KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
KÀ is one of Cirque’s most technically ambitious shows, telling the story of twins on an epic journey on a massive moving stage that rotates and tilts almost vertically above the audience. The photos and video show the theatre and its dramatic stage set.
It’s one of the longest-running shows on the Strip and a good pick if you want spectacle and martial-arts-style action rather than a traditional circus.
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The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace during a November 2022 trip to Las Vegas.
Bacchanal is famous for the sheer size of its spread, and the seafood station, with crab legs, shrimp and oysters, is a big draw. The photos show some of the plates from this visit.
It’s one of the most popular buffets in Las Vegas, so booking a time in advance is recommended.
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The view from a complimentary room at the Flamingo Las Vegas in November 2022.
The Flamingo opened in 1946 and is one of the oldest resorts still operating on the Strip, in a central location at the corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. The photos show the view across the city and toward the mountains from the room.
Its central spot makes it easy to walk to Caesars Palace, the LINQ and the Bellagio fountains.
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A Reuben from Greenberg’s Deli at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Reuben is a deli classic: corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on grilled rye. The photo shows the sandwich from this visit.
Greenberg’s is a quick, casual option inside the New York-New York casino, right in the middle of the Strip.
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Korean BBQ in Las Vegas in May 2022.
At a Korean barbecue restaurant, meats are grilled at the table and served with banchan side dishes. The photos show the tabletop grill and some of the meal.
Las Vegas has a strong Korean barbecue scene, especially in the Chinatown area along Spring Mountain Road west of the Strip.
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Mad Apple, the Cirque du Soleil show at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Mad Apple opened in 2022 and is a New York City-themed mix of acrobatics, comedy, music and dance, with a lively nightclub feel. The photo shows the stage and its lighting before the show.
It’s an adults-oriented show with a party atmosphere, a little different from Cirque’s more theatrical Strip productions.
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Dinner at Chin Chin at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Chin Chin serves Chinese-American favourites in a casual setting inside the casino. The photos include orange beef with green onions and other dishes from the meal.
It’s a convenient option if you’re staying at New York-New York or catching a show there.
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The view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in May 2022.
The MGM Grand is one of the largest hotels in the world and sits at the southern end of the Strip, at the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. The photos show the view south toward Excalibur and the mountains beyond.
From the MGM Grand it’s a short walk to New York-New York and Park MGM, or a quick ride on the Las Vegas Monorail to the middle of the Strip.
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Shake Shack at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, in October 2019.
Shake Shack started as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park and is now known worldwide for its ShackBurgers, crinkle-cut fries and frozen custard shakes. The photo shows a tray of burgers and fries.
The Las Vegas location is on the Strip outside New York-New York, next to the Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena area.
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in October 2019.
KÀ is famous for its giant moving stage platforms, which rise, spin and tilt nearly vertical while performers fly, climb and fight across them. The photo shows the dramatic theatre set before the show.
It’s one of the most impressive productions on the Strip from a technical point of view.
