Christmas in Las Vegas can be as traditional or unconventional as you like! They’ve got everything from twinkling lights and festive shows, to holiday movies and playing in real snow! And we’re going to tell you all about it… This Week in Gambling! If you’re headed to Las Vegas this Christmas season, there’s all sorts of things to keep you in a holiday mood. And what better way to kick off this video and warm your spirits than with a traditional holiday show?
Beginning with the Nutcracker Ballet, performing downtown at the Smith Center. Or if you’re like me, you may prefer the Charlie Brown Christmas special, live on stage at the Orleans. And at Westgate, it’s Barry Manilow performing his hit songs mixed with more traditional holiday music. But for something really different, Area 15 will be showing The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen!
Afterwards, what better way to spend Christmas in Las Vegas than with a show than dinner? There are several restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with holiday meals and more. Popular resorts up and down the strip and all around town will prepare traditional favorites, including prime rib, as well as less traditional meals like pizza and Mexican food. And what better way to celebrate than with a steak dinner. But be sure to call ahead and make reservations as these spots will fill up quickly. Some of the places open on the 25th and 25 are Carve Prime Rib, Mijo Modern Mexican, One Steakhouse, Top of the World Steakhouse, Amaya Modern Mexican, and many more. Watch the video for the full listing.
And once you’re done with dinner and a show, maybe it’s time to hit the slopes because believe it or not, you can enjoy winter sports in and around Sin City. Mount Charleston is a great place to play in the snow and it’s only 45 minutes from Las Vegas, but if you want to ski or snowboard, Lee Canyon is just a bit further and reservations are highly recommended. But if you would rather enjoy snowfall in Sin City, head to Town Square Las Vegas for their nightly flurries set to music. And while Cosmo is not doing an ice rink this year, there are still plenty of skating options to choose from, including Fontainebleau, Summerlin’s Ice Rink,Hylo Park Ice Arena, Neon Ice at Lake Las Vegas and more!
Now, before we tell you about where you can enjoy all those pretty lights, we understand not everyone can spend Christmas in Las Vegas. So, we’re helping to bringing the holidays to you with new reviews for Christmas online slots! We just published several new video reviews for Christmas themed online slots from Habanero, High-5, and many more. These game reviews will continue to roll out over the next several weeks, so be sure to visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Finally, this week, Las Vegas has some amazing light shows around town, from the Sphere to Fremont Street, and even at the Rio. But there’s just something special about Christmas lights, and Vegas has plenty of those, too. Walk through the beautiful mazes of twinkling lights when you visit one of these locations around town, including the Ethel M Cactus Garden, which also has movies, snow, and a visit from Santa. Closer to the strip, there’s a Winter PARQ between Flamingo and the LINQ. Plus, the Winter Terrace at Green Valley Ranch, with a relaxing fireside experience for adults, including appetizers and handcrafted cocktails.
You can also drive through Christmas lights (if you don’t want to walk) by visiting Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the Electric City Light Show. Or one of the best ways to spend Christmas in Las Vegas may be to make it a romantic evening, complete with a horse drawn carriage ride through twinkling lights at Tivoli Village on the west side of town. I’m sure you’re also familiar with the Bellagio Conservatory and Fountain Show, both of which are free. Plus, at this time of year, the fountains are set to holiday music. So, that’s another week under our belts. Merry Christmas to all and to all, good luck at the tables.
