More than just a collection of upscale boutiques ? the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace are a tourist attraction all by themselves. Excess is the name of the game in a city as gleefully and unapologetically superficial as Las Vegas, and few places offer such a wide range of places to blow your winnings as the numerous stores found amidst a Caesars Palace shopping spree. There is just about every style of clothing imaginable available here? from large retail chains you'd find in any mall to the highly specialized luxury boutiques that make browsing along the Caesars Forum shops one of the main tourist draws along the Las Vegas strip. But this no ordinary string of shops ? that would be unremarkable for a city with the reputation Vegas has. The hallways seem to stretch out forever, an interminable display of the over-arcing draw of consumerism. Caesars Forum shops are spread out beneath a high vaulted ceiling painted to appear like the sky. A nice enough effect which is further augmented by the lighting ? it is designed to condense the sky's changes throughout an entire day into a mere hour. The streets (such as they are) are lined with replicas of Roman architecture ? from prancing fawns to giant Roman Gods in the numerous fountains you'll find amongst the forum shops at Caesars. A few of the statues even talk and move around. It helps that the forum shops cater to the high-class and high-rollers that make their way to Vegas ? being so close to top flight hotels such as The Bellagio or The Mirage certainly doesn't hurt the businesses found in Caesars Las Vegas.

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While stores don't exist under the management of the resort, Planet Hollywood shopping is possible thanks to the Miracle Mile Las Vegas and makes up one of the best sections of shopping in Las Vegas, joining Caesars Palace and Ballys. Planet Hollywood shopping at the Miracle Mile Shops is found adjacent to the Planet Hollywood hotel, in a mall filled with more than 170 separately-owned shops known as the Miracle Mile Las Vegas. The name for the Miracle Mile Las Vegas is meant to represent the more than 1.2 miles of space covered by the shops at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. The Miracle Mile is a perfect place to go for hotel guest who may have forgotten something, or for anyone looking to do some fun shopping. The mall itself is open from 10am until 10pm, although individual store hours may vary. Guests at the Planet Hollywood shopping at the Miracle Mile Las Vegas will find some of the biggest names in fashion. The idea of Planet Hollywood shopping is to provide guests access to shops that they may not have access to at home. Shops in the Miracle Mile include Urban Outfitters, Polynesian-Fusion, Trader Vic's, Ben Sherman, Quiksilver, Marciano, the United Colors of Benetton and Sisley and many, many more. In an attempt to match the d?cor of Planet Hollywood shops to the d?cor of the Planet Hollywood lobby and hotel, the Miracle Mile Las Vegas shopping mall also features textured glass walls, bright lighting and a modern feel. The LED lighting found in the Planet Hollywood lobby will also be found here at the mall, as well as streaming video and a layout meant to make Planet Hollywood shopping a pleasant experience for folks without leaving them feeling crowded while they shop.

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Amazement is the word that best describes Crystals at City Center. As part of the multi-acre City Center Complex, Crystals Las Vegas features impressive options for those interested in Las Vegas luxury shopping at its finest. The upscale mall features a variety of first-class venues with high-end retail establishments, casual eateries, entertainment, and fine dining choices. The 500,000-square-foot retail shopping and dining mall is an architectural masterpiece designed by a team of creative architects and artists. Inspired by the use of modern technology coupled with brilliant colors, Crystals at City Center has a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere combined with open spaces, sleek lines, and a futuristic tone. Infused with rays of bright sunlight, the airy interior of Crystals Las Vegas provides the perfect backdrop for shopping at City Center Las Vegas in a magnificent setting where visitors can expect the best in service, attention to detail, a fine selection of exclusive and unique goods, luxury items, quality brands, and outstanding restaurants. Centrally located on the Las Vegas strip, Crystals at City Center is across from the MGM hotel and between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo. While visitors to the city can find numerous Las Vegas shopping venues to choose from, including Las Vegas MGM Grand shopping and Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas, Crystals at City Center offers premier shopping retailers for men, women, and children, selling clothes, one-of-a kind jewelry pieces, and accessories.

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The Las Vegas shopping experience is at its best at the Mandalay Place. This Mandalay Bay shopping area, a unique, 100,000 square foot plaza, is located within a sky bridge that spans the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. As this is the case, this mall is an architectural wonder. No matter what tastes you have, there should be a store that fits your needs. Some of the Mandalay Bay stores located in this mall include Urban Outfitters, Godt-Cleary Gallery, Fornarina, Chocolate Swan, Davidoff, Musette, the Nike Golf store, Oilily, Samantha Chang as well as Sauvage swim wear boutique. There are also many more available. There is even The Reading Room, which has a special section in the store dedicated to special edition books. Location: Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday, 10 A.M. to 11 P.M. Friday and Saturday, 10 A.M. to Midnight

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Sometimes mannequin displays just aren't enough. That's why at the Fashion Show mall, shoppers can catch glamorous live fashion shows every weekend. Models wear clothes that are immediately available for purchase. "While our weekly runway shows are typical of what might [be seen] at New York fashion week, the fashions on display feature styles that reflect the current season," explained Jim McMichael, senior marketing manager for the Fashion Show mall. The mall's multimillion dollar event area features an 80-foot retractable runway, the only one in the world. "The sight of watching the stage and runway magically rise out of the floor is truly a one of-a-kind experience," said McMichael. "What better way to enhance a visitor's shopping experience than to actually bring our fashions to life?" Models strut the runway in apparel from bebe, Everything But Water and Macy's, to name a few. But sometimes, the fashion shows feature themes that are out of the ordinary. "We just did a fabulous show commemorating Barbie's 50th anniversary show," said Olwen Zarlengo, in-house stylist for Fashion Show mall. "It was a collective show that hit across Barbie's signature looks throughout the ages. We even included a Bob Mackie Vegas showgirl with a feather headdress and a shirtless sailor Ken.

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Featuring stunning architecture, pleasant walkways and a village-like atmosphere, Town Square is not like any other shopping center in Las Vegas. Once you enter this facility, it actually feels like you're in the heart of a historic metropolitan city. But unlike major cities, you won?t have to worry about confusing one-way streets, traffic, difficult parking or costly meters. With 5,800 parking spaces available, guests can actually choose from three different parking garages or sidewalk parking. The 1.5-million-square-foot facility is located on the south end of the Strip, just past Mandalay Bay and Luxor. Featuring 70 different facades, the overall theme at Town Square portrays a city that has aged over time. Architects and designers traveled across the globe to get ideas for these buildings. The result? Colorful, Mediterranean, Spanish and Colonial-style facades along with antique street poles as accents. The 117-acre Town Square not only offers an eclectic mix retail shops and a variety restaurants, but an 18-screen movie theater, a children?s park and a picnic area as well. Even though the space is large, shoppers don't have to worry about excessive walking. Town Square created specific sections suited for a specific shopper's taste. For instance, one particular area of the property features children's clothing stores and accessories. Stores catering to young adults include Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale and Hollister. Visitors can easily pop in and out of these stores without having to travel across the entire center. Other popular shops include Metropark, Aldo, Banana Republic, Sephora, MAC, Bath & Body Works, Steve Madden, Victoria's Secret and the edgy, high-class furniture store, Robb & Stucky. In addition, you'll find establishments typically not found in shopping mall settings, such as Borders and Whole Foods.

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