The Las Vegas Strip is approximately 4.2 miles packed with hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and of course, people. Walking The Strip ensures you see everything it has to offer, but at times it can be nice to shorten your trip and take a break from walking, that’s where the Las Vegas Monorail and Trams come in. Aside from renting a vehicle or hopping in a taxi, Vegas offers some very convenient transportation options for travelling up and down Las Vegas Boulevard. Purchase your Las Vegas Monorail Pass and save! SAVE $1.20 ON 1 DAY PASS; SAVE $2.80 ON 3 DAY PASS; SAVE $4.30 ON 5 DAY PASS!

LAS VEGAS MONORAIL
The Las Vegas Monorail is an efficient, easy and quick way of getting from one end of The Strip to the other. It runs on the east side from Tropicana Avenue to Sahara Road.

Travel the entire distance of the legendary Las Vegas Strip in minutes in a safe, comfortable environment. The Monorail has seven stations, located at MGM Grand, Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah’s/The LINQ, Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate Las Vegas and the Sahara Las Vegas Station. The Monorail hours of operation are:

Monday: 7 a.m. to midnight
Tuesday – Thursday: 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday – Sunday: 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.

MGM Grand Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and head toward the Hotel Lobby.


2. Take escalators beside Bell Desk down to The Underground.


3. Follow Monorail directional signage and take escalators up to fare gates.
   *Additional Monorail entrance is located in the MGM “District” near Grand Garden Arena

DIRECTIONS FROM HORSESHOE TO STATION ENTRANCE:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter the Horseshoe.


2. Walk through casino and take escalators down to Avenue shops, Spa & Salon and Pool.


3. Continue through Avenue Shops and follow Monorail directional signage.


4. Pass Food Court & Spa and exit through automatic doors to Monorail fare gates.

DIRECTIONS FROM PARIS TO STATION ENTRANCE:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Paris Hotel & Casino and follow directional signage past Hotel Lobby and front desk toward self-parking, Convention Center & Le Boulevard.
2. Head through Le Boulevard/Horseshoe connector and enter Horseshoe Casino.
3. Follow Monorail directional signage and take escalators down to Avenue shops, Spa & Salon and Pool.
4. Continue through Avenue Shops and follow Monorail directional signage.
5. Pass Food Court & Spa and exit through automatic doors to Monorail fare gates.

Flamingo / Caesars Palace Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Flamingo Hotel & Casino and walk through casino toward Hotel Lobby, front desk and parking garage.
2. Monorail connector walkway is located just past the retail stores.
3. Take escalator up and follow Monorail directional signage to connector walkway.
4. Walkway is located next to the parking garage entrance.

Harrah’s and The LINQ Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

DIRECTIONS FROM HARRAH’S TO STATION ENTRANCE:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Harrah’s Hotel & Casino and walk through casino toward the Hotel Lobby.
2. Follow Monorail directional signs toward escalator which is located just before entering the Hotel Lobby.
3. Take escalator up toward parking garage and continue walking toward garage.
4. Follow Monorail sign to head outside automatic doors. Sidewalk leads to Harrah’s/The LINQ connector.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE LINQ TO STATION ENTRANCE:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter The LINQ and walk through the Hotel Lobby.
2. Continue past the front desk and follow directional signs for self-parking and the Monorail.
3. Continue through the shopping area toward self-parking and bus depot.
4. Take two sets of escalators or elevators to second floor.
5. Follow Monorail directional signage that lead outside to the Harrah’s/The LINQ connector.

Las Vegas Convention Center Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. Exit Las Vegas Convention Center North, South and Center halls toward Paradise Road.
2. Walk across Convention Center Silver Drive and through parking lot toward the Las Vegas Convention Center Monorail Station.
3. Take escalator or elevator to Monorail ticketing level.

Westgate Las Vegas Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From Main Entrance of Westgate Las Vegas, head toward Bell Desk, Baggage Check and Limo Desk.
2. Follow Monorail directional signage leading out the exterior doors to the front of the property.
3. Monorail station is located just to the right (North) once exiting exterior doors.

Sahara Las Vegas Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From the intersection of Sahara Avenue & Paradise Road, walk South on Paradise toward the Sahara Las Vegas Station.
2. To your left will be the Sahara Las Vegas Station access.
3. Take the Sahara Las Vegas Station escalator, elevator or stairs to reach level 2, Monorail ticketing and fare gates.

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LAS VEGAS TRAMS – FREE
The Strip is home to three trams, all located on the west side offering convenient (and free) transportation between select hotel properties.

Mirage – Treasure Island Tram
Tram service between The Mirage and Treasure Island runs approximately every 8 minutes. Normal hours are Sunday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Bellagio – CityCenter – Aria/Park MGM
The Bellagio – CityCenter – Aria/Park MGM tram runs daily from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m., every seven minutes. The tram arrives just about every 15 minutes and the ride lasts about two to six minutes.

Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur Tram
The route varies based on what hotel you start at. If you start at the Excalibur main station, the monorail will take you directly to Mandalay Bay – about a 3-minute trip. If you start from Mandalay Bay, you will stop at the Luxor and then the Excalibur – about a 7-minute trip. The express tram runs daily from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and trains leave every 3-7 minutes. The all-stops tram runs from 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. All waiting areas are indoors or covered except the Luxor’s, but some walking is required to make the loop (there are stairs as well as an elevator to access the tram stop). Fortunately, everything is well air-conditioned.

LAS VEGAS BUSES – THE DEUCE

The Las Vegas Deuce on the Strip, also referred to as The Deuce, is Las Vegas’ mode of transportation for both locals and visitors along the famous Las Vegas Strip. Run by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Las Vegas Deuce is a great way to sight-see along the Vegas Strip. The Deuce runs up and down the Vegas strip, 24 hours a day from the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas all the way to the Mandalay Bay, stopping at virtually every hotel and casino along the Las Vegas strip.

Deuce on the Strip stops are located about every quarter mile in each direction of the Vegas strip and are marked with signs or by bus shelters. The double-decker bus provides both economical and environmentally sound transit. A day pass is $8, and one ride is $6. Tickets can be purchased on buses, and tickets are available at DEUCE ticket vending machines located at each bus stop on the Strip.

Las Vegas isn’t just an adult playground. There is far more to the city when it comes to family travel. The Las Vegas Strip is home to dozens of awesome family activities. But none are better than these 5 family friendly Las Vegas trip activities:

Adventuredome at Family Friendly Las Vegas Circus Circus

Circus Circus – is the most family friendly hotel in Las Vegas. They have affordable rates and plenty of exciting activities for parents and kids of all ages. On the complex, there is an epic amusement park called the Adventuredome.

Adventuredome is a 5-acre indoor amusement park with rides and games for people of all ages. The most popular ride is the Canyon Blaster. This high-speed roller coaster features a corkscrew and double-loop. Some of the other rides at Adventuredome include bumper cars, a carousel, a swinging pirate ship and many other exciting rides for kids, teens and adults. All day passes cost $29.95 for guests 48-inches or taller and $16.95 for guests under 48-inches tall.

Within walking distance to each other, there are 3 popular family friendly shops located at the south end of the Strip. Inside New York New York is Hershey’s Chocolate World. Inside the Hershey store, guests will experience statues made out of Hershey’s chocolates, Hershey’s brand gifts and, of course, a seemingly endless supply of candy for purchase.

M&M’s World and the Coca-Cola Store are almost directly across the street. These stores are similar to the Hershey’s store, except they sell M&M’s and Coke products. M&M’s World is a 4-story building with different activities and products on each floor. The largest Coke bottle is located in front of the Coca-Cola Store, which is right by M&M’s World. The store has many cool and creative Coke bottles for sale, and other unique gifts.

Not only does Terry Fator put on one of the best family friendly Las Vegas shows, his show is one of the best, period. Fator is a ventriloquist that originally became famous on the show America’s Got Talent. His show is pure entertainment. When you attend his show at Mirage, you will see a mix of singing, jokes, puppets and celebrity impressions.

Tickets to see Terry Fator range from $68-$100+. The show is well worth the price of admission. Fans of all ages rave about the entertainment value of his shows. Terry puts on a show at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (times and dates subject to change).

Ever wanted to experience a shark up-close and personal? Here is your chance! The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is a 1.6 million gallon aquarium with sharks, exotic fish, reptiles and sea turtles. The aquarium includes 100 cool sharks that kids (and parents) will love to see. Shark Reef Aquarium is an educational and entertaining experience.

There are 14 different exhibits with sea creatures such as rare Golden Crocodiles, a Blacktip Reef Shark, Green Sea Turtle and more. Tickets to the Shark Reef are inexpensive ($18 for adults, $12 for kids, free for kids under 4). Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office at Mandalay Bay.

Caesars Entertainment has produced many awesome hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip (Caesars Palace, Paris, Horseshoe, etc.). Early in 2014, they opened an entertainment and dining district right on the Las Vegas Strip called The Linq. The Linq is home to some fancy restaurants and shops.

But the main attraction is the High Roller. What is the High Roller? It is, as of 2014, the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. Riding the High Roller is quite an experience. Riders have an amazing view of the Las Vegas Strip. The view at night is out-of-this-world awesome. One ride lasts 30 minutes, which is one full revolution around. Prices are more expensive after dark and range from $19.95 to $44.95 for one-ride.

Looking for more activities to last your entire vacation? There are plenty more family friendly Las Vegas activities than our Top 5 list above. First off, sightseeing is a must when visiting the Las Vegas Strip. During summer months, Las Vegas temps almost always exceed 100-degrees so plan accordingly and drink plenty of water. When sightseeing, there will be a lot of walking involved. But it is well worth it because the views are stunning.

Shopping at the Premium Outlets just off the north end of the Strip is a great idea for those in need of new clothes at affordable prices from top brands. This is one of the best outlet malls you’ll ever find. Last but not least, The STRAT is home to some of the best thrill rides in the world. If you or your children have ever wanted to ride a roller coaster atop one of the tallest points in the world, head up to the Stratosphere and fulfill your fantasies.

Las Vegas truly is a town for everyone, and that’s what makes it such a popular tourist destination. There are plenty of fun activities for parents, young children and teenagers. Las Vegas isn’t just a giant adult playground. It is an everyone playground. Enjoy your trip!

Each season, the enormously talented horticulturalists and designers who make up the Bellagio Conservatory team transform this 14,000-square-foot floral playground into a showcase of the distinctive sights and colors of spring, summer, fall and winter—along with a special display for Chinese New Year. When the seasons turn and the displays rotate, 90 percent of the trees, flowers and plants in the conservatory are recycled, to further celebrate our commitment to the earth.

Among the thousands of flowers including tulips, daffodils and lilies, guests will encounter a 45-foot-tall Cherry Blossom tree with a wooden stage nestled in the branches for nightly musical performances. Visitors are invited to stroll through the winding pathway of the oversized tree where koi fish below can be viewed up close on two monitors with live underwater feeds. Forty oversized raindrops sprinkle spring showers throughout the Bellagio Conservatory garden overhead.

Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Guests will be entranced by the sight of more than 800 live butterflies fluttering inside the 36-foot-long greenhouse located in the East Garden. The butterfly species on display originate from around the world including Costa Rica, the Philippines and Kenya. The perimeter of the greenhouse is adorned with an assortment of yellow, pink and white flowers filling out this lush garden.

The North Garden boasts an explosion of color as five aluminum watering cans stream into a pond below as 14-foot-tall multicolored tulips and 22-foot-tall yellow daffodils bloom nearby. Fresh flowers complement the oversized flora creating a storybook setting. Two floral ladybugs embellished in red carnations rest throughout the Garden and 50 butterflies, made from organic materials including green crushed Manzanita leaves, orange carrot flakes, lentils, radishes and rice, flutter overhead.

Flowers in the South Garden peer up at a 22-foot-tall neon green gardening shovel and oversized hand-painted flower pots. Two caterpillars wiggle around a performance stage, the second in the Conservatory, through rows of shrubs including gardenias, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Eight-foot long caterpillars, covered in colored moss and hand-painted faces, greet guests visiting this Garden.

The displays within Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens are complimentary to the public and open daily, 24 hours a day (seasonal).