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Las Vegas Casinos Mid-Strip

Las Vegas casinos within 1 block of Las Vegas Blvd., between Desert Inn and Tropicana.

Bally's

Take the monorail from here directly to the MGM Grand.

Barbary Coast

Decorated in an 1890s style, Barbary coast is a small casino.

Bellagio

Italian (Tuscan) theme - Dancing muscial fountains, art gallery, botanical garden .

Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon

Off-strip on Flamingo.

Caesar's Palace

Built in Roman style, this is one of the strip's most popular casinos with an upscale shopping area, too.

Casino Royale

Lots of slots, low minimums.

Ellis Island

On-premises micro-brewery. One block east of the Strip behind Bally's

Flamingo

Caribbean style, on 15 acres.

Hard Rock

Casino with a rock and roll theme. East of Las Vegas Blvd. about a block.

Harrah's

Casino Player magazine named Harrah�s Las Vegas "Best Service," "Best Slots," "Best Video Poker," "Best Comps," "Best Casino Promotions," and the overall casino "Where You Feel Luckiest."

Imperial Palace

Asian-style casino, with a race and sports book.

MGM Grand

Take the monorail from here directly to Bally's. The MGM has the largest casino floor in town.

Mirage

Tropical rainforest with palms and waterfalls. Volcano in front. Home of Siegfried and Roy.

Monte Carlo

Home of Lance Burton.

New York New York

New York theme, Statue of Liberty replica and Coney Island roller coaster. Home of Cirque de Soleil's

Orleans

Popular with locals. Off-strip across I-15.

Palms

On Flamingo Road, across I-15.

Paris

Eiffel Tower outside.

Planet Hollywood

The former Aladdin, redone in Hollywood style

Rio

Brazilian-themed casino, but a little crowded-feeling. Off-strip across I-15.

Treasure Island

Outdoor pirate show.

Venetian

Italian theme with gondolas. Home of Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, Guggenheim Las Vegas museum, Houdini Museum, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.

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