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Circus Circus Hotel and Casino

Photography from Circus Circus, the legendary Las Vegas Casino that originally opened in 1968.

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Circus Circus Lit Up Marquee, Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
The illuminated marquee at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip at night. The sign features the property's iconic clown mascot above advertisements for the Adventuredome indoor theme park and the Midway arcade.
Circus Circus Hotel Illuminated Entrance, Las Vegas
The thousands of lights at the entrance to Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. The lights have existed since 1968. Circus Circus opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest casino resorts still operating on the Strip. It was the developed by Jay Sarno, the same developer behind Caesars Palace, and was originally conceived as a casino-only property with no hotel rooms, just a giant circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It was one of the first casinos to actively court families rather than just gamblers, a strategy that was popular around with Las Vegas development in the 1980s and 90s. The property features a permanent indoor circus with free acts running continuously above the casino floor — a feature that's been there since the beginning. The pink-and-white striped big top structure at the front is the original 1968 building. The tower itself is the later hotel addition. The curved copper/bronze structure in the foreground is the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park that opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was shot at Circus Circus.
Splash Zone Water Park at Circus Circus, Las Vegas
The Splash Zone Water Park at Circus Circus in Las Vegas opened in 2017. Circus Circus opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest casino resorts still operating on the Strip. It was the developed by Jay Sarno, the same developer behind Caesars Palace, and was originally conceived as a casino-only property with no hotel rooms, just a giant circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It was one of the first casinos to actively court families rather than just gamblers, a strategy that was popular around with Las Vegas development in the 1980s and 90s. The property features a permanent indoor circus with free acts running continuously above the casino floor — a feature that's been there since the beginning. The pink-and-white striped big top structure at the front is the original 1968 building. The tower itself is the later hotel addition. The curved copper/bronze structure in the foreground is the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park that opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was shot at Circus Circus.
Circus Circus Manor Exterior Photo, Las Vegas
The exterior of the Circus Circus Manor motel across from Circus Circus. Circus Circus opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest casino resorts still operating on the Strip. It was the developed by Jay Sarno, the same developer behind Caesars Palace, and was originally conceived as a casino-only property with no hotel rooms, just a giant circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It was one of the first casinos to actively court families rather than just gamblers, a strategy that was popular around with Las Vegas development in the 1980s and 90s. The property features a permanent indoor circus with free acts running continuously above the casino floor — a feature that's been there since the beginning. The pink-and-white striped big top structure at the front is the original 1968 building. The tower itself is the later hotel addition. The curved copper/bronze structure in the foreground is the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park that opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was shot at Circus Circus.
Clown signage on the outside of the Circus Circus manor motels
Clown signage outsdie Circus Circus Manor. Circus Circus opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest casino resorts still operating on the Strip. It was the developed by Jay Sarno, the same developer behind Caesars Palace, and was originally conceived as a casino-only property with no hotel rooms, just a giant circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It was one of the first casinos to actively court families rather than just gamblers, a strategy that was popular around with Las Vegas development in the 1980s and 90s. The property features a permanent indoor circus with free acts running continuously above the casino floor — a feature that's been there since the beginning. The pink-and-white striped big top structure at the front is the original 1968 building. The tower itself is the later hotel addition. The curved copper/bronze structure in the foreground is the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park that opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was shot at Circus Circus.
Circus Circus Hotel Registration sign as seen near the Circus Circus Manor.
Circus Circus Hotel Registration sign as seen near the Circus Circus Manor. Circus Circus opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest casino resorts still operating on the Strip. It was the developed by Jay Sarno, the same developer behind Caesars Palace, and was originally conceived as a casino-only property with no hotel rooms, just a giant circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It was one of the first casinos to actively court families rather than just gamblers, a strategy that was popular around with Las Vegas development in the 1980s and 90s. The property features a permanent indoor circus with free acts running continuously above the casino floor — a feature that's been there since the beginning. The pink-and-white striped big top structure at the front is the original 1968 building. The tower itself is the later hotel addition. The curved copper/bronze structure in the foreground is the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park that opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was shot at Circus Circus.
Circus Circus Hotel Exterior, Las Vegas
Circus Circus opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest casino resorts still operating on the Strip. It was the developed by Jay Sarno, the same developer behind Caesars Palace, and was originally conceived as a casino-only property with no hotel rooms, just a giant circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It was one of the first casinos to actively court families rather than just gamblers, a strategy that was popular around with Las Vegas development in the 1980s and 90s. The property features a permanent indoor circus with free acts running continuously above the casino floor — a feature that's been there since the beginning. The pink-and-white striped big top structure at the front is the original 1968 building. The tower itself is the later hotel addition. The curved copper/bronze structure in the foreground is the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park that opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was shot at Circus Circus.
Circus Circus Manor Hallway, Las Vegas
The hallway inside the Circus Circus Manor. The 3 story buildings are located across the street from the main Circus Circus casino and hotel.
Circus Circus hotel toiletries on a bathroom counter in Las Vegas
Circus Circus hotel toiletries on a bathroom counter in Las Vegas. The set includes conditioning shampoo, lotion, and a wrapped bar of soap branded for the hotel.

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