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Mirage Volcano vs Fountains of Bellagio
Both Mirage Volcano and Bellagio Fountains are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Bellagio Fountains scores significantly better than Mirage Volcano. Bellagio Fountains comes in at #9 in Las Vegas with endorsements from 4 publications including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Mirage Volcano
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3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Fodor's
"This erupting volcano, a 54-foot mountain-fountain surrounded by a lake of miniature fire spouts, is a must-see free attraction on the Strip."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the Mirage’s trademark artificial volcano erupts out of a three-acre lagoon with a roar, it inevitably brings traffic on the Strip to a screeching halt."
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Jetsetter
"The original Vegas mega-casino with a pyrotechnic show, zoo, and one of the Strip’s best party scenes."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Each evening, at the main entrance to the Mirage, facing the Strip, a rumbling sound begins, fog appears, and a violent volcano shoots smoke and fire 100 feet above the lagoon."
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"This attraction is bigger, better and hotter than ever before. It erupts Su-Th at 8 & 9 pm; F-Sa, 8, 9 & 10 pm. Free. "
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Fountains of Bellagio
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3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel Resort, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Fodor's
"Bellagio's signature water ballet has more than 1,000 fountain nozzles, 4,500 lights, and 27 million gallons of water."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With a backdrop of Tuscan architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the desert – although they do recycle and use reclaimed water."
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Travel + Leisure
"There are plenty of free attractions along the three-mile stretch of the Strip, but the one you definitely won’t want to miss is the choreographed Fountains of Bellagio."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"At just barely under 20 million gallons and 8.5 acres, Lake Bellagio is easily the largest musical fountain system in the world."
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"Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music."
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