09/07/2024
I must say, I’m sad about this 😢
After nearly 35 years on the Strip, the Mirage Hotel & Casino will close its doors permanently on July 17. The property, developed by Steve Wynn, is said to have helped reinvigorate Las Vegas tourism and set the stage for megaresorts to take over the Strip. The Mirage's size, luxury and price tag of $620 million set it far apart from other gambling options of the day. The resort was so popular in its first year that it replaced Hoover Dam as Nevada's leading tourist attraction. Along with the property go a few Las Vegas landmarks, namely the Mirage's Dolphin Habitat, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and the iconic flaming volcano. The Mirage's transition into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas is expected to be complete in 2027. 📷 Las Vegas News Bureau.