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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort vs Fountains of Bellagio

Both are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Bellagio Fountains is the choice of most reviewers compared to Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. Bellagio Fountains has a TripExpert Score of 82 with recommendations from 4 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
7 / 10
500 East Washington Avenue, at Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV 89158
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The remains of this historic fort are unspectacular, but they mark the spot where Las Vegas was first settled by non–Native Americans back in 1855." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located downtown off Washington Avenue, the remains of the 150-square-foot adobe fort are now part of a state historic site, which also features a full reconstruction of the building." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The first permanent non-native settlement in the Las Vegas Valley." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Although it was abandoned within a couple of years, today's visitors can get an idea of the hard-scrabble Mojave Desert life that early pioneers faced at this restoration." Full review
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"Recounts the history of Mormon missionaries, who built an adobe fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855. Open Tu-Sa, 8 am-4:30 pm. $1 per person over the age of 12." Full review
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Fountains of Bellagio
Fountains of Bellagio
8 / 10
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel Resort, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Bellagio's signature water ballet has more than 1,000 fountain nozzles, 4,500 lights, and 27 million gallons of water." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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"Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music." Full review
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