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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort vs Casino at the MGM Grand
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and Casino at the MGM Grand are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Casino at the MGM Grand ranks significantly higher than Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. Casino at the MGM Grand scores 82 with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
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 the MGM Grand
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"The biggest of the Las Vegas casinos, the MGM has a staggering amount of gaming space, which includes more than 3,500 slot machines and 165 different table games."
Frommer's
"Hit this attraction at the right time, and it's one of the best freebies in town. It's a large, multilevel glass enclosure in which lions frolic during various times of day."
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Lonely Planet
"Inside the casino, this glass-walled habitat showcases up to six magnificent felines daily, all descendants of the movie company's original mascot."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The three-story Lion Habitat at MGM Grand houses a variety of African lions and cubs, including Goldie, Metro and Baby Lion."
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Jetsetter
"Mega-hotel towards the southern end of The Strip, with the kind of over-the-top appeal that epitomizes the Vegas experience."
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