The neighborhood west of the Strip has several old-school casino hotels, such as Gold Coast – now as well known for its authentic Chinese cuisine as its gaming tables and slot machines that target locals, retirees and the package-tour crowd.
Gold Coast
Las Vegas
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod
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Despite its Carnaval theme, the all-suites Rio casino hotel is often overshadowed by the action at the Palms casino resort across the street. Occupying…
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The Bellagio experience transcends its decadent casino floor of high-limit gaming tables and in excess of 2300 slot machines; locals say odds here are…
4. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
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Bellagio's petite art gallery hosts blockbuster traveling shows from nationally renowned art museums. Free docent-guided tours are usually given at 2pm…
5. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
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Changing with the seasons, Bellagio’s conservatory displays ostentatious floral arrangements, installed by crane through a soaring 50ft-high ceiling. The…
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With a backdrop of Tuscan-style architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the Mojave Desert – although the…
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Having partially shaken off its historically tropical theme, the Mirage retains its huge rain forest atrium of lush, tropical foliage and has updated the…