In any other city, casinos and shows would be sufficient “nightlife” but Sin City also boasts hundreds of way-cool watering holes, from snazzy cigar bars to smoky blues joints.
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Ghost Bar
Spook yourself out at this eerily lit, funky dance bar located at the Palms Hotel and get down to hip hop, R&B, and top forties alongside an upscale 30s-something crowd.
The Palms; Las Vegas, NV; 702-942-7777
Tags:dancing | bar
Peppermill's Fireside Lounge
A Rat Pack time warp of cushy velour banquettes, neon lighting, candle chandeliers, mirrored walls, and multi-colored flames flickering in a blue sunken pool; make sure to order the flaming Scorpion cocktail.
The Peppermill; 2985 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Las Vegas, NV; 702-735-4177; www.peppermilllasvegas.com/lounge
Tags:lounge | bar
Double Down Saloon
Patrons down brews or the house specialty, Ass Juice (a secret 5-liquor combo), amidst a wild décor of leering skull murals and signs reading “You puke, you clean.”
4640 Paradise Rd.; Las Vegas, NV; 702-791-5775; www.doubledownsaloon.com
Tags:trendy | lounge
Mix Lounge
For the best Vegas views after dark, head to the 64th floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel and sip cocktails (try their signature: the “64th Floor”) while admiring the sparkling man-made vista below.
Mandalay Bay; 3950 Las Vegas Blvd.; Las Vegas, NV; 702-632-9500; www.mandalaybay.com
Tags:view | bay
Cirque du Soleil
Don’t miss this legendary Canadian group’s acrobatics and pyrotechnics as they unfold to the beat of the Vegas stage. Choose from any of their five shows – from old-favorite Mystère at Treasure Island to the new Beatles-fueled marvel Love at the Mirage.
Various locations; Las Vegas, NV; 702-792-7777; www.cirquedusoleil.com
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