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2 Must See Las Vegas Shopping Malls

Anyone that has heard of Las Vegas tourism will know it for the strip of road that runs through the center of the city; lined with casinos, gaming houses and endless assortments of entertainment venues to feed the senses. It is also a place where thousands people come to get married in style and in a hurry, though this buzzing metropolis is also a shoppers paradise. You don’t have to go far to find massive shopping malls filled with the latest fashions and accessories, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops selling electronic goods. There are people that actually fly into this small dessert city for a weekend shopping spree then fly out as quickly as they came. If you get tired of the hustle of the main drag, there are a number of themed malls just outside of the city that will surround you in a more relaxing environment.

If you plan on staying for a few days then it may be wise to make your accommodation booking before you arrive, if you want to save every penny for your shopping spree then search jus off the main boulevard for the more cheap hotels Las Vegas has to offer. The main boulevard is filled with great options for Las Vegas shopping, the mega hotel/casino venues don’t only cater exclusively to gamblers, inside their interiors you’ll find fantasy like shopping villages. Some have been styled to look like old fashioned European towns, with mood lighting and the ceilings painted like the sky for a fully immersive shopping experience.

Amongst the store fronts and boutiques, you’ll be able to choose from a vast array of products that will appeal to every individual tastes. There are boutiques selling high fashion items that have come straight off of the catwalk this season, or get yourself kitted up with the latest Nike and Reebok sports wear for your next workout back home. To give you an idea of what to expect from your next visit to sin city, here are 2 locations that offer very different types of atmosphere.

(1) Fashion Show Shopping mall – This massive mall space is located right on the main boulevard; it is a 2 million square foot Las Vegas shopping centre that deals with mainly high fashion boutique store items. What makes this particular place different from other malls is that they run fashion shows every hour from 6pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Inside the huge hallways are brightly lit and house many of the big name clothing stores, such as Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Sak’s and Dillard’s, which cater to the higher end market. For more down to earth, youthfully hip stores like Zara, True Religion, Metropark and Talulah G, there is a separate section dedicated to this niche. If you tire of window shopping, the fashion mall has 11, 288 Sq foot food courts with endless lines of international foods to fill you up; whether it is a full sizzling sirloin steak or a double cheese burger. For people that appreciate the arts or want to buy a masterpiece to hang in their living rooms there are two top line art galleries; Centaur Art and the Z Gallerie, which hosts the work of both up and coming contemporary artists and age old classic styles.

(2) MonteLago Village – Not everyone want to stay on the main strip, if you want a different Las Vegas shopping experience then you might want to head to this place, the MonteLago Village situated 17 miles from the town center next to the main airport. Situated beside a large lake, this shopping village is an ideal place for anyone looking to get away from the hustle of the Las Vegas strip for a while. The buildings have been built to look like they belong in a traditional Italian styled village, you can completely lose yourself in the relaxed atmosphere while window shopping for gifts. There is a mix of different shops; you’ll find high end boutiques offering the latest fashions, antique stores, porcelain doll shops, as well as cafés, bars and restaurants to keep you going. To add to the authentic feel of the mall, there is an Italian ice cream shop and if you want to unwind stop into the Irish pub for a quick pint, before hitting the tables again.

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