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MonteLago Village

1600 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson
702-752-9558
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Price:

  • Free to wander
  • Shop prices vary
    Hours:
  • Times vary per store
  • Casino open 24 hours.

    Vegas4Visitors Rating: C

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  • MonteLago Village: The Low Down
    What is it?
    A lakeside collection of stores, restaurants, art galleries, and gardens all done in a charming Italian village theme.

    Is it worth the cost?
    It's free to wander and window-shop. The restaurants are moderately priced but whether the items in the stores are worth the sometimes high prices is up to you.

    What else do I need to know?
    It's a good place to get away from the noise and fury of The Strip.

    What's the bottom line?
    Go and relax, why don't you!

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    MonteLago Village: Full Review
    When MonteLago Village opened a few years ago it was a true destination. Filled with shopping, dining, recreation, hotel options, and gaming, all set amongst the picturesque Lake Las Vegas area, it was a no-brainer to encourage people to drive the 25 minutes to get there.

    But the economic meltdown of 2008/2009 brought about hard times for the Lake leading to the closure of two of the three golf course, one of the major hotels (The Ritz Carlton, effective May 2010), and the casino (effective March 2010).

    That means that all that is really left is a collection of stores and restaurants and, to be frank, I'm not sure how they are going to survive without the hotel and the casino.

    I actually hope they do because the village itself is charming.Located about 25 minutes east of The Strip off Lake Mead Drive, MonteLago Village is designed to resemble a quaint Italian seaside town, complete with cobblestone streets, village squares, and a small marina. Take some time to appreciate what the architects and builders have done here... long, rambling, clay-tiled rooflines, jutting balconies and recessed terraces, trickling fountains, intricate stone and woodwork, and a light-washed, candy-colored paint scheme complete the faithful recreations of everything from Italianate villas to a rock walled church.

    But the real draw, as far as we're concerned, has less to do with the actual things to do here and more about the overall experience. You've been up half the night gambling and drinking, seeing show after show, running from tigers to volcanoes, and you really could just use a break couldn't you? Come here and take a stroll through the village and along pathways through gardens that line Lake Las Vegas. Even though it was microwave oven hot the day we visited, we didn't mind the heat because the atmosphere of the whole place is so darned charming.

    To get to MonteLago Village and Casino, take Interstate 15 (the freeway right next to the Strip) south to the 215 east (as if you're going to the airport). That will meander through the southern reaches of Las Vegas and eventually turn into Lake Mead Drive. Go another 6 miles or so and look for the signs pointing to Lake Las Vegas.

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