Just above the Strip on the 11th floor of the Paris Las Vegas' Eiffel Tower replica, Chef J. Joho's Eiffel Tower Restaurant offers the city's premier French cuisine, breathtaking views of the Las Vegas strip and is regarded as the crown jewel in Paris Las Vegas' collection of restaurants.

Guests are whisked to the restaurant in a glass elevator that opens to the electric activity of one of the city’s top kitchens before being escorted to the dining room, where panoramic views and exquisite cuisine take center stage. The glittering lights of the Las Vegas Strip appear even more dramatic in the dining room’s intimate lighting, and guests are treated to spectacular views of the glorious Bellagio water fountain show. Metal framework from the Eiffel Tower dramatically breaks through the restaurant walls and creates a modernized art deco style. “No matter what you call it, it’s smashing,” says Muriel Stevens of the Las Vegas Sun. Tours of Eiffel Tower Restaurant are available throughout the day.

Chef/proprietor J. Joho has artfully updated a classic French menu. Highlights include a Grand Seafood Platter with Lobster, Shrimp, Oysters, Crab and Clams, Beef Wellington, Roasted Rack of Lamb, and a decadent selection of Soufflés.

HOURS:
Lunch:
Monday-Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Dinner:
Sun-Th: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri-Sat: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Bar and Lounge:
Daily: 11:00am - 12:00am

General History

Lawrence L. Frank and Walter Van de Kamp co-founded the original Lawry's The Prime Rib on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Much of the splendor of the meal was in the way each part of the dinner was prepared and presented. Ever the showman, Lawrence designed the famous "silver" carts so the beef could be carved at tableside.

Through the years, the basic elements of Lawry's The Prime Rib have remained virtually unchanged. It is still a family business, with the second and third generations of Franks and Van de Kamps working side by side in the restaurants' operation. Modifications and improvements have been made to meet today's demands, but the meals served remain timeless-and still very much Lawry's.

· Reservations recommended
· All major credit cards accepted
· Valet parking available
· Please, no t-shirts, torn blue jeans or athletic wear

Dinner:
Sun - Thurs: 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Fri and Sat: 5:00 - 11:00 pm

Ale & Sandwich Bar Lunch:
Mon - Fri: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

With its unique combination of Caribbean-inspired food, handcrafted tropical drinks, vibrant atmosphere and people happy to be of service, Bahama Breeze is the restaurant that brings you the feeling of a Caribbean Escape.

The first Bahama Breeze opened its doors in 1996 in Orlando, FL, and now operates 23 restaurants nationally. Bahama Breeze is owned by Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), the nation’s largest casual dining restaurant company.

The idea for Grand Lux Cafe came to life when The Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas asked David Overton, Founder of The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, to create an upscale casual restaurant concept for their property.

Excited by the proposal and the opulent "Venetian" theme, Mr. Overton traveled to Europe to study Italian trattorias, French bistros, and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna. This culinary tour through Europe, focused on food, architecture, décor and design, provided the inspiration for what the restaurant was destined to become.

Blending the grandeur and luxury of European cafes with the sensibilities and spirit of an all-American restaurant, "Grand Lux Cafe" was born. Today, with locations in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Houston, Grand Lux Cafe is proud to offer our guests unique, casual global cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
Grand Lux Cafe's eclectic menu offers extraordinary variety and selection, with flavor profiles ranging from Thai, Malaysian and Caribbean, to classic American and European specialties. With every item prepared fresh to order in our exhibition-style kitchen, the focus remains on providing guests with the finest, freshest foods available.

Served in generous portions - perfect for sharing - menu selections include Specialty Appetizers, Oven Baked Rustic Pizzas, Burgers and Sandwiches, Salads, Pasta Dishes, Oven, Broiler and Grill Specialties, and Certified Angus Beef Steaks.

Also offered is an impressive selection of unusual and creative Specialty Cocktails and Martinis, as well as an array of Beer, Wine and After Dinner Drinks.

Perhaps most "grand" of all is the on-premise bakery found at each Grand Lux Cafe. Recognizing that the very best desserts are those that are baked to order, this delicious European tradition was brought back to the States and is a hallmark of the Grand Lux Cafe experience. From Molten Chocolate Cake and New Orleans Beignets to Warm Rustic Apple Pie and Warm Homemade Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies, our special baked to order desserts add a fabulous finish to any meal.

Lunch Specials are served daily until 5:00 p.m., and special Breakfast selections are served Saturdays and Sundays until 2:00 p.m. For our guests' convenience in today's busy world, we will happily package any item from our dining room menu for take out. We also offer all of our delicious baked goods at the bakery counter to enjoy at home.
Grand Lux Cafe defines a new category in dining, that of the super upscale casual restaurant. Taking design and style themes from the Old World cafes and bistros of Europe, Grand Lux Cafe provides our guests with an escape from the ordinary.

The impact is immediate upon walking through the front doors - elaborate design, sumptuous fabrics and textures, and custom artisan-created details abound. Awash in a color scheme reminiscent of a Venetian carnival, Grand Lux Cafe is a feast for the eyes.

All-marble floors and tabletops, hand-blown glass fixtures, and intricate mosaics add to the lavish interior. Motifs borrowing from the great artists of the "grand cafe" era envelop the dining area, bringing warmth and personality to the space.

Designed for grandeur but never forgetting comfort, the inviting dining rooms are perfect for a cozy party of two or a festive party of twenty. Private dining facilities for parties and events also are available at our Las Vegas and Chicago locations.

Hours: 24 hours

Conceived in the mid 1990's, Mandalay Bay was destined to be different from the moment the concept was born. Included in the initial discussions and designs was something totally different from a Las Vegas perspective - an aquarium - a full size aquarium with cutting edge technology which would prove to be an excellent platform for research, conservation and education. This addition to the property would be recognized as something quite different in the middle of Nevada's high desert. Completed at a cost of nearly $60 million, the fully themed facility was designed with the idea of immersing the visitor into this underwater world in the desert. Since opening on June 20, 2000, Shark Reef Aquarium has inspired over 8 million visitors, and over 100,000 of the Las Vegas Valley's school children have had the opportunity to visit Shark Reef under the school group program. In March 2003, Shark Reef Aquarium became the first animal care facility in the State of Nevada to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We continue to hold this distinction as first and only to this day. Mission Statement Shark Reef is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the highest standards of animal care, to providing its visitors with an entertaining and educational experience, and to the practice of meaningful research and conservation initiatives.

HOURS:

Box Office Hours:
Sunday - Thursday, 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Aquarium Hours:
Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (last admission at 7:00pm)
Friday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (last admission at 9:00 pm)
The Aquarium may close early for Private Events.
General Admission Tickets can be purchased either on-line or at the Shark Reef Aquarium Box Office.

Experience an exotic, enchanting and wondrous world at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat and come face to face with white lions, white tigers, panthers, leopards, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and our latest additions – an adorable litter of tiger cubs and new baby dolphin! "Long ago, Roy and I realized that everything that happens to this planet is man's responsibility. Our responsibility," says Siegfried. "After living and working with some of the world's most magnificent creatures, we have felt the threat of their loss. So we felt compelled to create a safe environment – an environment in which these animals could live in serenity," says Roy.

Hours:
Open Daily
Weekdays
Ticket sales begin at 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Last admission
30 minutes prior to close

Admission:
Adults:$15.00
Children 4 - 12: $10.00
Children 3 and under:
no charge when accompanied by an adult

“AWE-INSPIRING! A GORGEOUS GASP-INDUCING SPECTACLE!” - Time Magazine

Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”

Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.

Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar winning song ”Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and ”Circle of Life.”

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
May 5th – May 14th, 2009
Monday – Sunday at 8pm
Saturday, May 9 at 4pm and 8pm
Tuesday, May 12 - DARK
Friday, May 15 at 7pm (OPENING Night) 

BEGINNING MAY 16th, 2009
Monday – Thursday at 8pm
Friday - No Performances
Saturday – Sunday at 4pm and 8pm

TICKETS: Tickets available for purchase online March 14th
$168.50, $113.50, $86.00, $53.00 
(tax and service fee inclusive)

Order Group* Tickets Today! 
Contact: Suzi Schnell 
(702) 632-4766 
LionKingSales@mandalaybay.com

 

Looking for some stimulation? Cirque du Soleil will satisfy with more than you could ever imagine at Mystère! Adventure into an entirely different world where fantasies are played out in vivid color right before your very eyes. Come, be part of the dream!

Honored eight times as "Best Production Show" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mystère has an international cast of 72 performers featuring dancers, singers, musicians and champion-caliber acrobats. The Chicago Tribune called Mystère, "one of the most innovative and exciting shows to be seen anywhere". An intriguing blend of beauty and strength, power and grace, passion and precision… this is Mystère by Cirque du Soleil. Come, live the exoticism! Directed by Franco Dragone.

Performance Schedule:
Saturday – Wednesday / 7:00pm & 9:30pm
Thursday & Friday / Dark

2009 Ticket Prices:
$109, $99, $95, $79 and $69
(Plus tax and non-refundable service fee)

Discounted for active military, and children
under 12 years old:
$47.50, $37.50 and $30.00
(Plus tax and non-refundable service fee)

Child and Military discounts are not available online, and must be purchased by either calling the MGM Mirage Call Center at 877-2-SHOW-LV, or by visiting a Cirque du Soleil Box Office in person.

Box Office Hours of Operations:
Saturday through Wednesday: 10:00am to 11:00pm
Thursday and Friday: 11:00am to 7:00pm

Cirque du Soleil® weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, “O™.” The international cast of world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on, and above water to create a breathtaking experience in a magnificent theatre reminiscent of a European opera house.

“O” performs twice nightly at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. There are no performances on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Tickets:
Tickets for “O” are
$150.00, $125.00, $99.00, and $93.50
Ticket prices exclude the 10% Live Entertainment Tax, as well as a $3.50 per ticket processing fee.

Children under the age of five are not permitted into the “O” Theatre. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wheelchair seating is available upon request.
The Bellagio Ticket Office Counter
Hours of operation:
Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (PST) Monday & Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (PST)

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil is an unprecedented theatrical event. A masterpiece in storytelling, KÀ uses acrobatic performances, the thrills and action of martial arts techniques from all over the world, plus innovations in puppetry and multimedia to tell the epic tale of twins on a perilous journey to fulfill their shared destiny. Along the way, the twins confront characters and events representing the opposing forces of good and evil. Before their world comes under attack and collapses around them, the twins receive a magical talisman for protection. As the plot unfolds, danger lies in wait for them at every turn. KÀ by Cirque du Soleil brings the visual language of cinema to a dazzling live event that is more about storytelling than any previous Cirque du Soleil production. Show Times Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm Two performances on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm KÀ Tickets $69, $99, $125, and $150 (Plus taxes and fees) 25% off KA tickets: Click here to receive 25% off KA tickets for select dates in October and November Military Discount: Active Duty Military Personnel receive a 35% discount off of the $99, $125 and $150 tickets. This offer is not valid on existing orders and is subject to availability. Limit 4. Some restrictions may apply. *This pricing is only available through phone reservations and box office purchases. *Present your Military I.D. at the KÀ box office when picking up your tickets. *Offer does not apply to group reservations. Child Pricing: $34.50, $49.50, $62.50, and $75.00 *This pricing is only available through phone reservations and box office purchases. *Prices available for children under 12. MGM Grand ticket office open: 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Monday 12:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday CLOSED, Sunday

Pure Entertainment. That’s what you’ll find inside the Lance Burton Theater Tuesday through Saturday when Master Magician Lance Burton takes the stage. Give into the wonder and let yourself be amazed. You won’t be disappointed.

This world champion magician immerses audiences in his world – a world where gloves turn into doves and burning candles appear in his hands.  Lance Burton is nationally recognized as one of the world’s greatest prestidigitators.  U.S. News & World Report called Burton “Magic’s hottest new star.”

 

Showtimes: Tues & Sat: 7:00pm & 10:00pm Wed, Thurs & Fri: 7:00pm Mezzanine $72.55 Balcony $66.50 For more information, call 877-386-8224 or 702-730-7160.

 

 

Named one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century, Hoover Dam continues to draw crowds more than 70 years after its creation.

Attracting more than a million visitors a year, Hoover Dam is located in Black Canyon, just minutes outside of Las Vegas.

In 1930, construction began on the Hoover Dam, the largest of its kind at the time. Despite the remote location and harsh working conditions, it was completed in less than five years -- two years ahead of schedule -- and well under budget.

The dam is named after America's 31st president, Herbert Hoover, who played a large role in bringing the nearby states into agreement about water allocations, settling a 25-year controversy. The dam has been called Boulder Canyon Dam as well as Boulder Dam, but Hoover Dam was reinstated as the official name by Congress in 1947.

A National Historic Landmark, Hoover Dam is the highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere, standing at more than 725 feet above the Colorado River. With 17 generators producing 4 billion kilowatts of electricity a year, it also is one of the country's largest hydroelectric power facilities. Operation and maintenance of the facility are solely supported by revenue from power sales.

Two tours of the dam are available and well worth the time and money spent. For $11 per person (discounts available for children, seniors and active military) is the Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour. It is broken up into several components at numerous locations. The unique tour format allows guests to pick and choose which locations they want to see and the complete tour generally lasts about two hours. The Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour begins with a brief video show depicting the history of Hoover Dam and how it came to be. Afterwards, a guide will escort you to an elevator for a 500-foot descent to get an up-close look at the power plant generators housed at the base of the dam. Guests will also see the original diversion tunnels and stand atop a giant, 30-foot pipe where they can feel the rumble of Colorado River water racing through it.

Another interesting stop on the tour is an observation deck set above the dam affording panoramic views of the Colorado River and Lake Mead. The location also provides a bird's-eye view of the Hoover Dam facility, including an unobstructed look at the dam's mechanical components.

The tour continues with several stops along the top of the dam, from the Winged Figures of the Republic to the Nevada Intake Tower.

The second tour option is the new Dam Tour. This tour is in a trial period and subject to change. For $30 per person visitors can enjoy all the options of the Power Plant Tour (including access to the visitor's center, observation deck and original Hoover Dam exhibit building), but they will also get to experience a unique and intimate tour of the dam itself.

The tour continues with an unprecedented look inside the dam, entering through the inspection tunnels. Visitors will be able to see inspection markings written on the walls from decades past and then peek out of the vents down onto the river below. After the inspection tunnels, guests will get to go deeper into the dam and see the seepage gallery and a set of antique stairs. This is the ultimate tour for those interested in the Hoover Dam.

The view from the dam also offers a breathtaking look at Lake Mead, the country's largest man-made reservoir. Although water levels have been low recently, Lake Mead can store up to 9.2 trillion gallons of water, equal to two years of the river's annual flow. It also has become a popular recreation area, sought out by more than 9 million visitors each year.

Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area.  Red Rock Canyon is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159.  The area is 195,819 acres and is visited by more than one million people each year.  In marked contrast to a town geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers enticements of a different nature including a 13-mile scenic drive, more than 30 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and visitor center with exhibit rooms and a book store. The unique geologic features, plants and animals of Red Rock Canyon NCA represent some of the best examples of the Mojave Desert. In 1990, special legislation supported by the Nevada congressional delegation, changed the status of the Red Rock Recreation Lands to a National Conservation Area (NCA), the seventh to be designated nationally. This legislation provides the funding to protect and improve the area. Red Rock Canyon NCA  is enjoyed by the local population as well as visitors from the United States and many foreign countries. One million visitors each year enjoy the spectacular desert landscape, climbing and hiking opportunities, and interpretive programs sponsored by the BLM. The BLM is the largest administrator of public lands in the west. It adheres to the policy of multiple use, thereby providing recreational opportunities, protection for cultural sites, and the management of natural resources, including wildlife.