Guide to Shopping in Las Vegas

Seasoned and casual shoppers alike will delight in the variety of unique and nationally known boutiques, shops, retail stores, and other offerings available in the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Whether you’re rubbing elbows with the big rollers in high-end retailers on the Vegas Strip, finding that unbeatable bargain at the local outlet malls, or just discovering that needle-in-a-haystack knickknack in an off-the-Strip antique store, Las Vegas is more than ready to meet all of your shopping needs.

Nearly every resort on the Strip has its own selection of shopping featuring designer goods and the hottest trends. No need to visit New Bond Street in London or the Champs-Elyse’s in Paris, simply go to the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace or Planet Hollywood’s Shops at the Miracle Mile. Vegas also has several indoor malls, including the Fashion Show, the Galleria, the Boulevard and the Meadows Mall. They’re all filled with local specialty shops as well as familiar favorites. Bargain hunters will want to head toward shopping outlets such as the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Outlet Center, Las Vegas Premium Outlets, and the Fantastic Swap Meet.

Attendees will enjoy the convenience of reaching nearly all these locations via a short taxi or monorail trip along the miles of shops lining the Vegas Strip. You can also opt for a stroll through the array of stores located in NAHC’s Annual Meeting & Exposition headquarters, the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, or the overflow location just across the street at the Luxor. Both are full of a range of options to tantalize you.

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

The Forum Shops at Caesars on the Vegas Strip offers a unique atmosphere that simulates ancient Roman streets. More than 160 stores create a retail mecca similar to Rodeo Drive or Madison Avenue. Ann Taylor, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany — they’re all there. But at the Forum Shops, you don’t just go shopping, you have an adventure! In the Atlantis Show you’ll see the “wrath of the gods” unleashed on the city with fire, water, smoke, and special effects bringing Atlas, Gadrius, and Alia to life in their struggle to rule Atlantis. Enjoy the Festival Fountain, a seven-minute special effects fantasy where sculptures of mythological Roman gods come to life. Or see the Atlantis Aquarium, a 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium featuring a variety of tropical marine fish including puffer fish, butterfly fish, sharks, and rays. When you’re not being awestruck by the play of the gods, you can stop in for that pair of Jimmy Choos you always wanted.

Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas

At nearly 2 million square feet, the Fashion Show Mall on the Vegas Strip boasts seven anchor stores including Macy’s, Dillard’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Neiman Marcus. It additionally features 250 specialty stores and restaurants. You won’t be able to miss the Cloud, an architectural canopy hovering 20 stories over the mall, which shades an outdoor plaza during the day and acts as a projection screen for multimedia shows at night. The mall also features the world’s only 80-foot retractable runway. Free fashion shows are held hourly every weekend from noon to 6 p.m.

The Shoppes at Mandalay Place

For some, shopping isn’t an activity — it’s a destination in and of itself. For NAHC Annual Meeting & Exposition attendees, that destination is right outside your hotel room door. The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, located between Mandalay Bay and Luxor, the two main meeting hotels, provides shops, eateries, and unique experiences. You’ll find everything from Balinese carvings to Picasso prints, sportswear to your favorite magazines. Elton’s Mens, Fredericks of Hollywood, Urban Outfitters, and Suite 160 are among the clothiers available. Those searching for the perfect necklace or pair of earrings will want to try Forever Silver by Erwin Pearl, Le Paradis, or Te No. There’s something for everyone and much more than you expect at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas is located 36 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip at Primm Valley Resort and Casino. With more than 100 designer outlets and a food court, Fashion Outlets provides a fully enclosed, upscale specialty outlet shopping destination showcasing a collection of designer manufacturers offering discount prices. Merchants include Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Burberry Factory Outlet, Williams-Sonoma Marketplace, Banana Republic Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Escada Company Store, Coach Factory Store, Bally Outlet, St. John Company Store, Tod’s, Tommy Bahama, Kenneth Cole New York, BCBG Max Azria, Versace Company Store, and more. Frequent daily shuttle service is available from the Las Vegas Strip with ticket sales and information desks located at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, the New York-New York Hotel and Casino, and The Shops in Desert Passage at the Aladdin. Shuttle tickets are also available through numerous other ticket agents located throughout Las Vegas.

Miracle Mile Shops

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2-mile retail/ entertainment complex at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. It boasts streamlined and modernized storefronts, people movers, a backlit-sidewalk water feature, state-of-the-art LED video screens, crystal chandeliers, and contemporary color-coded kiosks. The center features 170 specialty stores including retail brands such as Ben Sherman, Quiksilver, bebe, Sephora, French Connection, Betsey Johnson, H&M, and True Religion Brand Jeans. Visitors can dine at one of Miracle Mile Shops’ 15 restaurants including Hawaiian Tropic Zone, Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille, La Salsa Cantina, Cheeseburger Las Vegas, and Blondie’s Sports Bar & Grill. Entertainment options include the Miracle Mile Shops’ live “rainstorm” — don’t miss it! — and daily performances at V Theater and Harmon Theater.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets

Shop more than 150 designer and name-brand outlet stores offering savings of 25-65 percent every day. Stores include Adidas, A|X Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Catherine Malandrino, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Dooney & Bourke, Ed Hardy, Elie Tahari, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, M Missoni, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, St. John, Theory, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. The outlets also have a large food court and offer a wide range of customer services. Las Vegas Premium Outlets is conveniently located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, directly off I-15 at Charleston Blvd or 2 miles north of the Stratosphere. Take advantage on Tuesdays of the “50-Plus Shopper Perks” — if you are at least 50 years of age, you’ll receive an added 10 percent savings on Tuesdays by simply presenting a photo identification with your proof of age to the cashier at participating stores.

The Grand Canal Shoppes

The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort, Hotel & Casino combines Old World charm with up-to-the- minute fashion and retail offerings. Names like Kenneth Cole, Movado, Mikimoto, Paige Premium Denim, Dooney & Bourke, and Peter Lik Gallery create an unparalleled retail environment. And you’ll also enjoy the “Streetmosphere” created by an international roster of classically trained singers, actors, and musicians. Daily performances in St. Mark’s Square add an unexpected element of entertainment to the shopping experience and embellish the center’s unique and vibrant atmosphere. On any given day, there are some 30 small performances that unexpectedly delight and entertain shoppers.