MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (must see)
Situated in Paradise, Nevada, the MGM Grand Las Vegas stands proudly on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Boasting an astounding 6,852 rooms, this magnificent establishment holds the title of being the largest single hotel in the world. It also claims the distinction of being the third-largest hotel complex worldwide in terms of room count and the second-largest hotel resort complex in the United States, second only to the combined The Venetian and The Palazzo. Back in 1993, upon its grand opening, the MGM Grand reigned as the world's largest hotel complex.
Under the ownership of Vici Properties and the management of MGM Resorts International, the main building stretches 30 floors high, reaching a height of 293 feet (89 meters). The vast property encompasses a sprawling 6.6-acre (2.7-hectare) expanse adorned with five outdoor pools, meandering rivers, and captivating waterfalls. Additionally, guests can enjoy the 380,000-square-foot (35,000-square-meter) convention center, the renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena, and the indulgent Grand Spa. The premises also house an array of shops, nightclubs, and restaurants, as well as the largest casino in Clark County, occupying an impressive 171,500 square feet (15,930 square meters).
Positioned at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, the MGM Grand is cleverly connected to neighboring casinos via overhead pedestrian bridges. Pedestrians are not permitted to cross at street level, but instead can easily access the Tropicana to the south, and New York-New York to the west by utilizing these convenient bridges.
Under the ownership of Vici Properties and the management of MGM Resorts International, the main building stretches 30 floors high, reaching a height of 293 feet (89 meters). The vast property encompasses a sprawling 6.6-acre (2.7-hectare) expanse adorned with five outdoor pools, meandering rivers, and captivating waterfalls. Additionally, guests can enjoy the 380,000-square-foot (35,000-square-meter) convention center, the renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena, and the indulgent Grand Spa. The premises also house an array of shops, nightclubs, and restaurants, as well as the largest casino in Clark County, occupying an impressive 171,500 square feet (15,930 square meters).
Positioned at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, the MGM Grand is cleverly connected to neighboring casinos via overhead pedestrian bridges. Pedestrians are not permitted to cross at street level, but instead can easily access the Tropicana to the south, and New York-New York to the west by utilizing these convenient bridges.
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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on Map
Sight Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Sight Location: Las Vegas, USA (See walking tours in Las Vegas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Las Vegas, USA (See walking tours in Las Vegas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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