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Bellagio Las Vegas 2021
People typically don't think of Vegas as being top choice for a family vacation. However, I challenge that notion. I have family in Las Vegas and have usually ended up traveling to Las Vegas every couple of years. There's plenty for the entire family to do in Vegas. I will admit your stay in Vegas will be incomplete if you don't have a traveling sitter or relatives traveling with you to watch younger kiddos while you enjoy all that Vegas nightlife and entertainment has to offer. Keep that in mind!
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We have stayed in hotels from ranging from 1 star to 5 star (Motel 6, Palace Station, The Strat, New York New York, Bellagio to name a few). The Bellagio is hands down the nicest hotel we've stayed in while visiting Vegas.
So I'll first focus on our Bellagio stay.
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We stayed in the "Fountain View King" room, which rang in at $367/night (April of 2021). Booking through MGM using your rewards card will get you points and discounted rates.
Bellagio Room Service
The Bellagio room service for breakfast was a nice option. I usually wouldn't treat myself to such an expensive breakfast, but for this occasion I did. I decided to order a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast wrap, and ended up receiving this breakfast sandwich instead. The sandwich was a nice alternative and I didn't mind the mix up. I also ordered the brioche French toast, which came with delicious fresh berries. Yum. The Mai Tai came premade in a cute bottle. As for taste, its definitely not the best Mai Tai I've had. The best part of the room service breakfast was being able to enjoy my meal while looking out at the Bellagio fountains. Overall, the breakfast was delicious and left me feeling like a queen during my mommy stay without kids. Was it worth the $75 I paid? I'd say, definitely not.
Salt & Ivy
I was underwhelmed by the Bellagio lunch and dinner options and felt the prices were quite high for the selections.
I decided to walk over to Aria and had lunch at Salt & Ivy. I ordered the Chicken & Waffles from the lunch menu and went with the lollipop drum sticks, which was the chef's special of the day.
Both entrees were delicious and did not disappoint.
The two entrees cost $41.
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New York, New York
Las Vegas 2020
We stayed in the "Park Avenue King" room which cost $92/night (August 2020).
Our room overlooked the Big Apple Coaster, which was nice. Speaking of which, the Big Apple Coaster will cost you between $14-$18 per ride, per rider. The hotel has a nice arcade, the Big Apple Arcade. There are packages you can purchase that include a Big Apple Coaster ticket and arcade credits starting around $50/package.
New York, New York Room Service
Delicious, Delicious, Delicious. One of the best steaks I've had in Vegas. I was impressed by the variety and the prices of menu items. Especially when compared to Bellagio room service prices. The steak was a nice treat. You'd be able to find cheaper breakfast options in the casino. The meal cost $41.
Tid Bits
So I'm going to spill the tea on options of things to do in Vegas. Most of which I have tried and others I wouldn't do in a million years.
There's plenty to do on and off the strip. Click the links for more info.
-SlotZilla Fremont Street Zip Line Choose between a 7 story high, seated 2 block zipline or an 11 story, superman style 5 block zipline ($40-$60 per person)
-Shark Reef Mandalay Bay Tickets starts at $29 per person and will get you entry to the aquarium. Add ons such as feeding the sting rays will be an additional cost.
-Circus Circus Adventure Dome Mini golf, arcade, games, rides, laser mazes, rock climbing and more. You can opt for the bracelet, which will give you all day access to the Adventure dome rides (around $30 under 48 in tall and $60 over 48in tall)
-The Skypod at The Strat The view from the observation deck is amazing (around $20 entry). If you're seeking more adventure try out 1 of the 3 thrill rides XScream, Insanity, Big Shot (ride would include entry to observation deck and packages start around $30). Dare to try out the SkyJump if you wish, which is essentially an open air guided jump from the Strat up to 40 mph and over 800 ft down (starting around $130).
-Helicopter Tour Tour Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam starting around $100 per person
-The Venetian Gondola Rides The gondolas bring you through the indoor and outdoor canal and will cost you somewhere around $35 per person
-Dune Buggy and Off Roading at SunBuggy ATV or Dune Buggy off road adventures. Do them both and Sunbuggy offers a discounted rate (prices vary depending on season.)
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Things to do for Free
-The Mirage Outdoor Volcano Show
-Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo Hotel
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Parent's Night Out
- Treasure Island Gilly's Free Entertainment
-Sirens of Treasure Island Free Pirate Show
-Cirque du Soleil, Current Shows and Concerts, Nightclubs in the Hotels
-Favorite Casinos for Gambling: Mandala Bay, Luxor, Venetian, the Strat, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood
