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MGM Mirage in Las Vegas

The Mirage has 3,044 guest rooms, including 281 suites.

  • From McCarran International Airport: Exit the airport on Swenson. Turn left at Tropicana Avenue. Go about 1 1/2 miles and turn right on Las Vegas Blvd. and go about a mile. The Mirage is on the left side of the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd.). Expect 15-30 minutes travel time, depending on traffic.
  • From the Freeway: Follow the signs to I-215 West. Proceed on I-215 West for approximately two miles to I-15 North. Travel approximately four miles on I-15 North, then exit at Spring Mountain Road East (There are two lanes for Spring Mountain; be sure to stay in the left lane to go east. As you come up the overpass, stay to the right as you will make an immediate right-hand turn into the property). Simply follow the signs to the Mirage North Valet entrance. You may have Valet park your vehicle with complimentary valet service or park in the self-park garage.

The Mirage Volcano features never-before-seen fire effects and a musical composition created by legendary Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. More than 150 Fireshooters, developed specifically for The Mirage by WET, shoot fireballs choreographed to the music. The show ends with a giant fire eruption 60 feet into the air. The Mirage Volcano erupts nightly every hour on the hour from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.; schedules are subject to change and vary by season.

Secret Garden is an exotic, enchanting and wondrous world at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Come face to face with white lions, white tigers, panthers, leopards, and our family of Bottlenose Dolphins. Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Last admission is 1 hour prior to close. Admission for Adults | $19.95. Children 4 - 12 | $14.95. Children 3 and under are free.

The Aquarium is a 53-by-8 foot, 20,000-gallon saltwater display that is one of the most elaborate and technically advanced aquariums in the world. Recently transformed in a collaboration by top aquarium design experts noted for their work at such distinguished facilities as California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium and The National Aquarium in Baltimore. Aquarium’s filtration and life support systems were replaced with new technology to improve visibility and monitoring while hundreds of new sea creatures were added. Vibrant artificial coral replicates the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Features nearly 1,000 aquatic life forms including sharks, stingrays, porcupine fish, eels, sea bass and puffer fish. Located behind the front desk.

The Atrium is located just beyond the resort entrance and extends 100-feet high. The Atrium deatures a variety of palm trees and flora, including approximately 300 fresh orchids and 1,000 bromeliads. Computerized misting system produces hazy tropical rainforest atmosphere.

The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil brings together the magic of Cirque du Soleil with the spirit and passion of the most beloved rock group of all time – The Beatles. Explores the essence of love that John, Paul, George and Ringo inspired during their astonishing adventure together. Performed in the 2,013-seat LOVE Theatre. Performances: Thursday – Monday, 7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Dark Tuesday & Wednesday. Tickets start at $79 plus tax and service fees.

Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert. NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” million-dollar winner in 2007. Celebrity impressionist, singer, comedian and ventriloquist. Fator and his characters, including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Cowboy Walter T. Airdale and Duggie Scott Walker, effortlessly execute the singing styles of an eclectic group of stars including Justin Timberlake, Elvis, Maroon 5, Garth Brooks and Gnarls Barkley. Performed in the 1,265-seat Terry Fator Theatre. Performances: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Dark Sunday & Monday. Tickets start at $59 plus tax and service fees.

Aces of Comedy. The elegant 1,265 seat Terry Fator Theatre also hosts comedic entertainers including Jay Leno, Daniel Tosh, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Ron White and more.

Dining at the Mirage

The MGM Mirage offers over a dozen restaurants and quick dining facilities.

  • BLT Burger – Burgers and more by Chef Laurent Tourondel; Lunch, dinner and late-night dining; Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.
  • Japonais – Japanese cuisine; Dinner; Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.;
    Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • STACK – American steakhouse; Dinner; Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.;
    Monday, Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Fin – Authentic Chinese cuisine; Dinner; Thursday – Monday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • kokomo’s – Steaks and seafood; Dinner; Daily, 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Onda Ristorante – Classic-rustic Italian cuisine with American innovations; Complimentary wine tasting every Friday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Dinner, Thursday – Monday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Samba Brazilian Steakhouse – Brazilian Rodizio and Steaks; Dinner; Daily,
    5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Cravings – The Ultimate Buffet Experience – 11 live-action stations each representing a different culinary region; Monday – Friday, Breakfast, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Lunch, 11 a.m. –
    3 p.m.; Dinner, Nightly, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, Champagne Brunch, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Carnegie Deli – Jewish Delicatessen; Daily, 24 Hours
  • California Pizza Kitchen – Casual Italian, famous for hearth-baked pizza; Lunch and dinner; Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – midnight; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
  • Paradise Cafι – Poolside dining; open seasonally
  • Dolphin Snack Bar – Casual grab-and-go dining inside Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat; open seasonally
  • The Roasted Bean – Gourmet coffees, pastries, sandwiches; Daily, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Starbucks Coffee – Gourmet coffees; Daily, 6 a.m. – midnight
  • Blizz Frozen Yogurt – Yogurt smoothies, shakes, floats, frappes and slushies; Sunday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – midnight

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