Night Clubs and Bars

From elaborately themed nightclubs that stay open until dawn to the new wave of trendy, ultra-chic lounges sweeping the Strip - visitors know when they step out in Las Vegas for the night, it will be an experience they won't forget. Here are some reasons why:

* From Mariah Carey to Dennis Rodman to Janet Jackson, A-list celebrities have found their new nighttime paradise at Tao Nightclub at The Venetian. New York City's celebrity haven opened its Las Vegas location in fall 2005 to much fanfare. This 40,000-square-foot "Asian City" is the venue for experiencing a memorable night in Las Vegas, all under the watchful eye of Tao's signature 20-foot Buddha. Nightlife impresarios Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss of New York’s Marquee nightclub fame have brought their vast experience to the creation of Tao by designing a high-energy space where VIP skyboxes with espresso machines and European bottle service satisfy the celebrity crowd, but where a private table isn't required to have a great time.

* Jet Nightclub at The Mirage is the latest evolution of nightlife artistry developed by the Light Group.

* Tryst is the new nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas.

* Direct from the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, Rainbow Bar and Grill is a freestanding after hours hotspot located across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

* Formerly known as Club Utopia, another freestanding hotspot to check out is the Empire Ballroom which is located next to MGM Grand and across the street from Monte Carlo. .

* ICE Las Vegas is the city's largest freestanding nightclub at 17,000 square feet.

* Downtown Las Vegas’ 3rd Street is quickly gaining popularity as one of the newest hotspots in Las Vegas. Located in the heart of downtown, 3rd Street is a dining and entertainment district, featuring some of the most well known hotspots in nightlife. New York's famous Hogs & Heifers opened with its unique brand of entertainment where bartenders wear halter tops and leather pants and are armed with megaphones to keep the mood as raucous as possible. Next door, Triple George Grill features not only great food, but also a classic lounge where patrons can relax in oversized leather armchairs, smoke cigars and banter with the piano player. Next to Triple George are Celebrity Nightclub, which features live music regularly, and Sidebar, an intimate bar specializing in classic cocktails. Nearby, on Fremont Street, Beauty Bar offers patrons a nail polish with their cocktail amidst décor taken straight out of an old New Jersey beauty parlor. .

* The Hard Rock's Body English is one of the largest nightclubs on the Vegas scene..

* Tabú at MGM Grand is credited as being the ultralounge that jumpstarted the trend.

* Also located at MGM Grand is the Teatro Euro Bar. This alluring venue is accentuated by captivating décor, a sophisticated environment and personalized cocktail service.

* Owned in part by Celine Dion, Shaquille O'Neal, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Pure Management Group, PURE Nightclub is Caesars Palace's newest nightclub.

* Located next to PURE is the Pussycat Dolls Lounge. The Pussycat Dolls, the star-studded dance troupe that originated in LA's Viper Room, entertains Vegas visitors on a nightly basis with its unique brand of cabaret.

* Meanwhile at The Venetian, Vivid opened in 2005.

* Tangerine at Treasure Island is a nightclub with a "strip view" - literally. Inspired by '20s burlesque hotspots, Tangerine features some of the sexiest dancers in town.

* Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce at Mandalay Bay is another burlesque hotspot that opened in late 2004. Modeled after its Hollywood namesake,

* Also at Mandalay Bay is MIX at the top of the hotel on the 64th floor.

* Luxor Las Vegas' RA remains one of the top nightclubs to hear DJs from major world cities including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, New York and South Beach, Fla.

* MGM Grand's Studio 54, the namesake of the '70s and '80s New York nightclub * Another legendary New York bar that is now in Las Vegas is Coyote Ugly at New York-New York. Its now world-famous bartenders dance atop the bar and sass customers.

* Nightclubs such as Curve at the Aladdin and Risqué at Paris Las Vegas feature outdoor balconies that enable patrons to get some fresh air while catching the sights and sounds of the Las Vegas Strip.

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