The Mirage was the first "mega resort" created by Steve Wynn in Las Vegas. Since then, many other mega resorts have been built on the Las Vegas Strip, but very few of them are as nice as the Mirage.

There's just something about the theme and atmosphere at the Mirage that sets it apart from the rest. Even if you aren't staying in one of the rooms at the Mirage, it's one of those resorts that's worth visiting just to see the white tiger habitat, secret garden and dolphin habitat, erupting volcano, 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium and indoor tropical rain forest.

If you are staying at the Mirage, be sure to visit the pool. Instead of trying to build the best water slides and wave pools, the Mirage focused on atmosphere. They ended up with one of the most beautiful and relaxing pool areas in all of Las Vegas.

The Mirage offers a wide variety of restaurants for your dining pleasure and they have one of the best poker rooms in Las Vegas. As a matter of fact, the Mirage poker room is listed on the All Vegas Guide Best of Las Vegas list.

Ideally, you should just stay at the Mirage and enjoy everything that it has to offer. If you don't get that opportunity, at least visit while you're in Las Vegas to do a little site seeing. You won't be disapointed.

Renoir [not reviewed] Innovative contemporary French cuisine.

Kokomos [not reviewed] Steak and seafood in a tropical rainforest setting surrounded by waterfalls and a sparkling interior lagoon.

Onda [not reviewed] Classic-rustic Italian cuisine with American innovations.

Mikado [not reviewed] Specializing in Teppanyaki-style cuisine, this classic Japanese restaurant also offers a la carte dining and a complete sushi bar.

Moongate [not reviewed] Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine in an elegant setting of classical Chinese architecture.

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse [not reviewed] Brazalian-style barbecue offering unlimited portions marinated meats, poultry and seafood as well as unique a la carte items.