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Lobster ME

  • Inspired by Maine’s deep heritage of lobster fishing, Lobster ME offers a menu of distinctive, handcrafted dishes from signature rolls, coastal favorites and decadent sides, with sustainably sourced lobster hand caught by Maine lobstermen.
  • Price: $$
  • Hours:
    • Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
    • Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Cabo Wabo

  • Cabo Wabo Cantina blends the laid-back, beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. It combines a signature blend of authentic margaritas and fresh flavorful Mexican cuisine.
  • Price: $$
  • Hours: Daily 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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Planet Hollywood food options

  • Dig in to Las Vegas’ best sandwiches 24 hours a day at Earl of Sandwich. Gordon Ramsay Burgers brings the chefs casual burger concept to Las Vegas with a focus on traditional burgers with an extra special touch. Koi serves fine, Japanese-inspired cuisine with California influences in a glitzy, mood-lit ambiance. A modern tribute to Mexican culture, at Yolös Mexican Grill, it’s all about the fiesta. Plus American-style pub favorites, pizza, Starbucks, P.F. Chang’s and more. 
  • Price: vary by location
  • Hours vary by location
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Tours

  • Does a tour of Las Vegas sound better than partying all night long? Hop on and off an open-top bus to learn all of the details that created the famed Las Vegas Strip along with plenty of photo opportunities. Visit the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire State Park with hiking, bus or horseback tour options. Or up the excitement with helicopter or exotic racing tours.
  • Prices and times vary
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Shows

  • Vegas has lots of entertainment to offer. From music and dance shows like Cirque Du Soleil, the Blue Man Group or Jabbawockeez to magic shows by Criss Angel, Shin Lim or Penn and Teller, there’s sure to be something for everyone including concerts and comedy shows.
  • Prices and times vary
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National Atomic Testing Museum

  • This museum tells the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site located in the Mojave Desert about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The 8,000 square foot museum showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nation’s atomic testing program.
  • Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Cost: Tickets starting at $25
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The Venetian Gondola Rides

  • The gondola rides are a Las Vegas must-do. There is both an indoor and outdoor gondola ride. A singing gondolier helms each gondola. Sit back and relax on the waters of the Venetian.
  • Hours:
    • Outdoor: Daily 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
    • Indoor: Monday-Thursday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m./ Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Prices: starting at $34, vary on day
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Caesars Palace shopping and nightlife

  • Offering betting options, shows, nightlife and shopping, check out this luxury hotel and casino. Caesars Palace is home to the Forum Shops, which features some of the world’s most popular brands, as well as upscale bars and lounges including the multilevel OMNIA nightclub.
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Bellagio entertainment

  • You don’t have to stay at this luxury resort and casino to experience the entertainment. View the resort’s signature attraction, the Fountains of Bellagio featuring a dancing water fountain synchronized to music, or check out the fine arts gallery or conservatory and botanical gardens.
  • Hours:
    • Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art: Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Fountain, gardens and hotel lobby open 24 hours
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Pinball Hall of Fame

  • The Pinball Hall of Fame is an attempt to house and display the world’s largest pinball collection, open to the public. The 25,000 square feet facility features restored to like-new pinball arcade games from the 1950s to 1990s, all available for play for 25 to 50 cents.
  • Hours:
    • Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.