A Perfect Moment in Las Vegas
Watch the Las Vegas sunset at Mix lounge atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay.
Whether it is your first trip to LasVegas or your 20th, one spot you do not want to miss is Mix lounge at THEhotel in the Mandalay Bay resort. Be sure to time your visit so you’re there when the sun is setting and you will be treated to an absolutely magical view of Las Vegas.
When you arrive at Mandalay Bay, head for the back of the casino, near the theater, where you’ll find the reception area for THEhotel and the Mix elevator bank. While the glassed-in lift slowly ascends to the 64th floor, you get your first view of the Las Vegas landscape laid out before you and a preview of what’s to come.
Once the elevator doors open, make your way to the bar that snakes along the back of the stark red, white and black space. You can choose from a table near the windows, one on the huge terrace or, do like we do, and stake your claim on seats at the bar. From any seat or any angle, the views are breath-taking.
As the sun sets watch the colors of the sky change from blue to rosy pink to dusky purple then watch as the last light of day changes and reflects off the smooth surface of the nearby Luxor pyramid. Now, as the evening sky darkens, the lights of The Strip begin to blink on and grow brighter and you see the signature green of MGM Grand, the electric blue of Bally’s and a virtual rainbow of neon lights.
An icy lemon drop martini in hand, the mountains rising in the distance and Las Vegas at your feet — a perfect place to be for this one moment in time.
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Tags: cocktails, Luxor, Mandalay, Mandalay Bay, mandlay, martini bar, Mix, Mix Las Vegas, The Hotel, THEhotel, watch sunset
November 6th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Thanks for posting this. I’m not quite at the 20 visit mark yet, but I’m about halfway there, so I’m always looking for new things I haven’t seen yet.
Your post came at the perfect time. I’ll be in Vegas next week so I’ll definitely check out Mix. Although I’m not sure a lemon drop martini would be my choice for the perfect place in time
November 6th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Hi John –
Glad you can use the info. It really is a cool spot for a drink – of any kind! The photo is actually one I took from the balcony at Mix.
Enjoy your visit to LV next week and thanks for visiting my site.
c.c.
January 4th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Wow! That is one awesome view! Now I want to go to CES! The last time I was there I never went to any of the tall buildings and I really regret it now.
January 5th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
You have got to make it a point to go to MIX, Chris, especially if you love to take pictures. Great shots to be had there for sure.
Also, check out Eiffel at Paris Las Vegas and Ghost Bar and Rain at The Palms. All offer outstanding views of the city at night.
Thanks for reading.
July 9th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
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August 24th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
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