This entire section of Mirage was once accessed by a “people mover” or electric walkway. Tellingly, it arrived around the same time that the casino’s White Tiger Pool was removed in favor of BLT, a gourmet burger joint. Using square footage from decorative faux grass and shrubbery, the lounge/patio opened in March of 2009. Rhumbar at Mirage was one of the first to initiate this approach. All have sprung from what is now considered “wasted space”. One of the newest is Wynn Plaza, the fourth retail corridor at Wynn/Encore resort. Gilley’s and Starbucks over the wooden “boardwalk” of Treasure Island. The CVS/Avengers annex that replaced a pirate ship’s dock. Ī Sugar Factory restaurant in front of Fashion Show Mall. An amazing amount of new stores, bars and restaurants have risen where once was nothing but sidewalk. Taking in the north half of the Strip from the 26th floor of Wynn’s original tower, I was reminded of a trend that has swept over Vegas in recent years.
Vegas is utilizing every available space to sell you something – with mixed results.
