Pool-wise, there’s the three-acre water feature, complete with beach, Jacuzzis, and even a stage for outdoor concerts by big-name acts. There tends to be a lot of locals coming through Red Rock Resort and many bring their families, as it’s not just for gambling, with options such as a luxury bowling alley, and even a day care center. And unlike many of the Strip casinos, Red Rock’s bingo hall is popular with visitors and locals alike-of all ages. It’s perfect for those who want the Vegas experience without the craziness of the Strip, complete with an 80,000-square-foot casino that is like a maze through the subdued, gorgeous main floor, with 3,000 slot and video poker machines. Whichever side you decide to stay on, there’s no such thing as a bad view. Set right against the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, it’s one of the most picturesque places you can stay, with red-tinged mountains just to the west and the lights of the Strip about 10 miles away to the east. The 800-room hotel and casino Red Rock Resort proved to be the swankier sister, even giving Strip contenders a run for their money.

When the far-west property opened in 2006, many assumed it would be a close facsimile to sister property Green Valley Ranch, which is pretty tony in its own right.

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