The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing after 34 years

CNN ^ | May 16, 2024 | Jordan Valinsky

[LittleBillyInfidel]

We once got a good deal on one of their top level luxury suites with an unforgettable view of Vegas and the volcano. Definitely worth doing again one day.

[steve86]

?? “Definitely worth doing again one day.”

It’s closing.

[dfwgator]

If Idiocracy was a city, it would be Las Vegas.

[MeganC]

“If Idiocracy was a city, it would be Las Vegas.”

Idiocracy is a city. It’s called San Francisco.

[Flag_This]

Was it ever really there?

[john drake]

Chicago, NYC, LA and DC tied for second.....

[Billthedrill]

Hard Rock Vegas? Have I dropped through another time warp into the 80’s?

[CondoleezzaProtege]

Was it ever really there?

Good one LoL. It was a nice "Mirage" while it lasted.

As someone who doesn't enjoy casinos and a lot of other Vegas hoopla -- I *do* enjoy the spectacle and Disneyland-esque, immersive experience of the iconic hotels...and Mirage was among the best of them, starting the trend towards that kind of experience in general. So it's a shame. So little history gets preserved in general nowadays. Nothing has enough time to become legendary and upkept for generations.

[Rummyfan]

I always made it a point to see the volcano anytime I went to Vegas. Alas, the only constant in Vegas is change.

[Rummyfan]

I don't know, you know what you're getting in Vegas. Is it the real world? No. But four years ago I went and hit a $16K win on video poker. I managed to leave with just over half of that so it wasn't a bad trip.

[Nifster]

Read the entire story. Renovation and reopen under Hard Rock auspices

[napscoordinator]

I think they are improving it by building a hard rock resort and casino in the space. Much better and people will flock to it. The one in Tampa is always packed.

[Made In The USA]

So what I’m reading is that I can get a great deal on a giant volcano. The Mrs. will probably kill me when finds it in the front yard, but at least I don’t have to worry about an HOA.

This will be so much cooler than my neighbor’s water feature. Who needs water casually wandering down the side of some stupid rocks - I’ll have a freaking VOLCANO!

[al baby]

Well played

[1Old Pro]

Hard Rock Vegas? Have I dropped through another time warp into the 80’s?

I think the "old" Hard Rock is now the "Virgin" Hotel, down near where all the bums hang out.

[PGalt]

LOL!

[Tommy Revolts]

"The Mirage". That hotel was always iconic to me.

[woodbutcher1963]

I am surprised that MGM has not torn down Circus Circus. That place was a dump twenty years ago.

[1Old Pro]

I am surprised that MGM has not torn down Circus Circus. That place was a dump twenty years ago.

Or the Flamingo. Maybe they are waiting for Donny and Marie to reach 80.