mojave Desert – although the resort does use reclaimed water. The fountain show’s recorded soundtrack varies, so cross your fingers that it will be Italian opera or ol’ Blue Eyes crooning ‘Luck Be a Lady,’ instead of country-and-western twang."
"JamonJamonTapas has quickly established itself as the go-to restaurant just off the Strip. It’s the most authentic Spanish tapas restaurant you can find for hundreds of miles, and native Spaniards have vouched for it without hesitation. In the warm, inviting atmosphere, take a seat and gaze on the stunning mosaics on the floor while you sip on a breathtakingly delicious Sangria."
"If you want a spa day without the extravagant expense, head to Imperial, a Korean spa with a general admission price of just $25 (£18). The Imperial promises to make you feel like royalty in its “Roman-style paradise,” a 32,000sqft (3,000sqm) space featuring circular frescoes on its ceilings. Explore therapeutic rooms including a Himalayan salt cave, a red-clay infrared sauna and a jade sauna."
"Services: Specialty saunas, hot stone massage, aroma body scrubs, full body treatments, facials. Couples/Co-ed: yes/children 12 years of age or older. When you are ready to indulge in some relaxing and healthy treatments that will blow your mind and body, then you should try the Imperial Spa."
"The Delano Las Vegas is a hotel that is defined by understated elegance, and its Bathhouse Spa is no deviation from this style. Textured slate walls, polished stone and trendy furniture give this stylish spa a luxurious yet hip atmosphere. Taking cues from nature, real stones line the bottom of the plunge pools, and many of the products used in treatments have ingredients sourced from local desert flowers and cacti."
"You can enjoy all of the best parts of Las Vegas—swimming, gambling, and cocktails—all from the Tropicana pool deck. Start your day with swim-up blackjack and happy hour at Tropicana Las Vegas. Each day, Tropicana Pool offers a morning-time happy hour featuring domestic beers, frozen cocktails, and mimosas, so it's a great spot to go for breakfast (don't feel bad, you're in Vegas)."
"The Laugh Factory brings together a diverse group of comedians, highlighting a different comedian each night. The Laugh Factory has been responsible for launching several now-big-name careers, such as the Second City in Chicago feeds SNL. Past comedians have included Tim Allen, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Jay Leno, and Wanda Sykes to name just a shortlist."
"It isn’t Las Vegas without quickie weddings, and at the Tropicana, you can utilize the chapel in between catching a show, getting a manicure, gambling at the slots and seeing a celebrity impersonator. It’s an all-inclusive resort with tons of entertainment for tourists of all types. Are you feeling hungry?"
"Get ready for topiaries like you've never seen, spectacular floral design, and unrivaled attention to detail. The Bellagio's horticulture team transforms all 14,000 square feet of botanical garden into a lush, stunning landscape to suit the current season. Spring, summer, fall, and winter are all beautifully portrayed throughout the year, as is the annual Chinese New Year celebration.Where: BellagioAges: All"
"The Bellagio is one of the most elegant hotels on the strip and the Bellagio conservatory and gardens are reflective of that atmosphere in a kid friendly environment. The atrium is filled with sculptures that are changed seasonally and made entirely from flowers, trees, and plants. Bellagio fountains as seen from above."
"Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden At the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden, you can visit some of the most beautiful floral arrangements anywhere for FREE. The botanical garden offers year-round visual delight with distinctive colors of every season. Celebrate your commitment..."
"If your children love to explore the outdoors and want to know what it might be like to walk through a rainforest, this free rainforest atrium at the Mirage Hotel might be just the (free) ticket!. The atrium features a 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium with tons of aquatic wildlife, and just behind the aquarium is a tropical rainforest complete with lagoons, a waterfall, and tons of stunning tropical plants, flowers and more. Kids who love gardens and the outdoors will love to imagine they’re heading through a real jungle as you make your way through this free indoor rainforest garden."
"CraftHaus Brewery was founded by Dave and Wyndee Forrest, a husband and wife inspired by the craft beer culture in Europe. The brewery established the first taproom in the Henderson Booze District, emphasizing a social sense of community in place of gaming machines. A second taproom opened last year in the Downtown Arts District, featuring local artwork and a specialized Czech tap that controls the flow of foam to beer for an authentic slow-pour pilsner."
"The super-fun, passionate, and talented team at CraftHaus is enthusiastic to share their craft with visitors. The owners were inspired by the beer culture they saw while making their way across Europe, so visitors to the Artisan Booze District can have a truly international experience. Their beer is described as “traditional, but tweaked,” and the team is dedicated to building the Las Vegas craft beer community."
"Husband-and-wife owners, who claim to be partners in business and life, came up with the idea for CraftHaus Brewery while traveling through Europe (where many good ideas are born). And almost just as much as they love serving great craft beer, they also love talking about the craft of beer!. Their Resinate IPA is a year-round offering, but don’t skip over it."