New Casinos & Golf Range Opening December

Durango Casino Opens December

The launch of Las Vegas is almost here. The newest establishment from Station Casinos is scheduled to open on November 20, 2023, providing the rapidly expanding southwest region of the valley with yet another option. The Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will open with more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and meeting rooms, a pool, and free parking, which is becoming increasingly rare these days. It will have fifteen restaurants as well.

Durango Casino & Resort is a Station Casinos property that will feature 83,000 square feet of casino space and will offer the latest games. Guests will be able to maximize their Boarding Pass points and earn them when they open on December 5th at 10 a.m. Durango Casino

Fontainebleau Hotel Casino Opens December

The Fontainebleau has been an eyesore on the Las Vegas Strip for nearly 16 years. For this property to even see the light of day is amazing in itself.

In February 2021, nearly sixteen years after he first announced it, Soffer bought back the project through his Florida-based company, Fontainebleau Development. The company partnered with Koch Real Estate Investments on the purchase, and various options were under consideration for the property, which was 75 percent complete. Although Soffer was busy with other projects at that time, when the pandemic hit he saw a “great opportunity” to return to the project and decided to buy it back.

The project was purchased for $350 million, and the property was valued at $615.5 million.  Marriott exited the project later in 2021, citing an amicable agreement with Fontainebleau Development, which instead would manage and operate the hotel itself. Fontainebleau plans to open on December 13th, 2023. Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Fontainebleau’s proposed features include 173,000 sq ft of casino space, with 42-foot-high ceilings. The casino will include 1,300 slot machines, 128 table games, 18,000 sq ft of high-limit gaming, and 14,000 sq ft of race and sports book space.

The 96,500 sq ft retail area will cover the first two floors and include approximately 35 high-end retailers. The resort will have a focus on conferences, taking advantage of its location near the Las Vegas Convention Center. The property has more than 550,000 sq ft of meeting space.

The hotel will include 3,644 rooms. The hotel tower rises 68 stories,  standing at 737 feet. Since 2008, it has ranked as the tallest building in Nevada, excluding the nearby Strat observation tower.

The property will also emphasize entertainment. It includes the 3,800-seat BleauLive Theater, measuring 90,000 sq ft. Nightclub owner David Grutman will open LIV, a club already present at the Miami Fontainebleau.

The Las Vegas location measures 50,000 sq ft and will include the 35,000 sq ft LIV Beach dayclub, set to open in 2024. The pool complex measures 6 acres in total, and features seven pools. The tower’s top floor will feature a private club overlooking the Strip.

The resort will feature 36 restaurants and bars, including the Asian restaurant Komodo as well as Papi Steak, both from Miami. Chef Gabriela Cámara will oversee Cantina Contramar, designed by Frida Escobedo and featuring a Casa Dragones tequila tasting room.

The property will also feature a food hall, which will include a burger restaurant by chef Josh Capon. Alan Yau will open a restaurant at the resort as well. Like the Miami Fontainebleau, the Las Vegas resort includes a 55,000 sq ft Lapis Spa and a bar named after Collins Avenue.

Atomic Golf Opens at The Strat

Atomic Golf is a bigger, better, bolder brand of golf entertainment. Our venue is over 99,000 square feet of electrified and animated fun where the best elements of the game fuse together with great food, colorful drinks, and an engaging atmosphere. Come tee off with a golf experience built around fun and games. No official word on the opening day of Atomic Golf. However, they did express they wanted to open in December.

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Things to do in December in Las Vegas

National Finals Rodeo

A large number of cowboys and cowgirls attend these events, which are hosted in the Thomas & Mack Center, every year. In addition to the rodeo events, guests can take advantage of the Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, which features a variety of vendors offering a range of goods for sale. Cowboy Christmas is free to attend. National Finals Rodeos goes through December 7th – 16th 2023.

Ethel M Christmas Cactus Garden

It’s the 30TH annual holiday cactus garden lights at Ethel M Chocolate Factory. The world’s greatest cactus garden Christmas light show may be found at Ethel M Chocolate Factory. And it’s located in Henderson, Nevada, a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, where you can see it during the holidays.

Cosmopolitan Ice Rink

Each holiday season, the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan transforms into a winter wonderland high above The Las Vegas Strip. At The Ice Rink, you can skate across 4,200 square feet of real ice, roast s’mores by the fire, indulge in seasonal food and beverage offerings and immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere surrounded by the glittering lights of Las Vegas.

The Ski Lodge speakeasy at Cosmopolitan

The Ski Lodge is connected to the restaurant Superfrico, which specializes in “Italian American Psychedelic” fare, and is a product of the folks at Spiegelworld who are also responsible for the hit shows “Absinthe” and “OPM”.

The Ski Lodge is on Cosmopolitan’s second floor near Superfrico and the Wicked Spoon Buffet.

Other notable speakeasy’s around Las Vegas:

• The Laundry Room Downtown Las Vegas
• The Underground at Mob Museum
• Here Kitty Kitty vice den at Resorts World
• Ghost Donkey Bar at Cosmopolitan
• The Barber Shop at Cosmopolitan
• The Lock speakeasy at Horseshoe (formerly Bally’s)
• 1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay
• Mas Por Favor in China Town
• Datamosh at Area 15 inside Omega Mart

Summerlin Holiday Ice Skating Rock Rink

Downtown Summerlin is pleased to announce the return of Rock Rink presented by Live Nation! – the signature 8,000-square-foot real-ice skating rink located near The Pavilion at The Lawn. Skate under the stars set to the backdrop of festive holiday music and an impressive 40-foot glittering holiday tree overlooking the rink.  Skate rentals start at $16, and all ages are welcome.

Stay warm with signature holiday beverages and snacks sure to please. Don’t forget to ride the festive holiday train that runs through January 16 circling the ice-skating rink and holiday tree. Rides are $5.00 per adult and child. Cashless payment is accepted at the skate shop.

Enchantment Christmas as Las Vegas Ball Park

Enchant is an immersive experience weaving magic into every corner, perfect for joyful seasonal celebrations. Adventure through Santa’s Magic Timepiece, a captivating, larger-than-life light maze that is the cornerstone of every Enchant experience. Opens November 24, to December 31, 2024.

Silverton Casino Bad Elf Pop-Up Bar

To make the Shady Grove Lounge resemble their home, the North Pole, the elves have added their festive touches. The classic Airstream has been decorated with a festive garland of red and green, with Santa and his reindeer on the roof, elves, presents, and snow-covered Christmas trees. With the help of 27 hanging elves, wrapped gifts, large ornaments, and string lights, the rest of the bar will be transformed into a festive atmosphere for guests. A warm fireplace with a Christmas tree tucked away in the corner is the ideal background for a picture.

Silverton Casino Christmas Mermaid Aquarium

Looking to add a touch of wonder to your day? Look no further than the Mermaid Appearances at Silverton Casino! Our enchanting and skilled mermaids will transport you to an underwater world of fantasy and magic.

up, it’s a water attraction in the desert. Named the “Best Free Attraction in Las Vegas,” the Silverton Las Vegas aquarium holds more than 117,000 gallons of water, and it’s home to thousands of tropical fish. Santa Mermaid will be from November 25th to December 23rd, 2023.

Share your Christmas wish list with Santa and his helpers on Saturday and Sunday.
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm

Holiday story time with the Silverton Mermaids on Saturday and Sunday.
11:45 am — 12:00 pm
1:00 pm — 1:15 pm
1:45 pm — 2:00 pm
3:00 pm — 3:15 pm

The mermaids have been featured in the media over the years and they have even assisted with Project Mermaids, a non-profit organization helping to bring awareness to Save Our Beach Foundation. Our aquarium is a favorite of all ages, and it’s just part of what makes Silverton Casino the best of family hotel in Las Vegas.

Bellagio Christmas Floral Conservatory

The Bellagio Floral Conservatory is a must-see free attraction if you are staying on the Strip. The Christmas theme is their best attraction when it comes to the holidays.

Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Fireworks

There are basically two spots to view the New Year’s Eve fireworks. The Las Vegas Strip (which is free), and downtown Las Vegas. If you are not on the Fremont Street Experience and over next to the Plaza you’ll see the fireworks overhead. Otherwise, you can see them on a local news station’s livestream.

Conclusion

These are just a few things you can do in Las Vegas in December. Just give yourself a little time to commute to places around Las Vegas. But whatever you do, Don’t Drink and Drive!