The Park, the $100 million outdoor gathering spot from MGM Resorts International, opened on schedule Monday and was followed by the debut of the neighboring $375 million T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday.
If you want a look inside the arena, you’ll have to pay to see a ticketed concert or event. The Park, however, is completely open to the public. Located between New York-New York and Monte Carlo, the 3-acre outdoor plaza features water walls, shade structures, elaborate desert landscaping and a giant sculpture called “Bliss Dance,” plus several bars and restaurants.
It’s the Strip’s second nongambling public dining and entertainment area, joining The LINQ Promenade at center Strip.
In-N-Out: The Park has a Shake Shack, and soon The LINQ will have an In-N-Out Burger. The first In-N-Out to be located on the Strip is scheduled to open at The LINQ in late summer.
Wayne returns: In addition to being part of the opening-night headlining lineup at the T-Mobile Arena (with the Killers and Shamir), Wayne Newton is returning to the stage with a new show at Bally’s.
“Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal” will feature Newton sharing stories and film footage from his epic career, engaging in question-and-answer sessions and performing a few crowd-pleasers like “Danke Schoen” along the way. The show is set to open April 21 with tickets starting at $75.
Stupak Street: A street near the Strip has been named for the late Las Vegas legend Bob Stupak, who transformed the old Vegas World casino into the Stratosphere casino and tower. The former Baltimore Avenue located directly behind the Stratosphere is now officially Stupak Avenue.
Question: I heard that Megabucks hit, but I don’t recognize the casino it was hit in.
Answer: The recent $12.5 million Megabucks jackpot was hit at the Gold Dust West. The reason you don’t recognize the name is that the casino is in Elko, in northern Nevada, about 400 miles from Las Vegas.
