ISSA Guide: Find Tropical Food And Fun At Mirage

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Mirage is a tropical-themed property with a wide range of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops. It is also home to dolphins, white tigers, leopards and an erupting volcano.

Free Entertainment: Volcano Show

The Mirage's iconic front yard is home to a free erupting volcano show at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., Sunday-Thursday and 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. The volcanic lava and flames are set to a rhythmic beat.

Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

Go face-to-face with some of nature's most exotic creatures at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. The Secret Garden displays six different showcases of white tigers and lions, as well as leopards. The Dolphin Habitat is a research facility and is also designed to educate people about dolphins. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., an all-day adventure pass costs $19.95.

Free Entertainment: Aquarium

The Mirage's 20,000-gallon saltwater tank behind the hotel front desk is a site to behold. The indoor coral reef is home to approximately 450 fish from 85 different species. Managed by the hotel's own in-house aquarists, the staff suits up and dives into the tank to clean the aquarium two to three times a week.

Eat at Samba Steakhouse

Renowned for its Rodizio all-you-can-eat barbecue experience, enjoy an unlimited variety of seasoned, marinated and coal-roasted meats on traditional Rodizio skewers right in the middle of the Brazilian rainforest-themed restaurant. Price: $44.99 per person.

The Beatles LOVE

LOVE brings Cirque de Soleil together with the spirit, passion and music of the Beatles, one of the most beloved rock group of all time, to create a powerful entertainment experience. Tickets: $79-$180.

Terry Fator

Winner of "America's Got Talent," impersonator and comedian Terry Fator brings to life a hilarious range of characters including Winston, the impersonating turtle, Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice, and lounge singer Monty Carlo. He'll wow audiences with his singing, comedy and celebrity impersonations. Tickets: $59.99-$149.99.

posted on 8/5/2015