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Casino at the MGM GrandvsThe Mob Museum
Both are praised by experts. Overall, The Mob Museum ranks marginally higher than Casino at the MGM Grand. The Mob Museum comes in at 81 with approval from 7 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Departures.
Casino at the MGM Grand
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Jetsetter "Mega-hotel towards the southern end of The Strip, with the kind of over-the-top appeal that epitomizes the Vegas experience." Full review
The Mob Museum Fodor's Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Departures
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
The Wall Street Journal Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Fodor's "he $42-million Mob Museum sits in the circa-1933 former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office downtown." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Mob Museum is the glittering centerpiece of downtown's cultural renaissance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A museum dedicated to the history of organized crime." Full review
Departures "Highlighting one-of-a-kind artifacts and weapons donated by old Las Vegas families, plus the actual bullet-ridden wall from 1929. " Full review
The Telegraph "This downtown spot opened its doors on the anniversary of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, during which infamous mobster Al Capone faced off against his rivals in Chicago in 1929." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is well organized, helping people walk through the convoluted relationships and stories of organized crime that have shaped (and continue to shape) Las Vegas specifically" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Museum dedicated to the history of...organized crime. Among its showpieces: a piece of the bullet-ridden wall from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, interactive wiretapping exhibits, and real weapons" Full review
U.S. News & World Report14.0
"Back in the day, not even Vegas' neon lights could distract Americans from Sin City's darker side; today, The Mob Museum sheds light on the city's pervasiveness in the 20th century gangster era." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "A museum focused on organized crime and law enforcement, with a hidden speakeasy in the basement. They make their own moonshine."
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Travel + Leisure "A popular attraction, the Mob Museum explores American history through the unique lens of organized crime and law enforcement"
Las Vegas Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
