Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (just s. of the Luxor Hotel and Casino). This 43-story resort has just wrapped up a major remodeling project, which has given guest rooms a modern redo. The property contains more than 3,200 rooms, 10 signature restaurants and numerous shops. This lush tropical oasis features an 11-acre lagoon complete with a sand-and-surf beach, whirlpools, three exotic pools, a lazy river ride, a wave pool, 100 cabanas and a beachside casino.

The hotel's very impressive Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay has more than 2,000 animals and 100 species. Lush vegetation and walls of faux stone standing in for mysterious jungle temples form a backdrop for large tanks filled with piranhas, rays, ocean-dwelling schools of fish, colorful coral reef varieties and 12 different kinds of sharks.

The 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena hosts top entertainment and is home to the WNBA World Champion Aces and the National Lacrosse League Desert Dogs. A monorail links Mandalay Bay to the Excalibur Hotel, with a stop at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on the return trip. Unmatched proximity, Mandalay Bay is a 0.5 mile walk to Allegiant Stadium.

Food is available.