Experts' Choice Award Circus Circus Midway
What the experts agree on
Free circus acts—trapeze artists, jugglers, and acrobats performing above the casino floor—make this kitschy 1960s Vegas institution unique. Win carnival prizes or just soak in the retro spectacle.
“If you're cruising the bedraggled North Strip, don't overlook Circus Circus casino hotel.”
– Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet "Free circus acts – trapeze artists, high-wire workers, jugglers and unicyclists – steal center stage directly above this Austin Powers–era casino’s main floor." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A literal three-ring circus, which bills itself as the world's largest permanent circus, surrounds the casino with real circus acts performed day and night. " Full review
Where "When Circus Circus opened in 1968, it didn’t have any hotel rooms—only a casino, circus tent and carnival midway, which is still popular today. " Full review
The Telegraph "Kitschy 1960s Vegas stays alive at this clownish hotel, where trapeze artists, contortionists, jugglers and more dangle above the casino floor." Full review
Fodor's "If you can't win the jackpot at the casino, try winning your sweetheart a teddy bear instead." Full review
Frommer's "Billed as the largest permanent circus in the world. High-wire, trapeze, juggling, acrobatics, and more fill the top of the “tent” daily from 11am until late at night" Full review
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Note that while the attractions here are definitely kid-friendly, you have to go through the casino to get to them.
Condé Nast Traveler "Circus Circus is one of the weirdest places on earth. It's a whole circus inside a casino. There are acrobats and Midway Games and you can win stuffed animals. A lot of parents will just..."
National Geographic
