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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort vs Casino at Mandalay Bay
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Casino at Mandalay Bay scores significantly better than Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. Casino at Mandalay Bay comes in at 84 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
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500 East Washington Avenue, at Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV 89158
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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."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The first permanent non-native settlement in the Las Vegas Valley."
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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."
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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."
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Casino at Mandalay Bay
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Fodor's
"It's easy to drool at the hordes of fabulous beautiful people and millionaires crowding this casino's tables."
Frommer's
"It's just a giant aquarium, which we like."
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Travel + Leisure
"Situated just off the Strip, this aquarium is home to more than 2,000 animals, including 100 sharks, piranhas, rare golden crocodiles, and a 300-pound endangered sea turtle."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Underwater caverns that culminate in a transparent tube where sharks, manta rays, and sea turtles glide past. It's no small production."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This tropical-themed resort possesses the only sand-and-surf beach on the Strip."
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