Thinking of shopping in Las Vegas on your romantic vacation? Las Vegas is naturally associated with gambling. Then came the inexpensive food, in order to get people to stay near the casinos to… gamble. Later came shows to attract people to the casinos to, well, gamble. But Vegas has evolved. Fine restaurants, shows solely for the sake of entertainment and – finally – great shopping has arrived.
Today, you will find more choices on your romantic Vegas vacation than any amount of plastic could cover. The shops offer everything from run-of-the-mill clothing to fine chocolate to exotic cars, all done Vegas-style, of course.
Forum Shops, Caesars Palace
Several of the hotel/casinos have become shopping meccas as well. One of the largest is the 175,000 square foot, tri-level complex at Caesars. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace are located at 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd (‘The Strip’) and provide over 10 0 shops to choose from.
Versace, the famed clothing designer, sells clothing but has added a Home Collection shop full of rugs, dishware and other items for your own royal abode. The equally famed jewelry design company, Harry Winston, has a shop at The Forums. Between the pair, your plastic is sure to get dented, but save some for The Cheesecake Factory. After all that shopping in Las Vegas, you deserve dessert.
Mandalay Place
The 100,000 square foot shopping area at Mandalay Place may not be the town’s largest, but it is second to none and not be missed when shopping in Las Vegas. There are over 40 shops that offer everything from golf accessories to doggie spa products.
The latter, Lush Puppy, is a dog’s best friend. Stuffed full of beds, sweaters and dog toys, your best friend can even get a fortune cookie made just for him or her.
After you’ve eased your conscience of shopping in Las Vegas by spoiling Rex, spoil yourself at 55 Degrees Wine & Design. An array of tablet PCs allow even the most technophobic to easily select from a huge selection of fine vintages. Sally up to the wine bar and try out a few.
Improve your knowledge of wine, or any number of subjects, by visiting The Reading Room. This bookstore has a selection of books not generally found in any other retail store. You can pick up a tome on Ancient Greek oenology or brush up on the latest information available on glass-blowing techniques in British Columbia.
Located at Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd, be sure to stop into the Chocolate Swan and indulge. Then slip over to Giorgio Caffé & Ristorante. Life is uncertain, eat dessert first.
Grand Canal Shoppes, the Venetian
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian is another themed shopping area with a wide variety of choices. Movado Watch Company offers fine timepieces not far from the elegant clothing at Ann Taylor’s.
As the street performers entertain you, walk along the canal and listen the gentle sloshing of the gondolas transporting visitors along a half-mile journey. Take a ride yourself, then step off and do some window shopping.
Enjoy the simulated St. Mark’s Square while you peruse the Venetian glass figurines, such as the exquisite hand-blown dolphins from Ripa de Monti. While shopping in Las Vegas, be sure to go next door to Il Prato and pick out a delightful costume mask for the next royal ball. Select some fine stationary to make out invitations and get a personalized wax seal so the guests will know immediately from whom it came.
Speaking of wax, be sure to check out the Madame Tussaud’s while you’re shopping Las Vegas.
Desert Passage, Aladdin
For sheer size and number of stores while shopping in Las Vegas, try the Desert Passage complex at the Aladdin. With 475,000 square feet of retail space, and over 130 stores, you’re bound to find something to please.
While you’re there, check out the full-sized freighter anchored next to a North African dock. Casablanca never looked so intriguing. Stick around for dinner and go to the excellent New Orleans restaurant, Commander’s Palace. Crawfish to crawl for.
Las Vegas has a dozen other shopping centers and hundreds of independent shops scattered over Fremont Street, The Strip and elsewhere. You’ll have to come several times just to pick your favorites. Take that afternoon plane and zoom in for a fun weekend where the shopping is no gamble on your next romantic Vegas getaway.
Las Vegas Travel Deals From Our Sponsors
Las Vegas Explorer Pass Grand Canyon Adult (13+)
Read More About Romantic Las Vegas
- Caesars Palace at Las VegasCaesars Palace has never gone out of style – did you know that it is one of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas which is still standing? It was first opened way back in August 1966!
- Bellagio HotelThe Bellagio Hotel, home of the famed Cirque du Soleil show O and the famed Bellagio Fountains, has this and much more to offer the Las Vegas guest.
- Cirque du SoleilThe astounding Cirque du Soleil is an enormous acrobatic act… and so much more.
- Freemont StreetHave you heard of Freemont Street in Las Vegas? Every city in America has a main street.
- Red Rock CanyonTo visualize Red Rock Canyon you have to imagine Las Vegas with the neon lights, casinos and maybe a spectacular show.
- Romantic Dining Out in Las VegasRomantic dining out in Las Vegas has changed. Not too many years ago, using the word ‘dining’ in relation to Las Vegas would have elicited laughter from any gourmet.
- Star Trek ExperienceThe Star Trek Experience inside the Las Vegas Hilton is one of the more unusual ‘rides’ a visitor can take anywhere, even taking Disneyland into account.
- Stratosphere Hotel and TowerThe Stratosphere Hotel and Tower is not the largest hotel, nor does it have the biggest casino.
- Atomic Testing MuseumThe Atomic Testing Museum is located at 755 East Flamingo Road in Las Vegas.
- Best Casinos in Las VegasDo you want to visit the best casinos in Las Vegas?
- The MGM GrandThe MGM Grand is one magnificent sample of the MGM long and glorious tradition as an entertainment company.
- The MirageOwned by MGM Mirage, this Hawaiian-themed, 3,000 room hotel is as much an entertainment complex as a place to stay.
- The VenetianThe Venetian Resort Hotel Casino contains everything listed in its name, and a great deal more.
- Top 8 Things to do in Las VegasSo what are the top 8 things to do in Las Vegas on your next romantic Vegas vacation?
