Vegas Magazine - Niche Media - There is a place beyond the crowds, beyond the ropes, where dreams are realized and success is celebrated. You are invited.
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THE PARK The first public park to hit the Strip boasts desert- native greenery, Marco Cochrane's Bliss Dance sculpture, a concert venue, and several nearby eateries. Caesars Palace, 702- 785-6200; caesars.com THE SAYERS CLUB Alternative rock meets old-school jazz inside this laid-back lounge on the ground floor of SLS Las Vegas. SLS Las Vegas, 702- 761-7618; slslasvegas.com THE SMITH CENTER Downtown's performing arts center is home to the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and dedicated Broadway and Cabaret Jazz programs. 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000; thesmithcenter.com SPRINGS PRESERVE The 180-acre nature preserve is complete with botanical gardens, a seasonal butterfly habitat, and the Nevada State Museum. 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822- 7700; springspreserve.org TAO NIGHTCLUB After more than 10 years in the game, Venetian's Asian-inspired nightclub, Tao, continues to appeal to the celebrity set. Venetian, 702-388-8588; venetian.com XS NIGHTCLUB Top-ranked DJs (Alesso, Zedd) headline the festivities at this gold-drenched club with a spectacular poolside patio. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770-0097; wynnlasvegas.com CULTURE/ CLUBS BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART Exhibitions at Bellagio's onsite gallery have focused on everything from the decorative art of Fabergé to Pablo Picasso's early lithographs. Bellagio, 702- 693-7871; bellagio.com BROOKLYN BOWL This cornerstone of The Linq combines a bowling alley with a restuarant and concert venue. The Linq, 702-862-2695; thelinq.com DRAI'S NIGHTCLUB The cherry on top of the Cromwell, Drai's attracts top- tier hip-hop talent and boasts the Strip's only rooftop pool deck. The Cromwell, 702-777-3800; thecromwell.com HAKKASAN NIGHTCLUB A playground for EDM heavyweights from Steve Aoki to Tiësto, Hakkasan features both an Asian- inspired restaurant and lounge in addition to a nightclub. MGM Grand, 702-891- 3838; mgmgrand.com HYDE BELLAGIO Perched on the banks of Bellagio's famous lake, this Philippe Starck- designed nightclub is best known for its sprawling patio terrace and fountain views. Bellagio, 702-693- 8700; bellagio.com INTRIGUE This Wynn nightspot comes complete with a waterfall, a glass- enclosed patio, and a club- within-a-club for VIP guests. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-7300; wynnlasvegas.com JEWEL NIGHTCLUB Significantly smaller than its sister clubs, Hakkasan Group's latest Las Vegas venture is a throwback to the intimate nightspots of yore. MGM Grand, 702-590-8000; jewelnightclub.com MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB The venue that kick- started Vegas's nightclub boom remains one of the city's most popular spots to catch EDM, rap, and hip-hop acts. Cosmopolitan, 702- 333-9000; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com THE MOB MUSEUM Housed in a historic Downtown building, the Mob Museum explores the impact of organized crime on Las Vegas's history. 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734; themobmuseum.org THE NEON MUSEUM The restored La Concha Motel now serves as the entry point to this must- see collection of some of Vegas's most iconic neon signs. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-387-6366; neonmuseum.org OMNIA NIGHTCLUB The Strip's newest megaclub brings with it a talent roster topped by Calvin Harris and 75,000 square feet of dance floor. Caesars Palace, 702- 785-6200; caesars.com 62 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM Blvd. S., 702-880-3696; downtowncocktail room.com FIZZ David Furnish and Elton John's two-story Champagne bar is an exquisite blend of '70s- style bronze accents and faux-fur prints. Caesars Palace, 702- 776-3200; caesars.com FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM Down authentic tiki drinks in a retro-style space accented by hand-carved furnishings, vintage posters, and an exotica soundtrack. 1712 W. Charleston Blvd., 702- 385-3110; frankies tikiroom.com FRANKLIN Rich dark woods and black leather lend an air of mystique to Delano's stylish craft-cocktail lounge. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com THE GOLDEN TIKI Located in Chinatown, the newer of Vegas's two tiki bars features tropical drinks, talking tiki statues, and a giant conch shell. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196; thegoldentiki.com HERBS & RYE Head off the Strip for this romantic bar whose drinks reflect a timeline that begins in the 1700s and ends with the present-day cocktail revival. 3713 W. Sahara Ave., 702-982-8036; herbsandrye.com MANDARIN BAR Take in the sights at this under-the-radar hangout on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, which showcases a selection of tea-based cocktails. Mandarin Oriental, 888-881- 9367; mandarinoriental.com PARASOL UP/ PARASOL DOWN With colorful fabrics and hanging lanterns, this two-level lounge that has just undergone a million-dollar renovation overlooks Wynn's picturesque Lake of Dreams. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3392; wynnlasvegas.com PETROSSIAN BAR Bellagio's ground-floor piano bar is known as much for its afternoon tea service as it is for its fine vodkas and caviars. Bellagio, 702-693-6163; bellagio.com SKYFALL LOUNGE Connected to Alain Ducasse's Rivea, this Strip-facing lounge with amazing views and just-as-good drinks appears straight out of a James Bond film. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632- 7575; delanolasvegas.com VICE VERSA PATIO & LOUNGE Vdara's fireside patio bar is a perfect place for cocktails and light bites before a night on the town. Vdara, 702-590-2312; vdara.com VISTA COCKTAIL LOUNGE This glittery cocktail lounge showcases a rotating display of cityscapes from around the world. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7852; caesars.com SCENE THE GUIDE