Caesars Palace forms one of the earliest casino hotels in Las Vegas Strip, the making of which was founded upon an eminent theme. This landmark architecture completed back in 1966, lived to be a trendsetter for numerous theme based hotels and casinos that at present adorns the lanes of this legendry Strip.

For decades, it reigned over the Strip as its prime attraction and most marveled icon of luxury. And years after, even today, it continues to withstand the hard-hitting competition put forth by modern casinos. Currently, Caesars Palace maintains the 6th position among the top 10 US casinos.

The hotel is sited at the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard towards west, and is flanked by Flamingo Road to its right.  It owns the second largest casino in the entire Las Vegas Strip, the first being MGM Grand.

The hotel accommodates 3,460 rooms offering variable standards of elite services and world class conveniences. It houses a grand baccarat room next to its beautiful facade decked with celebrated fountains that make up for a grand sight at the entrance. Everything about its gardens and lawns evidences archaic art of Roman Empire. Beyond the main casino, comes an enormous poker room followed by a poker tournament area. This special venue makes the Palace a great attraction for poker lovers. Needless to say, you get to lay your hands on the best games ever played in the history of poker. To the left, stands the striking Colosseum that has witnessed some of the greatest star performances since its inauguration in 2003. This architectural masterwork added the final touch to the Palace’s Roman theme, and the concerts held out here attracts tourists from all over United States.

Besides being a hotel and casino, Creasers Palace has gifted Las Vegas with the most renowned shopper’s paradise – the legendary Forum Shops. The mall, situated near the Colosseum presents with a collection of over 160 stores and boutiques providing all sorts of unique luxuries. These shops have grown in popularity to become one of the main attractions of Las Vegas Strip. The interiors of these shops are designed with roman sculpturing and paintings that are so intricately perfected that it takes the viewers back to some ancient century.

The hotel features royal pools and lounges where some of the best parties in Las Vegas are hosted. It houses four grand wedding chapels, where several celebrities have hosted their memorable wedding parties and receptions.

If you are in Las Vegas you cannot possibly afford to miss this place. The hotel is a great destination for a weekend vacation or even for a day shopping. There are several offers and exciting deals offered for guests throughout the year. You can look out for some economic packages if you need to save for a grand casino evening.

I just thought I’d share with everyone a list I have used in the past as reference up until I’ve become very familiar with Las Vegas. I still carry 1 – 2 copies of this list just in case someone in my party needs a good simple reference. Generally speaking, people within my Las Vegas party splits up during certain times in the day and they always seem to thank me for it. =)

Here’s a list of 10 free things to do in Las Vegas:

1. Tresure Island’s Sirens of TI Show: This begins with a 17th century clash between a group of beautiful, tempting sirens and a band of renegade pirates. With their mesmerizing and powerful song the Sirens lure the pirates to their cove, stir up a tempest strong enough to sink a ship, and transform Sirens’ Cove into a 21st century party. Experience music, dance, excitement and seduction – nightly at 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. in Sirens’ Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. (My personal favorite)

2. The flaming volcano at the Mirage. Every 15 minutes from 7 p.m. to midnight, the Mirage’s faux volcano erupts only a few steps from Las Vegas Boulevard, sending fire 100 feet into the sky and transforming a waterfall into streams of molten lava.

3. The Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas. This resort is host to a collection of more than 300 birds, including a flock of pink Chilean flamingos. African penguins, swans, ducks, and turtles also cavort amid lush tropical foliage imported from all over the world.

4. The dancing fountains of Bellagio. The Bellagio hotel opened in 1998. Every afternoon and evening, the hotel’s man made turquoise lake becomes the staging ground for a 1,000-foot-long fountain display. Watch jets of water burst 240 feet in the air, sweeping and dancing up the lake.

5. White tiger exhibit at the Mirage. Famed illusionists Siegfried & Roy once presented a world-famous magic show complete with lions and rare white tigers at the Mirage hotel.

6. Caesars Palace. Stroll to the Forum Shops, and watch a seven-minute show of special effects as Roman statues come to life.

7. Gondola watching at The Venetian. Whether you’ve visited Venice or not, you’re bound to enjoy the surreal experience of watching gondoliers maneuver their elegant wooden boats through the “canals” of a 500,000-square-foot shopping mall.

8. Circus Circus Hotel and Casino Circus Acts. They fly through the air with the greatest of ease… Awe and wonder are always just within your reach at Circus Circus. Experience the world’s largest permanent circus, highlighting the center stage of the Carnival Midway daily. See performances daily from 11 a.m. – midnight

9. The Rio All Suite Hotel Show : Masquerade Village Sky Show. The excitement is hotter than ever at Rio’s Masquerade Village with the Show in the Sky!  All-new sets.  All-new costumes.  All-new choreography.  Even if you’ve seen it before, Rio’s all-new Show in the Sky is a must-see again. It’s a unique performance every time, with three different shows featuring stunning dancers in eye-popping costume fashions from the likes of DKNY and Victoria’s Secret.  Your jaw will drop as these talented performers perform all-new routines to edgy music as fantasy floats glide above the crowd, creating an energetic and dynamic musical celebration. The all-new Show in the Sky is performed hourly from 7 pm until midnight every Thursday through Sunday.

10. Fremont Street Experience. This is located not on the regular Las Vegas Strip but rather in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street. This is a must see 90 foot high, four block long electronic canopy that presents spectacular sight and sound shows. This pedestrian promenade was built to attract visitors to the Downtown area of Las Vegas. It is surrounded by 10 casino/hotels. Every night at dusk the shows begin and continue throughout the night until midnight. The Light and Sound show features over 2 million lights and a 28 speaker, 540,000 watt sound system. Definitely, one of a kind!

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Address:

3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 893-4800
(800) CAESARS

Description:

What happens in Ancient Rome stays in Ancient Rome? Not in the case of Caesars Palace Forum shops! This very busy shopping mall was built to resemble the streets from Ancient Rome. While walking around, you will encounter some statues. The ceilings are painted to resemble the blue sky with nice “fluffy” clouds. Not to mention there is an amazing escalator! This is must see when visiting Las Vegas

There are many well known/branded shops within this great shopping center. To name a few:

STORES INCLUDE

• Bvlgari
• Burberry
• Christian Dior
• Fendi
• Gianni Versace
• Gucci
• Harry Winston
• Louis Vuitton
• Roberto Cavalli
• Salvatore Ferragamo
• Valentino

If you’re looking for a bite to eat, the Forum Shops offers a huge array of restaurants. To name a few:

RESTAURANTS INCLUDE

• The Palm
• Spago
• Trevi
• Planet Hollywood
• La Salsa
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chinois
• BOA Steakhouse
• Joe’s Seafood
• Prime Steak & Stone Crab
• Sushi Roku
• Il Mulino New York and Cafe Della Spiga
• plus additional specialty food stores such as Swensen’s Ice Cream

Here’s an example of some nice decor:

Finding Caesars Palace Forum Shops from your Hotel Room:

For first time visitors, the easiest way to reach the forum shops may be to just have a taxi take you there. For return visitors, the Forum Shops is located at the intersection of the Strip and Flamingo Road.

Free Transportation if your off the Strip:

Coming from The Rio Las Vegas All Suite:

There’s a free tram ride during that takes you from The Rio all the way to Harrahs Casino. (Caesars Palace is across the street from Harrahs) Once you reach Harrahs Casino make your way towards the strip and not the main lobby of Harrahs (both in opposite directions).

Coming from the Palms Resort

There’s a free tram ride during regular operating hours that will take you from The Palms Resort directly to Caesar’s Palace.

For more free means of transportation around Las Vegas Read More Here…

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Free Shuttles

1.) Barbary Coast, Gold Coast, Orleans shuttle
Shuttle bus runs every 20-25 minutes to each of the above mentioned casinos between 9:30a.m. and Midnight. Catch the Barbary shuttle at the side entrance on Flamingo Road. Use the Barbary Coast to the Gold Coast shuttle and you can walk to the Rio which is located beside the Gold Coast.
2.) Harrah’s to The Rio
Shuttles run on an approximate 30 minute schedule to each property between the hours of 10 a.m and 1a.m. Loading at the Rio is at the side entrance, loading at Harrah’s is at the entrance at rear of casino next to the check-in counter.
3.) Sam’s Town shuttle
Shuttles run from Sam’s Town on the Boulder Highway to several Las Vegas locations every 45 to 60 minutes between the hours of 8 a.m and 11:30 p.m. depending on which route you are using. Shuttle run from Sam’s Town to the following properties, Stardust, Fremont, California, Bourbon Street, San Remo and Harrah’s. Although the Sam’s Town web site says that a room key may be required we have never heard of anyone being asked to show a key.
4.) Hard Rock shuttle
The Hard Rock shuttle picks up passengers about once per hour between 10 a.m. and 7p.m. Shuttle stops at the Forum Shops at 10 past the hour, Fashion show Mall at 15 minutes past the hour and the Stardust at 20 minutes past the hour. The friendly Hard Rock drivers will stop and pick you up if you flag them down between stops.
5.) The Palms shuttle
The Palms hotel offers a shuttle service runs on a loop to the fashion show mall, from there to Caesars Forum shops, then it’s off to the Aladdin passage shops before returning back to the Palms.
Schedule is as follows:
Departs The Palms (west entrance near sports book) at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Departs Fashion Show Mall (Saks 5th Ave entrance) at 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Departs Caesars Forum Shops (downstairs valet entrance) at 10:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Departs Aladdin Desert Passage (downstairs valet entrance) at 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
6.) Green Valley Ranch Shuttle Service
Green Valley Ranch offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from McCarran Airport and the Las Vegas Strip. This is a white, ten-passenger van with the Green Valley Ranch logo. It is available to the first ten people at each destination.
McCarran Airport to Green Valley Ranch The shuttle picks up and drops off guests at the Zero Level. The Zero Level is located down the escalators behind the Baggage Claim Information Desk. The shuttle will pick up and drop off across the driveway (to the right) across from stalls #21 and #22.
Green Valley Ranch to the Las Vegas Strip The shuttle picks up and drops off guests at the Mandalay Bay Tour & Travel Lobby

All these shuttles are a free service, a tip of $1 per rider to the driver will be appreciated.

Free Trams

1. Tram that runs from Bellagio to the Monte Carlo hotel runs every 10 minutes 24 hours a day offers indoor boarding platforms.

2. Excalibur to Mandalay Bay tram operates 24 hours a day with non-stop service on the southbound trip. The same tram on the return (northbound) trip from Mandalay Bay to Excalibur provides a stop at the Luxor for those wishing to visit there.