Vegas During Christmas
What comes to your mind when you think about Las Vegas…? Lots of dazzling lights, neon billboards, casinos, adult shows and playground, etc…well, all these are correct in regular seasons but it reaches a different level during Christmas holiday season. It is a great time to visit the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’, as this is when the city takes things to a whole other level. Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps and the fun never stops, you will have more than enough to keep you occupied during Christmas season.
I went to Las Vegas during Christmas Holidays of 2015. From the splendid Christmas decorations, festivities and celebrations to the never-ending exciting parties, lavish hotels, my Christmas in Las Vegas was truly magical. However, in this post, I am not going to tell you what I did out there because ‘whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’! 😉
There are endless things to explore in Vegas during the holiday season. However, if you feel lazy due to chilled weather, you can simply spend time at the Strip where you will find awe-dropping star-studded shows to iconic casinos, best holiday food of the season and high-end elite shops to burn your money.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
One of Las Vegas’ most popular free attractions, the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is quite busy during the Christmas season, delighting the crowds with beautifully designed exhibits. The seasonal display typically features giant bells, penguins and polar bears, and pretty much all the poinsettia plants in the western hemisphere. The Christmas tree is always a show-stopper of the beautiful decoration.
Bellagio Fountain Show
An iconic Bellagio Fountain Show is MUST see the attraction for any Vegas visitor during Christmas holiday season because it’s not only free attraction but also spectacular show of thoughtfully interwoven water, music and light designed to mesmerize its admirers. The best part about this show during Christmas holidays is its festive background classic musical tunes such as Hallelujah Chorus, O Holy Night and Santa Baby throughout the season to set you in holiday mood and spirit.
Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
We all know that Las Vegas is a desert. But that hasn’t stopped the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from putting in an ice skating rink during Christmas holiday season of 2015. There were fire pits, plenty of places to sit, and a menu of warm cocktails and comfort foods like a grilled cheese and tomato soup and hot chocolate. In order to add the true colors of Christmas, Cosmopolitan also arranged snow showers to complete the wintry holiday atmosphere.
The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium & Gardens at Christmas
The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium and Gardens is a must-see during the holiday season. There is an elaborate winter display of fantasy land that mesmerizes your senses.
Explore the decorations of rest of the Strips Hotels and Resorts
Most of the Strip’s resort corridor properties are decked out for the festive season and worth a stroll. The Vegas strip is full of holiday spirit as the casinos try to out-do each other with decorations, lights and mega-Christmas trees.
Las Vegas is the city full of life but during Christmas holidays, you will see the magnificent display of decorations and celebrations larger than life. In a city that loves bright, twinkly lights all year round, the Christmas holidays are the perfect excuse to step up the bling factor with beautifully designed holiday displays. If you ever think of planning any trip during Christmas holidays, then I can bet that Las Vegas, Nevada will never disappoint you.
If you have been to Vegas, do share your experience in the comments below?
Till then, Happy Wandering,
Ana
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Shann Eva
January 27, 2016I love Vegas and have been many times, but never at Christmas. It looks like it would be so beautiful! My kids would love all the lights and that light show with the Christmas music. Maybe when they are all a little older we’ll go.
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January 27, 2016Thanks Shann for stopping by and yeah it’s fun place for kids during Christmas out there.
View Commentmaryrose
January 27, 2016I’ve been wanting to go to Vegas! So much fun during the holidays!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing Ana!
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January 27, 2016Youa’e welcome Maryrose. 🙂
View Commenttammy
January 26, 2016Vegas looks like fun for Christmas. I tell you, I would have rather been in Vegas than Disneyland. Thanks for sharing the fabulous pictures and I can’t be the Ice Skating Rink?
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January 27, 2016Thanks Tammy. I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
View CommentChristine - The Choosy Mommy
January 26, 2016I wonder how they keep the ice rink cold when it is usually warm there? I remember one winter it was so warm here in Pittsburgh that they really had to work to keep the outdoor ice rink cold enough to put on the Outdoor Winter Classic for the NHL. I can only imagine what it takes in Vegas!!
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January 27, 2016Mostly during Christmas time, Vegas is below 30’s. So not very hard stuff for them. Thanks Christine for stopping by. 🙂
View CommentCynthia @craftoflaughter
January 26, 2016Vegas looks like a lot of fun during the holidays! What a great place to add to my bucket list!
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January 26, 2016Thanks Cynthia for stopping by and yeah it’s an amazing place once to visit in lifetime. 🙂
View CommentRachel
January 26, 2016Hey Anna, glad you enjoyed Vegas. I was there many moons ago and loved it. They even had a drive through where you can get married. Its a place that really does not sleep and there is loads of fun to be had. As they say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Thanks for the reminder.
Rachel.
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January 26, 2016Awn, thanks Rachel for sharing your memories. 🙂
View CommentDana
January 26, 2016Wow Ana…
You live such a cool life!
View CommentI’ve never been to Vegas, but this sure looked like fun.
I love reading about all the traveling you do. You look like you’re having a blast.
Ana
January 26, 2016Thanks Dana. Yeah it’s my addiction. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
View CommentDanielle Des
January 26, 2016Wouldn’t have thought that Vegas gets into the Christmas spirit, but this is so good to know!
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January 26, 2016Thanks Danielle for stopping by and am glad that you liked it.
View CommentNeely
January 26, 2016I would love to visit Vegas during a holiday!
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January 26, 2016You’ll love it Neely. 🙂
View Commentclaire
January 26, 2016wow, I’ve never been. Some friends went at the end of last year to renew their wedding vows and they had a fabulous time!
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January 26, 2016Thanks Claire for stopping by and am glad that you liked this post. 🙂
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