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Mirage VolcanovsFountains of Bellagio
Both Mirage Volcano and Bellagio Fountains are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Bellagio Fountains scores significantly better than Mirage Volcano. Bellagio Fountains comes in at #9 in Las Vegas with endorsements from 4 publications including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Mirage Volcano
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
Where
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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"This erupting volcano, a 54-foot mountain-fountain surrounded by a lake of miniature fire spouts, is a must-see free attraction on the Strip." Full review
"When the Mirage’s trademark artificial volcano erupts out of a three-acre lagoon with a roar, it inevitably brings traffic on the Strip to a screeching halt." Full review
"The original Vegas mega-casino with a pyrotechnic show, zoo, and one of the Strip’s best party scenes." Full review
1 Star
"Each evening, at the main entrance to the Mirage, facing the Strip, a rumbling sound begins, fog appears, and a violent volcano shoots smoke and fire 100 feet above the lagoon." Full review
"This attraction is bigger, better and hotter than ever before. It erupts Su-Th at 8 & 9 pm; F-Sa, 8, 9 & 10 pm. Free. " Full review
"Experience the fiery pyrotechnics out front at the Mirage casino, where a faux-Polynesian volcano erupts spectacularly after dark, stopping passersby in their tracks." Full review
1 Star
"At nightfall, the huge fountain with a waterfall which dominates the green promenade leading to the Mirage (1989), facing the Strip, is transformed into a volcano." Full review
4.0
"The Mirage has earned a reputation among frequent Vegas visitors as one of the best places to gamble along the Strip for high rollers and thrifty betters alike. " Full review
Fountains of Bellagio
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Where
Time Out
Afar Magazine
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel Resort, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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"Bellagio's signature water ballet has more than 1,000 fountain nozzles, 4,500 lights, and 27 million gallons of water." Full review
"With a backdrop of Tuscan architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the desert – although they do recycle and use reclaimed water." Full review
"There are plenty of free attractions along the three-mile stretch of the Strip, but the one you definitely won’t want to miss is the choreographed Fountains of Bellagio." Full review
2 Stars
"At just barely under 20 million gallons and 8.5 acres, Lake Bellagio is easily the largest musical fountain system in the world." Full review
"Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music." Full review
"The Bellagio's lake throws up entrancing fountain displays choreographed to music from Michael Jackson to Gene Kelly (and, less appealingly, Lee Greenwood)." Full review
"The Fountains of Bellagio tend to be on visitors' "must see" list when they travel to Las Vegas for the very first time--and often anytime afterwards." Full review