Bellagio

The story

Steve Wynn imploded the Dunes to create his lake-front masterpiece—its fountains dance where the Sultan once stood.

Everything that was here

• 1998–present · still open

  BellagioCasino

  Steve Wynn imploded the Dunes to create his lake-front masterpiece—its fountains dance where the Sultan once stood.

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• 1973–present · still open

  MGM Grand HotelHotel

  Nevada's deadliest disaster killed 85 people when fire spread through seams in the 26-story hotel where sprinklers weren't required.

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• 1973–present · still open

  MGM Grand Hotel and CasinoHotel

  The third-deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history killed 85 people and transformed fire safety regulations worldwide.

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• 1955–1993

  Dunes Hotel and CasinoCasino

  Introduced topless showgirls to Vegas and hosted Muhammad Ali's wedding.

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• 1955–1993

  The Sultan's Table at the DunesRestaurant

  Arabian Nights feast with belly dancers and a 30-foot mechanical Sultan.

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