Shopping on Las Vegas - Our Picks of the Places here

A BEST BET - SPOTLIGHT ON MEGA-SHOPPING MALLS MIRACLE MILE SHOPS – THE ULTIMATE SPRING BREAK DESTINATION IN LAS VEGAS Miracle Mile Shops, a 1.2-mile retail/entertainment complex at the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard, offers an endless mix of shopping, entertainment and nightlife options for spring break visitors of all ages. For the shopper, the center houses trendy retail stores such as a multi-level Urban Outfitters with amazing views of the Las Vegas Strip, the only Ben Sherman location in Las Vegas, beauty giant Sephora, the only Bettie Page store in the world, sexy and sleek Frederick’s of Hollywood and nationwide favorites H&M and True Religion Brand Jeans.  Miracle Mile Shops’ retailers stay open until 11 p.m. on the weekdays and midnight on the weekends, allowing for the shopaholic to indulge a bit longer than normal in their hometown. Stripper 101, located in Miracle Mile Shops’ V Theater, offers the ultimate Las Vegas experience. Open to anyone age 18 and older, the class covers more than 25 sexy floor moves. Guests are taught actual exotic dance moves used in Las Vegas gentleman's clubs, as well as choreography with boas, chairs and poles. During all the fun, each student has a chance to burn an average of 400 to 500 calories per hour while mastering the sin city stripper pole. At the completion of the class, each student receives a certificate establishing them as a "genuine Las Vegas stripper." Named one of Las Vegas’ top ten new restaurants by Citysearch, Hawaiian Tropic Zone serves as spring break headquarters with a sexy modern décor, mouth-watering menu items created by celebrity chef David Burke and plenty of beautiful and friendly bikini-clad Hawaiian Tropic girls. Those looking for a little innocent fun will enjoy the venue’s nightly entertainment on a catwalk stage, cabaret dancers and full bar.  For the 21 and older crowd, Hawaiian Tropic Zone hosts Fahrenheit every Wednesday night.  Fahrenheit includes drink specials, DJ spun music, go-go dancers, a street-side patio at the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard and an hourly performance by the Hawaiian Tropic Zone dance troupe.  Unlike most nightlife options in Las Vegas, there is no charge to attend Fahrenheit.  Bottle service is available for vacationers wanting to live like a VIP. In true Las Vegas fashion, Miracle Mile Shops offers spring breakers the opportunity to jump from one nightlife venue to another without ever leaving the property.  Covering more than 15,000-square-feet, Trader Vic’s Las Vegas is unlike any of the other Trader Vic’s in the world.   The Miracle Mile Shops location includes three separate dining and entertainment venues featuring a ground-level restaurant and Strip-side patio that opens onto Las Vegas Boulevard and a second-level Tiki Club-ultra lounge. With 35 plasma and big screen televisions, traditional bar menu, Beirut challenge night and drink specials, Blondies Sports Bar & Grill is a sure hit with the college spring break crowd.  The bar features all-you-can-drink Miller Lite drafts and well drinks from 4 to 6 p.m. daily, Thursday night Beirut challenges and $5 domestic pitchers with a college ID.  For private parties, Blondies' VIP Room includes five plasma televisions, a DVD/VCR player, video game system, surround sound and personal wait staff. Perfect for the spring breaker looking to stay up all night, Triq Nightclub and Ultra Lounge is open from 11 p.m. to the crack of dawn every Friday and Saturday.  Located in the $35 million, 33,000-square-foot Steve Wyrick Entertainment Complex, the late night hotspot features four-levels of magical nightlife.  The after-hours club houses two floors of lounges, with the theater stage serving as a dance floor.  Steve Wyrick: Real Magic is perfect for families looking to spice up their Vegas getaway. Wyrick pulls out all the stops in his one-of-a-kind mega-illusion magic experience. Fast-paced, edgy and uncut, his show features a production value that rivals a Broadway performance. Wyrick performs some of the most imaginative and mind-blowing illusions anywhere including making a Lear Jet 35 and AS 350 helicopter appear and a West Coast Chopper disappear into mid-air.   His signature, larger-than-life illusions headline, but it is Wyrick's personal touches that make the show truly unique, allowing audience members to experience both the largest and smallest magic in one unforgettable performance.  Miracle Mile Shops adds an unparalleled element of entertainment to visitors’ spring shopping excursions thanks to a unique free-entertainment program.  In true Vegas style, the center houses a multi-sensory laser show, customer service “ambassadors,” on state-of-the-art Segways and a live rainstorm.  Miracle Mile Shops features 15 restaurants, live entertainment and 170 specialty stores including retail brands such as Urban Outfitters, Ben Sherman, Quiksilver, bebe, Sephora, French Connection, Betsey Johnson, Frederick’s of Hollywood, H&M and True Religion Brand Jeans  Miracle Mile Shops is open 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday.  For more information, please call (888) 800-8284 or visit www.miraclemileshopslv.com.
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DID SOMEONE SAY "SHOPPING"? Here's our latest choices for Retail Therapy along with our InsideTips
On the Strip
Fashion Show InsideTIPS: One of the most luxurious and expensive malls in the world. High-end shops, department stores and boutiques, plus many diverse restaurants. Great for window shopping. Gifts for that special someone.
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace InsideTIPS: Huge shopping mall, Las Vegas' premier retail, dining and entertainment destination, with many attractions throughout, such as the changing sky, living statues and the world famous F.A.O. Schwartz toy store, the largest in the world. Bring lots of cash.The Forum Shops at Caesars features more than 160 boutiques and shops as well as 13 restaurants and specialty food shops. The Forum Shops have held on to their position as the most successful shopping venue in the country. USE THE VALET: Avoid losing your car, and besides, it's free and convenient when carrying all those gigantic shopping bags. By the way, this holds true for all of our shopping picks. They all have complimentary valet service (except as noted below).
Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian   InsideTIPS: Shop while meandering along the Grand Canal, with little cafes and bars sprinkled throughout. Be sure to hang out at St. Mark's square and be entertained by the various performers (schedules are posted daily).
Hawaiian Marketplace On the Strip, in front of Polo Towers, not much happening here, a lot of souvenir shops and T-shirt venders and pesky time share salesmen. SKip this.
Las Vegas Outlet Center	NO VALET PARKING
Le Boulevard at Paris Las Vegas
Mandalay Place
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Inside TIPS: Formerly the Desert Passage, a giant loop of shops that winds around the new Planet Hollywood casino. Nothing here that you haven't seen before, except for some truly impressive art galleries, such as Michael Gaudeau's martini olive characters, Thomas Mangelsen's best-in-the-world nature and wildlife photography ( http://www.mangelsen.com ).
Showcase Mall
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Via Bellagio
Wynn Esplanade InsideTIPS: A Ferrari dealership at one end, and some of the world's most esclusive shops spread along this upscale mall. Again, window shopping is fun, but unless you hit the jackpot, no bargains worth buying here. Great window shopping even if you aren't buyng, but what's the point, really? Buy something for someone, it's good for the economy.
Off the Strip
The Boulevard InsideTIPS: Macy's Sears and Dillards anchor this mall, where locals find bargains galore, just steps away from the Strip.(NO VALET PARKING)
The District at Green Valley Ranch InsideTIPS: Henderson residents love this place.  Pricey, yet unique, with upscale shops, elegant restaurants, and galleries - all ready to take your money.  Primarily for locals with lots of dough to spend (retail therapy to the max); but savvy tourists are discovering this relaxing outdoor mall located adjacent to Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa as yet another high-end shopping oasis that must be seen.   Don't miss Micheal Fatali's art gallery, showcasing his unimaginably fine desert photography -  next to King's Fish House, a great place to meet for lunch.   More on The District
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
Galleria
Las Vegas Premium Outlets InsideTIPS: At the north end of the Strip, a traditional factor outlet, with marked down merchandise from many name brand manufacturers. Loads of bargains, and mixed in there are loads of crap. Be observant. NO VALET PARKING.
Meadows Mall
MonteLago Village InsideTIPS: Out at Lake Las Vegas, the shops and restaurants here overlook the man-made lake. On weekends, strolling entertainers help you forget about the prices.

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