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Craving some dim sum? Longing for some dumplings? Or perhaps you really want a properly prepared Peking duck. You’re in luck because Las Vegas has some amazing Chinese food. We’re talking hand-pulled noodles, braised pork belly, steamed abalone and so much more. From affordable Chinatown noodle houses to the Michelin-star Wing Lei on the Strip, here are some of the best Chinese restaurants in Las Vegas. RECOMMENDED: See the full list of best restaurants in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a diverse dining destination: There are bountiful buffets, pubs and taverns to gamble and watch sports, quick service food halls and high-end dining. The best part, there is something for every budget and the city’s top restaurants can be found everywhere. Chefs who once worked on the Strip have branched out and opened remarkable restaurants—without the inflated prices—in neighborhoods all across the valley. Here you’ll find chefs hailing from Michelin-starred establishments and stunning brasseries, all worth discovering. Here’s a look at some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas right now. RECOMMENDED:🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas

The weekend is coming. Let us help you with your plans—we’re already making ours. Whether it’s a concert coming into town, a sporting event, a museum exhibition, a new brunch or dinner at one of the city’s best restaurants, we have you covered. Here are the best things to do in Las Vegas this weekend. We curate a Las Vegas weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, comedy, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Las Vegas right now

When it comes to dining in Las Vegas, the steakhouse is king. Yes, the city is still known for its extravagant all-you-can-eat buffets and has some great Italian restaurants as well, but nothing says special occasion (or corporate expense account) more than a great steak—and this city has a bunch of places to get one. Here are our favorite steakhouses in Vegas right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas

Las Vegas is always lit in neon, but the city shines a bit brighter during the holiday season. Long-running Christmas celebrations such as Ethel M’s Holiday Cactus Garden, where you’ll find cacti draped in colorful lights, and Glittering Lights, a 2.5-mile drive-through light display at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, have been around for three decades. But just like the slew of attractions, shows and parties that sweep through Vegas year-round, there’s so much more to do each holiday season as other whimsical displays and pop-ups start new traditions. Below, you’ll find our favorite festive Christmas events in Las Vegas. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is like no other place on earth, full of wild spectacles, world-famous sporting events, 24/7 casinos and unparalleled nightlife, immersive experiences, and even natural wonders. With so much activity packed into a considerably small area, finding the best things to do in Las Vegas can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in. What follows is a nifty guide to The Strip and beyond, including the must-see restaurants and can't-miss shows to check out, plus some off-the-beaten-path favorites to get you outdoors. Below are our picks of the best things to do in Vegas. This guide was updated by Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas right now🏞️ Hidden gems in Las Vegas you need to know about🍷 The best bars in Las Vegas🏩 The best hotels in Las Vegas🏰 The best Airbnb mansions in Las Vegas⛲ The best attractions in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has plenty of places to grab a drink. It’s a city built on vice, after all. But what visitors are finding out is that Vegas is a much more sophisticated drinking city than one would think. Mixologists are digging deep into the ingredient bible and crafting amazing cocktails—some enhanced with theatrics such as smoke and fire. These techniques are not only great for Instagram but purposely add a depth of flavor to enhance the cocktail. Ready for an elevated drinking experience? Below, you'll find the best bars in Las Vegas right now, from dive bars and speakeasies to rooftop lounges and resort bars. Raise your glass to these spots! RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

The range of French restaurants in Las Vegas run the gamut from brunch spots serving classic dishes to high-end, multi-course dinners from Michelin-starred chefs. But whichever bistro, brasserie or fine-dining restaurant you visit on this list, you’ll be rewarded with an extraordinary experience. From buttery escargot and orange-glazed duck breast to velvety artichoke and black truffle soup and dessert carts that roll sweets to the table (all, of course, paired with champagne or French wine), these top French restaurants will leave you wanting more.

Las Vegas is an outdoorsy town. Visitors sticking to the glitz only get a glimpse from their hotel rooms of the mountains that form a ring around the city. And we get it. Sin City has some of the world’s best casinos, and it’s also evolved into way more than just gambling—check out our list of the best things to do in Las Vegas for proof. (Need more? Las Vegas was named the best city for recreation in America.) But those who really want to experience Las Vegas need to get outside. From desert treks over sculpted sandstone in Red Rock Canyon and mountain hikes to hidden waterfalls to ancient bristlecone forests on Mt. Charleston, Las Vegas has it all. Just a word of advice: You’ll want to make an appointment at one of the city’s best spas to recuperate. So don’t forget to pack your hiking boots. Here are some of the best places to hit the trails.

Italian cuisine is well represented in Las Vegas. There’s everything from family-run, decades-long kitchens that date to when the Rat Pack ran around in search of some Sunday gravy to expensive Strip restaurants run by tuxedoed captains. What you’ll notice most is that all of them have elevated their game by shaping noodles by hand and raising the level of those classic, comforting dishes we all love with fresh, high-end ingredients that still honor the culinary traditions of Italy. So whether you’re craving pasta, pizza or massive meatballs, these Las Vegas restaurants deliver an authentic taste of Italy and are sure to fill you up especially after a day conquering some of the top things to do in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas was built on legalized gambling. Once it was legal in other states, though, the novelty shifted the city’s priorities a bit. Now, Las Vegas has diversified into a dining and entertainment mecca with some of the best restaurants and buffets in the country and a wide variety of activities and attractions for all sorts of visitors. But it’s still Sin City and every night the casinos are packed with gamblers hoping to get lucky. Return visitors often find a particular casino they like and come back time after time. For the first-time guest, choosing a casino in Las Vegas can be daunting when there are so many options available. To help you find your way, here’s a list of the city’s top casinos and what we like best about them.

Although the best Las Vegas casinos and the best pools in Vegas have put Sin City on every traveler’s must-visit list, the city is about so much more. From amazing shopping to a whole lot of family-friendly activities (here are the best things to do with kids in Las Vegas), there’s an entire roster of things to do in Las Vegas that is sure to change your opinion about the city—starting with the best museums in Las Vegas. From the Neon Museum to the National Atomic Testing Museum, these venues are part and parcel of the essence of Sin City and you should make it a point to visit every single one of them.

The grand dame of the Strip, the Bellagio is a classy casino. The opulent gold and burgundy baccarat salon is the type of place you’d expect James Bond to frequent, while Club Privé is another high-limit lounge complete with a whiskey program and fine cigar selection. Of course, the casino does have plenty of places to play for every budget.

Even though it’s fresh off a casino remodel, downtown’s El Cortez still has a cool old Vegas feel—and we like it for that. Well, that and the fact it has slots that are 27% looser than the Strip (as mentioned on its website). Not only are you more likely to stretch your dollar when you play here but El Cortez still has some coin-operated slots for those who like the clank-clank-clank sound when they cash out. They also have low table minimums and 10x odds on craps.

The most iconic casino on the Strip is nearing its 60th anniversary. At a time when other resorts, such as the Tropicana and Mirage, have closed, Caesars Palace continues to reinvent itself. And there’s just something about gambling here and takes you back in time. The casino offers 185 table games, more than 1,300 slot machines—from penny slots to $500 pulls±and a lively sportsbook with a newly renovated poker room next to it.

Slot machines in the airport? You bet! With a number of six-figure jackpots having been paid out over the past couple years, progressive slot machines are the games to play here. In the summer of 2023, two travelers became millionaires; within weeks of each other, one flier won $1.3 million on a Wheel of Fortune Red Hot 7 machine and another hit for $1.3 million playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Emeralds. Waiting on a payout that size, you might not mind missing your flight.

When Station Casinos debuted Durango in December 2023 it was a game changer. The local casino, located about 10 miles from the Strip, is a gaming-heavy property with 83,000 square feet of casino space loaded with 2,300 slot machines and 60-plus table games. But what caught everyone’s attention was how bright it was with windows allowing natural light to shine in—something unseen anywhere else in the city. It brought a different type of energy and crowds. So did its state-of-the-art sportsbook with a covered outdoor patio called the George.

At this 117,000-square-foot casino, players can test their luck in the glow of the neon-lit Famous Foods street market-style dining hall, in the VIP high-limit Crockfords Casino & Lounge or on the 66th floor at a private casino in Allē Lounge.

The big, beautiful blue building on the Strip’s north end opened in December 2023. Fontainebleau features 42-foot-high ceilings that tower over the 150,000 square feet of its casino. From its high-limit room with 105 slot machines and video poker machines to the intimate Solo Club and poolside gaming lounge, there’s a place to play for everyone.

The Punk Rock Museum isn’t the fanciest museum on the planet but it shouldn’t be. The edgy institution houses a very large collection of artifacts from punk’s heyday: Fliers, photos, clothing, handwritten lyrics, artwork and instruments crowd the two-story space. Don’t miss the Jam Room, where guests can plug in and play the actual guitars and basses of artists from Rise Against, NOFX and Pennywise, to name a few. There’s also a divey bar called the Triple Down to quench your thirst.

The Waldorf Astoria Spa & Salon—formerly the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental—is luxury at its finest. You’ll be greeted with tea and a cool towel and taken back to the ultimate relaxation area. Here, you can soothe aching muscles on heated tepidarium chairs; lower your stress level in aromatic herbal-infused steam rooms and dry sauna; soak in vitality pool (heated to a steamy 104 degrees Fahrenheit); and enjoy experience showers that treat your senses with different scents, sounds and lighting. The Turkish hammam is a coed experience for up to eight people.

This 55,000-square-foot pool oasis has palm trees, shower go-go platforms, and a party crowd that packs the place to dance to hear top DJs such as David Guetta, Afrojack, Marshmello, and The Chainsmokers. There is also a gaming pit for those feeling lucky, daybeds perched in the water, VIP cabanas, and exclusive bungalows with private plunge pools.

Las Vegas’ original dayclub at MGM Grand is a wild party full of hot revelers splashing in saltwater pools to the beats of some of the world’s most famous deejays. Loungers and daybeds can be modestly rented or guests can go all-in and reserve one of the ultra-exclusive bungalows with a private dipping pool, personal safe, and teak furniture.

What is the Fremont Street Experience? The city’s original downtown was down on its luck until it received a remodel and got its light canopy in 2004. The incredible LED light display, called Viva Vision, not only rejuvenated this casino quarter but also made it a must-visit on any trip to Las Vegas. On the hour shows projected on the 1,375-foot-long, 90-foot-wide screen currently feature songs and accompanying graphics from artists like Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Shakira, and Tiesto. Is the Fremont Street Experience worth visiting? There’s a reason 24 million people visit the Fremont Street Experience, so why shouldn’t you? Tucked under the 90-foot tall canopy is a six-block pedestrian corridor and entertainment district. On weekends, live bands play on three stages and there are eight casinos, hundreds of restaurants of bars, and lots to take in. It’s also home to SlotZila, an 850-foot Zipline, and 1,750-foot Zoomline, where you can take in the action from above. What’s the best way to see the Fremont Street Experience? Head down and take it all in. It’s free. Where is good to eat around the Fremont Street Experience? There are plenty of restaurants inside the many casinos lining the pedestrian mall and the city’s Arts District is just blocks away. For steak, check out Vic & Anthony's inside the Golden Nugget or visit Circa for a deli sandwich at Saginaw's or Asian cuisine from 8 East. Check out more things to do in Las Vegas.

A free, limited-time exhibition will give visitors a glimpse into the unique world of Cirque du Soleil. The company’s first-ever installation in Las Vegas will spotlight some of Cirque’s most iconic costumes and never-before-seen artifacts.  “Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas” is a collaboration with the Neon Museum and Duck Duck Shed, an annual four-day program that celebrates culture, architecture and design. The exhibit debuts February 10 and runs through May 1 inside City Hall’s Grand Gallery in downtown Las Vegas. And again, it’s free! While the space isn’t all that large, it’s packed with more than 100 pieces that tell the detailed stories of the artifacts (on display boards and with QR codes) from the five Cirque du Soleil shows currently running in Las Vegas. The installation is primarily a costume exhibition but Aaron Berger, executive director of the Neon Museum, says it also put people in the spotlight, specifically the feats of the incredible artists—many of them former athletes or Olympians. Photograph: Courtesy Cirque du Soleil/The Neon Museum Photograph: Courtesy Cirque du Soleil/The Neon Museum “There is nothing more tied to the culture of Las Vegas than Cirque du Soleil,” Berger says. “We’re so proud to bring this first museum-curated Cirque exhibition to Las Vegas and present the story of how athletes became artists.” Visitors will get an up-close look at not only wigs and shoes but also the full Red Bird costume of a bungee artist fr

Whether or not you’re a Chiefs or Eagles fan, these sweet treats will surely be winners and score big at your Super Bowl party. Pinkbox Doughnuts has released this year’s football-themed collection. The five specialty doughnuts include a hand giving the #1 sign and cake Pooh doughnuts in each team’s colors. The doughnuts will be available for sale online and in the 14 bakeries in Las Vegas and shops in Primm, Pahrump, Laughlin and St. George, Utah from February 1 through game day on February 9. Here’s a closer look at this year’s Super Bowl collection. 50 Yard Line: A green frosted raised bar filled with white whip and topped with 50-yard line décor. #1 Fan: A glazed raised doughnut in the shape of a hand with an outstretched ginger symbolizing “we’re #1.” Game Ball: A maple frosted raised football-shaped doughnut. Eagles Pooh: Vanilla cake doughnut topped with vanilla buttercream and covered in light green frosting with Eagles written on it. Chiefs Pooh: A chocolate cake doughnut topped with chocolate buttercream and covered in red frosting with Chiefs written on it.

If you love golf and Marvel comics, you’ll want to check this out. Ahead of the release of Captain America: Brave New World on February 14, Topgolf is launching a months-long promotion at all of its U.S. locations—including its MGM Grand-adjacent one in Las Vegas—that will reward players with a number of prizes.  To celebrate the launch, Topgolf is giving away thousands of daily prizes every day from February 14 to 21, plus one grand prize(except for players at locations in New York and Webster, Texas). To win, random ball dispensers at Topgolf venues will occasionally pop out special red golf balls. If a player receives a red golf ball during gameplay, they’ll receive a scratch-off ticket that’s guaranteed to win one of five prizes—either a $25 Topgolf gameplay coupon or film-themed merch such as a backpack, tumbler, baseball hat or special edition beverage. As for that grand prize: It’s a Captain America: Brave New World-themed trip for two to Washington, D.C. that comes with $6,000 cash, a Topgolf National Harbor Experience and a Topgolf Platinum Elite Membership.  Even if you don’t win a scratch card you can get in the Marvel mood and chow down on some limited-time food items. There’s the superhero-sized Brave New Burger, topped with American and pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, bacon and habanero ranch and dunked in white queso, as well as two thirst quenchers: a passion fruit Raging Red Punch or the Captain’s Orders, a lime and raspberry red-white-and-blue drink.

Is it too early to be thinking about pool season? We don’t think so and neither does the Tao Group, who just announced they’re rebranding their popular Wet Republic into a new beach club run by a company founded by Kygo and the DJ’s manager, Myles Shear. Palm Tree Crew, which has put on music festivals in the Hamptons, Aspen and Lake Tahoe and also recently renovated a 115-room hotel and restaurant on Biscayne Bay, is set to make further inroads in the entertainment arena when it enters Las Vegas with its partnership with the Tao Group and MGM Grand. According to the release, Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand is set to debut in May 2025 as a tropical oasis with chart-topping performers (although it’s too early to know exactly who). The expectation is there will be many more live performances incorporated into the weekend DJ lineup. The 60,000-square-foot pool complex is expected to have a more Caribbean feel than its former incarnation. While they’re adding a ground-level stage, the footprint with its salt water pools, 12 bungalows and 10 cabanas, will largely remain the same. The space holds 3,000 guests. Tao Group’s Jason Strauss says the upgrades are meant to bring “a new boutique, festival-style experience to the Las Vegas market for the first time.” More information and artist schedules will be released on PalmTreeBeachClub.com.

It’s back! One of the city’s best rooftops, where party-goers drink Juju Jungle Punch cocktails out of giant fish bowls and stare at the Strip, has reopened. The Rio’s VooDoo Lounge, which has been closed for the past few years, will now be open weekends. Located on the 51st floor of the resort, VooDoo Lounge came back alive on January 17 and will be open every Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 3am. The ultra-lounge offers stunning panoramic views of the Strip, bold new cocktails and live DJs. And the best news, there is no cover charge. In addition to its views, VooDoo Lounge is known for its innovative cocktails ($17) like its spicy Devil’s Margarita, Botanist’s Spell (a mix of gin, passionfruit and elderflower liqueurs) and Cursed Cachaca—flavored with muddled blackberries. Photograph: Courtesy Rio Hotel & Casino And longtime fans of VooDoo will be happy to hear that they’re back serving three shareable punch bowls ($45 each). This includes the previously mentioned rum-heavy Juju Jungle Punch, a sweet but strong VooDoo Lagoon, which features tequila, and a vodka-based melon and grapefruit concoction called the Serpent’s Spell. The reopening of VooDoo Lounge is just the latest news into the reinvestment into the 35-year-old resort. Since Dreamscape Companies purchased the all-suite property in 2019 and they’ve since partnered with World of Hyatt (allowing members to earn and redeem points for eligible stays), renovated most of the rooms, remodeled the casino and unveiled s

The 2025 James Beard Award nominations are in and Las Vegas has five semifinalists. They include both a chef and a sommelier from restaurants at Wynn, a man whose Mexican food is turning heads in a southwest neighborhood, a fine dining chef from Joël Robuchon, and an award-winning pizza maker. Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards are one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing the country’s top restaurants and chefs. Wednesday’s announcement of the 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists marks the 35th anniversary of the awards (and the first edition to acknowledge bars).  On to the Las Vegas nominees. Cristie Norman, a sommelier who runs Delilah’s wine program at Wynn Las Vegas got the nod in the Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service category for the work she’s done building up an epic catalog at the high-end club-restaurant.  Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa (another Wynn restaurant) was one of four Las Vegas semifinalists named for Best Chef: Southwest. Others include DJ Flores of Milpa, who is known for using sustainable heirloom corn masa and embracing traditional agricultural methods at his neighborhood Mexican cafe, Eleazar Villanueva of Joël Robuchon and pizza maker Michael Vakneen of Double Zero Pie & Pub. Of course, Vakneen is no stranger to awards. His restaurant was named one of the best pizzerias in America, notching a spot on the 50 Top Pizza list last year.   James Beard finalists will be chosen on April 2 and the winners will be announc

Travelers arriving into Harry Reid International Airport this February will be able to pick up a marriage license along with their luggage. The Clark County Marriage License Bureau will open a pop-up bureau to issue marriage licenses and vow renewal certificates. The temporary office will be located at the Terminal 1 baggage claim and will be open from 8am to 5pm from February 11 through February 25, including on weekends. Only credit card or debit payments will be accepted, and note that the pop-up won’t host any wedding ceremonies. Along with their license, couples will receive a special themed keepsake featuring the Las Vegas skyline. Clark County has issued more than five million marriage licenses and February is naturally its busiest month with Valentine’s Day and the dates of 2/5/25 and 2/25/25 expected to be especially busy this year—but maybe not rivaling the record-setting date of Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (also known as “twosday” 2/22/22) when 2,341 couples got married in Las Vegas. “Love is always in the air during the month of February and our deputy clerks look forward to serving this special clientele,” Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya said in a press release. “Couples love the excitement of the pop-up [bureau].”

Lucky number seven. Calling Las Vegas “his second home,” Gordon Ramsay has opened his seventh restaurant (and second burger joint) in the neon city. And naturally, he did it style, posing with Vegas showgirls, a branded Hackney carriage taxi and walking arm-in-arm with his Food Stars costar Lisa Vanderpump, who recently opened her own retro-style lounge just steps away. How Gordon Ramsay Burger at Flamingo differs from its sister restaurant at Planet Hollywood is by offering a number of exclusive burgers and shakes. It also has an amazing Strip-side patio. Opening a second 12,000-square-foot location with 300 seats, an exhibition kitchen, island-style bar and patio will no doubt ease those half-hour wait times down the street. And yes, we know Ramsay fans are wondering what’s new, so here you go: Ramsay has tagged nearly a dozen items on the menu with a flamingo to indicate that they’re exclusive to the location. This includes his Cluck Yeah G.F.C. (Gordon’s Fried Chicken) Sandwich on a pink brioche bun. While it’s not a hot chicken sandwich and lacks a honey sweetness, the red cabbage slaw and pickled red onions give it a unique tangy, almost kimchi, taste. Photograph: Courtesy Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars EntertainmentGordon Ramsay Burger at Flamingo Las Vegas Grand Opening Other specialities include a Southwest burger with asadero cheese and avocado, a Benedict burger with a pork patty, canadian bacon and fried egg, and the Full English Breakfast Burger, whi

The Eagles have been performing for five decades and demand to see them is as high as ever. Perhaps it’s because the band—which commenced its farewell tour last fall—has never played a venue quite like Sphere in Las Vegas and fans are eager to see what they’ll bring to the now-iconic concert hall.  With 20 shows over the next five months, the Eagles will surely bring their best. Here’s everything you need to know about the “New Kid in Town.”  Where are they playing?  At Sphere, the most exciting place to watch a live concert in Las Vegas.  When are the Eagles playing Sphere? The Eagles residency at Sphere totals 20 shows over 10 weekends from September 20, 2024 through January 25, 2025. All shows start at 8:30pm. Catch them on “One of These Nights.” Here are the exact dates. September 20, 21, 27, 28October 11, 12, 18, 19November 1, 2, 8, 9December 6, 7, 13, 14January 17, 18, 24, 25 Where can I get tickets? Tickets were originally available on Ticketmaster with a starting price of $125. But those are “Already Gone”; fans flooded the market and they sold out quickly. That led the band to tack on new shows to their residency but demand continued and costs skyrocketed. Tickets can still be found on secondhand sites such as SeatGeek and StubHub. You can try TicketNetwork, too. Why should I see them in Las Vegas? Following in the footsteps of acts like U2, Phish and Dead & Company (all of whom previously played residencies at Sphere), the venue’s next-gen technology with its wrapar

The No Shoes Nation will be stomping into Las Vegas this spring when Kenny Chesney hits the Sphere stage. Chesney will be the first country act to take up residency at Sphere, following U2, Dead & Company, Eagles, Phish, and Afterlife Presents Anyma as resident artists. “I’m always looking for ways to deepen the way No Shoes Nation experiences this music,” Chesney said in a press release announcing his first-ever residency. “Over the years, they have shown me through their response to these songs how passionate they are about what they mean and how these songs are part of their lives. When people give you that much heart, I want to give them even more.” Chesney has scheduled 12 performances at Sphere from May 22 to June 14. Tickets go on sale to the general public on January 31 at 10am PST at KennyChesney.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenny Chesney (@kennychesney) On an appearance on TODAY, Chesney said the decision to play Sphere is an exciting opportunity to give fans a very unique experience. “It’s gonna be such a shared experience for us,” Chesney told hosts Craig Melvin and Carson Daly. “We’ve been prepping a lot. This is such an original thing for us. We have to go reshoot everything and that’s what’s exciting about it to me, the newness of it, just taking our fans down a different neural pathway.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sphere (@spherevegas) Kenny Chesney at Sphere dates Thursday, May 22S

It’s time to take a look ahead. And while there will likely be nothing as monumental as last year’s closings of the Mirage and Tropicana, there’s plenty in store for Las Vegas in 2025. Locals are giddy about trying Bojangles buttery biscuits and equally intrigued with the coming openings of the city’s first H Mart and Aldi grocery chains.  Word is the old Commercial Center is about to undergo a major overhaul (we won’t hold our breath for this year) but we are looking forward to the reopening of the original Lotus of Siam, which has been closed since a roof collapse in 2017, and the debut of Arty’s Steakhouse—a massive new art-forward steakhouse from the folks behind ReBar in the Arts District.   And while we’re still in the dark about what exactly the BLVD will become, we know the new shopping center will have a mix of retail, a bunch of restaurants, some rooftop bars and what just might be the country’s largest In-N-Out Burger. As for some other things we’re excited for, here are our most anticipated openings of 2025 in Las Vegas.  Stubborn Seed Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford is launching an outpost of his Michelin-starred Miami Beach restaurant Stubborn Seed in Las Vegas. The strip-facing Resorts World restaurant will showcase Ford’s fresh farm-to-table tasting menu fare. His bold flavors and immaculate plating will all be on display just in time for the Super Bowl crowds in February. Photograph: Courtesy World Red EyeCOTE founder & CEO Simon Kim COTE Vegas We got a taste o

Several Las Vegas resorts are offering discounted rates to assist evacuees and those displaced by the fires in Los Angeles. Resorts World, Fontainebleau, Treasure Island, South Point, MGM Resorts and Virgin Hotels are all offering special room rates for Californians in need of help. To access the discounted rates, Los Angeles residents will need to use special codes or, in some cases, call the hotel with rates only bookable by phone. Here are the details. Resorts World From now until January 17, the property is offering a “a special L.A. Support Rate” for those impacted by the wildfire. To access the deal (35 percent off rooms and suites in its Hilton and Conrad hotel towers), guests can call 702-676-7036 and ask for the “L.A. Support Rate.” This discount is only available by phone and cannot be booked online. Photograph: Courtesy Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Virgin Hotels Las Vegas The off-Strip resort is offering up to 50 percent off rooms, free parking and a dog-friendly stay from now through February 3. Rooms can be booked online with the offer code: LOVEFORLA. Treasure Island California residents affected by the Los Angeles wildfires can book $79-a-night rooms now through January 31, subject to availability. To book, residents must call 800-288-7206 and mention they’d like to reserve the special L.A. wildfire rate. Photograph: Terrence MahannaMandalay Bay Beach MGM Resorts The company has announced that they’ll provide wildfire victims 35 percent off their stay and allow