Las Vegas, 1992

Gone, but not forgotten... Wet 'n Wild, Las Vegas (on the Strip) May 18, 1985 - September 26, 2004 www.wetnwildlv.com/

Circus Circus Las Vegas is a circus-themed 3,774 room hotel and 101,000 square foot (9,392 m²) casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada that is owned and operated by MGM Mirage. Circus Circus features free circus acts on a regular basis throughout the day. Circus Circus has the only RV park on the Strip providing additional accommodations in the 399 space park operated by Kampgrounds of America (KOA). Circus Circus Las Vegas is the largest permanent big top in the world. Opened October 18, 1968 by Jay Sarno. Became the flagship casino for Circus Circus Enterprises (later Mandalay Resort Group), now part of MGM Mirage. Underwent major renovations in 1997 that changed the hotel's theme from the standard American circus to a French Cirque du Soleil-style circus. Circus Circus is slated for renovation to its former theme in 2006. The hotel may be demolished and rebuilt. According to an MGM Mirage report, the Circus Circus site "does not make economic use of the 44 acres that it sits on, therefore, we feel that demolishing the current property and rebuilding it in a different fashion (while still keeping the Circus Circus name) will be in our best interest." Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Circus_Las_Vegas

Circus Circus Las Vegas is a circus-themed 3,774 room hotel and 101,000 square foot (9,392 m²) casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada that is owned and operated by MGM Mirage. Circus Circus features free circus acts on a regular basis throughout the day. Circus Circus has the only RV park on the Strip providing additional accommodations in the 399 space park operated by Kampgrounds of America (KOA). Circus Circus Las Vegas is the largest permanent big top in the world. Opened October 18, 1968 by Jay Sarno. Became the flagship casino for Circus Circus Enterprises (later Mandalay Resort Group), now part of MGM Mirage. Underwent major renovations in 1997 that changed the hotel's theme from the standard American circus to a French Cirque du Soleil-style circus. Circus Circus is slated for renovation to its former theme in 2006. The hotel may be demolished and rebuilt. According to an MGM Mirage report, the Circus Circus site "does not make economic use of the 44 acres that it sits on, therefore, we feel that demolishing the current property and rebuilding it in a different fashion (while still keeping the Circus Circus name) will be in our best interest." Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Circus_Las_Vegas

Circus Circus' Midway (carnival-type games), located on the second floor above the casino. Circus Circus Las Vegas is a circus-themed 3,774 room hotel and 101,000 square foot (9,392 m²) casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada that is owned and operated by MGM Mirage. Circus Circus features free circus acts on a regular basis throughout the day. Circus Circus has the only RV park on the Strip providing additional accommodations in the 399 space park operated by Kampgrounds of America (KOA). Circus Circus Las Vegas is the largest permanent big top in the world. Opened October 18, 1968 by Jay Sarno. Became the flagship casino for Circus Circus Enterprises (later Mandalay Resort Group), now part of MGM Mirage. Underwent major renovations in 1997 that changed the hotel's theme from the standard American circus to a French Cirque du Soleil-style circus. Circus Circus is slated for renovation to its former theme in 2006. The hotel may be demolished and rebuilt. According to an MGM Mirage report, the Circus Circus site "does not make economic use of the 44 acres that it sits on, therefore, we feel that demolishing the current property and rebuilding it in a different fashion (while still keeping the Circus Circus name) will be in our best interest." Text (apart from the first paragraph) from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Circus_Las_Vegas

Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 The Mirage sets a high standard for itself and for every other luxury hotel in Vegas. Its timeless beauty, tropical surroundings and exceptional service make it one of the most beloved hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Upon entering the legendary property, visitors hear the soothing sounds of waterfalls, smell the exotic flora and can stand on a bridge under the 90-foot-high glass atrium while taking in the tropical surroundings. Even the carpet in the casino looks tropical. You are in the Mirage, but it feels like Bali. The extraordinary hotel experience continues with the breathtaking front desk area, which features a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium that houses 60 species of tropical fish. The 2,763 hotel rooms are nicely appointed, while the beautifully landscaped pool area is the ideal place to spend afternoons before heading inside. Text from: www.vegas.com/resorts/mirage/index.html

Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 The Mirage sets a high standard for itself and for every other luxury hotel in Vegas. Its timeless beauty, tropical surroundings and exceptional service make it one of the most beloved hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Upon entering the legendary property, visitors hear the soothing sounds of waterfalls, smell the exotic flora and can stand on a bridge under the 90-foot-high glass atrium while taking in the tropical surroundings. Even the carpet in the casino looks tropical. You are in the Mirage, but it feels like Bali. The extraordinary hotel experience continues with the breathtaking front desk area, which features a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium that houses 60 species of tropical fish. The 2,763 hotel rooms are nicely appointed, while the beautifully landscaped pool area is the ideal place to spend afternoons before heading inside. Text from: www.vegas.com/resorts/mirage/index.html

Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 I'm unsure if this is still there now, but this sculpture and garden was found somewhere near the lobby of the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, way back in 1992. I shot it with the Minolta Zoom 90, the camera I had when I was in high school. (Yup, I was about 17/18 when I took this.) More on the Mirage can be found here: www.mirage.com/

Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Here's another one that I'm unsure whether it is still there now, but this sculpture/ tableaux was found somewhere near the restaurants of the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, way back in 1992. There was a mural nearby showing a Mediterranean village, and an archway with floral decoration nearby. If anyone knows what the name of the restaurant was, or the significance of the woman coming home with her bread, I'd appreciate it. :) I shot it with the Minolta Zoom 90, the camera I had when I was in high school. (Yup, I was about 17/18 when I took this.) More on the Mirage can be found here: www.mirage.com/

Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 The lush tropical pool area at The Mirage [Hotel in Las Vegas] encompasses two pools and a series of wandering, interconnected lagoons. Swim or walk to palm tree-lined islands where you can bask in the sun. Or stroll between cliffs where water streams into deep grottos. Text from: www.mirage.com/amenities/amenities_pool.aspx