It will soon be Christmas again… how time flies! Are you ready to exchange presents, eat another turkey and listen to some carols? Well, if you plan to do this in Las Vegas, you can add a spot of gambling to that and maybe give yourself a nice wad of cash for Christmas. I know some of you will spend Christmas and New Year’s eve in this fantastic city – well, let me tell you, you are in for some great fun.

 

Let's face it, Las Vegas is known for doing everything big. Christmas is no exception. The holiday season is actually a great time to visit Las Vegas. However, I am hoping you plan ahead and get your flight tickets early because things get pricey and sell out fast around that time of year. If you haven't, no worries, it’s not too late to find something if you search now. There are still some tricks you can use to get decent prices. Check out these tips for help on how to get flights to Las Vegas for a considerable discount. Also don't forget to use Las Vegas hotel discount promotion codes when booking your room.

 

The Vegas strip is full of holiday spirit as the casinos try to out-do each other with decorations, lights and mega-Christmas trees. If you like shows, check out last years Las Vegas Christmas shows below, to give you an idea of what to expect in 2010.

 

 

Things you should know about Christmas in Las Vegas

 

Christmas day 2010 in Las Vegas is actually going to be very crowded on the Vegas strip.

 

Everything will be open. I mean everything. shops, casinos, bars, restaurants, buffets, attractions. You name it, it will be open on Christmas day.

 

On Christmas day all the buffets have special pricing which comes out to almost double their regular price. It might make sense to eat at a hotel cafe. They usually have the best prices on that day and are open 24/7.

 

If money is not an issue here is a list of highly recommended restaurants you might consider calling ahead of time to make a reservation.

 

This is one day you have to make dinner reservations. If you are going to any restaurant on Christmas day either book ahead of time or be prepared to wait in line for a very long time.

 

With that said, if Las Vegas is beckoning you this coming holiday season, here are a few things you might want to put on your to-do list. You'll also find lots of resources and some money saving tips on this site while planning your Christmas in Las Vegas.

 

Things to do on Christmas day in Las Vegas

 

Bellagio Fountains

Get into the spirit at the Bellagio. Is there a more romantic way to spend Christmas day than watching the dancing fountains in front of the Bellagio? The free fountain water show is performed to Christmas music (see the list of songs below) and is just a beautiful sight. While you are there, step inside the Bellagio to see the Atrium which is completely done up for Christmas.

 

Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens welcomes winter with a holiday display rich in nostalgia. The displays feature flying reindeer made of whole pecans, a polar bear family created with white carnations and a seven-foot-tall, custom-sculpted rocking horse in the midst of a whimsical rail display featuring a working Bellagio-emblazoned train. The centerpiece is a 42-foot Shasta Fir tree featuring thousands of holiday lights. The holiday display is available for guests to enjoy December 6 through January 2.

 

Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden

 

If you can get to Henderson, NV., then a visit to the Chocolate Wonderland at Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden is a must see. This is one of the coolest holiday things you can do in Las Vegas. The huge Ethel M's cactus garden out front features a spectacular display of more than half a million holiday lights, chocolate houses and sculptures, and demonstrations of Ethel M Chocolate creations. Santa Claus visits the place at stipulated hours.

The display is open daily 5pm -10 p.m.

 

Shop, Shop, Shop till you drop

 

Las Vegas has some of the world's best malls. One of the great things about Las Vegas shops and malls are their annual holiday displays. Each store puts together beautifully designed windows to celebrate the season (as well as entice you into their store). Put on your walking shoes and definitely make a trip to the Forum Shops at Caesars, the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, Boulevard Mall, Fashion Show mall, Las Vegas Outlet Center or Le Boulevard at Paris and the high-end Via Bellagio will also be open Christmas Eve and Day. This is something certainly worth including on any holiday trip to Las Vegas.

 

Fremont Street Experience

 

Visit the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. The venue has become a major tourist attraction for downtown Las Vegas, and is also the location of the Neon Museum at the Fremont Street Experience and the city's annual New Year's Eve party, complete with fireworks on the display screen. The concerts are usually free, and held on two sound stages.

 

Winter Lights Festival at Springs Preserve

 

Again for Christmas 2010, the Springs Preserve plans to illuminate it's eight-acre garden and surrounding area with half-million eco-friendly LED lights illuminated by solar power. Children of all ages and adults alike will be mesmerized by the colorful and breathtaking displays of nature.

 

If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the Springs Preserve's annual Winter Lights Festival, you should definitely add it on your list of things to do this Christmas in Las Vegas.

In addition to the spectacular light display, guests enjoy entertainment from strolling performers, festive craft activities, rides on a "reindeer" pony, and a holiday sleigh or kiddie train. Holiday inspired treats and green gift options are available throughout the Preserve and the kids will have an opportunity to visit with Santa.

 

Last years Winter Lights Festival dates and time were: Dec. 11 to 13 and Dec. 18 to 24 from 5pm to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12 and free for those 4 and under. Members receive half-off regular-priced admission. For more information, call (702) 822-7700.

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The M Resort Spa Casino

Last year the M Resort displayed the nation's tallest Christmas tree, a 109-foot White Fir, on Dec. 12. The tree was placed in the M Resort's Villaggio Del Sole Outdoor Entertainment and Events Piazza and was decorated with thousands of lights and ornaments. The M Resort hosts a special Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 12 featuring hot chocolate, carolers, Christmas cookies and more.

 

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas opening

Christmas 2010 will be special in Las Vegas with the opening of The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino on December 15, 2010. Located between the Bellagio and the CityCenter on the Vegas strip. You can actually make reservations now to be one of the first people to stay at this dazzling urban resort destination on the Center Strip.

 

Coming in December 2010

The Las Vegas Mob Experience

The Las Vegas Mob Experience is an attraction unlike any other and will feature the largest collection of authentic artifacts memorabilia, photos and videos of organized crime ever assembled. Visitors will be able to experience the world of organized crime and learn about the role its major players had on the building of Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Mob Experience will use the latest in "interactive entertainment technology" to immerse guests in a presentation of the rise and fall of organized crime.

The Las Vegas Mob Experience will open December 2010 at Tropicana Las Vegas.

 

Note: Expect the Vegas strip to be very crowded on Christmas day. Dress warm and have a great time. Happy Holidays.

 

Recommended Las Vegas shows to see this Christmas

 

Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow - Music & Passion He has sold more than 60 million records, performed 3,000 concerts and has 28 platinum albums. Now fans can see Manilow as they've never seen him before. Expect some surprises as Manilow performs his long list of hits, including "Looks Like We Made It" and "Copacabana" Show time 7:30pm Showing at the Paris Las Vegas   Prices from $94 Video Clip
O by Cirque du Soleil
O by Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, “O.” A continuous visual montage that combines circus acts, acrobatics, synchronized swimming and high diving. (more info..) Showing at the Bellagio   Prices from $165 Video Clip
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys is a dynamic, crowd-pleasing production. Broadway’s biggest success story takes viewers behind the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and follows their rags-to-riches tale of four blue-collar kids working their way to the heights of stardom. Featuring such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Oh, What a Night,” and more, “Jersey Boys” has everyone singing along just like the crowds of Broadway. (more info..)   Showing at the Palazzo   Prices from $101 Video Clip
Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular is one the Strip's most popular hits. Staged in the Venetian’s magnificent $40 million custom-built theatre, The Phantom of the Opera is a 95-minute production that includes every song from the original and is directed by 20-time Tony award-winner Harold Prince. (more info...)   Showing at the Venetian Prices from $110 Video Clip
Mystère
Mystère is the spellbinding tale of one giant-sized baby who explores a world filled with strange creatures and brilliant colors, encountering a clown, acrobats, dancers and musicians along the way.   Performing in the 1,629-seat theatre specially designed the show, with a 75 cast members perform a captivating show. (more info...)   Showing at the Treasure Island   Prices from $104 Video Clip
Blue Man Group
Although almost impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group's Las Vegas Show at The Venetian is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. Join the celebration and experience this one-of-a-kind performance for yourself at the 1,760-seat theater created especially for the trio’s unique brand of excitement. (more info...) Showing at the Venetian Prices from $101 Video Clip

Best of Las Vegas 2010

 

Below is the best of Las Vegas shows, buffets, hotels and nitelife. We hope this list will help you when planning your Christmas 2010 in Las Vegas

 

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2010 Las Vegas Christmas Shows

 

2010 Christmas Shows in Las Vegas

The Judds
Date: December 18, 2010

Location: Mandalay Bay Hotel - Events Center
Showtime: 8:00 PM
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Andy Williams - Christmas Show
Date: December 23-24, 2010

Location: Las Vegas Hilton
Showtime: 8:00PM
Discount Tickets coming soon

 

 

 

 

David Copperfield

December 1-31, 2010
Location: MGM Grand Hotel
Showtime: 7:30 PM & 10:00 PM

Discount Tickets coming soon

 

 

 

 

Jerry Seinfeld

Dec 26, 2010
Dec 27, 2010

Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Showtime: 7:30pm

Discount Tickets coming soon

 

Note: This section will be updated as more 2010 Las Vegas christmas shows are announced.

 

 

The 2010 Fountains of Bellagio Christmas Music

 

Hallelujah Chorus. Artist: Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Composer: Handel. Work: The Messiah. Year: 1992. Length 3:53	Carol of the Bells. Artist: Los Angeles Master Chorale. Composer: M. Leontovich. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1996. Length 1:29
O Holy Night. Artist: Placido Domingo. Composer: Placide Clappeau. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1984. Length 3:57	It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer: Meredith Wilson. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1997. Length 2:18
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer. Eddie Pola & George Wyle. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1997. Length 2:45	We Need a Little Christmas. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer: Jerry Herman. Work: Mame, Broadway Musical. Year: 1997. Length 1:54
Sleigh Ride. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer: Leroy Anderson. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1997. Length 2:57	Santa Baby. Artist: Madonna. Composer: J. Javita & P. Springer. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1987. Length 3:57

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