People travel to Las Vegas for all sorts of exciting adventures, such as the games, the shows, the sunshine, and the nightlife. This thrilling city is likewise a favorite among many celebrities, so travelers also do their fair share of star-spotting when they’re on the Strip. If you’re eager to add a few name-dropping opportunities to your travel tales, you’ve got to know where to look to spy your favorite celebrities.
Tempt Yourself at Tao
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Tao, in The Venetian, is a serious celebrity hotspot. It’s known for its food just as much as its clubbing atmosphere. Stars love dining on delicious Pan-Asian nibbles, then heading up to the club to work off the calories. Upstairs, the DJ spins all night long, while people dance in two huge dance rooms and on the terrace, where they’re treated to gorgeous panoramic views of Vegas. If you’re really lucky, you might just stumble across the Kardashians and their entourages.
Try Howling at the Moon
Everyone’s heard of The Palms, and with good reason. In addition to offering up unbelievable luxuries, it’s a favorite among the biggest stars of today and tomorrow. Moon, a shining star on the Strip, is the best place for celeb spotting, because you’re guaranteed success practically every night of the week.
It’s no wonder, since Moon has a retractable roof that also doubles as an enormous screen, which allows celebrities to see themselves dancing, drinking, and schmoozing. The tiles on the floor are equally dazzling, making it seem like the stars are actually dancing on starlight.
Experience Excitement at XS Nightclub
XS Nightclub, located inside of Encore Las Vegas, is a haven for some of the hottest stars of the day. Aptly named, it’s a thrilling pleasure pit of pure excess, spanning 40,000 square feet of gorgeous space. It’s all colored lights and swag curtains, creating a decadence that draws celebrities like moths to a flame.
Who will you find beyond the velvet rope? Beyonce is well-known for living it up at XS, along with other artists like Ne-Yo and Usher. You may also spot Hollywood stars such as Hugh Jackman or trend setters such as Nicky Hilton. If you’re feeling really adventurous, make a stop at the Encore and take in the other star-studded hotspots.
Live in the Lap of Luxury at LAX
LAX, coming out of the Luxor, isn’t just frequented by celebrities, it’s also owned by them. Christina Aguilera owns a share, as did the late, great DJ AM. Paris Hilton often parties there, along with magic-maker Criss Angel. One of the reasons it’s such a huge celebrity attraction is no doubt due to the many live performances given by artists such as The Game. Just remember that you can’t get lucky every time; you might end up rubbing shoulders with Carrot Top.
Stars love to party, and they love to do it on the Strip because, of course, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Just remember that if you’re there to see it, you can tell all your friends about the latest celebrity shenan
